As a Calabrese, I can honestly say the food was as authentic as you can get; from the antipasti to…read morethe handmade pasta. The homemade wine and amaro complemented everything on our plates. Service was professional and quick. There is a good reason why they have been open for 47 years. Family run and 100% worth the drive!

Wonderful food! We visited this restaurant for lunch on the…read morerecommendation of our B&B host in the nearby town of Tropea. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The restaurant seemed be full of locals and it was very reasonably priced. It was well worth the drive from Tropea.

Amazing local cuisine from our stop in Messina off of our cruise ship. Allow some time as this is a…read morevery busy spot. Prices are great. Would definitely come back again.

Ate here last year on a cruise stop. Food was delicious and atmosphere was nice sitting outside…read more May go again when stop here again!

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.

WOW!!!! What an incredible place! We have been coming here for the past ten years and have had…read moreamazing food every time. The service is wonderful. They are very attentive to everyone that comes to eat here. This is the place you can bring your family and be in the piazza or be on an intimate date. Ask for Gabrielle. He is wonderful and will accommodate you in any way he can!

This is a wonderful place! We have been coming for 10 years. Say HI to Gabriele for us. He has…read morebecome a friend that we look forward to seeing every summer. The alici, the mussels... so good! Bring a fan.

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,

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.

My husband and I had the pleasure of eating at this amazing trattoria on the base of Mt.Etna,…read moreoverlooking the Mediterranean. We had a variety of appetizers, pasta, entree, dessert, and wine for only 25 euro. The food was fresh and delicious, the staff was friendly and courteous and the venue was gorgeous. This location will definitely be on our itinerary for future trips to Sicily.

Great location in court yard, good food and friendly staff although service was a little slow.read more

amazing service, the waiters are so personable and nice! The food is INCREDIBLE the best spaghetti…read morei have ever had, this is a must have if you are in Tropea you can't miss it!!

Good service, good people, the food is so tasty, fresh. I…read moreordered, Maccheroni alla Norma it was one of the best mail I eat.

Food was great. Best prosciutto and melon I've had and the carbonara was AMAZING. There's a…read morebeautiful stretch of restaurants on this board walk area but this has gotta be the best one. Service was really nice, seems family-Owned, the people really care. Food is very reasonably priced and a 10 minute drive to Taormina!

After our Messina tour, we wanted to have lunch so this spot was nearby and recommended. Also…read morefound out they have locations all over the world. Arrived around 12:30 on a Thursday and we sat outside. Empty inside but filled up by the time we were done. Good mix of menu options from salad, pasta, pizza, main entrees including burgers. . We started with the Ruoto di Bufalo- a good mix of fried veggies, Arancini, fried cheese and dough. All delicious except the fried dough was a bit bland and that was the biggest portion. For main, Spaghetti alla Nerano with fried Zucchini and cheese was tasty and enjoyed. Based on recommendation, also ordered pizza fritta-a monstrous calzone that is fried and filled with tasty buffalo ricotta and pork cracklings-enough for two. A Naples dish and they did it right. We finished with a couple of Macchiatos which hit the spot. Service was attentive and friendly. They have been ranked top 50 artisanal pizzerias in the world for the last 5 years. Close to the port and definitely worth a visit.

Outside of the tourist areas, in a working class city, this is what Sicilian cooking is. Very…read moredelicious food, and good service. The pizza and everything we had was very good.