3-Day Foodie Itinerary in Taormina

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Bam Bar
    Estimated time from Catania airport: 1 hour (49.8 km)

    Start your foodie adventure with breakfast at Bam Bar, a local favourite. Indulge in their delicious pistachio croissants or granita with brioche while people-watching in the lively Piazza del Duomo.

  2. Day 1: Lunch at Osteria RossoDiVino
    14 minutes (1.0 km) from Bam Bar

    Head over to Osteria RossoDiVino, located in the heart of Taormina, for a flavourful Sicilian lunch. Start off with their mouth-watering arancini and finish off with their scrumptious cannoli. Make sure to try their delicious house wine, which pairs perfectly with their dishes.

  3. Day 1: Dinner at Ristorante La Giara
    7 minutes (500 m) from Osteria RossoDiVino

    End the day with dinner at Ristorante La Giara, a fine dining establishment serving contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. The menu changes regularly, so make sure to ask your server for recommendations. Finish the night off with their delectable desserts, such as their ricotta and almond cake.

  4. Day 2: Breakfast at Pasticceria Roberto
    10 minutes (700 m) from Ristorante La Giara

    Start off your second day with a satisfying breakfast at Pasticceria Roberto, known for their scrumptious Sicilian pastries. Make sure to try their cassata, a traditional Sicilian cake made with ricotta cheese and marzipan.

  5. Day 2: Cooking Class at Villa Britannia
    10 minutes (700 m) from Pasticceria Roberto

    Learn how to make traditional Sicilian dishes with a cooking class at Villa Britannia. Led by a local chef, the class includes a visit to Taormina's local market to select fresh ingredients followed by cooking and enjoying a three-course meal.

  6. Day 2: Dinner at Ristorante Al Duomo
    10 minutes (700 m) from Villa Britannia

    End the day with dinner at Ristorante Al Duomo, located in a stunning location overlooking Taormina's Cathedral. The restaurant is known for its excellent pasta dishes and fresh seafood. Make sure to try their spaghetti alla bottarga and their grilled octopus.

  7. Day 3: Breakfast at Villa Comunale
    20 minutes (1.5 km) from Ristorante Al Duomo

    Start your final day with a scenic breakfast at Villa Comunale park, offering panoramic views of Mount Etna and the coastline. Bring a picnic or grab a coffee from the nearby cafes to enjoy while taking in the breathtaking scenery.

  8. Day 3: Wine Tasting at Gambino Winery
    45 minutes (19.8 km) from Villa Comunale

    Take a trip to Gambino Winery, located on the slopes of Mount Etna. The winery offers a variety of tours and tastings, giving visitors the opportunity to taste their award-winning wines while learning about the winemaking process. Make sure to grab a bottle to take home as a souvenir.

  9. Day 3: Lunch at Agriturismo Valle Alcantara
    1 hour (35.2 km) from Gambino Winery

    End your foodie adventure with a rustic farm-to-table experience at Agriturismo Valle Alcantara. The restaurant offer delicious traditional Sicilian dishes made with fresh ingredients from their farm. Don't miss their creamy ricotta and their hearty pasta dishes.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Bam Bar (Breakfast): 30 minutes, €5-10
  • Osteria RossoDiVino (Lunch): 1 hour, €20-30
  • Ristorante La Giara (Dinner): 1.5-2 hours, €40-50
  • Pasticceria Roberto (Breakfast): 30 minutes, €5-10
  • Villa Britannia (Cooking Class): 4 hours, €80-100
  • Ristorante Al Duomo (Dinner): 2 hours, €40-50
  • Villa Comunale (Breakfast): 30 minutes, €0-10
  • Gambino Winery (Wine Tasting): 2 hours, €15-25
  • Agriturismo Valle Alcantara (Lunch): 2 hours, €20-30

  • Total Estimated Costs: €235-320 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to Syracuse or Mount Etna for more foodie adventures. Another great option is a street food tour of Taormina to taste the city's best street food. If you have less time, you can skip the cooking class and wine tasting and opt for a relaxed beach day at Isola Bella.

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