Location: Lipari
Top Restaurants in Lipari
Lipari Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Lipari
Lipari (Italian pronunciation: [ˈliːpari], Sicilian: Lìpari, Latin: Lipara, Ancient Greek: Μελιγουνίς Meligounis or Λιπάρα Lipara) is the largest of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily, southern Italy; it is also the name of the island's main town and comune, which is administratively part of the Metropolitan City of Messina. Its population is 12,734, but during the May to September tourist season, the total population may reach up to 20,000.
Things to do in Lipari
1. Ristorante Filippino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Yeti38000 - Grenoble, France
We have been welcomed by helpful waiters for our lunch at noon. The covered Terrace with porcelaine plates on the tables and the sea gleaming in the distance participate to the old-fashioned charm of the restaurant.
Regarding food, we fisrt shared one entry of swordfish with figs (4 fine slices of fish rolled around marinated figs): an original and delicious speciality of the house - we recommend it, although a little bit fade to our taste.
We then shared one deep water fish, just grilled, with one side dish of simply baked potatoes. Definetely well cooked and tasty, however not sublim nor exceptional in terms of flavours. Fish well prepared by the waiter (removing fishbones and skin)
Regarding the bill: for 1 entry, 1 fish, 1 side dish, 1 water bottle, with servicio: 70 €.
For us, despite quality and location in Lipari, it's overbilled by 20%. You can find as fine food and pleasant environments in Lipari for less. ...
2. Le Macine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By ScotFish555
Nice food, but prices not justified. Had been described as best restaurant on the island. Linen tablecloths, accompanied by plastic flowers. Perhaps trying to be ironic, but inclusion of a "McDonalds" pizza on the menu was bizarre. Flavours and textures of dishes that ought to have been sensational just jarred. Better to go to a small backstreet bar and try your luck.
3. trattoria del vicolo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 937 reviews
Reviewed By TamaramaSydney - Sydney, Australia
We had a nice meal here. We had to sort inside as we didn't have a reservation which was a shame. We lost the atmosphere of sitting outside. The food and wine were however very good.
4. Ristorante E' Pulera
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
The restaurant is surrounded by a citrus garden with majolica tables where are represented the Aeolian Islands. Typical restaurant with Aeolian cuisine.
Reviewed By rxgrin
We were excited to try this restaurant which had such a high rating. Had a great appetizer and my wife had a wonderful tuna dish. I had the seafood soup. I've never had seafood so over cooked, I was shocked to find out that the most over cooked food was the tuna in the soup. I'm actually mad at myself that I did not send it back.
The egg plant parm. was amazing.
5. La Conchiglia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 688 reviews
6. Il Galeone
Overall Ratings
4 based on 344 reviews
Reviewed By David I - London, United Kingdom
It was the last night of my holiday and I picked a wonderful location for a relaxing evening meal. I went with the tried and trusted maccheroni alla norma which was marvellous maybe a little too much sauce left over at the end or maybe...Moregrazie
7. Gilberto e Vera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Nara1387 - Winterthur, Switzerland
Good proof that indeed it can work to offer good food for little money at a good location. We went there twice in two days. Gilberto is really friendly and you can tell he loves his job.
8. Papisca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By CorinnaBsWorld - Phoenix, Arizona
This is my only bad eating experience in all of Sicily and Italy, in many years of regular travel there.
The food is marginal, but the employees here are surly and mean. There are no prices posted, so they charge locals a small amount and tourists an excessive amount. Our meal was the most expensive I have had anywhere in Italy, ever. And the food wasn't freshly made, it was sitting under heat lamps in a case, so the price ws in no way justifiable.
They also bring locals free appetizers/snacks when they order drinks (as does every almost restaurant/bar in Italy), but won't bring you anything if you are a tourist.
The waitress was rude, defiant and mean, the bartenders and other restaurant workers insolent and unpleasant.
There are so many eating options in Canneto Beach, at restaurants and cafes that want and appreciate your business, that there is absolutley no reason at all to ever go to Papisca. Traveler beware!
9. Chimera
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By Donna C
A surprisingly outstanding restaurant. Food was uniformly good, service was excellent. I had the restaurant's version of caponata, which I found to be one of the best I have had in Sicily (and I have had many!). The restaurant's version of eggplant parmigiana is truly superb - light, delicate, and flavorful. The wine list has choices for all budgets.
10. Caffe' la Vela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By Terry S - Green Valley
This establishment hosted a wine tasting with hor d'oeuvres for our small travel group and it was quite enjoyable. There was an excellent explanation of the wines we were tasting as well as the food entrees that were presented. The setting on the harbor couldn't be beat.
