Stopped for Americanos and cannolis. Wow! This place is a sugar dream: crepes, candied oranges,…read moremacarons, gelato, meringues, cookies...plus a lovely assortment of jams, marzipan fruits, and other goodies to take home. The cannolis were creamy and rich, the coffee was strong and a lovely complement to dessert heaven.

I don't care that (sometimes) I had to wait in a line. I don't care that it was too crowded. I…read moredon't care that the service wasn't the best (although relatively quick). This is a must-visit spot in Taormina. I believe Bam Bar is absolutely WORTH THE HYPE. Not because you feel as though you're in a filming location of "The White Lotus" (which you are), but because I whole-heartedly believe their granita is some of the best in Sicily. So creamy. So flavorful. I'm typically not a fan of whipped cream, but their "Crema" (basically whipped cream) on top was so soft and sweet that it'd be a crime to not have it added to your granita (for no additional charge). I went twice in one day, and both times I got a combination of Strawberry and Nutella with "Crema" on top (you must ask for this) and with a Brioche (to dip into the granita, of course). Add Bam Bar to your Sicilian itinerary.

Bam Bar is an absolute MUST when visiting Taormina!…read more Quite simply, the best granita in the galaxy! Everything we tried was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the whole experience was so much fun. The atmosphere is colorful, lively, and full of Sicilian charm, and it's the kind of place that instantly puts you in a good mood. If you're in Taormina, do not leave without stopping at Bam Bar for a granita (and brioche!). It was one of our favorite stops in Sicily and a place we'll absolutely return to. Highly, highly recommended!

This place is an authentic gem in Tropea. We went to Tonino's every morning for coffee. He is an…read moreicon. Delicious coffee and treats. His daughter and other relatives work in the evening. Perfect way to start and end the day. Made with love. Tonino's made us feel like we were at our local italian gelato shop.

This was quite the happening place when our party arrived in the afternoon. Tables were filled and…read moreit took a moment for us to get seated. After being seated, we were never provided a menu of any sort and actually sat for several minutes before someone came by for our order, still with no menu. Regardless, we knew we were ordering granitas, brioche, and the arancini. Granitas - They verbally gave us a limited list of what flavors were available. We tried the almond, strawberry, pistachio, and limon. All flavors were delicious, not overly sweet, and very refreshing. A lighter more slush like version of gelato. Brioche - The brioche here is light and delicious, served warm, and is an amazing accompaniment to granitas. Definitely order one to balance out the granita if it gets too cold. Arancini - The ragu arancini is absolutely amazing. It was actually the better of the three items ordered in my opinion. I came for the desserts, but found myself fully enjoying this item more. The ragu is hearty and the flavors robust. A masticating delight of flavors. If you're not a smoker, definitely try to top for a seat indoors. Sitting outdoors will likely expose you to several patrons and even passersby or individuals sitting on nearby benches to cigarette smoke. Overall, the food and desserts here are amazing. I wish I had the stomach and time to try more of what they had to offer. Everything looked amazing and all seemed to be very reasonably priced.

Aperitivo was lovely. We stopped in for a spritz/beer and a light snack. The spritz came with…read moreaperitivo snacks. Then we ordered an arancino to enjoy since theirs are famous! The Hugo spritz was decent. Not the best but not bad. The snacks were yummy and the large beer came in a wine bottle. Perfect little place to sit and relax before walking through the park. Staff was friendly and the inside is clean. Next time I want to dry some of the desserts. Everything looked delicious

Family run restaurant famous for pane cunzato. They make the bread which is basically a toasted…read moreslice of bread the size of a frisbee topped with a variety of ingredients depending on what you order. The servings are huge and are enough for 2 persons or get a half serving for one. I got the Eoliano which included fresh cherry tomatoes, capers, olives, onions, anchovies and pepper flakes. The saltiness and juicy tomatoes was perfect for a hot day. Only 6 euro for half a serving. They also make some of the best granites in Sicily. Located facing the waterfront and beach, it's a great location to relax and have a great lunch for a very reasonable price.

Following the trail of my ancestry, we visited Salina last month. We took the bus 3km from Santa…read moreMarina to Lingua for Da Alfred's famous pane cunsato, a sort of flatbread similar to focaccia, but better. Sitting at the water's edge on a lovely Mediterranean day, it was difficult to choose from the many toppings, but simple is always best in Italian cooking. So, it was the most glorious tuna with ruby red tomatoes, amazing creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, all in large chunks. We ordered a half, which was plenty to share. The whole ones are huge. Outstanding! We finished lunch with their other famous delight -- the most wonderful, flavorful granita siciliana. This is the real thing. I had the venerable pistachio, my daughter the coffee. My only regret is that I'm not there right now!

Beautiful location, right in the square by the church. Seems to be the most popular of the several…read morecafes in the square.

Beautiful deserts and pastries. I had the canollie and it was fantastico! You must have a taste.read more

I came with a group of friends to have drinks here. The cocktails were amazing, but some of the…read morepeople in the group complained about the quality of the other drinks they ordered. The atmosphere is very quaint but the service could use some improvement. Overall, great location and would recommend