Ristorante Le Naumachie — Restaurant in Taormina

As a sophisticated diner went to over 100+ Michelin star restaurants, I do not buy what this restaurant is selling for. Lamb chops were not fresh and taste pretty gamey nothing close the the lamb from Greece and not sure how this is “to die for” as others mentioned. The raviolis with shrimp was great but the orange sauce was too intense the citrus flavor overpowered the shrimp (of course!) The server disappeared after taking our order. And then there is a young lady just show up for the first time at our table to ask for tips for the service, which is non-exist (we poured our own bottle of wine and water). I am a generous tipper but was surprised as we already paid $10 for service and she behaved like we owe her money. Which is never experienced in Taormina except the Michelin star restaurant at Belmont hotel which they delivered great service.

For 2 of us we spend 170 euro and I think I’m better off dining at any other local restaurants.

——————————————— I’m not surprised to see how the restaurant response to my comment above, which is perfectly represents the attitude and arrogant. You can sense how great the service can be and they are even asking for the tips like we owe them money.

You would expect to hear: would you like to tip the waiter for the service? But they were like: aren’t you going to leave some tips for the waiter?

The wine was $70 and food was $100 for 2 of us. Wine retail price was around $30 and the margin they are charging is much higher than other restaurants including 2 Michelin star restaurants we had in Taormina and Tuscany.

I finished the lamb chop because I paid $40 for it and it does not mean it tastes great. It’s nothing close “to die for” as I mentioned.

The price you charged is on the menu, but you failed to deliver good service and food quality. And by the way, why you are afraid of disclosing your food menu price on your website? People have to go to the restaurant physically to see the price? 🤔

You are just a mediocre...

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