Bar & Chiostro

As a White Lotus fan, this was such a thrill - being right where the main scenes were filmed felt surreal. Came here for an aperitivo and absolutely loved it: great selection of drinks and snacks, relaxed atmosphere, and that unmistakable Taormina charm.The staff were amazing - friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. A must-visit spot for anyone who loved the tv series or just wants a perfect Sicilian evening🍸✨

My full-hearted honest review, is that this IS a five-star establishment and does operate on the level of one (at least the night I was there). Upon arriving, I was greeted by every employee the moment they saw me. The French girl behind the bar (I forget here name) was professional and helpful. However, it was Vito who really was the highlight of the experience. He went above and beyond for not only me, but also for the couple of gentlemen next to me. I could tell he made their night as well. His energy really brought up the vibe in the bar, and he was always smiling. The only thing I would have really liked was if someone was playing the piano. Overall it was a great experience.

We went to the because dinner reservarions weren’t available by the time we were planning our trip to Taormina, but we really wanted to visit and see the hotel after White Lotus. Bar was what we expected - food was good and drinks were well presented. Staff was super nice and we ended up having a great evening. Bar was calm and not croweded, which was also a plus! Hotel building is lovely and historical - worth the visit.

We had reserved a table at the bar for drinks, but unfortunately, the experience fell short of our expectations. The cocktails were quite basic—I’ve had far more refined and creative versions in places where they cost just €6, not €24. Service also left much to be desired. For example, when a waiter was going around turning on small lamps at each table, he inexplicably skipped ours. Similarly, another staff member was checking in with guests to see if everything was alright, but he passed by our table twice without a word. While I understand we weren’t staying at the hotel, it felt quite dismissive to be overlooked so openly. As for the venue itself, it’s not particularly impressive—more like a small garden with no view to speak of. In contrast, we had our dinner later at Timeo Hotel & Restaurant (Belmond, LVMH), and the experience there was exceptional. The staff were genuinely warm, the setting and views were stunning, and both food and drinks exceeded expectations. It truly felt like a luxury experience. If you are on vacation in Taormina, go there for sure! All of this leads me to believe that this hotel is popular mainly because of the tv show, not because it offers anything remarkable. Unfortunately, the staff seemed unaware of what true luxury service entails—treating every guest with the same level of respect and attention, regardless of whether someone is dressed head-to-toe in Hermès or casually in a tank top and shorts.

The perfect setting for aperitivo in Taormina. Set within the beauty that is San Domenico Palace’s historical cloister, with live music and a great ambience all around. Amazing selection of drinks including cocktails and mocktails and all delicious. A must visit spot for a late afternoon drink while in Taormina !

Such a wonderful experience thanks to the very attentive and kind staff. The cocktails were amazing and they gave you small tasty snacks which were honestly fantastic. The Tapas are great aswell. The hotel is beautiful, I wholeheartedly recommend!

Nice establishment and lovely view. Fun that you can have a drink where white lotus was filmed - looks the same! The staff was polite and professional but they did not check on us as often as we would have liked- we often waited to order more drinks or food for a bit. Additionally, the drinks are outrageously priced for what they are. I suppose that comes with the territory. All in all a nice experience.

Excellent place for a quality cocktail! This spot has incredible attention to detail. Not sure why people are giving it a low rating, that’s very strange. Come here if you want views, friendly staff, and great vibes.