Trattoria Tiramisù
Taormina
Friendly, reliable and good for groups.
Map ↗For the welcome or rehearsal dinner
Mid-range and special restaurants, with the most group-friendly first.
La Capinera
Spisone, Taormina
Michelin-starred seafood by the sea.
Map ↗St. George by Heinz Beck
Taormina
Tasting menus in a villa garden.
Map ↗Osteria Nero d'Avola
Taormina
Owner-chef who fishes and hunts for the menu.
Map ↗Osteria Rosso Divino
Taormina
Courtyard seafood with a great wine list.
Map ↗Al Saraceno
Castelmola
Huge views over Taormina and the sea.
Map ↗Ristorante Il Barcaiolo
Mazzarò
Fresh fish right on the little bay.
Map ↗Da Nino
Letojanni
Locals' favorite for seafood antipasti.
Map ↗Granduca
Taormina
Wood-fired pizza in a garden above the bay.
Map ↗Booking a group dinner in Sicily
- Ask for a "menu fisso" (set menu) for groups of 10 or more. It keeps the bill simple and the kitchen fast.
- Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
- Tipping: Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
- Book two to three months ahead for groups over 20, especially in high season (May to June, September to October).
- Ask about deposits, minimum spend and the cancellation policy in writing.
- Plan transport back to the hotels. A car or a driver is needed for Etna and wineries. Book drivers early in summer.
For a splurge night
- La Capinera Spisone, Taormina
Michelin-starred seafood by the sea. - St. George by Heinz Beck Taormina
Tasting menus in a villa garden.
Or make the welcome night an activity
- Etna sunset tour. Watch the sun set from the volcano's flanks, then see the lava glow at dusk.
Questions
Where should we hold a welcome dinner in Sicily?
Good options from our list include Trattoria Tiramisù (Taormina), La Capinera (Spisone, Taormina), St. George by Heinz Beck (Taormina). Book early for groups.
What time is dinner in Sicily?
Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
Do we need to tip at a group dinner in Sicily?
Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
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