Maria Tindara In Lipari

A pearl in the heart of Vulcano. A place where tradition blends seamlessly with innovation, offering a sublime experience for body and mind. From the colorful, knowledge-rich dishes of Gilberto and his kitchen team to the expert hands of Valentina for facial and body treatments, they offer a soothing experience from the modern, frenetic pace of everyday life. A place of silence and tranquility, an echo of the Vulcano plain that invites us to slow down. Mariatindara, Il ristorante e la inn, is the place where you can fully experience the Vulcano culture, passed down from generation to generation, where time is king.

The prices are very high and on the website there is only the menu without prices, very small portions, friendly staff,

I didn't stay at the inn because I didn't discover this delightful establishment in time, just steps from the port of Vulcano, but far from the hustle and bustle and pleasantly cooler. I sampled their cuisine for dinner and found it to be welcoming, courteous, and carefully selected, high-quality ingredients, with attention to detail and innovation while respecting tradition. Highly recommended!

The place is far from everything and can only be reached by public transportation. The rooms are spacious and clean. We found a refrigerator, TV, hair dryer, and kettle inside, but we couldn't use them because the plug didn't fit the outlet 😅. The service wasn't the best. They only serve breakfast (buffet) from 8:00 to 10:00, not allowing those with special time restrictions to enjoy it, even if they'd paid for it. We had a 7:50 ferry and needed breakfast (ALREADY PAID!) by 7:00 at the latest, even if it was just a coffee or a latte. We were told we could have it at the counter, but at 7:00, everything was still closed. At 7:10, other guests asked us to hurry because the shuttle would take us all to the boarding gates together. Our requests had already been communicated upon arrival and reiterated the day before. They went unheeded. We were catapulted into port without even a chance to get a coffee. Okay... Good, but not great.

Exceptional in every way! The property is run by a family that has lived on Vulcano for generations, who love the island and instill their passion in every gesture and detail. You feel welcomed, pampered, and "at home" from the very first moment. We stayed at Maria Tindara as a group (9 people) on a half-board basis. The rooms are spacious, equipped with every comfort, and quiet. The hot tub reserved for guests offers unsurpassed relaxation. The cuisine is amazing, offering the perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Given the large group, we ordered almost every dish on the menu, from appetizers to desserts, and every bite was an explosion of flavor and refinement, perfectly balanced. The staff is extremely professional and attentive, fulfilling our every request and making our stay truly unforgettable. We are all ecstatic about our days on Vulcano and, especially, about Maria Tindara. Gilberto, Valentina, Rosalba, Angelo and little Riccardo are the beating heart of the island.

Dinner on August 10th. We were welcomed and treated very well (there were 12 of us). The service was friendly and pleasant. The shuttle service there and back was very convenient. Everything was delicious: the fresh pasta, the meat, and even the desserts, perhaps the restaurant's highlight, were excellent. The wine list was extensive; they even offered us a Malvasia to finish. Highly recommended.

Excellent experience! Impeccable service from the start, with a convenient free shuttle. Refined and elegant atmosphere, perfect for a special dinner. The Aeolian-style pasta with albacore tuna was delicious, and the mezzé paccheri with swordfish, arugula pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, and almonds were extraordinary. The perfect ending was an unforgettable deconstructed cannoli. Not to be missed! Rosanna and Flavio

Excellent dinner with a wide selection. The staff was well-trained and very helpful.

Questo ristorante mi è stato consigliato da un caro amico che da anni vive l’isola di vulcano. Non si tratta del solito chiassoso locale per turisti in centro ma di un posto “intimo” dall’eleganza sobria e accogliente, perfetto per una coppia come per un gruppo di amici, dista un po’ dal centro, ma il locale mette a disposizione un servizio navetta. È una vera perla, con un menù davvero interessante ed originale, un servizio impeccabile. Si capisce subito che nonostante sia un locale a conduzione familiare, ci sono dietro anni di esperienze e passioni condivise da tutta la famiglia. I proprietari dialogano con i clienti consigliando e spiegando ognuno per proprio ambito di competenza, chi per il vino, chi per i dolci, con una preparazione che difficilmente si riscontra se non in locali di altissimo livello, ed infatti è stato così, una cena che ho definito “un’esperienza” con pietanze tutte ben oltre le già alte aspettative. Nonostante abbiamo fatto un pasto completo dall’antipasto al dolce, compreso vino, ci siamo alzati leggeri e già col desiderio di provare altre pietanze, torneremo a vulcano sopratutto per questo. A presto quindi.

Cena in coppia. Atmosfera piacevolissima, locale curato e servizio perfetto: ti senti veramente seguito e coccolato! Cibo sempre ottimo : grande qualità di ingredienti dell’isola, ricerca e innovazione, nel rispetto della tradizione. Dolci imperdibili. Conto in linea con i prezzi a Vulcano. Veramente imperdibile. Consigliatissimo!