Bar Torino In Messina

05/09/2025: The Best Cannoli in Taormina You have to go to Roberto's because it's the pastry shop specializing in cannoli, made fresh daily and made to order. It's become a Taormina institution. It's 100% fresh, unlike other pastry shops, which are often prepared industrially. On the first day, we met Mr. Roberto during our first tasting and immediately struck up a very friendly relationship with the owner. It should also be said that in late August and early September, there are far fewer tourists and there are almost no lines. (During high season, be patient in the sun because it's worth it.) Mr. Roberto was very kind, taking the time to carefully explain to us all the work that goes into preparing this iconic Sicilian dessert. We were able to see him at work every morning, as it was our ritual after a good coffee. He also produces various dry biscuits and nougats, all of which are excellent. On our last morning, we made sure to stop by to say hello to Mr. Roberto and enjoy one last treat before our departure. Knowing the day before that we were leaving, he welcomed us with a big smile and two cannoli as a thank you gift for our daily visits. We left with 2 kg of pistachio and hazelnut nougat and the memory of a wonderful encounter with a wonderful person. I'm already looking forward to seeing him again on my next trip to Sicily. Un saluto Sig. Roberto. Grazie e ci vediamo presto.

02/09/2025: We had the Sicilian Camilo with ricotta and pistachio. It was spectacular, one of the best I've had in Sicily. The service was fantastic and very entertaining. A must-try in Taormina.