When we were in Taormina on vacation recently, we had Osteria da Rita dal 1991 on our list of…read moreplaces we absolutely had to dine at for dinner. One thing to note is that Osteria da Rita dal 1991 does NOT take reservations under any circumstance and is walk in only. I tried to go through the local 5 star hotel concierge at our resort and they didn't have access, and I also tried to secure reservations myself (I work for a high end travel/concierge company) and also was unsuccessful myself. But now, I understand why after going there. When you walk up, try to go towards the start of their dinner hours to get in line for a standby table. As tables "turn" the next table in the line is seated, that way everyone at the restaurant is treated fairly and is seated as tables are available. There were people in line with us that had dined there 2 or 3 times for dinner during their vacation, so we knew we were in for a treat because dining in Taormina is absolutely outstanding! Right across from the line queue, there in a gelato shop with a takeaway bar that sells wine, beer, and alcoholic drinks that you can take into the line while you wait for your table. At the time of our visit in June 2025, we were able to get a bottle of wine for 15 Euros that we drank while waiting on our table for about an hour to an hour and a half. When we were seated, we were greeted warmly by restaurant staff and they brought over the menus and complimentary bread and bruschetta. We also ordered the bottle of house wine to start as well and it was really good! For starters, we ordered the Spaghetti da Za Rita (15 Euros) and the Lasagna al Ragu (15 Euros). Both had homemade pasta and the quality was out of this world, everything was super fresh. For the entree we ordered the Lemon Flavored Meatballs (16 Euros) and these were out of this world, also very fresh and an amazing main course to share! We were full by the time we got through with dinner, so we didn't order any dessert but all of the desserts looked amazing! They did bring over a complimentary shot of limoncello to close the meal which was also greatly appreciated as well! It's truly an amazing restaurant and a must try spot if you're in Taormina!

What a lovely spot. Don't ask for butter with the bread lol…read moreComplementary bruschetta.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE food. Best food we've had since we have been to Sicily. The swordfish rolls…read morego crazy, I can't recommend this place enough. SO good

Very friendly staff, good price, tasty food, recommended!…read more We enjoyed the pasta with good Messina Beer near the sea. Also recommended for groups.

Five of us had dinner here and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their chosen dishes. I took a break from…read morepasta and had a grilled beef steak with roasted potatoes. It was perfectly prepared. The flavor of the steak was delicious, topped with olive oil. The roasted potatoes were also delicious. Simple meal that hit the spot! Two other friends had steak as well but with a Gorgonzola cheese sauce. They thought it was absolutely delicious. My hubby ordered the carbonara and it was one of the most outstanding versions ever. The carbonara sauce was amazing. The bacon was even crispy which is a rare sight! Service was friendly. The outside covered patio was beautiful, calm and a delightful place to have dinner. The inside of the restaurant was where the local diners were eating, sounded like a big party inside, while it was serene outside where we were. We had lots of pleasant dinner conversation without it being noisy! Wonderful dinner experience. Highly recommend!

Had an amazing experience with Anthony and Giuseppe! Such an authentic and beautiful experience…read morewith fantastic service and traditional dishes. You must have the ravioli with pistachio cream-- it is life changing. I hope to come back again before we leave!!

Very good restaurant, traditional and good food. Very…read moreabordable with a good value price. We liked it and with a good location in front of the sea

Unfortuntalely waitress completely miserable - but food & waiters fantastico! For this reason only…read morelow rating - salad delicious & pasta wonderful! However, being Italian-American and receiving such poor welcome is disheartening!

this place is recommendable because the service is awesome. of course the food is brilliant as well…read moreand if you eat here in the evening you can enjoy a wonderful sunset at the beach. WOULD % recommend! È perfetto!

Wow! What a nice surprise. Quiet little place along the coastal road. We were hungry so we stopped…read morehere on our walk as it was the closest place. Very nice ambiance, sat outside, beautiful view of the sea. The meal was pretty typical Sicilian food but thoroughly enjoyable. The mussels were superb, spicy in its tasty soup. The Normal pizza and wine made this dining experience totally enjoyable without being in a posh place. Prices were reasonable as compared to Taormina. Service was excellent and friendly.

Very good food, beautifully presented by very friendly and attentive servers. I got maccherone with…read moreeggplant. The pasta was robust and toothy, held precisely the right amount of sauce to be just delicious. My wife's spaghetti was simple and direct, just exactly what was promised. It's just around the corner from the Porta Catania and a few doors down from our excellent bed and breakfast Hotel Casa Adele. There's workable gelato at the Levante across the street. Go there.

Lovely little restaurant. We had a lovely meal, service was good, they were accommodating to us…read moresharing items. Fills up by 8pm. Very affordable.

I walked in on a Monday night. The food was fresh and terrific. The waitresses were as sweet as…read morecould be. The view with the sunset was lovely, even though the reserved tables had the main view. I loved the low key atmosphere.

Had minestrone (very fresh and light), baked eggplant parmigiana( light homemade taste), stuffed…read moresardines (tasty , noting they are a bit salty). Very nice staff. Need reservations for dinner. For lunch walk-in.

The carbonara was stunning. The best I've ever had. Would go back in a heartbeat. Would recommend…read morea reservation if you go because we did have to wait a little bit.

One of our favorite meals on our girls trip. Every dish ordered was amazing. The wine selection was…read moregreat. The staff and servers all so nice. We closed the place last to leave. I'd go back again as it was exceptional.

The restaurant is unassuming, cordially greeted by the…read morestaff and water was brought to the table promptly (it was hot outside) Ordered our drinks and food we had the 4 stagione pizza and a ham and cheese omelet . Both meals were very tasty and well presented, and even that the restaurant was fairly busy with large parties our food was timely deliver and hot. The staff was pleasant and always with a smile, Thank you for a very good experience Oscar

Margarita pizza came with no basil and texture not that great. They allow stinky dogs in the…read moredinning room when they have out side seating. A very bad experience. better service and food down the street. dirty restaurant.

Despite its location in what feels like the Olive Garden's interpretation of authentic Sicily,…read moretourist mecca Taormina, I had a really good experience at Rosmarino. There were no tables available but we were able to put our name in for 45 minutes later during what would typically be peak dinner time, although this is after the cruise ship crowd clears out of town. Luckily, Rosmarino is situated directly across the street from Taormina's public gardens so it was a pleasant wait. A table on the terrace allowed us to continue enjoying the view during dinner. What I ate was excellent. While I was too busy enjoying my meal to make detailed observations, I can wholeheartedly recommend both the caserecce al sugo (fresh handmade pasta in pork ragu) and rotolini alla messinese (beef involtini with cheese and breadcrumb filling).

From the minute you walk in... you feel a warm welcome! A nice menu but the owner Rita comes and…read moremakes it more special. She explains the specials and makes her suggestions based on your likes. I can't say enough... everything I tried was delicious... an authentic home made taste. I was the first one to arrive when they opened and I suggest you make reservations as the place gets packed, and you know why!!! It was a recommendation from a local and I know why!!! You must try...!!!