you will get to sample the famous Sicilian dishes such as arancini (stuffed rice balls that make for the best snack ever), cannoli, volcanic wines, cheeses and salami, etc. In Sicily, marzipan making has been turned into an art and the small pieces made with almond and sugar look exactly like real fruits. What to do in Taormina: the best places to see, eat and stay in the So, for this list Ive tried to give some of my favorite spots in a bunch of major cities that encompass the entire island. You cant go to Sicily and not have a foodgasm. In line with their history, some of their best dishes are panini (sandwiches) made with the best local cheeses and salami. this blog, for a one-hour Sicily Travel Consultation. If you're unsure of what to order, one of my favorites is the Calamarata alla Catanese followed by their pistachio lava cake for dessert! CutLuDissi. The main difference between Sicilian food and that of other regions of Italy is the heavy use of spices and distinctly sweet and sour flavors which always remind us of our Arab heritage. Many of Taorminas things to do are brought to you by this rich past with several cultures and civilizations leaving an imprint in this small part of the island. The Trattoria Don Ciccio in Taormina is located near the Cathedral in the heart of the city. (function (w,d) {var loader = function () {var s = d.createElement("script"), tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src="https://cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load", loader, false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload", loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window, document); A magnificient villa of the 15th century splendidly restored, is the ideal setting of the restaurant pizzeria "Granduca". Go on a market visit to shop for your ingredients (including a fishmonger) followed by a cooking class at a restaurant. But do not come with high expectations for breakfast in Italy! By clicking or tapping 'Send', I agree with the Terms & Conditions and to receive calls and text messages. The town is a short ride from Taormina and the tourist hop on-hop off bus goes there, or you could take the scenic walk up but beware it is pretty steep.