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Travelers' Choice2022
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$3 - $15
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Deli, Sicilian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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0.5 miles from Ancient Theatre of Taormina
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Fast, reasonably priced, very high quality simple food. Simple pizza type dishes and arancini. best we have found on this trip. Pizza slice was actually better than either of our orders at previous night's anniversary dinner in someplace MUCH more high end! Crust is remarkable,...crispy bottom but unburned, soft dough above and great flavor choices. Staff was helpful and super pleasant even though the place is busy. Limited seating, many seem to take away to their accommodation. So good we went back.... 2wice in a 3 day visit! Superb value. Have not been since yesterday and I miss it already.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed December 30, 2022 via mobile

Very decent place. Nothing special with taste of arancini’s and other specialities. Won’t come back next time in Taormina

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed November 24, 2022 via mobile

Great selection of pizza, lasagna, and drinks. My husband and I just finished hiking up from the beach and we’re starving. It was about 2:00 and we wanted something fast and filling. Service was quick and very helpful and the apreol sprite were wonderful!!!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 18, 2022

Droped by for a refueling break after our hike from Castelmola. Their arancini are delicious, generously sized and reasonably priced. Popular place for locals and tourists. Lots of choices for vegetarians.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed October 3, 2022 via mobile

Delicious and cheap. Pizzolo with spinach is amazing as well as spinach arancini. Portions are very big. Not very much place to sit.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 18, 2022 via mobile

More of a takeout than a restaurant, though they're are a few tables in the alleyway outside. Just downhill from the piazza del duomo, tucked away, a buddy counter with ovens behind it. We had a pistachio and a Norma (eggplant) Aranchino, a bottle of...water and a caponata for less than 15 euro. All very good the caponata had no tomato but plenty of raisins and pine nuts. Unusual but excellent. Wish I could have tried more aranchini flavors but they are quite filling. I heard others comment that the arancini were better than the pasta, but honestly I did not try it. Table turn quickly or walk down the hill for an ocean view from the road below.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 14, 2022

Another must do in Taormina. And only come if you are hungry (really hungry - this is no light bite!). Take a number, don't go too far as the queue will move quickly, and pick from the window. Sadly if they don't have what you...want you will have to wait or just do without but they replenish rapidly. Arancini is why you are here but the foccacia is fabulous as well. We had the pistacchio arancini and the ragu (missed the spinach which i hear is amazing!) Tough to get a seat so you might have to sit on the steps or eat and walk but a table usually opens up in a few minutes so don't despair. It isn't the end all be all of cuisine but you are here for one reason. So eat, eat some more and be merry.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 12, 2022 via mobile

The pictures speak louder than my hungry belly. The aranchini are delicious, so is the focaccia. We had the ragu and spinach and ham/cheese aranchini and the mortadella and pistacchio focaccia. The thickness of the fried bit of the aranchini was perfect. Everything was delicious....The service is great and fast. The price is also good and cheap and you can take it as takeaway and eat it while you walk. Make sure you get enough napkins.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 23, 2022 via mobile

We arrived at 2pm (hoping that there wouldn’t be too many people but we were wrong..) and we had to wait about 20mins for our turn. There is a menu for you to choose from but the entire organization was very chaotic! We would suggest...to get a number, go for a walk around and then return. Despite all of this, the arancini live up to their reputation!! The foccacia’s were delicious as well! If visiting Toarmina, this is a must visit place but have some patience!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 6, 2022 via mobile

Great food at a very good price. Hard to find a free table and that's the best recommendation. This is where you can feel the temperament of Sicilians. I recommend

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 3, 2022 via mobile

Food was amazing!!! Really inexpensive and the workers were amazing!! Friendly and amazing service!! The eggplant parmigiana is a must try!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 28, 2022 via mobile

We visited twice during our stay in Taormina and was never disappointed. The arancini and other bits and pieces were all fantastic. Definitely recommend a lunchtime visit or snack run.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 21, 2022 via mobile

Lovely food, wide variety, freshly cooked, generous portion sizes. Friendly staff who were happy to explain the variety of items on offer, really helpful. A great change from a slow drawn out meal, this is quick but still great quality and value.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 21, 2022 via mobile

The Arancini here was incredible. Really nice food and good vibes with a lovely host. We will be returning here again for more

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 8, 2022 via mobile

Some of the best aranchini around. Would highly recommended the spinach one. Staff are always friendly and the pizza slices are pretty amazing too! Great little spot for a bit of lunch.

Date of visit: July 2022
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