Lunch restaurant recs in Taormina and Portofino??

[DaMom]

Not looking for anything fancy, but scenic/picturesque appreciated with bonus points for outside dining with or without a view. A block or two off the main drag could be good as we're going in peak season. Thanks in advance!

[princeton123211]

3 hours ago, DaMom said:

Not looking for anything fancy, but scenic/picturesque appreciated with bonus points for outside dining with or without a view.

This rec is fancy but it was also one of the most magical lunches I've ever had (in or not in Italy). La Terrazza restaurant at Hotel Splendido in Portofino. Up the hill and overlooking the harbor. It was perfect. 

[edinburgher]

3 hours ago, DaMom said:

A block or two off the main drag could be good as we're going in peak season.

Portofino is expensive  no matter the time of year, as it is geared towards the rich, so even a block or two back with no view will probably be pricey. As a general rule in Europe, the prettier and higher the view, the higher the cost.

 

You can check menus and prices for different restaurants online as doing that might help you decide.

 

From Portofino will you travel the short distance to Santa Margherita?  There you will find a bigger selection of restaurants and lower, but not necessarily low as it will be peak season, prices.  Should you go there, do try to take the ferry (15/20 mins) at least one way if not both as it is a really scenic way to arrive or leave.

 

Past threads for Portofino

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/search/?q=portofino&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=464

 

and for Santa Margherita

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/search/?q=santa margherita&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=464

 

As they are so close to each other, some posts for SM will mention P and some for P will mention SM.

 

By coincidence, this thread currently just below yours.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/3005377-restaurant-recommendations-for-santa-margherita-ligure/#comment-67300181

 

Edited April 26 by edinburgher

[-Lew-]

We've enjoyed lunch at La Cisterna del Moro, Via Bonifacio, 1, 98039 Taormina a number of times and have never been disappointed.  Follow this link to their website.  Google Translate does a good job with the site.

 

     

[salabc]

as mentioned earlier portofino will be more expensive than santa margherita ligure

in portofino i would suggest 

Tripoli is on the main square  and serve typical food

upscale ( michelin star ) : Da V  - it's the restaurant of the Splendido mare hotel

in santa margherita  my preference goes to "Insolita Zuppa" it s located outside the center of the village 

some additional suggestion are

Karalis ( fish )

Oca Bianca

Master

Edited April 29 by salabc