What It Is

Principe Cerami is the gourmet restaurant of the San Domenico Palace, the Four Seasons hotel carved out of the former 14th-century Dominican convent. Chef Massimo Mantarro, originally from Trabia (PA), has been at the helm since 2003 and earned the Michelin star in 2023.

The cooking is contemporary Sicilian: local raw ingredients — the day's fish, Catania citrus, Bronte pistachio — worked with modern techniques. The menu changes every ten days. A cellar of over 1,000 labels curated by sommelier Alessandro Malfitana.

Why Go

• Michelin star: the technical level is there, the dishes are thought through, not just pretty
• Location: dining in a 14th-century cloister with a view of Etna and the sea is an experience that stays with you
• Tasting menu: the best way to understand Mantarro's cooking. It changes frequently, following the seasons
• Service: formal but not stiff, staff well versed in Sicilian wines

Practical Info

• Address: Piazza San Domenico 5, 98039 Taormina (inside the San Domenico Palace)
• Official website: principecerami.com — authoritative source for hours, menu, prices and reservations
• Reservation: mandatory, well in advance in high season
• Seasonality: winter closure (typical reopening in spring) — check the dates on the official website
• Dress code: smart casual
• Accessibility: restaurant inside the San Domenico Palace; ground floor accessible via the hotel reception.

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

How to Get There

• From Porta Catania: 3 min on foot
• From Piazza IX Aprile: 8 min on the Corso towards Porta Catania

Nearby POIs (5 min on foot)

• Porta Catania — 3 min
• Sant'Antonio viewpoint — 4 min

Last verified: 2026-05-31. Sources: Principe Cerami official site · Michelin Guide — Principe Cerami · Four Seasons Taormina — Principe Cerami.