What It Is

Osteria Nero D'Avola takes its name from Sicily's most celebrated grape variety. It's on Piazza San Domenico, a few steps from the hotel of the same name (San Domenico Palace). The setting is that of an old Sicilian house with stone walls, arches and a medieval osteria atmosphere.

The cooking is traditional Sicilian with a few creative touches: cold and hot starters (little meatballs, tuna in lemon leaf), seafood first courses (fettuccine with swordfish, pasta with clams), fresh fish mains. The wine list is the strong point, with a wide selection of Sicilian labels.

Why Go

• Sicilian wines: the list is broad and well curated. If you want to explore Etna wines, Nero d'Avola, Grillo, here you have plenty to choose from
• Characterful setting: the room with stone arches and soft lighting has its charm, especially at dinner
• Quiet location: Piazza San Domenico is out of the Corso's crush, while still in the old town
• Generous portions: you won't leave hungry

Practical Info

• Address: Piazza San Domenico 2/B, 98039 Taormina
• Online references: Google Business / TripAdvisor profile — sources for current hours, menu and contacts
• Reservation: advised for dinner in summer
• Accessibility: ground-floor room; reaching Piazza San Domenico involves some of the ups and downs typical of the old town (stone paving).

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

How to Get There

• From Porta Catania: 2 min on foot
• From the San Domenico Palace: 1 min, it's on the same square
• From Piazza IX Aprile: 7 min along the Corso towards Porta Catania

Nearby POIs (5 min on foot)

• Porta Catania — 2 min
• Sant'Antonio viewpoint — 4 min

Last verified: 2026-05-31. Sources: the osteria's Google Business profile · TripAdvisor — Osteria Nero d'Avola.