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What diners said about this restaurant:
Michael T. • 1 review
September 19, 2024
10/10Kiste Easy Gourmet is first class. We had one of the best meals in Sicily. The food was excellent, the wine pairing was perfect, the patio setting was beautiful and the service couldn’t have been better. You can’t miss this place!
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Petra S. • 2 reviews
September 3, 2024
10/10By far our best meal in Taormina! We went there twice after a few disappointments/tourist traps in town! Food is cooked to perfection, service is outstanding and the outdoor patio is an oasis in the middle of this busy town. Thank you Kiste Team!
Jesse P. • 1 review
July 17, 2024
6.5/10Food was great, dining room staff wasn’t up to date, Service was slow, I told them before hand that I’m celiac and yet they had no note of that. Really disappointed about the whole experience
Morgan S. • 2 reviews
June 18, 2024
6/10For a beautiful restaurant, service was mediocre at best. When we arrived we couldn’t find anyone to seat us. It then took way too long to be greeted with menus and drinks. We have a gluten allergy in our party and ordered gluten free pasta. It was served undercooked and hard. They then came back with overcooked pasta. The service just really fell flat for the level of restaurant this claims to be. Highlights: The wine was great. The atmosphere was stunning.
Kisté Easy Gourmet • Owner
Dear Mrs.Morgan, thank you for sharing your experience. Let us point out few issues about it. As you know, our restaurant has two entrances: as you were late, you and your friend decided to check separetely on the two entrances. I personally greeted you at the entrance of the garden and you went to call back your friend.When our guests are seated, we ask for water and we bring menus. We took your order after 10 minutes, after having satisfied your questions about celiac options. Then, please be aware that we serve gluten free pasta at the perfect time of Cooking. When we served you pasta, you did not even taste and ask our waiter to cook it again as you don’t like al dente pasta. We did it for you, but we are sure that you perfectly know that when you cook gluten free e pasta over the time, it tends to overcook very fast. Finally, we think that one hour of service is not slow but we respect your personal experience. Regards, Morena
MARY M. • 1 review
May 23, 2024
10/10Exquisite! Stellar food, ambiance, service. Do not miss Kiste if you want an exceptional dining experience in Taormina!! Thank you for this special evening we will never forget.
Robert M. • 18 reviews
March 19, 2024
10/10thoroughly enjoyed the quality of food, service and ambience
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Geoff R. • 1 review
March 19, 2024
10/10Really interesting combinations will need t disappoint
Kisté Easy Gourmet • Owner
Dear Mr Raw, thank you so much for your kind review. Wish you a very nice stay in Taormina:-)
Angie M. • 15 reviews
October 18, 2023
10/10Fantastic!
Gary H. • 9 reviews
September 17, 2023
9.5/10Lovely courtyard setting. In great part of toarmina. Very good lighting. Glass and crockery was amazing. Service friendly and professional. Only one error with my daughters allergy but corrected. Recommend the tasting menu with matching wines, excellent. Deserves a Michelin star. Should renovate bathroom area to be as classy as rest of restaurant.
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Vadim A. • 3 reviews
August 30, 2023
8.5/10The restaurant is somewhat underwhelming for the expectations associated with a Micheline star and the price. It is OK but nothing special. The crudo appetizer was the best, while the main course fish was too dry and of the quality of regular street diner.
Robert P. • 1 review
September 12, 2023
6.5/10I had the gnocchi and it was just okay. It was actually quite bland and not what I expect for a gourmet restaurant. For 32 euro it was disappointing.
Kare S. • 1 review
September 1, 2023
9.5/10Kiste was really hard to find, but a nice hidden gem. The service was excellent and the pasta spectacular.
Patrick H. • 3 reviews
July 14, 2023
8/10Beautiful spot just off the main drag. Very nice people, service, decor. The food was hit and miss and either way the portion way too small for the price charged and the rather uninspired flavor. The lamb chops were the worst. 40euros for two tiny over cooked chops, a small scoop of potatoes mashed and two tiny veggies in a brown bland sauce. The fish of the day was tasty but so tiny. The app of various fish was the winner of the bunch. Nicely presented, interesting plate and presentation and amounts.
Chun Wai L. • 2 reviews
July 13, 2023
8.5/10Fresh seafood and enticing presentation in a romantic outdoor setting. Mosquitoes are a problem in July. Not cheap, most customers are tourists.
Kevin R. • 1 review
May 7, 2023
5.5/10If this review was solely based on the taste of the food it would be a 2; however, the service and food presentation were incredible, so I added another star. My family and I did the 8 course tasting menu and the food was underwhelming to say the least. The chef kept a consistent theme and flavor for each dish, which would have been fine if the execution of the flavors was done well, but unfortunately it was the exact opposite. The first course should tantalize your tastebuds leaving you anxiously desiring the next course; unfortunately, each preceding course continued to disappoint leaving us only anxiously waiting for the check so we could pay the bill and go home I would avoid this restaurant if possible.
Peter R. • 1 review
May 5, 2023
9/10Very creative food with nice presentation. Service was good except when it came to getting the bill, then really slow.
Michal K. • 1 review
April 15, 2023
6.5/10The food was ok not more than that
Kisté Easy Gourmet • Owner
Dear Mr Michael, thank you for your feedback about your recent experience in our Restaurant. We are so sorry if you’re not completely satisfied with it; your feedback is unexpected to us. We felt that you appreciated every sigle dish and our service too. However your opinion is important to us, so if you would like to share your opinion with us, we will be more than glad to take it into consideration. We really hope to Welcome you back in our Restaurant in the future. Regards, Morena & the team.
Dennis W. • 2 reviews
December 25, 2022
10/10Truly a Michelin star experience. From the service to the chefs creativity. The wine pairings were spot on. The presentation was beautiful and a very fair price for the entire experience. This will be a must every trip.
Maurizio B. • 12 reviews
October 23, 2022
10/10Excellent food exceptional wine list and great service all in a nice outside garden whant can you ask more!!
Christoph B. • 1 review
October 21, 2022
5/10Main dish was dis appointig.
sydney t. • 2 reviews
October 19, 2022
10/10AMAZING DINNER! Truly one of the best meals of my life. We would go back in a heart beat. Great service, great food, great place 10/10
Peter L. • 8 reviews
September 27, 2022
10/10The location is beautiful, the food is sophisticated and delicious, service is professional, great ambience , nice background music and lights. I had the chef’s menu paired with wine - it was excellent.
Bev J. • 6 reviews
September 27, 2022
10/10Fabulous set menu, all fish, and so tried food we wouldn’t normally have. However The red mullet was wrapped in bacon. This was my favourite dish. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly and a lovely outside seating. Highly recommend, great value.
Joe H. • 2 reviews
September 20, 2022
9/10Atmosphere and service were great. We did the tasting menu and wine pairings. The first few courses were excellent — really fresh and unique. Perhaps they raised our expectations too high — the main course was just okay. Not bad, but just a bit boring. The grouper was perhaps steamed? Not much flavor. And the sauces didn’t do much to help. I would go back and order certain dishes, but would avoid the generic fish entree.
Jacqueline O. • 2 reviews
September 9, 2022
10/10Our family had a delicious meal, celebrating a special birthday, and everything lived up to our expectations. The service was impeccable without being pretentious and the garden was a beautiful place to enjoy such a delicious meal. Some of us had the tasting menu and others had dishes a la carte, and the timing of the dishes was perfect so that we could all enjoy our food at a perfect pace. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone for a wonderful experience
David D. • 2 reviews
August 30, 2022
10/10Excellent dinner. We had the tasting menu with 4 courses. Wine was also great. Service was excellent. Highly recommend
Katya I. • 5 reviews
July 20, 2022
6.5/10Balanced and good food, but without creativity for this price. I expected at least one highlight from 8 courses menu but I didn’t find one. Service was OK. The wine came always to late to the food.
Karen C. • 2 reviews
May 25, 2022
10/10It was simply outstanding. The flan was simply to die for, beautiful. I was so impressed by this restaurant I cannot wait to return. Truly special.
Elena B. • 3 reviews
April 26, 2022
10/10Beautiful and charming place with impeccable service and very good food. We had dinner outdoor the ambience was warm and charming. I highly recommend it.
Geraldine f. • 84 reviews
April 8, 2022
10/10Superb food and service. Highly recommended
Lucy F. • 1 review
March 30, 2022
10/10Wow! This was the best food we have eaten in quite some time! The €45 lunch deal was incredibly good value with plenty of food, wine and water. There was a choice of dishes and they were all delicious! The service was friendly and attentive, can’t recommend highly enough! Thank you, you made our stay in Taormina!
Maria H. • 3 reviews
October 30, 2021
9/10Really enjoyable meal. The food was lovely and the service was friendly and attentive. It would have been great if there could have been a slightly longer wait between courses.
Gerri H. • 2 reviews
October 19, 2021
9.5/10Great food. Exciting taste combinations. As pleasing to the eye as the palette. Excellent value
Dimitar k. • 1 review
September 29, 2021
9.5/10This is the more casual sister of the excellent La Capinera and I must say the food was better at Kiste! The raw fish and the filets are magical. The only thing that could be better - there were longer pauses between the meals. Other than that the service was great - very courteous and helpful.
Axel V. • 20 reviews
August 6, 2021
10/10Our 2nd experience at Kiste. Once again everything was great, excellent food, service and atmosphere. Thanks again !
Edward C. • 2 reviews
July 20, 2021
9.5/10Excellent restaurant in quiet area just below Corso Umberto. Professional and welcoming staff who explained every dish in our five course tasting menu. Each course was nicely prepared and presented. Our group greatly enjoyed our meal in this friendly ambiance.
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Nicola B. • 4 reviews
October 10, 2020
10/10Great for a special night out
Iain M. • 4 reviews
September 30, 2020
10/10Really superb restaurant. Excellent menu choice with high quality local produce. Coming to the end of our two week holiday and this has been the stand-out restaurant so far. Combines excellent food, top class service and a beautiful setting.
Charlotte V. • 2 reviews
August 28, 2020
8.5/10A beautiful little courtyard in the backstreets of Taormina. All dishes were good, with one or two stand-out. One of the best places we ate in Taormina.
Anouk v. • 1 review
August 31, 2020
6.5/10Amazing setting in very cute garden, looked so pretty and absolute stunning. A place you would host your wedding dinner in. Dishes looked great, however, way too expensive for the quality and too much orange in every dish. The dishes were served very quick, too quick in our opinion after another and when asking to slow down, the kitchen was already ready for the next course. The staff was utmost kind and very well English speaking, but everything felt too forced. Literally waiting next to our table, for us to finish the course so they could pick our plates even before we put our cutlery down.
Kisté Easy Gourmet • Owner
Dear Anouk, let me first thank you for being our guest in our restaurant in the last few days. It 's really a pity that you felt a little bit stressed during your dinner: so sorry for this. We have a very attentive attitude towards our guests during the service and our kitchen staff is well organized and really attentive to time management expecially when the restaurant is fully booked. We all work as a team and we don't want to create any disservice to our guests during their dinner. We apologize if you felt forced but it was not our aim. In our Restaurant, guests generally feel relaxed and well welcomed. As for the quality of the dinner, I think that your comment is related to your personal culinary experience: we know that we select only local high quality ingredients and that our cuisine is well renewed for its creativity and its "comfort-food"which creates a pure Sicilian food experience. We accept your comments but we are quite aware of what we do every day for our guests. What we aim is to let guests feel welcomed and relaxed. Hope you will experience again our truly hospitality experience in the future. Kindest regards, Morena Benenati
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