La Bussola La Bussola in Giardini Naxos is a friendly restaurant boasting a great location right on the main lively street and enjoying a great views while sitting on the outside terrace. The interior is decora
La Tortuga La Tortuga is a lounge-style restaurant with a big terrace where you can have lunch in the shade of umbrellas, and go in the evening for an al fresco dinner or a cocktail. It has an upmarket feel wit
Il Covo Pub Il Covo's specialty is 'Pizza al metro', pizza by metre. It is always cooked to perfection. In all the years we were never disappointed. And for those who are not particularly fond of pizza, there is
Lido Europa Lido Europa offers breathtaking views on both Taormina and the open sea at the same time. The Lido is equipped with modern chairs and sun shades, has its own lifeguard and free WiFi on the beach. The
Da Roberto - Le Désir Piquant Da Roberto is a small but cozy downtown restaurant, with a terrace overlooking the sea on the beautiful bay of Giardini-Naxos, where you can enjoy a fantastic view, but above all satisfy the palate.
Lido dal Pirata Here is what our friends from North-Italy said after we sent them to Lido dal Pirata: 'Guys, the best tip ever! It is all Sicily there! The location, the staff and the food .... everything perfectly a
Antica Pasticceria Salamone Salamone has one of the best granita we ever had in Sicily, and we can assure you, that we have tried many! The same is valid for the tea... Owner and staff are incredibly kind, even if at times thin
A Putia When wandering in the evening on the seafront in Giardini Naxos you must try A Putia! The cuisine is based in fresh seafood, prepared according to traditional recipes, but with this special innovative
Marabù The English lawn, the faint sound of gushing fountains and the feeling of coolness already relaxes. Exceptional appetizers served with aperitifs, a 'palate-pleasing' cuisine, great pizzas, a nic
Giardino di Ecatè Ristorante Giardino di Ecatè is located on the National Road in Giardini-Naxos, in front of a big supermarket - not really the place where one would imagine an excellent restaurant, let alone a chic
Chiosco Bar Capo Schisò The Chiosco Bar Capo Schisò could easily become your point of reference while staying in Giardini-Naxos. In the morning for a cappucino and some fresh pastries, around middayfor a quick lunch,
Ristorante Frontemare Right in front of the seashore of Giardini-Naxos, you can enjoy great fish in the evening with a great view at the Frontemare. You are served with the typical Sicilian kindness, the staff is very
Ristorante Nettuno Nestled in the picturesque backdrop of the enchanting bay of Giardini Naxos, Ristorante Nettuno overlooks the bay from the harbour up to Taormina. The elegant restaurant is ideal for both intimate eve
Bar Tysandros Tysandros is more than a bar, it is 4in1: cafe, bar, gelateria and lounge bar. In the morning ii's a frequented place for a typical Italian breakfast, what means people rushing in, having a caffè st
Cafè O'Neil - Bar Ristorante Pizzeria Irish Pub The Café O'Neil in Giardini-Naxos is always well frequented, mostly by tourists, but also many locals come here on a regular base. We know some people from Catania celebrating here at least once
L'Acquario degustazione L'Acquario in Giardini-Naxos shows understated elegance with soft colours ranging from white to beige to brown, and is run by the friendly owner and his lovely wife. The staff is courteous and p
Bar Oasi Bar Oasi is not only a cafe, it is also ice cream parlor, snack bar, wine bar, pastry shop and good for quick bites. It features a big outside terrace, free WiFi and a banquet hall. Pastries, appetiz
La Pescheria - Fish Shop & Restaurant From seven o'clock in the morning until 13.00 h La Pescheria sells the freshest of fish and seafood, heaven for both locals and self-catering travellers, and one of the busiest fish markets of Giardin
Sikanie Express As well as beverages, Sikanie serve croissants, caffè and cappuccino and the famous Sicilian granita with brioche for breakfast. For lunch and dinner this is a good place to try some real local Sici
La Spelonca The owner of La Spelonca and some of his friends play the guitar and sing in the evening, and that's the strongest feature of this restaurant. Tourists love to go there, you won't find many locals. L
La Cucina del Palladio The kitchen of hte Hotel Palladio in Giardini-Naxos is exclusively in women's hands, cooking ranges between tradition and innovation, dishes are based on the cooks' mothers and grandmother
Lido La Romantica Lido La Romantica is situated in the beautiful bay of Giardini-Naxos, boasting gorgeous views of Taormina and the Italian mainland. Operated by the Bosco family, the lido features a unique atmosphere
Fantasy MC - Rosticceria Gastronomia Delicious pizza, various pasta dishes, salads, roasted chicken, chicken wings and other meat dishes, grilled squid, king prawns and swordfish, Sicilian street food specialties like arancini, cartoccia
Vineria Sapori di Sicilia Vineria Sapori di Sicilia offers rustic local specialties made of the freshest ingredients. The friendly and helpful owner is always ready to recommend an excellent wine from his endless selection for
Ice Go Go Ice Go Go is a fairly unimpressive, very small ice cream shop located in the street behind the Hotel Sporting Baia. It is the typical Italian gelateria (type: like the Italian ice cream parlours poppi
Bombocrep Nice place for having a dessert! Or a quick bite! Or a sweet dinner type 'all crepes, wraps, muffins and waffles you can eat'...... Bombocrep offers tons of different crepes and waffles filled and to
La Vela Ristorante La Vela is a welcoming place which is often packed by well heeled locals and regulars, celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries or a family get together. The traditional Sicilian cuisine
Ristorante Pizzeria da Margherita Ristorante da Margherita offers a classic Sicilian menu with a wide range of fresh fish every day, dishes are artfully prepared. The courtesy of the owner and the staff are ecxeptionally kind and frie
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Terrasini: The art of Pizza with a Sicilian maestro 3 hours via GetYourGuide Local Pick HighlightsSavor the flavors of Sicily with a glass of Passito from PantelleriaMeet your pizza chef enjoying a welcoming glass of proseccoLearn the art of pizza making from a renowned Italian pizzaiolo
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