I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Sicilia

17/10/2025: Great Roberto, better than all the restaurants

24/06/2025: Very nice bar with excellent cocktails and very kind owner

09/11/2025: I stopped in for a quick croissant and coffee. I must say the atmosphere was pleasant, with a cozy indoor area for a quiet chat and excellent coffee products, along with a deli. Good coffee and friendly staff. I recommend it.

06/11/2025: A historic and traditional Palermo pizzeria, open since 1982, run by Ron Garofalo, a histrionic figure in the industry, who has never changed his Neapolitan-Sicilian pizza. Spacious, sparsely furnished rooms, including outdoor seating for the summer season. One of the few pizzerias that has maintained moderate prices while maintaining good quality ingredients, including a dedicated section for celiacs. An evening of neither praise nor infamy, a table for 20, various pizzas, all traditional and simple, with buffalo mozzarella, a hot appetizer per person, water, Moretti beer, and a can of Coca-Cola. Friendly, helpful service, represented by a very sweet young woman. A few glitches ruined the whole experience. The meager supply of buffalo mozzarella, which ran out quickly, two pizzas with dough textures the guests didn't like, even though they specified it when ordering, which were obviously sent back and remade, and the most serious problem was the "fortuitous omission" of the 30% The Fork discount. Everything was resolved, with the owner's kind forethought, and a personalised bill of 15 euros.

01/05/2025: Lo si sceglie se si vuole la certezza di mangiare bene. Locale sempre carino, accogliente e molto molto pulito. La qualità della cucina è di prim’ordine, con piatti ricercati e mai banali, valorizzati dall’accostamento alla cucina locale, del buonissimo tartufo. Servizio e professionalità sempre ai massimi livelli.

16/04/2025: Huiselijk restaurant met heerlijk eten. Alles was perfect, de pasta, het vlees, de vis en de beste desserts. Aanrader voor wie in de buurt van de Etna verblijft.

14/10/2025: Spent an evening in October. The staff were helpful and friendly. The food was excellent, excellent quality! Will definitely be back.

25/09/2025: The food is very good... obviously, if you're looking for a "starred" experience, this isn't the place for you... if you want good, fresh food, without too many frills, but with service that makes you feel at home, this is the place. Fair prices; in my experience in this area, it's the only place I've tried where I can say you eat well for little money... everyone has their own tastes... excellent swordfish rolls...

06/09/2025: Good restaurant. Knowledgeable staff.

05/11/2025: Expensive and not good value for money. The small portion of fried squid without any sides cost €20, and the small fish of the day with a meager salad for €32, both served cold, were disappointing. The sparkling wine was delicious for €28. Bread and oil were included beforehand. Bottled water was inexpensive. The service charge of €3 per person was acceptable. I cannot recommend the food; perhaps the pizzas are warm and tasty. It was simply too expensive for what you got, and the portions were too small – the fish was served cold. The service was good, and the ambiance was pleasantly Sicilian. The pizza a few streets away was better.

18/10/2025: I came here particularly encouraged by the photos in the guest reviews. I signaled that I wanted such a generous portion of seafood. I got it for €20, a tiny portion. Everyone knows calamari is ridiculously cheap. The flavor was decent, the pizza was good. The atmosphere was inadequate, forcedly bourgeois... I'll leave other things aside...

27/06/2025: Trattoria of the past, now unobtainable nowadays. Quality, simplicity and modest prices that seem almost fictitious compared to what you find around. Family-run, with a kindness and a unique humility even with the many foreigners who are lucky enough to end up in this place. Go there if you want to eat in a gem of times gone by that I hope will resist the dynamics of the modern market. Congratulations!

12/06/2025: For a truly local dining experience, Trattoria Aldo is a must. Tucked away just behind the open market, this family-run trattoria offers authentic, home-style cooking in a warm and unpretentious setting. As you enjoy your meal, you’ll likely find yourself surrounded by locals — a sure sign that this place is the real deal. It’s exactly the kind of spot that gives you a genuine taste of the city’s culinary culture.

09/11/2025: We’ve been all around Italy and have never had a bad meal until tonight. Terrible pizza, tasteless crust and toppings. Had the Seabass supposedly encrusted with almonds….. horrible as well. I saw someone at another table barely eat their pizza as well. Don’t go here.

07/11/2025: We had our first lunch of our 2 week Italy trip here. We loved the Margherita and pesto pizzas. My husband also got the gnocchi, which he loved. Cute outdoor spot for lunch, would recommend.

03/11/2025: Alas, I've yet to eat a nice bowl of fried fish here in Modicano, and I must say I was very enthusiastic! I immediately found the owners very helpful and courteous; they even offered us a bowl of fries, which was a very welcome thought! The sandwich was delicious, and after all that fried food, we didn't have any stomach aches or anything else, a testament to the lightness and authenticity of the product we ate! Congratulations again, and we'll be back soon... especially after the excellent experience.

29/10/2025: The fried calamari rings were good. I think it's excessive to charge for a disposable paper tablecloth, and you also have to go get the food you ordered, bring it to the table, and clear it away.

21/11/2025: Do you like being eaten by mosquitoes? Good!

15/10/2025: Good pizza, fast service, pleasant atmosphere.

19/11/2025: A restaurant I highly recommend, with a magnificent sea view. The service was impeccable.

13/11/2025: Granduca in Taormina is one of those restaurants that instantly makes you feel like you’re in the heart of authentic Italian and Sicilian culture. From the moment we walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere stood out. The décor, the lighting, and the overall vibe create a very cozy environment that feels both welcoming and lively. If you’re lucky enough to get a seat on the balcony, the view is truly beautiful and adds an extra layer of charm to the whole dining experience. One of the things we loved most about Granduca is the strong Italian character of the place, especially with the traditional Italian pizza oven on display. It gives the restaurant a genuine, local touch and brings an element of tradition that you don’t find everywhere. It also sets the tone for the food quality, which did not disappoint. The menu offers a very good variety of classic Italian and Sicilian dishes, along with an excellent selection of drinks. We tried a couple of different pastas and pizzas, and everything we ordered was delicious. The flavours were well balanced, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the portions were satisfying without being overwhelming. It’s the kind of food that truly reflects the region’s culinary pride. Customer service was fair and generally pleasant, though there is room for improvement. Staff were polite and helpful, but service could be a bit more attentive considering how busy the restaurant gets. Overall, Granduca is a great choice in Taormina if you’re looking for excellent food, a warm atmosphere, and a wonderful Italian dining experience. We enjoyed our visit and would definitely return.

09/11/2025: Typical local food, truly excellent. The atmosphere is quaint, medieval, and the prices are more than fair. You can request to eat outside, overlooking Ursino Castle. Highly recommended.

06/11/2025: Great place, family atmosphere, amazing food, and I don't eat horse meat, so for me this was exceptional... also for the price... when I return to Catania I will gladly come back to eat here.

22/10/2025: It's a fishing cooperative, serving fresh local fish. The highly recommended pasta appetizers also contain a decent amount of fish and are filling. The fish come straight from the boat and, like everywhere else in the Mediterranean, are rather small. If you like thawed pollock fillet—preferably breaded—this isn't the place for you. They serve very good and inexpensive wine.

09/10/2025: Four friends had dinner. Each of us chose different dishes, but we all enjoyed it. The dishes were generous and tasty, and the recipes were explained by kind and attentive staff. The bill was reasonable.

14/11/2025: You can do more, especially if you ask for advice and don't just choose from the menu. The Mazzara prawns had been in the fridge for a few days, as the crustacean's shell was wrinkled and dull.

08/11/2025: Very good fish The appetizers are a bit '80s-esque, but good.

21/10/2025: !! AVOID THIS PLACE !! Entire place runs cluelessly. (Should look and believe other reviews) Arrive 10 minutes prior to the reservation. Got told to wait 5 minutes, but end up waiting more than 30. People arrived later got seated before us. Many tables’ food was missing or wrong.

20/10/2025: It was a meal we had been looking forward to, and it looked really delicious. The initial reception was also normal. We made an online reservation for 8:00 and arrived at 7:50. The waiter gave us each a glass of sparkling wine and asked us to wait for 5 minutes, but 30 minutes later we were still not seated. During this time, more people lined up, but no one showed us to the empty tables. It also looked like the diners were having trouble getting their meals. Someone who looked like the boss came out and pushed the diners who lined up later into the empty seats. Neither we nor the other diners who arrived earlier understood this arrangement. Based on this logic, we might not be able to get our meals until 10:00, which was a pity. In the end, we left and went to another restaurant. It would have been better if they had told us directly that the wait would be long, so that we could have decided whether to continue waiting, instead of constantly asking people to wait another 5 minutes. The online reservation could also be cancelled because it was meaningless.