La Botte In Taormina

26/04/2026: A very beautiful, characteristic place located at the entrance to the village. The staff was courteous, but they didn't bring us a menu, so we weren't sure what to order and the prices. At the table, there was only the wine list. They recommended either the full menu or starting with appetizers and then continuing with first and second courses if we wanted to continue. We had two meat menus and one fish menu. The meat menu's appetizers were a bit disappointing, especially because there were very few hot dishes, and there were many cured meats and cheeses that you can easily eat at home whenever you want. The fish-based first courses were good, the two meat-based ones were good, and one was left over: penne with pepper, a sort of creamy cheese and pancetta dish. The pasta was overcooked, not to mention the sauce. They didn't explain the dishes they were bringing to the staff. We asked several times what the dish contained or what the ingredients were, and their response was, "Now ask in the kitchen." Several waiters kept coming by to ask us the same thing. As soon as we sat down, three of them asked us if we wanted water, even though we'd already said yes to the first waiter. It's better to ask more than not to be served. But I had the feeling of disorganization. Be careful if you order the shrimp, they're in their casings. I honestly don't know if I'd recommend it or go back. Maybe I'd recommend it to someone who wants to eat fish.

19/04/2026: Excellent food, both in quantity and quality. From the wide selection of appetizers, first courses, second courses, sorbet treats, dessert, liqueurs, and coffee. Friendly, helpful, and pleasant. The only flaw is that not even a single dish from each course was described. You don't even have time to ask on the spot because they fly by (very efficiently). A very positive experience.