The best restaurants in Taormina
All tested for you
On holiday in Taormina you are constantly kidnapped by aromas, flavors and fragrances that reawaken your desire for something good. Sicily is the home of good Italian cuisine: at every corner you see attractive menus and promising signs of pizzerias, trattorias, fish specialties, etc.
How to choose the best restaurants in Taormina, avoiding flops and touristy places? With the precious advice of our staff, who personally tested - and approved - the best restaurants in town.
Scroll through the suggestions of the Hotel Bel Soggiorno and go in the place that attracts you most, depending on the appetite of the moment.
RESTAURANTS NEAR THE HOTEL BEL SOGGIORNO
Ristorante al Giardino
Our favorite: a few minutes from us, offers in a family atmosphere genuine dishes and fish specialties, at the best value for money. Reservation is recommended.
Via Bagnoli Croci, 84 - tel. +39 339 3001720
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.algiardino.net/
Osteria Da Rita
Informal trattoria, Mediterranean dishes and very hospitable staff, in a central area of Taormina.
Via Calapitrulli, 3 - tel. +39 0942 681015
Price: €€ - €€€
Andreas Restaurant
Smart spaces, a few steps from the gardens of Villa Comunale. Impeccable service and wide menus of meat and fish.
Via Bagnoli Croci, 88 - tel. +39 0942 24011
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.andreasrestaurant.it/
Bistrot du monde
A bistro serving typical cuisine and fish specialties, together with international dishes and rich salads. It stands out for personalized menus for vegetarian and celiac customers.
Via Naumachia, 25 - tel. +39 0942 480173
Price: €€€
Website: https://bistrotdumonde.it/
REFINED RESTAURANTS
Gourmet 32
Elegant restaurant where you can taste excellent fish, appetizers and Sicilian dishes revisited from a gourmet viewpoint. Perfect for special occasions.
Via Bagnoli Croci, 31 - tel. +39 388 562 0381
Website: €€ - €€€
Sito: http://www.gourmet32.it/
L’Arco dei Cappuccini
Neat location, refined menu and careful selection of raw materials, in one of the most central streets of Taormina.
Via Cappuccini, 7/A - tel. +39 0942 628860
Price: €€ - €€€
Le Naumachie
In the medieval village of the Naumachie, a modern restaurant offering excellent international cuisine and a good value for the money.
Via Giardinazzo, 8 - tel. +39 0942 625145
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.ristorantelenaumachie.com/
SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS
Ristorante CutìLùDissi
Wide menu of fresh fish dishes, relaxed atmosphere and panoramic terrace; ideal for romantic dinners.
Via Ospedale, 9 - tel. +39 327 822 2937
Price: €€ - €€€
Vineria Modì
Cozy and intimate location, fish specialities impeccably presented. Because of the great demand, booking is recommended.
Via Calapitrulli, 13 - tel. +39 0942 23658
Price: €€ - €€€
Il Barcaiolo
Cozy trattoria on the wonderful Mazzarò beach, great choice of first and second courses prepared with fish and shellfish.
Via Castelluccio, 43 | Mazzarò Beach - tel. +39 0942 625633
Price: €€€ - €€€€
Website: http://www.barcaiolo.altervista.org
TYPICAL CUISINE RESTAURANTS
Myle e i suoi sapori
Quiet place a few steps from the Greek Theater of Taormina. Traditional recipes with local ingredients.
Via Giardinazzo, 57 - tel. +39 0942 625807
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: https://www.ristorantemyleeisuoisapori.com/
Trattoria Tiramisù
At the beginning of the historic center, this restaurant offers typical Sicilian cuisine, with meat and fish dishes. Always crowded, reservation is strongly recommended.
Via Apollo Arcageta, 9 - tel. +39 0942 21172
Price: €€€ - €€€€
Website: https://trattoriatiramisu.it/
Malvasia
Select fish and Sicilian tradition recipes: the chef’s specialties are caponata and pasta with sardines. Central position.
Via Apollo Arcageta, 8 - tel. +39 340 307 7032
Price: €€ - €€€
RESTAURANTS WITH A SEA VIEW
Granduca
Restaurant in the heart of Taormina, with two elegant panoramic terraces. It offers local cuisine, fish specialties and steaming pizzas.
Corso Umberto I, 172 - tel. +39 0942 24983
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.ristorantegranduca.it/
Al Saraceno
Menu with assorted fish courses, as well as pizzas for all tastes. Well-furnished halls and a suggestive terrace overlooking the gulf.
Via Madonna della Rocca, 16/18 - tel. +39 0942 632015
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: https://www.alsaraceno.it
Villa Antonio
The best Mediterranean cuisine in an ancient and elegant villa, with a panoramic terrace overlooking Capo Taormina.
Via Luigi Pirandello, 88 - tel. +39 0942 625502
Price: €€€€
Website: http://www.villaantonio.it
La Caravella
Restaurant located on the beach, within the Lido La Caravella. Tasty appetizers, fish first courses and excellent side dishes, with a sea view.
C/ Da Spisone, on the beach - tel. +39 0942 620049
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: https://www.lidolacaravella.com/il-ristorante
PIZZERIAS IN TAORMINA
Tiramisù
Typical restaurant in the center of Taormina, ideal to enjoy yummy pizzas and fish dishes.
Via Cappuccini, 1 - tel. +39 0942 24803
Price: €€€
Website: http://www.tiramisutaormina.it/
Pizzeria Villa Zuccaro
Not far from Piazza Duomo, it serves local cuisine and pizzas with high quality ingredients.
Piazza Carmine, 5 - tel. +39 0942 628018
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.villazuccaro.axeleroweb.it/
La Napoletana
Fragrant Neapolitan-style pizzas in a cozy and informal dining.
Piazza Varò - tel. +39 0942 628049
Price: €€ - €€€
Website: http://www.lanapoletanataormina.com/la-napoletana/
Trattoria Pizzeria Santa Lucia
Relaxed atmosphere, crispy and well-seasoned pizzas, in addition to the traditional Sicilian dishes.
Piazza Varò - tel. +39 0942 628049
Price: €€ - €€€