What It Is

Vineria Modì is a restaurant in Taormina's old town, on a side alley a stone's throw from Corso Umberto. The name is a tribute to Amedeo Modigliani. Michelin-starred (1★ in the 2026 Italy Guide), it offers contemporary Sicilian cooking in an intimate setting with few covers.

The emphasis is on the quality of the raw ingredients — the day's fish, seasonal vegetables, local products — and on a carefully curated list of Sicilian wines.

Why Go

• Value for money: among Taormina's higher-end restaurants, it's the most reasonable. You dine well without the bill of a 5-star hotel
• Atmosphere: a few tables in a town alley. No panoramic terrace, but an intimacy the hotel restaurants don't have
• Wines: the list is serious, with Sicilian labels you won't find everywhere. A good selection of Etna DOC
• Location: in the heart of the old town, handy after a stroll on the Corso

Practical Info

• Address: Via Calapitrulli 13, 98039 Taormina
• Official website: vineriamodi.com — authoritative source for hours, menu, prices and reservations
• Reservation: advised, few covers
• Accessibility: historic alley with steps at the entrance — wheelchair access is not guaranteed; call ahead to check possible solutions.

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 Piazza IX Aprile: 3 min on foot, Via Calapitrulli is a side street off Corso Umberto
• From Porta Catania: 5 min
• From Porta Messina: 10 min along the Corso

Nearby POIs (5 min on foot)

• Piazza IX Aprile — 3 min
• Clock Tower — 3 min
• Taormina Cathedral — 4 min

Last verified: 2026-05-31. Sources: Michelin Guide — Taormina (1★ 2026) · Michelin Stars Italy 2026.