What It Is

La Capinera is the restaurant of chef Pietro D'Agostino, holding one Michelin star and a Slow Food recognition. It's located at Taormina Mare, in the Spisone area, away from the old town — facing directly onto the beach and the Ionian Sea.

D'Agostino works with the day's catch and local products: Trapani tuna, Ragusa cheeses, Nebrodi mushrooms. The cooking is contemporary Sicilian, with an approach that puts the quality of the raw ingredient ahead of the complexity of the preparation.

Why Go

• Unique location: dining a few metres from the sea, with the sound of the waves. It's not a "sea view from afar" — it's right there
• Fish: the day's catch is the star. If you love raw fish and simple but precise preparations, this is the right place
• Summer terrace: from May to September you dine outdoors, and it's the best way to experience it
• Value for money: among Taormina's starred restaurants, it's the one with the most accessible prices

Practical Info

• Address: Via Nazionale 177, Spisone area, 98039 Taormina
• Official website: pietrodagostino.it — authoritative source for hours, menu, prices and reservations
• Reservation: mandatory, especially for the outdoor terrace
• Accessibility: ground floor; accessible outdoor terrace. Mention any particular needs when booking.

Hours, prices and menus change seasonally. Check directly on the official website or by phoning the restaurant before you go.

How to Get There

• By car or taxi: Via Nazionale 177, towards Spisone/Letojanni. 5 min by car from the centre
• On foot from the centre: not advised (3 km, busy road with no pavement in places)
• Parking: limited, a few spots along the road. Consider a taxi.

Nearby POIs

• Isola Bella — 10 min by car

Last verified: 2026-05-31. Sources: Michelin Guide — La Capinera (1★ 2026) · pietrodagostino.it.