What It Is

Licchio's is a bar-restaurant on Largo Santa Caterina, in the heart of the old town near Corso Umberto. Its distinguishing feature is a specialization in gluten-free products: it is accredited by the Italian Coeliac Association (AIC) and has a separate kitchen dedicated to gluten-free preparation.

Pizza with 72-hour leavening (available both classic and gluten-free), arancini, sandwiches, breakfasts. The place also serves dishes for those with lactose intolerance and vegan options.

Why Go

• Coeliac: if you're coeliac or travel with someone who is, it's one of the few AIC-certified spots in Taormina. Separate kitchen, trained staff, AIC certification
• Pizza: the long leavening (72 hours) shows. Good in the classic version too
• Central location: a few metres from the Corso, handy for a quick snack or a light lunch
• Versatility: from breakfast to dinner, from coffee to pizza

Practical Info

• Address: Largo Santa Caterina 7, 98039 Taormina
• Online references: Google Business profile and the venue's social channels — sources for current hours, menu and contacts
• Certification: accredited by AIC — Italian Coeliac Association (check the AIC site for the current status of the accreditation)
• Reservation: not required, but useful in high season
• Accessibility: ground-floor entrance from Largo Santa Caterina.

Hours, prices and menus change seasonally. Check directly online or by phoning the venue before you go.

How to Get There

• From Corso Umberto: 1 min, Largo Santa Caterina is an adjacent little square
• From Piazza IX Aprile: 5 min along the Corso towards Porta Messina
• From Porta Messina: 3 min

Nearby POIs (5 min on foot)

• Corso Umberto — 1 min

Last verified: 2026-05-31. Sources: Licchio's Google Business profile · list of certified venues, AIC — Italian Coeliac Association.