Province of Messina, Italy Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Taormina

August 12, 2020 Viva Honore

Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Taormina, Province of Messina, Italy. Volcanic Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea provide the cinema-worthy backdrop for Taormina, Sicily's legendary resort town. Twisting medieval streets and a second-century Greek theater add to its romantic air, which inspired the writings of D.H. Lawrence and Truman Capote. Take a cable car to the beach, or walk uphill behind the Church of St. Joseph for panoramic views.
Things to do in Taormina

10. Ristorante CutiLuDissi

Via Ospedale 9, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian, Fusion Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer [email protected] +39 0942 615306 https://www.facebook.com/cutitaormina/
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4 based on 438 reviews

Ristorante CutiLuDissi

Reviewed By lostaroundofficial

PROSBasically everythingFood is amazing and right in quantity: I got Crude Fishes as starter and I think is a great meter to evaluate a place —> probably best crude fish ever eatenService was excellentLocation is excellent They have a terrace, so you could have a good view if you book a table in advancePrice was rightCONSUnfortunately my wife was 8 months pregnant and we could not stay more.. even if we really would it!!Highly recommended place for a dinner, to make a reservation in advanceThank you and I do hope to get back again

9. 3/4uarti Antipasteria Siciliana

Salita Guglielmo Melivia, 7, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +39 351 287 4780 https://www.facebook.com/trequartitaormina/
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4 based on 291 reviews

3/4uarti Antipasteria Siciliana

Reviewed By Jay F

We stopped here for a light lunch and had the roasted vegetables and the bruschetta from the appetizers. The bruschetta was four pieces - two black olive tapenade, one eggplant, and one tomato. All were good but the tomato bruschetta was outstanding. The roasted veggies included radicchio, eggplant, carrots, zucchini, sweet potato?, and more. Good. House wine was good and reasonably priced. A tiny place. Eight tables and seats upto18. Personable waiter. I really enjoyed this place. Wish I had been hungrier and ordered more. Highly recommended!

8. Ristorante L'Arco dei Cappuccini

Via Dietro Cappuccini 7/A, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0942 628860 http://www.facebook.com/arcodeicappuccini/
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4 based on 481 reviews

Ristorante L'Arco dei Cappuccini

Reviewed By MCK62

My friends and I couldn’t have wnjoyed our meal more...from the delicious ruby red cherry tomatoes to our amazing mains of sword fish rolls, seabass rolls with golden raisons, pine nuts on the most delicious zucchini puree and mushroom risotto....only to finish with an order of mouth watering pistachio parfait, cannolis and tiramisu that we all shared. The evening was rounded out with gracious service, especially our waiter, Luca. So worth a visit. You won’t be disappointed!!!

7. Villa Carlotta Restaurant

Via Luigi Pirandello 81 Hotel Villa Carlotta, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Seafood, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Breakfast Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts Credi [email protected] +39 0942 626058 http://www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com/en/restaurant.php
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4 based on 406 reviews

Villa Carlotta Restaurant

Located in the panoramic roof top terrace of the hotel overlooking Mount Etna and the Mediterranean sea. Chef David Costa specializes in traditional Sicilian and Italian cuisine prepared with the best organic local products, but all given a contemporary a

Reviewed By Romashka53

The minute you come out of the lift on the top floor to the restaurant, it’s wow wow, look at those amazing views. Dinner with a view of Mount Etna & Ionic sea. The food is prepared to wow and tastes even better. The host & staff are very attentive. Highly recommended. Dear Romashka53,we very much appreciated your review as in a few words you described so well what is a dinner experience in our panoramic restaurant in the top terrace of the luxury boutique hotel Villa Carlotta in Taormina.In our restaurant you can enjoy a delicious dinner in a fine yet informal atmosphere with the best view of the Ionian sea and Mount ETNA.Our friendly and professional staff make our guests feel at ease and pampered.Grazie for your reccomendation, we hope to see you soon in the future.Graziella P., manager @ Villa Carlotta restaurant in Taormina

6. Villa Antonio

Via Luigi Pirandello 88, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0942 625502 http://www.villaantonio.it
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4 based on 1248 reviews

Villa Antonio

Romantic restaurant with indoor heated pool and outdoor terrace with a spectacular view on Isola Bella.

Reviewed By MLVER

Not sure where to start. But I do know, is when you’ve found a restaurant like this, it is almost an insult to not dedicate some words about this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Just from the moment we entered the restaurant, we were met by an outstanding friendly and positive staff. These folks are truly service minded, and not even once, you feel that it is a self-imposed routine, it is simply by heart. Due to last minute booking we got table behind the front row – meaning one step inside from those heading to the breathtaking sea view. After enjoying the starter and 1st glass of wine, we got the offer to move to the front row. Not because we asked to, but at their own initiative. Obviously, we accepted, and the staff moved all our table “gear” in less than a few minutes. This is only one example (of many) of their nearly overwhelming care, attention and service-mind which belongs to another league than many other over-rated restaurants. When it comes to the food, let me put it this way: after tasting their dishes, the bar will be set for all your future restaurants visit. Exquisite, delicious, creative, you name it. An amazing firework of tastes. Every small detail made with the purpose to remind you that when it comes to food, everything tiny detail matters. We tried pasta, tuna, and steak. All in the category “the best we ever had”. For dessert, we asked for simple ice cream, well, that’s what we thought. It was homemade ice cream, which was the soft, balanced, not too sweet, best ice cream we ever tried. I must admit we are extremely picky both of us; “too much”, “too little”, “perhaps more or less salt & pepper”. It felt almost strange to not have had any need for such criticism, not even once, what happened? I won’t consider myself an exaggerating person, but this time during dinning I caught myself thinking this was one of the best (if not THE best) dinner I ever had. It could have been the presence of my beautiful better half sitting by my side, the outstanding sea view, the friendly staff, the entire atmosphere. In any case, I tend to think this place provided all the “ingredients” to make it the best dinner in my life so far. You simply know that this is those kinds of moments you will look back to. Always. Before leaving, me and my girlfriend, promised to visit this place again in the future to remind and revive this life-changing dinning and moment. We recommend this experience to anyone else (and almost “envy” those been lucky to enjoy this place)

5. Timoleone Cafe

Via Timoleone 6 Via Timoleone, 6, 98039, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian, Brew Pub Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Table Service [email protected] +39 346 877 7633 https://www.facebook.com/Timoleone-Caf%C3%A9-Taormina-Restaurant-Wine-Cocktail-Bar-497650550317862/
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4 based on 771 reviews

Timoleone Cafe

Restaurant and Wine Cocktail Bar in a colorful and artistic garden away from the hustle of the main street, near the Greek Theatre. Authentic & fresh Sicilian food

Reviewed By Hillbilly_travels

We visited Timoleone on our last night in Sicily and it was one of the best pasta dishes i have ever had in my life. We were seated right away in the quiet courtyard even though we didn't have a reservation. The beautiful flowering bushes and starry lights strung throughout the small space make this feel like a truly special experience. The service is extremely friendly and efficient (a big bonus!!). And then came the food. Wow. I was blown away and will definitely be going back when we next visit Taormina.Thank you very very much!It is our great pleasure to receive reviews like this.We can do everything for your satisfaction!Thank you!!

4. Osteria Pizzeria Le Tre Vie

Via Crocifisso 4, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer [email protected] +39 0942 24570 http://www.osterialetrevie.it/
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4 based on 154 reviews

Osteria Pizzeria Le Tre Vie

Reviewed By meganlucy29

Can not recommend this place enough Santi was so helpful he helped us find our accommodation after feeling very lost, we then 100% had to come here to dine and did not regret it the food was beautiful and the service was outstanding. Extremely reasonable compared to a lot of restaurants in Taormina family run and amazing friendly atmosphere!

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3. Vineria Modi Taormina

Via Calapitrulli 13, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Seafood, Mediterranean, Italian, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0942 23658 http://vineriamodi.com
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4 based on 1092 reviews

Vineria Modi Taormina

Ristorante con cucina siciliana ,nazionale ed internazionale con più di 800 etichetta da tutto il mondo

Reviewed By photofantastic

We had an excellent evening meal here in early October and were able to dine, al fresco, thanks to the warm weather. The service was friendly and attentive. The food delicious. The restaurant is located just 400 metres from the main pedestrian thoroughfare of Taormina (the Corso Umberto) and yet, the restaurant has a peaceful, relaxed ambience. Highly recommended.

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2. La bottega del formaggio

Via Bagnoli Croce 28 Vicino la Villa Comunale, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +39 0942 23594 http://la-bottega-del-formaggio.business.site
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5 based on 329 reviews

La bottega del formaggio

Bottega dove e ' possibile degustare formaggi di propria produzione e bere ottimi vini Cucina siciliana

Reviewed By Sue F

What a clever concept - a deli that gives the opportunity to taste the produce. Described as a "tasting room", that's exactly what this restaurant with a well described and explained menu consisting different sharing boards (meat, cheese, veg or mixed). We went for the mixed meat and cheese accompanied by a very pleasant glass of red - and all local produce. The Sicilian olive oil was very flavoursome. Our board consisted of 5 different cheeses, proscuitto, ham, salami and bresaola with olives and vegetable accompaniments - all very delicious. If you want to get to the essence of Sicilian food, this is a great place for an authentic experience.

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1. Restaurant Cinque Archi

Piazza IX Aprile Via S. Giovanni Bosco, 15, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +39 0942 628722 http://it-it.facebook.com/pages/Taormina-Ristorante-Cinque-Archi/317525284994600
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4 based on 915 reviews

Restaurant Cinque Archi

Among the best restaurants in the center of Taormina, our cuisine is based on Sicilian traditions and the delicacies of meat and fish. Tradition and romance make the five favorite arches in Taormina.

Reviewed By Jammer05

The presentation of all the courses was excellent. The service was top notch. Very friendly, fun and polite. Of course, the view is amazing and with the live music in the square made for a nice romantic anniversary dinner for us.Bonus was the number of meat dishes available compared to most restaurants in the area. The steak was outstanding as well as the Tiramisu dessert.Reserve a balcony table if you can. But the tables inside are also nice.

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