Rist. Del Corso — Restaurant in Taormina

No Humanity or Decency

Traveling with a baby is already challenging, but my experience here was beyond disappointing. I was the first customer of the day, choosing a table for four (2 adults and 1 baby) in the shade, as all other travelers were seeking tables in the sun. It’s low season, and the restaurant was completely empty.

I ordered a salad, intending to order more once the baby woke up so they could eat fresh, hot food. However, the bald gentleman insisted I move to a smaller table despite the restaurant being empty, claiming I had to order more right away. I reassured him I would order additional dishes, just not immediately, as I was waiting for the baby to wake up. He reluctantly agreed to bring the salad first and the 2 main dishes as the baby wakes up.

I left briefly to get milk and diapers, trying to calm myself after the unnecessary confrontation. When I returned, I found all the other plates on the table—completely disregarding my request and my situation. The man speaks fluent English, so there was no misunderstanding.

This experience lacked basic human empathy. I want to emphasize that this man does not represent the warm, hospitable nature of Sicilian people. His behavior left a bitter taste in an otherwise...

I cannot believe so many of the reviews I've just read. I've been on holiday in taormina from 6th April 2022 till 15th April 2022. I enjoy good food and don't mind paying for it and normally would always check TripAdvisor reviews. I'm so glad I didn't for this restaurant otherwise I wouldn't have tried it. I came here on my second day and as a result of the quality and high standards I ate here 5 evenings out of 9. The peppered mussels are excellent the bruschetta was very tasty and yesterday evening the spaghetti mare was superb. The pasta was cooked to Al dente perfection and the amount of mussels prawns clams squid and octopus was fantastic.As well as the great food it has a great vista and most days a couple of talented entertainers in the square play guitars and sing well known Italian songs. I'm back in taormina in September and will be coming here several times again. Do not believe the previous negative reviews from people who would obviously moan if it had 3...

Had a delightful lunch experience at Ristorante Del Corso with my dad. The location is perfect for a laid-back, casual lunch, offering a lovely view of the Ionian Sea right close to the square. Both of us enjoyed our entrées - the four cheese penne pasta and the Carbonara were spot on, embodying the comfort of Italian cuisine. The cocktails didn’t disappoint either, complementing our meal perfectly.

Service was friendly and efficient, making our dining experience even more pleasant. Prices were reasonable, which was a nice surprise for such quality offerings. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for some authentic pasta, pizza, or fish, paired with a good spritz.

To top off our meal, we stopped by the gelato shop next door, which was equally satisfying. While it may not claim to be the best in the world, Ristorante Del Corso is definitely a spot we’d return to for a reliably good lunch. A solid choice in Taormina for anyone looking for quality Italian fare...