Very good fish and pizza restaurant on the seaside promenade in Lingua. Prices are fairly standard…read morefor the island. The seafood salad starter is particularly good comprising mussels, clams, prawns and octopus. The spaghetti al eoliana was excellent. This was followed by baby squid with "malvesia", which is a local sweet wine (think dessert wine), and was excellent and something which I hadn't encountered before in Sicily. For lunch visits, the "pane cunzato", which is effectively a bread with different types of salad on top, is popular with locals. The restaurant also comprises a bar next door which serves excellent granitas on par with its more famous neighbor Alfredo.

I had such a nice stay in Il Delfino that I came back twice during the same vacation…read more Il Delfino not only has excellent food, especially fish and pasta, but also offers acommodation. Some rooms are on top of the restaurant, some are in a very nice and quiet backyard building. Both types of rooms are very spacious, absolutely well-kept, modern and friendly. The bed-sheats are comfortable and good quality, the matresses new. Honestly, of about 12 B&Bs that I saw between Cefalu and Stromboli this was the one I liked most and felt most at home. I got along very well with the owners and staff, they are helpful, friendly and they have the cutest dog, Twist.

Beside the quality of food and location, which you can get from any other spot on the island, the…read moreproblem was the poor level of service and dishonesty in pricing. We called ahead to put aside a fresh fish for four people. Despite having asked them 3 times to see it or to know how much the fish weighed, we received no info until it was already cooking and it was "too late". Basically - the staff was rude, non caring of service and cheeky with prices. I wouldn't go back and wouldn't suggest it to a friend. Hotel Isabel's terrace however, is a must-go.

First night I drank Belvedere tonic for 10€ each and got a bottle of it for 150€, on the next day…read morecocktails went up to 12€ and bottle from 190€ and above. Got different prices every time I went to the cashier, I had a chance to talk to the owner who's very calm and pleasant, I cannot say the same for some member of the staff, like the blond tall girl behind the bar. I'm confused and bored since this is probably the only place that plays music and serve drinks after a certain time at night. Nice location by the water and good vibes in the club but that feeling of being scammed won't make me come back.

Looking for an experience of authentic Sicilian culture? You'll find it here. Authentic, old…read moreworld, charming and delicious. It is slow food, at it's finest. Dishes that other won serve, because they require time, love and attention. Lots of seafood, freashly caught and you can taste the difference. Amazing vegetarian pasta. Lots of dishes to select from. Too many. You could dine here for a week and still not explore it all. Go! You will be delighted!

We arrived at the restaurant and was told there were no tables available for the evening and was…read moreturned away. I then informed them I had made reservations to celebrate my wife's birthday and was promptly seated. The highlight was the bread and the olive from Mt Etna, amazing splash of olive oil!. Then things went down hill from there. Service was mediocre, the food was not as expected. I had Spatola and had to search for bits and pieces of fish. The taste was off and I elected not to finish my meal. I assume they were having an off-night but after seeing some of the reviews, I don't think so. I traveled throughout Italy, Sicily and Sardinia and must say this was not enjoyable. I would not recommend this place of business until they re-evaluate their menus and staff.

It was the last night of my holiday and I picked a wonderful location for a relaxing evening meal…read more 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 I could have had more pasta :) The pasta was perfectly cooked and it made for an amazing main course. They had amazing bread and luckily enough they had butter... I really struggle to enjoy bread without some butter. I ended up ordering dessert which was a lovely chocolate mousse with ice cream centre. I have to say the staff are super friendly and they are very accommodating for their guests and make sure that everything is perfect. If you are in Lipari I would strongly recommend eating dinner here for sure. Thanks for an amazing meal.

Unfortunately we discovered this place on our last dinner on the island. The best restaurant in our…read moreopinion. The appetizers are delicious. Enjoyed every dish ordered. Very friendly owner too. Definitely recommended.

Very special location. Excellent menu. Great portions and quality. Romantic and ideal for a special…read moreoccasion.

Oh my goodness. This place was amazing…read more I'm not sure where to start, so let's start with the view. The pictures uploaded by others show the view from the restaurant, and it doesn't matter where you're seated--floor to ceiling glass windows give diners an unobstructed view of the shimmering Mediterranean sea. (I'll try to upload a photo as well.) I was there for lunch in August with a few friends (most of whom were locals). We ordered a number of seafood appetizers to share, including raw shrimp and other fish. Presentation was beautiful, and everything was fresh. For the main course, I had spaghetti with sea urchin. Simple, right? Yes, simple done right. The pasta was cooked al dente and smoothly mixed with the sea urchin. Every bite delivered a heady mix of perfectly cooked pasta flavored with the slight brininess from the sea urchin. I finished off my plate fast and looked hopefully at my friends' plates, hoping they weren't able to finish theirs so I could have more. Alas, they seemed to like the pasta just as much as I did as their plates were empty as well. A few others ordered a variety of cooked seafood, including swordfish. Their orders were presented on a heated tile of pink Himalyan salt, which I found fascinating. Yes, I'm easily impressed. :D I tried a bit of swordfish, and though I'm typically not a fan of this particular fish, it was amazing. We finished off our meal with some espressos (passed on dessert as we were all so full). Amazing lunch. The price was more than reasonable too, considering the breathtaking view, the warm and friendly service, and the quality and freshness of the food.

Absolutely outstanding food, well worth the 10 minute walk from the centre of San Pietro.read more

Really needs to be updated! Decent food in establishment looking for updates in menu, wine list…read more(half not available) and aesthetics.

There are many seafood restaurants in Lipari. So how does one choose? Given the romantic…read moreassociations (*) and history (**) of Ristorante da Filipino, I made a beeline for this place as soon as I docked at the harbour and I wasn't disappointed. Think old world charm, an army of waistcoats waiters, starched white table linen and a Bougainvillea- lined pergola on a hilltop overlooking the sea. Now imagine the freshest seafood prepared according to Eolian recipes, but with a modern twist. My first taste of figs rolled in swordfish and garnished with lime sent my palate straight to heaven. The cannelloni of mupa (fish) with pears and ginger sauce kept me there. The octopus meat in the orange salad was silky smooth as it glided past my grateful palate. The Filipino cassata was laced with a generous dose of God-given Malvasia wine - just enough to keep me smiling as I rolled down the hill to all the other diners on via Vittoria Emmanuel. (* Ingrid Bergman and Monet dined here; ** the restaurant was opened by the owner's father in 1910). Just an additional note to say that this restaurant is not for those looking for cheap, cheerful and casual. It's for serious foodies and those wanting to impress. However, the prices here are no different to those of the (very overpriced) restaurants elsewhere on the island. So, if it's quality you are after, pick this place! Finally, please don't be put off by the formality of the service. The staff are all extremely lovely and if you do return, I promise that, as with me, they are likely to remember you and treat you even better second time around!!