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9.2/10

Excellent
1263 reviews
Ambience
8.8
Food
9.4
Service
9.2
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  • Denise M.4 days ago

    7.5

    Friendly waitstaff and a menu with a lot of choices. Ambience was typical. We had the home made pasta with pomodoro, caprese appetizers, both were very good. One of us had the filet mignon which was cooked exactly as requested. The other had the spaghetti with sardines fennel and raisins. It was the first time I had this and I liked It very much.

  • Simona d.5 days ago

    10

    It is a friendly and family run place with good food and nice atmosphere

  • Sharon H.9 days ago

    9.5

    It was a wet rainy night and very busy when we arrived. Staff quickly took our umbrellas and took us to our table. Food was amazing, staff were very attentive. The best meal we have had in Taormina.

  • Peggy E.13 days ago

    9.5

    Very good food and service. Ravioli special with shrimp in a cream sauce was unique and flavorful. Steak with mushroom cream was perfectly cooked and tender.

  • Vicki C.
    Vicki C.3 months ago

    10

    Great service and food was fresh and fantastic.

  • nabeshima s.3 months ago

    10

    They will never fail with their suggestions to your request of recommendations for the meal! Also very kind manners.

  • Duncan H.4 months ago

    10

    Always a great experience at Malvasia!

  • Jill M.5 months ago

    10

    Malvasia was the BEST restaurant that we are in so far in Taormina. The food was beyond delicious. The service was outstanding and the ambiance was like being in your grandmother dining room which was pure joy and nostalgia.,I highly recommend Malvasia

  • Chris H.5 months ago

    7.0

    A sort of rustic Sicilian restaurant and nothing wrong in that, the food was fine, pasta course very good. Service prompt, atmosphere a bit hectic, little room between tables.

  • sara p.6 months ago

    9.5

    Classic Sicilian food served in a no frills restaurant close to the centre of Taormina. Our food was fresh and delicious and we found the staff to be engaging, polite and friendly.

  • Gloria B.6 months ago

    10

    Just a lovely authentic local restaurant near the hotel. Small footprint. Great staff. Really good food.

  • Anil A.6 months ago

    10

    great restaurant. early reservation is highly recommended

  • Michelle D.6 months ago

    10

    The food was very fresh and staff were lovely. Really recommend this nice traditional Italian restaurant.

  • Samantha T.6 months ago

    8.0

    Good food at fair prices. The canoli, were amazing! We had a booking for 8m but had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. The restaurant is very small so the tables are very close together. The waiting staff are friendly and efficient.

  • David M.6 months ago

    9.5

    Good food, good service. Enjoyed speaking with the family owners and chefs. Would not hesitate to return. Glad they take reservations with The Fork.

  • Julia F.6 months ago

    10

    Excellent food and service!

  • Julie E.6 months ago

    9.5

    Quick service from staff and typical and plentiful Sicilian food. Occasional traffic on the road outside but a nice, cosy little restaurant

  • Juliana O.7 months ago

    10

    I will dream about the limone pasta until I return to Sicily. Incredible.

  • Jeremy R.7 months ago

    5.0

    Quick . Staff not engaging,

  • Ali S.7 months ago

    9.0

    Delicious dinner, would go back again.

  • Richard I.7 months ago

    8.0

    Had the house special pasta which was good. We were early doors and first in at 6.30 which didn't seem to please some staff, seemed a bit grumpy to start with but got over it. Excellent view of Etna from the corner just below the restaurant.

  • Aida R.7 months ago

    9.5

    The food was great! Very simple, authentic and super fresh! Servers were very attentive, professional and super friendly! Ambiance was a ok, guess the word is out how great this place is so a lot of obnoxious and very loud tourists were there acting like they own the place.

  • Steven K.7 months ago

    8.0

    Good food, friendly atmosphere.

  • Susanne D.9 months ago

    9.0

    Good food, very busy place, fun vibe. Servers a bit stressed, and one or two were good. Good swordfish rolls

  • Sheena M.8 months ago

    10

    Attentive service, accompanied by lovely food and a good wine recommendation that matched our requirements. Lovely restaurant.

  • Stephan K.8 months ago

    6.0

    Food was fine but not really spectacular. House wine is one of the worst I had. Staff are not really friendly.

  • Jeffrey H.8 months ago

    10

    Great food great service and price was very reasonable. Wonderful time

  • spiros s.9 months ago

    10

    Casual, relaxed place, with good food!

  • Doug H.9 months ago

    10

    Excellent dinner! Service attentive without being overbearing. Ate outside, wonderful atmosphere. Strolling band came by to entertain for a while. Nice energy! A lovely evening in Taormina!

  • Nicole P.9 months ago

    10

    It was recommended at La Plage Resort. Excellent good, fun atmosphere and really nice people who work there. We went back out last night too!!! Highly recommend.

  • Julie E.9 months ago

    9.5

    Excellent Italian food and good service

  • Roger G.9 months ago

    10

    The food here was fantastic, lots of good fish dish selections, I had the sea bream prepared Sicilian style. They recommended a bottle of Rose for us, which was really good. Food was prepared quickly and they didn’t rush us out.

  • Vicky E.9 months ago

    10

    We arrived quite late on a Sunday night and they stayed open to serve us. All of the staff were friendly and it was no problem given the lateness of the day. The food was fabulous so much so we went back 3 more times during the course of our holiday. Excellent restaurant, good location and great, friendly staff. 100% recommend this restaurant for both lunch and dinner.

  • Lora P.9 months ago

    10

    We absolutely loved this restaurant. Best food we ate in all of Taormina

  • Kim K.9 months ago

    6.0

    Malvasia was nice, the mixed antipasti starter had a few star items, the arancini was divine, but a few things let it down. we had booked but were put on the table nearest the seafood they'd put out to attract the wasps. it didn't work. so avoid if you hate wasps. we ordered a glass of wine each and asked for a 2nd but it never came. my medium rare steak was medium, but tasty. we were not told to order vegetables separately so I had a plate of steak with a peppercorn sauce. The main man who welcomed us was lovely, but the other ladies seemed irritated by all the customers.

  • Michele T.9 months ago

    10

    Excellent food & service. Portion sizes were not too big.

  • Christos A.9 months ago

    9.5

    Excellent service and great food.

  • Cheryl B.9 months ago

    9.0

    We really enjoyed our meal. The service was so but that is consistent with Taormina restaurants.

  • Ciarda C.10 months ago

    10

    We had a fantastic dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptionally friendly. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our large group, including two young children, making us feel right at home. We can't wait to return for another memorable meal!

  • Dena V.10 months ago

    10

    Delicious food and the freshest fish and pasta! Family run place with the best service!

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