Outside. Beautiful. Table clothes. Very nice and kind service. Food came out quickly, almost too…read morequick. Didn't care for any of the food. We had two apps and left. Wine was ok they brought out two different bottles to try, place is now packed. Try at your own risk. Not my favorite here. Doris approved 3.5 stars. The whole meal everything pictured was 22.00euro Everyone else cleaned their plates so maybe we didn't pick the right meals.

Delayed flight, transfer to the hotel (which confusingly had a high name similarity to several…read moreothers, such that we initially went wrong), and in the end, it was about 10 pm before we could go hunting for food. Is that a problem. It would be in the US, but in Italy, nessun problema! We walked through the narrow and still very crowded streets of the center around the Dome. The trattoria di Antonio was packed (with mostly Italian guests), but Antonio just created an extra table to seat us. What else would you expect from Italy than having delicious food? And so it was: Antipasto siciliano, octopus salad, rigatoni and risotto pescatorio were all perfect - paired with the warm outdoor seating and the so charming attitude of the Italian staff. Bookmarked for return!

When we were in Taormina on vacation recently, we had Osteria da Rita dal 1991 on our list of…read moreplaces we absolutely had to dine at for dinner. One thing to note is that Osteria da Rita dal 1991 does NOT take reservations under any circumstance and is walk in only. I tried to go through the local 5 star hotel concierge at our resort and they didn't have access, and I also tried to secure reservations myself (I work for a high end travel/concierge company) and also was unsuccessful myself. But now, I understand why after going there. When you walk up, try to go towards the start of their dinner hours to get in line for a standby table. As tables "turn" the next table in the line is seated, that way everyone at the restaurant is treated fairly and is seated as tables are available. There were people in line with us that had dined there 2 or 3 times for dinner during their vacation, so we knew we were in for a treat because dining in Taormina is absolutely outstanding! Right across from the line queue, there in a gelato shop with a takeaway bar that sells wine, beer, and alcoholic drinks that you can take into the line while you wait for your table. At the time of our visit in June 2025, we were able to get a bottle of wine for 15 Euros that we drank while waiting on our table for about an hour to an hour and a half. When we were seated, we were greeted warmly by restaurant staff and they brought over the menus and complimentary bread and bruschetta. We also ordered the bottle of house wine to start as well and it was really good! For starters, we ordered the Spaghetti da Za Rita (15 Euros) and the Lasagna al Ragu (15 Euros). Both had homemade pasta and the quality was out of this world, everything was super fresh. For the entree we ordered the Lemon Flavored Meatballs (16 Euros) and these were out of this world, also very fresh and an amazing main course to share! We were full by the time we got through with dinner, so we didn't order any dessert but all of the desserts looked amazing! They did bring over a complimentary shot of limoncello to close the meal which was also greatly appreciated as well! It's truly an amazing restaurant and a must try spot if you're in Taormina!

What a lovely spot. Don't ask for butter with the bread lol…read moreComplementary bruschetta.

Was this a fluke or is it always this good? My first time at Chilogrammo the staff was amazing the…read moremusic was fire. I ordered a wine flight of Sicilian region wines. I don't know if he was a sommelier, but he certainly knew all about the wines in the region. I started with a crisp dry white wine and ended with 2 reds that were dry and flavorful ...okay so night number 2, yes I went back again. It wasn't a fluke, staff is really that knowledgeable about wine and food, they really are that friendly, music is really that on trend and food is really that good. Night 1 had a ribeye cooked perfectly medium with salt flakes on top. 2nd night tataki with sesame, almonds and honey with sweet potatoes on the side. Red wine was still on point. There are amazing places to eat in Catania so it means a lot to me to go to the same restaurant 2 times in 2 nights.

This was a night out for a friend's Birthday. Once we got there we joined in and ordered a wine…read morepitcher and appetizers. I decided to order my cut of steak from the display case Vice the menu. YOLO right. I went with the Irish Beef and it was 45 euro per kilo. The steak was ok at best. Everyone talked about how to order to get the right temperature you want. I found that a bit off putting. Also the utensils aren't the best for cutting thick cut steaks. I may go back but it did not live up to the hype for me. If a place is named The Steakhouse, it has to deliver.

This place is off the beaten path and a little hard to find but trust Google and let it guide you…read morethere. Once you get there you will be seated in a 100 year old wine pressing room. That alone is a great experience. We ordered our first plate, the Sicilian typical starter and wow, it did not disappoint. 10 small dishes each one better than the last. Our next plate was the steak for two. Mind you we are from Kansas City (USA) and we know about steak and the taste and quality and this was by far the best steak we have had as of yet! This steak was surrounded by smoked vegetables that were delicious! Tiramisu for our dessert was fresh and amazing as well. Both house red and house white were also wonderful. Our dinner was wonderful but the best part of the evening was the chef who served us our entree and spent a lot of time with us Americans. She was what made our evening and experience. 10 months later we came back. Still just as good as the first time.

Excellent food , enjoyable atmosphere and service that is hard to compare. Our waiter offered us…read moresome local specialities to try, made sure we tried local specialities and did not stop to bring us some fresh bread and olive oil.

I think it's the place we had sandwiches at.It was good sandwiches and good prices.The service was…read moregreat.The ambiance was nice.

Antonino, Antonino, you have stolen our heart and our taste buds. We have never been so pleased…read morewith such personalized service and attention. Plus the food and drinks were fantastic! Scialati is a very small unassuming establishment with local favorites. Some options include pizza, salami, sandwiches lasagna and cake. It is geared more to the crowd that wants to grab and go, but there are a few seats available if you want to enjoy the ambiance of the neighborhood. The owner is so sweet. We can't wait to visit again as we now have a life long friend.

An incredible experience! We loved it so much here. The hospitality, friendliness and…read moreprofessionalism made our meal that much more enjoyable. This trattoria is uniquely decorated and the staff are wonderful. We ordered a lentil soup and caponata gluten free for antipasti. Then we ordered gluten free ragú carne which was lovely. My husband ordered linguine ragú carne and he really enjoyed it. They are informed about gluten free and while there aren't a plethora of options, the ones you order you will thoroughly enjoy! Highly recommend this place for its ambiance, food quality and service. Grazie mille La foglia!

This place was fantástico! Came across the reviews on Yelp and decided to try. Food was amazing and…read morethe service was excellent. Staff was so friendly. Would recommend trying if you are in the area.

Everything here was wonderful! Great food! Great atmosphere! Great service! We stopped at this gem…read moreat a busy corner in Catania, Sicily. I wanted to just stop for a drink, but the food looked so good that we had to try. I hardly even overeat.....but I kept wanting to try things! I highly recommend here!

Amazing food! Way better than what I had in Rome. Very filling and excellent service and…read morehospitality! Small place but very homey! I had the pareccha Siciliana which was excellent! Tiramisu had coffee liqueur so beware of the booze lol worth your money! Gracie Mille!

Very good food. Wait staff very friendly. Quiet, out of the way of the touristy palazzo.read more

Do Scogghiu is our "go-to" restaurant every time we visit Ortigia! They are authentic like no other…read morerestaurant in town. We were pleased with the taste of each meal, making us want to come back to try another menu item! Service was always amazing, professional and friendly. The Sicilian decor was authentic and fun, making the ambiance welcoming and friendly.

This place was alright I have to say.. my coworker was craving some American food since we've been…read morein Europe since oct 20th and he found this spot so we gave it a try. My thing is... idk why in Europe it's so common to have bbq sauce on burgers and chicken wings in Europe I guess it's like a staple here lol I really don't care for bbq sauce that much so I already was expecting the food to be alright. The beer on tap was good tho I will say and the place was packed! I ordered a burger with some fries and onion rings I'll say that the burger was good but it started to break apart because of the amount of grilled onion and the type of bread they used. I'll give the burger a 4/5 for flavor and just all around experience at this spot. Would I go here again? Yeah I would why not I'll try something different next time !

I am not in a white wine drinker, but this wine from this restaurant, which was the table and it…read morewas so delicious, fruity, and crisp. I wish I had the option to take it with me to the US. It's a local one. They had a lot of vegan options at this restaurant. The pulled pirk plant burger was good. Everybody was very happy with the food selection. I did not eat because I had a big lunch. I regretted it not being able to try.

It came recommended, but when we got there it looked so unassuming we thought we were in the wrong…read moreplace. However, within one bite it was obvious that the food here was the best we had all week in Catania!! Everything seafood is literally the best you will taste. Get a liter of house wine and enjoy!!!

5th day in Catania and this is the best food by far! Service was great and food was amazing!!!read more