Italian
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Small restaurant using fresh and local ingredients. Has clearly marked vegan dishes for starter, first and main course. Also offers vegan deserts and several vegan side dishes. Open Mon-Wed 12:00-14:30, Mon-Fri 18:30-22:30, Fri-Sun 12:00-14:30, Sat-Sun 18:30-23:00.


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47 Reviews

First Review by SannyB

jeremycorbyn

Points +36

Vegan
16 Jul 2024

Food fit for an (almost) prime minister

The food was marvellous, had me the pasta and white bean sundried tomato main. A meal to remember !

~ J

Pros: Delicious food, Superb ambience

VanessaInSydney

Points +681

Vegan
18 Jun 2024

Very delicious food, clearly marked as vegan on the menu

The food at Rosmarino was divine! The dishes were marked as vegan what I always appreciate and even the wine list states which wines are vegan.
The food is on the fancier side and the staff was sooo nice.
I usually don’t eat dessert but the orange cake with vegan cream was sooo lovely.
Non vegan husband enjoyed his meals too.
The best restaurant we’ve eaten at in Taormina so far, I will most definitely come back for more.

Pros: Divine food , Clearly marked as vegan, even wine list , Staff were sooo lovely

etscott19

Points +54

Vegan
31 May 2024

Upscale dinner with interesting vegan options

This place was very beautiful and the service was amazing. It is definitely more of a fancy dinner experience. There are not many vegan options, but the vegan dishes are absolutely delicious. We had a bean soup appetizer, the aglio olio truffle pasta, and the vegan orange fairy cake. Everything was fantastic.

Pros: Delicious food, Great service

UltraMel

Points +131

Vegan
22 May 2024

An oasis for a traveling vegan

Delicious meal. We had the spaghetti with mushrooms and flaked truffle, plus a side of roast potatoes and a salad of fennel, oranges, and capers. Followed that up with a dessert of orange fairy cake, and a lemon sorbet with strawberries.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-22

Pros: Friendly service. , Vegan variety. , Upmarket vibe.

Ambersand

Points +106

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

Great well marked vegan options including wine

There are no fully vegan restaurants in the area but Rosmarino was thoughtful, considerate, and inventive in welcoming vegans. Can get a meal antipasto to dessert fully vegan, and not just the usual no-cheese options.

Pros: Well marked menu, Vegan wine list, Thoughtful options beyond Italian standards

Cons: Is Omni

GenevaVegan

Points +289

Vegan
08 Oct 2023

Fabulous 3 course vegan loveliness!

Perfect spot - right opposite a beautiful park. Amazing food. The white bean and tomato rolls with vegan mayo were awesome. The orange cake with vegan cream for dessert was my favourite course. This restaurant is not to be missed.

dontworrybeveggy

Points +129

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Ottime opzioni vegane!

Possibilità di scegliere tra diverse opzioni vegane, tutto ottimo. Personale cordiale, preparato e pronto a dare consigli. Meglio prenotare, molto gettonato.

Pros: Cibo, Cordialità, Scelta

Johannes94

Points +33

Vegan
18 Aug 2023

Overpriced - ambiente not nice

Very expensive place... a lot of vegan options but the quality and the taste varies!

No Recommendation

Pros: Creative Vegan Options

Cons: Not Tasty, Overpriced

Lenene

Points +872

Vegan
15 Aug 2023

A delight!

A delight for vegans and vegetarians! We loved our truffle pasta and the fennel and orange salad. I was also pleasantly surprised by my drink (green tangerine soda) The restaurant is tastefully decorated, service is efficient, and vegetarian and vegan options are clearly labelled. We didn't try their desserts as we thought it would be cheaper to go get a gelato elsewhere. But it's a must try in Taormina, before/after a stroll in the nearby gardens.

The only slight disappointment was the bread which could have been better (this is the Frenchie in me talking!) And they do serve meat, including veal...

Pros: Pasta dish, Well decorated and located, Tasty soft drinks

Cons: Bread could be better, Serving meat, Bit pricey

SimonaCristea

Points +323

Vegan
10 Aug 2023

The vegan options are a feast

Even if unfortunately the place is not vegan, they do offer delicious vegan options, and most of all I liked the diversity in one menu item. Smaller bite size of vegan goodness but this way you could try so many different things, just in one plate.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-10

Pros: delicious food, variety of food in one plate, amazing desert

Cons: pricey

mariachiara12

Points +32

Vegan
04 Aug 2023

Great option!

The place is very beautiful. They have a clearly stated vegan option for each course (antipasto, primo, secondo and dessert), plus some side dishes. I got the vegan board and a salad on the side. I wanted to try the pasta dish but unfortunately I’m broke✌🏻. Anyway, it was all truly delicious and the staff was very kind and welcoming. It says 3$ here on happy cow but the prices are really not that high compared to the average in Taormina. Would very much recommend!

Jowita

Points +59

Vegetarian
23 Jul 2023

Disappointment

Big disappointment. Smashed potatoes with fried egg and old mushroom for 18 euros. The service is rude, next to garbage cans, flies fly on the face and food. My partner ordered vegan spaghetti, was also average. Don't waste your money, I don't know who left the previous reviews. Seriously

veganabi

Points +44

Vegan
13 Jul 2023

Best aglio e olio with mushrooms and truffle

This was a lovely spot right next to the public gardens. We ordered the spaghetti aglio E olio with mushrooms and truffle. Simple yet one of the best dishes we had.

The vegan sharing board was good too. the mini lasagne on it was the best. The rest of it was a little bland but overall nice to try the street food bits on a platter!

Pros: A few clearly labelled vegan options , Lovely setting

Cons: Pricey

EyþórEðvarðsson

Points +356

Vegan
05 Jul 2023

Tasty food and good service

I had high expectations when I came because of the review on Happy Cow. The food was tasty and the service was good. I expected more options on the menu and the side dishes were good, but not spectacular. However, the vegan starter and the spaghetti was very good and we enjoyed a nice evening.

Pros: Vegan opions in every section of the menn., Pasta was good, Good service

Cons: Not cheap , Limited choice

LondonVS

Points +207

Vegan
17 May 2023

Wish I could give this 5 stars

By far the best vegan food we've had in Italy, and right next to gorgeous gardens and a beautiful ocean view.

4.9/5 Pasta
4.8/5 "plate" burger
4.9/5 tomato balls

Pros: Great food, Great location

Cons: Expensive (but worth)

tcole1331

Points +124

Vegan
07 May 2023

Vegan options are amazing!!

If you are in Taormina you must try this restaurant! The food was so good! One of the best vegan meals I've ever had.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, food is amazing!!

NickyVickyM

Points +106

Vegan
13 Apr 2023

Good options

They have a good number of vegan options on their menu. I got their special, which was linguini with asparagus. It was actually pretty disappointing. Maybe it was just the wrong thing to order.

shirley.maclame

Points +280

Vegan
17 Sep 2022

I loved their pasta!!

Only one vegan option per course, but based on the main I had and the thoughts of other reviews, they are options done well. The truffle pasta was simple but ingredients were fresh and flavourful.

Interestingly, the wines are also labeled vegan. I did not see this anywhere else in Sciliy, so a very nice touch!

PierrePino

Points +32

Vegan
10 Sep 2022

Great vegan options

We had the vegan board which was fabulous, it consisted of a mini vegan burger, mini arancini, eggplant parmigiana and a few other things. I also had the spaghetti with truffles and oil and garlic which was also quite nice. Great experience, would go again.

vegan.asha

Points +52

Vegan
04 Aug 2022

Lovely vegan food

Only one option per course but was clearly labelled and delicious. The options were different than I’ve found elsewhere in taomina. Slightly pricey but a lovely restaurant.

Frapesca

Points +225

Vegan
11 Jul 2022

Sicilian Cuisine made vegan

Really good vegan options. Even though the place is not vegan they have clearly labeled vegan options and the food is amazing. I have ordered the vegan board full of Sicilian specialties made vegan. Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet and nice place where to taste real Sicilian cuisine.

Pros: Clearly labeled vegan options , Nice service , In front of the Villa Comunale

BeckyIwnicki

Points +40

Vegan
05 Jun 2022

Traditional Sicilian vegan food!

This restaurant had very limited vegan options so we were hesitant at first, although they were clearly marked on the menu which was good to see. I went with the vegan taster board which was a selection of traditional Sicilian dishes and every one was delicious, and lovely to get to try some dishes I wouldn’t have been able to anywhere else. The polpette in lemon leaves for main was amazing although I couldn’t finish it after the starter! The staff were soooo knowledgable and gave great recommendations for everything. Only downside was the price, but worth it for a lovely Sicilian meal. Would recommend booking.

Pros: Traditional, Knowledgeable staff, Tasty food

Cons: Expensive

PaigeCarr

Points +70

Vegan
22 May 2022

Amazing vegan sharing platter

The atmosphere and location of this place is so lovely. Paired with the vegan sharing platter for starters which gave a decent effort of adapting location Italian delicacies into a vegan starter was gorgeous. The truffle spaghetti was lovely, could have had slightly more flavour but delicious non the less. The wine options were flawless and we had a great one recommended to us. Staff extremely helpful too.

MsDW

Points +368

Vegan
29 Apr 2022

Wonderful Sicilian restaurant

Great little restaurant with lovely terrace. The menu has clearly marked vegan and vegetarian options. We had a truffle pasta dish and white bean stuffed leaves. Most sides are vegan as well, we had the potatoes and green beans. Both of which were amazing. Also had vegan desserts but we were too full to have one!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, clearly marked, Great service

StephklH

Points +40

Vegan
21 Apr 2022

Amazing fancy dining

The staff was super friendly and on the menu it is indicated which dishes are vegan. We had the white beans with an amazing mayonaise and the truffle spaghetti which was to die for. As a dessert we had the almond and orange cake and it was also amazing. Highly recommend this place!

Pros: Delicious , Friendly staff

Cons: Quite expensive

Foodloverrrrrr

Points +22

Vegan
25 Oct 2021

Vegan platter

Vegan platter was really good- the taste of Sicily in 1 course!

ellycom

Points +491

Vegan
17 Oct 2021

Absolutely perfect!

Amazing food and friendly staff. I had the vegan board which offered a mini taste of lots of Sicilian dishes. And "l'aglio e olio" pasta was phenomenal. We stayed for cake to hide from the rain, the orange fairy cake was delightful.




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