I don't care that (sometimes) I had to wait in a line. I don't care that it was too crowded. I…read moredon't care that the service wasn't the best (although relatively quick). This is a must-visit spot in Taormina. I believe Bam Bar is absolutely WORTH THE HYPE. Not because you feel as though you're in a filming location of "The White Lotus" (which you are), but because I whole-heartedly believe their granita is some of the best in Sicily. So creamy. So flavorful. I'm typically not a fan of whipped cream, but their "Crema" (basically whipped cream) on top was so soft and sweet that it'd be a crime to not have it added to your granita (for no additional charge). I went twice in one day, and both times I got a combination of Strawberry and Nutella with "Crema" on top (you must ask for this) and with a Brioche (to dip into the granita, of course). Add Bam Bar to your Sicilian itinerary.

Not gonna lie, for the lines this place has, it is pretty overrated. Got the go-to granita, mid…read more Wrote a separate review, but De Christina 30 feet away is much MUCH better and better value.

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!

We stopped in here on a hot day, walking around the village. I wanted to have a cannoli while in…read moreSicily, and this place had them, amongst a wonderful gelato selection, some great drink options, and coffee and sandwiches. The 3 of us ordered some gelato, Aperol Spritzes, and 2 cannolis. I was not expecting the cannoli we received! They don't fill the shells with the ricotta until you order them. Then, after filling, they dip the ends into this awesome pistachio, chocolate, and crushed nut mixture. This is not a small cannoli by any means! The Aperol Spritzes were refreshing, the gelato was superb, and the cannoli was decadent! A must try!

Stopped into Pasticceria Minotauro to check out their pastries. They have a few gluten free options…read more(almond biscuits and cannoli). The GF cannolis (made to order) are 5,00€. - Paste di mandorle con limone (3,00€) - nice texture, similar to a macaron - Paste di mandorle con pistacchio (3,00€) - Paste di mandorle con purea arancia (3,00€) - filling similar to marmalade - Cannolo pistacchio (1,50€ piccolo) - good pistachio flavour. Perfect size to sample - Meringue (0,50€) - Sesame (1,00€)

They have lots of gluten free options, and some gluten and dairy free options! I had torrone from…read morehere they was like heaven. I could eat this all day. My husband tried a chocolate filled cannoli (he's not gf) and really enjoyed it. The staff are very friendly and kind and go through the trouble of telling you all about their products. Real customer service! Highly recommend stopping in for a treat or two!

Friends visiting Taormina, you are going to see recommendations to go to Bambam, Tischi Toschi, De…read moreRita, etc. but...please do yourself a favor and hit this place one the first day you stay. I had reservations at all of the big name restaurants in town (swordfish, norma, granita, blah blah) and none of them compare to this place. My wife and I went almost everyday. The fact that this place isn't busting from the seems when you can see a line at bambam around to corner is laughable - I promise, you will see it having down time, go in and get a ragu arancini, the cheese slice is surprisingly excellent, prosciutto and mushroom slice also very good. Bambam is good if you like granitas, but my experience is that it's a tourist trap and the staff is cringeworthingly annoyed if you ask a question. Christina has way better prices, a bunch of good options, is efficient if you have lots of activities planned and need a spot to in/out quickly, and the staff is friendly. Very grateful we found this place early. There is also a focaccia spot up the street with a similar story - Limoncello spritz and focaccia (don't think theyre connected but 8$ focaccia that is light and fresh, workers are also very friendly). While we were there, saw so many people pass by, glance and walk out likely because it didn't have the glamour of a long line, trust a stranger that researched sicily for months before coming, don't make that mistake here. Chuck 3$ of your likely thousands budget, gamble and youll know exactly what I mean. Not suggesting you don't try to Taormina specialties, try everything, but this place is a great pillar spot for quick/delicious food if you're staying for more than a few days.

Amazing!!! If you want an authentic Sicilian restaurant with homemade flavor and cozy atmosphere…read morethen look no further. The staff is extremely friendly and inviting. My wife and I tried the 2 of the pastas, pizza, and of course Arancini. Make sure to come ready to eat.

I think it's the place we had sandwiches at.It was good sandwiches and good prices.The service was…read moregreat.The ambiance was nice.

Antonino, Antonino, you have stolen our heart and our taste buds. We have never been so pleased…read morewith such personalized service and attention. Plus the food and drinks were fantastic! Scialati is a very small unassuming establishment with local favorites. Some options include pizza, salami, sandwiches lasagna and cake. It is geared more to the crowd that wants to grab and go, but there are a few seats available if you want to enjoy the ambiance of the neighborhood. The owner is so sweet. We can't wait to visit again as we now have a life long friend.

The pizza, Messina style, is a welcome break from the dough heavy pizza we've become accustomed to…read more It's airy, very crunchy with abundant toppings that are wonderful albeit very messy. Definitely worth getting dirty! The nice older woman, probably her place, suggested we wait five minutes for the new pizza that would be coming out of the oven. We did and we're so happy! It was fantastic and we're going back tonight at 6pm when they reopen. This a just what we we're looking for. Definitely local, not fancy, absolutely delicious!! !

Mornings suck. However, when Panificio San Pancrazio is my first stop of the day, mornings are…read morepretty darn good. It's a great bread shop, with delicious brioche, chocolate chip loaves, as well as bread and rolls for sandwiches and more. They also have a small selection of meats and cheeses, so you can order a sandwich instead of purchasing tiny amounts of all of the ingredients separately. There's also arancini and pizza during lunch, and the slices are generously sized!

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.