WOW - I dined here twice in my 2 day stay in this area. Let me tell you, this is a mom and pop…read moreplace. The most expensive thing on the menu was under 13 euros. It was a steak with arugula - DELICIOUS - so good, I ordered it twice (not on the same visit!). They had these pickeled peppercorns that were fantastic. I will try this at home. They also server this very thin toasted bread with olive oil and garlic - again, simple and delicious and I'll do this at home as well. The salad with potato was also great. I actually took pictures so I can re-create these at home. SOOO GOOD. I just loved the whole vibe - I had been eating at a variety of restaurants on this trip and this was one of my favorites!

Really enjoyed this place! The pasta is all very fresh and the staff are friendly and competent. We…read moreliked the spicy red sauce more than the wild vegetable sauce which we found to be bland and bitter. The pansotti in a walnut cream sauce was very tasty. The osso buco was delicious and the antipasto was amazing! Yum! Dessert was also delightful :-). Will definitely go back next time I'm in town.

Interesting place, part retail, part wine bar and part deli, where you could get a bottle and drink…read moreit there or try their version of a 'wine flight'. We wanted to try a few local whites so the owner brought a few bottles to our table and literally just set them there for us to drink. It seems he opens bottles and leaves the bottle with the patron but since he doesn't really have by-the-glass options, he lets the customer drink as much as he/she wants and I if the entire bottle is not consumed he'll keep the bottle and then serve the wine to another customer. The concept is great and the idea, although it sounds crazy, works. The only downside to this method is that because the wine bottles likely stay opened for a bit, sometimes the wines get a bit flat, especially white ones. The place was is not big and most of the tables are inside although there are a few tables outside which allow for a great view of Etna. We were there on a Saturday night and it was really busy, mostly with locals (we might have been 2 out of 4 foreigners there all night) who were hanging out, enjoying a few drinks with their babies in tow. It was definitely a lively place and we got to meet a few people, so it was lots of fun. We also got a couple of small charcuterie boards, served with bread, to enjoy with the wines. At no point did we know, asked or were told how much any of this was going to cost us and at the end the whole experience was not cheap (60€ for 2 of us) but considering that we were given a few bottles to drink from ad lib (even though we really didn't go crazy with the pours since we didn't really know how the whole thing worked) one could say we paid for the fun adventure.

So we're walking the streets of Randazzo on a busy Sunday evening when the whole town seems to be…read moreout strolling looking for an aperitif before dinner after a long afternoon drive. Dismiss this place as "too busy" and decide to check out more of the town rather than settling on the first place we come across. Long story short, we end up back here around 30 minutes later. What a good call! This place is an "Enoteca" dedicated to the produce of Sicily - so we order a Sicilian beer for me and a red wine for my wife. Out come the drinks accompanied by a MASSIVE plate of complimentary antipasta - olives, croquettes, torta etc. One thing leads to another and we have another drink before dinner. Start checking out the scene - it's busy with locals who clearly treat this place as their regular place to stop off before dinner. Single guys, couples, families with young kids. They are all there chatting with the family who run the business. Finally we have to leave for dinner and get the bill - which comes to 8 euro for for drinks and a ton of food. We come back the next two nights - the second night we ask about a specific winery we had come across at lunchtime. As well as a bar it's a retail store with lots of local food products and wine available for sale. They have the wine on the shelf and offer to open it to serve it to us - one red, one white. We gladly accept but are slightly worried about the cost as it's 20 euro a bottle retail. Turns out we shouldn't have - they charge us their standard 2.50 a glass for a very generous pour. By the third and final night in town it's become our home from home. As we pay we explain that it's our last night and the proprietor gives us a small bottle of arancello as a goodbye gift. If you're in Randazzo you should make it your home from home as well - it's clearly run with love and pride by the owner, his wife and his daughter, serving up great wines for locals out for a stroll as well as platters of meat, cheese and sandwiches for the tourists who pass by and need a snack. Totally legit Italian bar with zero sign of "tourist prices", unlike certain places I could mention we found in other towns

Randazzo in off season can be quiet, so when we wanted a late lunch our choice was narrow. We came…read moreacross this place and asked if they could accommodate us, despite the fact they were closing soon. Kindly they agreed, and wow what a surprise. The unassuming exterior did not hint of the quality food inside. We had an antipasto of a selection of local meats, cheeses, chutneys and fried vegetables. All was beautifully balanced and together provided a snapshot of the tastes from the Etna region. We followed with pasta made with pastachio from the region-heavenly: the pasta was beautifully made and perfectly cooked and the pastachio based sauce were delightful. We followed with a plate of various fish, each lightly fried with a fine seasoned flour covering. The freshness and taste of each shone through. All was washed down with a carafe of red wine which the owner told us was his own. Grown and produced in the rich soil of the volcano. It was a remarkable wine made all the more remarkable for its low price. This family owned and run restaurant is a jewel and if the train journey around the base of Mt Etna is not reason enough to visit Randazzo, Gli Antichi Sapori certainly is.

Following the previous review I would like to reconfirm everything mentioned in that review, on top…read moreof that the owners are lovely people who took great interest in my elderly farther. The restaurant prides it's self on fresh local products that are prepared in the oldest traditions of Italian cooking. I ate probably twice as much as I should have but the dishes were just too dreamy to pass by. Calling this place a hidden gem would be an offense... it's a hidden 18 caret diamond!!

We stopped by for lunch, just happened to find it as we were looking for somewhere mentioned in…read moreGoogle Maps. The restaurant is upstairs, the patio is surrounded with glass sliding doors to help regulate the wind and temperature. I was a bit sceptical, but the host was very warm and friendly, she was also our server. It was only our table, and one other during lunch today. It was relaxing, and served at a relaxed pace. I would recommend this to someone, like us, taking the local train around Mt Etna. Randazzo is a small town that does not look very inviting, but we were out of season. Nice experience out of season, might not be as fun if it was hot and busy. Highly recommended.

From the owner: La prerogativa che accomuna tutti i nostri piatti è quella di utilizzare prodotti locali…read moreprovenienti dal territorio. Sin dal primo anno di attività abbiamo allestito un piccolo orto dal quale proviene una buona parte degli ortaggi, delle erbe aromatiche, e della frutta usata nella nostra cucina; le carni i salumi e i formaggi invece, vengono acquistati presso macellerie agricole e caseifici della zona. Anno dopo anno l'orticello si è ingrandito fino al punto da renderci completamente autonomi riguardo al nostro fabbisogno di ortaggi; produciamo delle ottime conserve di pomodoro, utilizzate nelle nostre pizza, donando alle stesse sapori unici e genuini. Oltre alle conserve di pomodoro, prepariamo anche marmellate di frutta, utilizzando i prodotti del nostro frutteto, che accompagnano i deliziosi formaggi e salumi locali. Per quanto riguarda i vini, anche qui privilegiamo le cantine locali i cui vini si sposano perfettamente ai sapori dei nostri piatti, così come il "Vino della Casa" che proviene direttamente dal nostro vigneto. Queste scelte, questa nostra filosofia ha dato ai nostri piatti una qualità ed un gusto non più comuni, scegliere di mangiare alla Bifora rappresenta un esperienza eno-gastronomica unica.

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,

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!

Amazing! Food was great, service was excellent! One of a kind location. Real gem of a family type…read morerestaurant. Best seafood in town!

Great location and service was excellent Our dinner of…read morealmond sea bass was tender and tasty Dessert also very good

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.

What an amazing place! Great Sicilian cuisine and a beautiful location. Hidden among the little…read morevillages between Mt. Etna and the coast, is this wonderful trattoria. We had a fixed-price menu for 25 euro that was delicious and filling. The staff was friendly, courteous, and very knowledgeable about the food and location. We will be back for sure.

From the owner: Cucina tipica sicilianaread more

I didn't think there were many food options on the menu, but that was my fault for not looking at…read morethe menu ahead of time. What I did order was alright enough. The restaurant was pretty empty, but everyone was nice. It was $50 for a soup, a pasta with mushrooms, and a pear mousse. Not that $50 is crazy for what I was told would be "fine dining," but it just felt more like a $30 meal. I left feeling underwhelmed. BUT, it was the only thing open nearby at that time, and the parking lot was giant, which was a treat after driving in Randazzo, so that's why I'm giving it four stars. There's no seafood, just meat and mushrooms. Honestly, I want to give it three stars but judging by the other reviews and local friends' opinions it seems maybe I'm just a spoiled American used to more choices. It's open and it has parking. 4 stars.

It had a mention by Michelin in 2019 and there is a good reason it hasn't been mentioned since. We…read morehad the fried vegetables as an appetizer; only half of them were warm. We complained to the waiter but he ignored us. We had the two eggplant pasta dishes but they were inedible. One member of our party had a glass of red wine (her only glass) and promptly threw up. (Note: this is the Veneziano on C.da Arena Randazzo SS-120.)