Osteria da Rita (dal 1991)

We have eaten at a half a dozen restaurants in Taormina and this is by far the best. Not only for the great food, but also it is the most fun. Such a friendly, good humored staff. Since it’s February, they accepted our reservation. But still the place filled up and there was a waiting line outside. You can’t go wrong here. Much more reasonable prices than most of the other restaurants here . Do it!

My Airbnb host recommended this restaurant. I wasn’t very hungry, so I only ordered one dish of fish, and it was excellent. The fish was very fresh, paired with onions, Sicilian oranges, and crunchy fennel. I highly recommend this dish! The restaurant staff were also very friendly. I heard that during peak season, there’s a line at the entrance, reservation is fundamental

Lovely lunch Sicilian style. Baby artichoke, thin slice, crudo with large pieces of Parmesan. Wow! Pasta with Sardines, intense tomato, pine nuts and bread crumb. Earthy and of the sea flavours. Excellent service. I love this place.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had! The Spaghetti da za Rita was incredible. We were given complementary bruschetta and bread and we’d recommend the tiramisu, which was quite possibly the best one I’ve ever had. Really quick service from the staff, who were friendly and attentive. At around €60 for two courses (three if you count the bruschetta) and wine, it was great value for money too! We visited in February when Taormina was dead, and there wasn’t any tables inside, so be sure to book if you’re here in peak season.

Excellent local fare with a nice ambiance and great service. Start with the mixed bruschetta and move on to some of the famous local pasta and don't forget the Swordfish Involintini for a main, share if necessary but don't pass up this local speciality. Pair with some house wine or go big with a bottle. Finish with some dolci and a digestivo for a perfect meal in Taormina.

I had an amazing experience at Osteria Da Rita! The seafood pasta was absolutely delicious, and the local wine paired perfectly with the meal. We also had the Pasta con Ragu and Spaghetti da Za Rita. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and service. We loved it so much that we ended up eating there twice during our trip. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Taormina!

We stopped in just at opening and we're surprised to already see a full house. There was a table in the back that they managed to fit us into. This place does know how to be efficient and keep customer moving along. Our orders were taken and the food came out quickly, but not too quickly! Lots of time to enjoy the food then move onto the next course. Unfortunately no room for dessert, but the pasta was first class. Very cozy atmosphere and brightly decorated.

Had lunch at this place today, I ordered the lemon flavored meatballs and my wife ordered the stuffed swordfish rolls. We waited about 30 minutes and it was worth the wait. Both dishes were delicious but to my taste the swordfish was the better of the two. We also ordered the Caprese as an appetizer which was also very good. I would definitely go back.