Sicily (Aeolian Islands)
SICILY (AEOLIAN ISLANDS) - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
Siciliy and its beautiful Aeolian Islands are located just 40km off the Northern coast of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Aeolian Islands are also called the "seven sisters" - so every island has a different personality.
LIPARI is the largest and the most commercial island. VULCANO is known for its black sand beaches, for example the “Ponente Beach“. PANAREA - the smallest of the islands - is lively and full of colors with its boutiques, hotels and trendy nightspots. It is chosen as a summer destination by many celebrities! On SALINA - the “beauty queen of the Tyrrenian sea - the film "Il Postino" was shot and now plays host to many celebrity guests like designers Dolce & Gabbana. FILICUDI and ALICUDI are about two hours west of SALINA and are remote and barely populated; ideal for those who really, truly want to get away; FILICUDI is a magical island with cristal clear water. STROMBULI - far from the other islands - is also called "the lighthouse of the Mediterranean"; it is the most exciting of the islands as it still hosts an active volcano; perfect for hiking tours on the "the Scara del Fuoco" – the trail of fire.
The region is also famous for its great wines like "Nero D’Avola", "Glicine" or "Donnafugata" and for its hot springs and sulphur mud baths.
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CAPOFARO (Salina)
Italian paradise
Address: Via Faro, 3, 98050 Salina, Italy
Area: Santa Marina Salina
Web: http://www.capofaro.it/
Phone: +39 090 984 4330
Prices: Mains: Eur 15.- to Eur 34.-
The restaurant "CAPOFARO" is part of the small and romantic family-run boutique hotel "Capofaro Malvasia & Resort"; surrounded by a Malvasia grapes vineyard overlooking the sea; serving outstanding Sicilian food
CINCOTTA (Panarea)
Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea and Stromboli are the seven sisters cropping out of the Tyrrhenian sea about 40 km away from the Sicilian coast; Panarea is the smallest of the seven islands and hosts a great restaurant with beautiful terrace overlooking the sea at "Hotel Cincotta", the oldest hotel on the island; "CINCOTTA" serves locals specialities
IL MACELLAIO (Panarea)
Argentinean meat with antonio
Address: Via S. Pietro 20, 98050 Panarea, Italy
Area: Panarea harbor
Web: no website
Phone: +39 090 983 033
Prices: Mains: starting at Eur 12.-
Antonio's ristorante "IL MACELLAIO" (the butcher) is located near the harbor on a terrace overlooking the island; owner Antonio lived for 25 years in Argentina mastering his knowledge of cooking meat before he decided to go back to his roots; TIP: "scamorze di bufala" (grilled smoked mozzarella) and his renowned "bistecca alla brace" (grilled steak); Eur 70.- per kilo....enjoy your meat feast!
LA ROSA DEI VENTI (Vulcano)
The restaurant "LA ROSA DEI VENTI" at the "Garden Vulcano hotel" is set in green gardens and located less than 100m from "Ponente Beach" and "Vulcano Port"; also it is only a short stroll from the nearest black-sand beach; the restaurant is serving typical Mediterranean fare composed of local products accompanied by great wins of the region: "Nero D’Avola", "Glicine" or "Donnafugata"
PIZZERIA PUNTA BRONZO (Stromboli)
atmospherique pizza with crater view
Address: Via Acquaro Antonino, 98050 Stomboli, Italy
Area: Stromboli at Sciara del Fuoco
Web: no website
Phone: +39 090 986 013
Prices: Mains: Eur 8.- to Eur 25.-
Stromboli - also called "the lighthouse of the Mediterranean" - is the most exciting of the islands as it is still an active volcano; when you're hungry after a hiking tour on the "the Scara del Fuoco" (trail of fire) take a rest at the foot of one of the trails; "PIZZERIA PUNTA BRONZO" is a good bet with a spectacular ambience; for a good "Mediterranean" dinner try "TRATTORIA AI GECHI" (Gechi, 98050 Stromboli, +39 090 986 213) near the harbor
PORTOBELLO
Lunch in the port
Address: Via Bianchi 1, 98050 Salina, Italy
Area: Santa Marina Salina
Web: no website
Phone: +39 090 984 3125
Prices: Mains: Eur 12.- to Eur 27.-
The most fashionable restaurant on "the beauty queen of the Tyrrhenian sea" Salina is located in the harbor and invites sitting on the terrace overlooking the sea and enjoy "pasta, pesce and dolce"; the perfect beach is called "Pollara" where you're swimming under the overhanging cliffs
RISTORANTE INVIDIA (Filicudi)
Filicudi is a magical island about two hours west of Salina - seldom visited and blessed with crystal-clear water; waterfront eatery "RISTORANTE INVIDIA" serves delicious fish and pasta dishes like "spaghetti with seppia"
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.