This is truly a fabulous restaurant recommended by a local in Taormina. It was tucked away in a…read morecharming corner street only a few minutes walk from our hotel. It was a lovely night so we decided to sit outside. This turned out to be a smart decision because there were three local singers who were performing for the tables and they were really very very good. The tuna appetizer and the swordfish there was amazing. As were the pastas we tried. The only negative was the calamari appetizer which was fried and similar to what you'd get in a US chain restaurant. Otherwise everything including the wine recommend by the server was excellent.

Pesto pasta was amazing... also, enjoyed the pasta alla Norma... lamb with fennel salad was superb,…read more& complemented the pesto pasta quite well. Am new to fennel, but quickly becoming a huge fan. It's refreshing, simple, & fresh... with olive oil... a good foil to the herbs on the lamb. Dessert was also great... & the wine, fantastic.

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.

Amazing restaurant! Can't get any fresher seafood than this! Great location on the water,…read moreoutstanding pastas and seafood. Not to mention the great owner and staff. Wow!

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I stopped in with friends for a family-style dinner (the ravioli and sweet citrus salad were…read morestandouts). We enjoyed the outdoor seating, had an excellent meal, and even befriended a cute stray cat. Our service was attentive without being smothering, and we felt we easily could have relaxed there all evening. I wouldn't hesitate to bring friends here on future visits to Catania,

I fully enjoyed my unique experience with trying horse meat and pasta in pistachio sauce for the…read morefirst time! I can't say I loved the horse meat, but the pasta was ON POINT! The pistachio sauce was creamy and the crushed pistachio pieces really added a crunch. I also had the octopus salad and thought the octopus was very fresh and flavourful. Dessert wise, I found the tiramisu to be a tad too liquidy, but the pistachio cheesecake was absolutely delicious.

Exceptional experience! Loved the six courses with the wine pairings. Waiter was extremely…read morepersonable and shared his passion for the food which added to the richness of the experience. We adored this spot while on our trip through Italy.

We had a lot of really good food in our 10 days in Sicily. But the dining experience at Vineria…read moreModi easily was the best. Exceptional food, wine and service. The 6 course tasting menu and the associated wine pairing was just outstanding. Sitting outside created just the perfect atmosphere to enjoy every aspect of the experience. We would eat here again in a heartbeat.

AMAZING food!! The wine is the focus here but everyone loved their dishes! I ordered the pasta dish…read morewith pumpkin and sausage and WOW! I'm still dreaming about it! One friend was gluten-free and they had many options for her. She ordered a stuffed chicken, one friend had the meatballs and two had the lamb and everyone left very happily satisfied! Our waiter recommended a wonderful local rosata to accompany our meal and we all enjoyed it so much that we ordered another bottle! (You might want to call ahead if you plan to go? The door is locked at the street and you have to ring a bell to be let in--not sure why?) We were thrilled about our experience here and highly recommend it!!

This was probably the best restaurant we ate at in our whole trip around the east of Sicily. We…read morewere there on a cold off-season evening and had to ring the bell to get in but were welcomed and treated to a fantastic meal. The meatballs, the pistachio cake and the local greens were all divine, as was the wine. Add to this the wonderful owner/chef and you have a perfect meal! I wish we'd been staying longer and could have returned -- the menu is small, but everything on it sounded like it would have been a great eating experience.

The Chicken Spot was my absolute favorite place to eat (that wasn't Sicilian food) while in Sicily…read more They have a combination of fried chicken, kebabs, salads and sandwiches. The best thing to get here, in my honest opinion, is a kebab and you can get it anyway that you want. It is so very affordable too. My friends and I had a tradition of going here at least once a week for the best kebabs in town. The meat is traditional schwarma, shaved right off and onto a plate then put into a wrap. There's a choice of lamb or beef. You can then pick any additions from lettuce, tomato, onions, fried zucchini, among others. Don't forget to get a sauce topped on it too. So yummy.

A MUST visit if you are in Ortigia. My boyfriend and I are staying at Hotel Maniace which is…read morewalking distance to this restaurant and everything was amazing, the food, service, ambiance, highly recommend!

We arrived early and without a reservation and were greeted promptly with a friendly buonasera!…read moreThe food was the best we'd had on our vacation to Sicily. From the starter of caponata, to the pasta filled with octopus and pasta filled with sardines followed with swordfish roses and tuna medallions all accompanied by a DOCG wine recommendation, no detail seemed overlooked. Unfortunately we had to rush out but I'm certain dessert is worth a try. The ambiance is as amiable as the staff!

Cute little spot not too far from the port. Serves pizza, pasta, paninis, seafood, and lots of…read morewine. Reasonable prices. Ranging from 7 euro to 12 for a meal. Wines about 3 Euro. They give you bread with your meal but charge you 1 euro per person for it. You can get a small or large plate and take from the anti pasta buffet inside. 3 euro for small plate, 5 euro for a large plate. They have different promos like today a vegetarian lasagna was 7 euros.

The most popular restaurant in all of Taormina does not disappoint. Be prepared for long lines with…read moreno reservations. The atmosphere is lively, the hospitality unlike any restaurant we visited. Very family forward. Ladies kept kissing my daughter's head. The men kept tapping it. They love children. The food was very good. Mixed seafood pasta and the pasta Rita had unique flavors I've never had. Very touristy but experience felt very local.

What an amazing place. Atmosphere, Service, Price, and above all, THE FOOD! My 7 year old who is…read morepicky as hell ate more in one sitting than she ate all week! My only regret is that we only get to eat here once. Small, and quaint, very intimate atmosphere. Get there early, when we left at 1230 there was a line 40 people deep. Get there early,