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4.5
Travelers' Choice 2024
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CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
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CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
762 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Melly1971
Taff's Well22 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
We ate at this restaurant after trying another close by and after being seated not given a menu or approached for a drink after 15 mins, several other customers had the same problem we decided to leave
We have passed but hadn’t looked at the menu in the previous week which is a real shame
It has the most extensive menu we’ve seen anywhere in Taormina which includes both fresh and dried pastas
We chose a cheese and honey anti pasta that showcased local cheese and honey
We then had a salmon dried penne cooked perfectly al dente and a fresh ravioli with pistachios both were delicious
House wine was listed by the glass when we enquired if we were able to have a litre this was no problem and the price was great
There was also an extensive wine list to cover all pockets
In short the menu was extensive and covered everything to make it an ideal place for anyone, the price was great for the area and the service fantastic
We will be returning over the next week to try out the fillet steaks
Service was exemplary and I’d highly recommend
Written September 29, 2024
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Eva G
9 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
Very good pizzas, one of the few places that had real black truffle on the menu! Come early or book a table if you want to sit outside. Before the meal, some salty croutons and soft bread were offered to the larger groups. After the meal we got a small limoncello for the bill. Paying €15 for a pizza can be seen as expensive, but they are significantly higher quality than our fast food pizzas back home in Sweden.

Written August 24, 2023
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Maximilian F
Sicily3 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
in these Christmas holidays, together with my girlfriend and a couple of friends we returned to this delightful and romantic restaurant overlooking Corso Umberto and we had the confirmation that their cuisine is always excellent and the dishes prepared with skill and very fresh food. We tested a seafood linguine and a mix of fresh local fish that were really tasty and with a service from the staff that was truly at the highest levels. The chef wanted to welcome us with some tastings of gourmet prepared vegetable appetizers which awakened a strong appetite for their delicacy and their sophisticated appearance. Mrs. Marisa took care of us and made us feel like honored guests with a pleasant welcome even though we hadn't been to this restaurant for a long time. We were all thrilled and highly recommend it.
Maximilian and Victoria.

Written January 7, 2024
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BKr
6 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
We were disappointed with the food served. We thought we would try something different In Taormina as they had a lot of options on the menu. Sphagetti carbonara was too salty, mixed grill of meat (lamb chops, beef cutlets, stuffed beef rolls) tasted ok, but was dripping in a lot of oil, risotto was average. The grilled chicken was the only item that was good. Moreover they charged 4€ for a bottle of still water (every other place charge around 3€). Overall it is the quality of food that let us down.
Written October 31, 2024
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Big_Jeff_Leo
St Helens22535 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
This is an attractive looking rustic and old wordly looking place which is what attracted us to it.
We sat outside for our evening meal and enjoyed the plesant view overlooking the square. The service was both quick and attentive and the food arived to the table relatively quickly. The steak was tender and well cooked and my chicken cooked in wine, mushrooms and tomatto was delicious.
Written July 3, 2023
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RedKen10
Manchester43 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
We saw the positive reviews and decided to come on my wife’s birthday. Great choice! All the staff were friendly and helpful. We started with glasses of local sparkling wine and moved on to the local white wine when the marinated tuna starter was served ~ both decent. Main courses were tasty and substantial including a wonderful Sicilian pizza which I could’t finish. We had fun with the staff when they served a local digestif in a substantial quantity! The following day I began to regret it…
Written June 13, 2023
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Erica M
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • couples
It is a purely tourist restaurant, so if you don't want to be fooled don't go there!!!! My husband took an octopus carpaccio that was almost invisible from how thin it was cut and disguised with various salad leaves!! Uncommentable cut of tuna, hard and cooked really badly! So leave it to the poor non-Italian foreigners who also eat the stones, to say the least!
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Written September 7, 2024
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Gabriele Zeta
Ci fa veramente piacere che qualche amico di un ristoratore sleale ci scriva queste recensioni FASULLE.
Vi auguro comunque di passare delle bellissime vacanze…….
Con tanto affetto se venite veramente da noi sarete miei ospiti….
Written September 8, 2024
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Kaddy
Norway7 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
The location is the "gateway" to the main street of Taormina and is just far enough away from the busy street. The restaurant and outside serving area was very charming.
We visited this restaurant last year and had a very good experience but this year we had some issues.
The food was OK, but too bland for our taste. Frankly, we make better tasting pasta at home.
The servers where not very friendly compared to last year. They looked away when they served us, never smiled or spoke to us more than they had to. Laughed and joked amongst themselves, so it was a stark difference in attitude.
Written August 29, 2024
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Mark N
Broxbourne444 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
Decided to try this restaurant based on the menu. Started with sicilia hors d'oeuvres. This was very good and very plentiful, definitely feeds two or three much kaiser than elsewhere which justifies the price of 18,50. Included seven cheeses four meats,...
Ordereda one of local Rose that I liked a lot
My wife chose spaghetti with class I chose deep fried calamari and we shared a karge portion of grilled vegetables. We were too full to contemplate desert they kindly gave us watermelon and limocello.
They were not busy, hidden in the corner of the square beside Credito Diciliano and Patek Philippe
Attentive staff, definitely recommend.
Written October 15, 2022
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Tihomir BabiÄŤ
Slovenia67 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
We had a lunch in the Ristorante. The waiter was nice and polite. Food was very correct. The pasta was prepared as it has to be al dente snd with fresh ingredients. Our son had a pizza and it was delicious. Wine list is very tasteful and long enough. The porcelain plates are something special.
Only minus was WC. It was not clean and had a bad smell.
The value for money is ok. Taormina is very nice place.
Written April 23, 2024
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Cath B
Wymondham39 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
We ate in what felt like most of the restaurants in Taormina during our week there, and we began to feel they all offered pretty much the same things on their menu. On our last night we found this place. Delicious risotto and pizza. All served with a smile and little extras like garlic croutons to start, grapes and a shot of limoncello on the house to finish. Really liked it. Thank you! :-)
Written November 21, 2022
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ElmParkRoyal
Reading802 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
A cheerful-looking restaurant amongst a cluster of bars and cafes at the Teatro Antico end of the Corso Umberto. In fact, if you are at one of this gaff's few tables on the pavement then you can have a conversation with patrons in the adjacent establishment. However, when we visited we sat on the small covered terrace by the entrance which meant that we could also see through to the much larger main dining room; very colourful with an interesting nautical theme.
The pictorial menu here has a range of typical robust italian/sicilian fare, with lots of pizza and pasta options. Decent bread and a few sharp green olives were brought out before we moved on to our main course. My rather dull, and very green, main course of beef ravioli in a pistachio and cream sauce didn't last very long. Mrs EPR donated a portion of her puffy and average pizza margherita to keep me amused whilst I waited for her to finish. We declined desserts as they were basically just commercial stuff out of the fridge. We did get a plate of melon cubes and a glass of limoncello at the end of the meal, though.
A compact wine list covered the bases. As it happened, our selection was unavailable so a more expensive alternative was offered at the same price - much appreciated!
A single, somewhat morose, guy was on duty all evening. As it wasn't overly busy he managed to look after his punters quite efficiently.
So, not quite as cheerful as it looked.
Written November 2, 2020
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Director101010
23 contributions
Sep 2024 • business
Small secluded restaurant in the center of Taormina, ideal if you do not want to be in the confusion. Long enough menu, maybe a little too much, they opted for a first and a second, good quality and flavor, like all seafood restaurants even if for some it has become an exception. The only out of tune note the pasta was slightly scalded. Prompt and friendly service, boy and girl with a nice smile and always available. Perfection does not exist but you can always improve. The future is on your side. Thank you.
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Written September 19, 2024
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Debra R
Buffalo2 contributions
May 2022 • none
My husband and I were on a sailing cruise down the Amalfi Coast and we had one stop in Taormina Italy. We happened upon Ristorante Badia where we met Anastasia, the owner. She was delightful and hooked us from the first hello. Anastasia recommended a delicious wine and first and second course meal. The food was perfectly prepared and was so good that we invited friends from the cruise to join at the next table, promising them that they would not be disappointed.
We spent two weeks all over Italy from Rome to Sicily......this was the best meal we had!!!!
Written May 16, 2022
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Linda S
Manchester40 contributions
May 2022 • couples
We ate here twice. The service was fabulous, the food more so! Our waiter was Mido. He in particular looked after us and made our visit special. I especially appreciated the fresh fruit segments and the Limincella to round off the meal - this was the only restaurant that gave us this complimentary digestif! Really worth a visit! Highly recommend
Written May 7, 2022
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