Phenomenal! Best Cannoli on the Sicilian island, I'm not exaggerating. Custom made crunchy crust,…read morewith ricotta filling, chocolate sprinkles and pistachios. Don't miss it when you're here. Also, had the almond parfait, with caramelized butterscotch. Excellent. Artists!

Beautiful cafe. We visited a lot of cafés while in Catania but Prestipino was my favorite by…read morefar!!!! Located on the Dome plaza with a beautiful view of the city, delicious pastries, ice cream (best one ever!) and espresso, and great service we went back there many many times. Make sure to go inside and check out the pastries, and cookies. It is unbelievable!!!!!

This is where we pretty much had breakfast every day in Catania. Mainly because their cappuccino…read moreand pastries were to die for. We had sweet and savory pastries for breakfast. It was very delicious and cheap to boot. Service was a little spotty. But there wasn't any hurry. It is right in the main square, which I referred to as Elephant Duomo. I'm not sure what the locals call it. But perfect for people watching and enjoying the morning or sometimes afternoon for us.

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.

From the owner: Ristorante per colazioni, brunch, pranzo, tea room, aperitivi, cene.read more

The cannoli is fresh and very tasty. My first day I had the…read morevanilla and chocolate. My second day I had the ricotta and hazelnut. These are freshly made and presented to you personally. It's not cannoli waiting on a shelf all day. When I return to Taormina this is where I will go ... no other place will satisfy.

This was the best cannoli I've ever tasted. It's a second generation family owned business that…read moreimo, has perfected the cannoli. A lot of cannoli are over sugared, covering the ricotta. Here the ricotta is the start. What makes it unique is that it comes in fresh, every day and it's still hot. They're really only good for 24hours. And man are they good. The ambiance is cool as well. The service was excellent. This is the cannoli I will always dream about and bring up every time I have cannoli. Perfecto!

Found Bar Turrisi on TikTok and had to come see it for myself. Lots of giggles and decor that makes…read moreyou wonder where they even find this stuff?! Once we flagged down a server, service was attentive; I imagine they have lots of tourists come in to see the place without planning to stay and eat. Food was pretty good as well, lots to choose from on the menu.

I'm here to post the food pics, since everyone else is here posting the d*** pics! (Keep reading,…read moreyou'll understand). We stayed a few nights in Taormina, and visiting Castlemona was recommended. Our driver said, "make sure you go to Bar Turrisi, it's world famous." So of course, we made our way to the little town of Castelmola, which is about 20min drive from Taormina center. To our surprise when we walked in, the entire bar is covered in phallic artwork, sculpture, furniture... you name it, it's on "theme." It's an old place with a fun idea, and people do seem to enjoy it. Now for the actual food and drink... it was ok. I had a mediocre aperol spritz, so/so calamari, and a couple average arancini. The servers were nice, the prices are reasonable, but I definitely wouldn't recommend this as a destination bar you had to see in Sicily.

We loved Cafe' O'Neil! (2015) Food music service ... a…read morehighlight of our cousin vacation! Hope to visit on this trip (2026)

Very nice owner who sat us immediately Spoke very good English considering he was raised in London…read morebut came back to work and live later in life food was all excellent as wa the service We felt very comfortable here

This place is a MUST GO for any tourist. The granite is freshly made, no syrups used only fresh…read morefruit. The owner, and his mother are truly hospitable and fantastic. You will wonder how they are able to get so much flavor such a small portion. It is unbelievable. Also the Sicilians eat their granite with brioche. We tried it on our many trips to Bambar and loved it. This treat is cheap and addicting. It is a wonderful way to beat the heat of a Sicilian summer.

Came here for brunch. My wife had an omelet, and I had a ham-and-cheese sandwich (Italian style, of…read morecourse, with prosciutto and mozzarella). You have to pay extra for the gluten-free, but it was great. Service was reasonable, but nothing special. The location is great for sitting and people-watching.

As someone who is a picky eater, the food here was great. I got pasta with tomato sauce, and the…read moretomato sauce was yummy, and the pasta had the perfect texture. I also got flatbread with olive oil, which was yummy.

Appears to be a place with a lot of local families coming to it…read more Love that when ordering an aperitif, you basically get some chips / peanuts / sandwiches with it to enjoy :) The view on the church (especially when sitting in the full sun) makes it a very nice place to sit down and relax :)

I had the pistacchio granita with brioche. Compared to the granita I've had before, it was both…read morebetter and worse... I know that's a strange way to describe something, but let me explain. The first few bites were very good. The granita tasted a lot more homemade than the others I've had--rich, creamy, very very nutty (vs artificial flavoring)... and the brioche was fantastic--soft, slightly sweet, perfect. The bad: after the first few bites, the granita started to taste like nothing. I think the strong flavor dulled my tongue. I don't really know why, but let's just say it may be wise to share one granita with someone since you may not taste the second half. You don't need the whole thing for yourself, at least if your goal is flavor. Ironically, the other granita I've had elsewhere kept it's flavor--sweeter and more like a milky sorbet--but was less extraordinary. Bottom line: Bring a friend or lover and share!