Tischi Toschi Taormina

We landed at Tischi Toschi after trying to get a seat at other restaurants without success. They were able to accommodate us right away, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very charming. We enjoyed that it was a bit tucked away from the busy areas. Our server was very attentive! As for food - the fennel balls were incredibly delicious and unique, but the mains were a bit smaller than we were hoping for the price point. The food still tasted great though!

Tischi Toschi is another hidden gem tucked away on one of Taormina’s many enchanting little side streets. It’s a laid-back spot with colorful plates and food that feels wonderfully true to its Sicilian roots. We went for the classics: wild fennel balls and pasta alla Norma and spaghetti with sardines. they were as comforting and delicious as you’d hope. The setting is adorable, with both indoor and outdoor seating decorated in traditional Sicilian style, giving it so much character. And then comes the magic: while you eat, the owner strums his guitar, and if you’re lucky, local musicians might appear in the street to play traditional Italian songs – even the Godfather theme 😝. It’s an experience that’s as joyful and authentic as the food itself.

Very nice dinner in Toarmina. Of note was the parmigiana and the artichoke pasta. The fennel balls also very good. I found the tuna a bit disappointing hence the 4 stars. All in all a very good evening on the terrace of this small and tasty restaurant.

Very good restaurant in the center of Taormina. Even though it’s right off the main road, it’s tucked into a small alley, so you’re not bothered by noise or heavy foot traffic. The polpette al finocchietto were the highlight. I had never tried this dish before, but it was incredibly fresh and flavorful—truly excellent. The pasta al carrubo was also a pleasant surprise and really enjoyable. A great spot for something a bit different in a peaceful setting.

Great food, nice little restaurant in a quiet area. The waitress was a little rude but I am sure it has been a hard day at work.

Really lovely and knowledgeable staff, and delicious pasta. They have certain specialties made in-store, including the fennel balls.

A tucked away restaurant filled with tasty, local dishes. The Carob pasta, stewed tuna and eggplant parmigiana were the highlights of the evening. Everything was very fresh and didn’t leave you feeling heavy.

Love the food and vibe here. Service superb friendly and I truly love every dish recommended from the girl. I really regret that I do not have time for a second visit, should try out every dish on the menu. Recommend to order the eggplant it’s truly their classic.

Be aware - it is incredibly unlikely you will be able to just walk in, even if you don't mind waiting. There are very few tables and reservations fill up fast. Once our attempt to walk in did not pan out we made a res for the next day, they still had a few tables. I think they really only do one seating (not confirmed, just a guess based on our experience) so even if you walk in and see an empty table...you won't get it without a res. All that out of the way, the food and wine were both fantastic. We got the Pasta Nonna and the Swordfish, both of which were delicious. I would also definitely recommend getting the pistachio tiramisu, that was probably the highlight of the whole meal if we had to pick something. The ambiance is great, it's off the main streets and down some stairs so it's quiet, and when we were there they were also playing some nice live music. While there are definitely a lot of great options in Taormina, I would put TT in the top 5 of any list you make.

Tischi Toschi was our absolute best dining experience in Taormina. Service was welcoming and great, and the food stood out in many exceptional ways. The pork meatball pasta is wonderful - exceptional flavors. The roasted rabbit/carrot was tender and delicious. They have a fried cheese appetizer that was absolutely delicious, and I'm not a cheese fan normally. Orange/fennel salad is perfectly prepared and seasoned. This restaurant deserves the high accolades.

Unbelievable Sicilian dishes. Lunch got my group hankerin' for real food, looking for an off the beaten path type resto. The main street in Taormina is loaded with beautiful restaurants, beautiful views, nice place settings.....touristy places. They were empty. Not a good sign so off we went looking for places we loved before.....but have since closed. Sigh. We asked some locals because TripAdvisor was no help with high stars for all places touristy, and we don't do Michelin or Zagat guides. Our antiques store dealer said, Tischi Toschi..... Mochi who? I perused his website, menu not published..... Curious. We went searching walking, and found TT off the main drag First we fell in love with the quirkiness of the resto: whimsy yet historic door totems, local art, homey small intimate. We took over. The owner says "Bravi Americani for coming to Sicily. You usually like Roma and the north". We replied, "Dood we're not typical" Loao. "Give us your best dishes". He replied don't worry let me decide for you. But don't be shy, I'll give you a few courses and if you don't like send it back! "Damn I thought". Then came the dishes...... Oh My Don Corleone! We didn't send any back! The meal: Caponata- game changer for us. I hate caponata in America. The photo looks as appetizing and scrummy as it was. Fennel balls- absolutely dahvine, photo desc. Pasta with sausage- this is what sausage and pasta is in Sicily? Texture, spice,flavor, damn see photo. Un piatto perfetto! Pasta con carciofi- spicy sexy, hot and tasty Desserts-- absolutely fresh and light, healthy and simply zenzolicious We shook our heads the entire meal. We could not fathom why restaurants like Tischi do not exist in America....most Italians are from Sicily in the U.S. of A. We could not believe the quality, the flavors, the authenticity of the meal in this tiny town called Taormina. Everything was 2die4. In the end, the owner brings out glasses, on the house, with his fave digestif Amara. So memorable, so delicious, so genius. "Bravi i Siciliani....god bless Sicilia! Loved it. Coming back. Visits: 1 Tip: A must visit. Some dishes spicy (I do love spicy but caution to those who cannot)

We've been traveling for weeks, seeing and eating our way through some of Italy's best cities, and Tischi Toschi was one of the best yet. Recommended by the Four Seasons staff, we spent our first evening in Taormina here. The tagliatelle with artichoke was so good that I ate twice as much as usual. And the meat rolls were like no meatball we've ever had before. The owner made the meal fun, kept the wine flowing, and easily kept every table in the place well-fed and taken care of. Reservation recommended, we saw some folks get turned away. Great music played out front by some friends as well.