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Principe Cerami, Taormina, Provincia di Messina

Principe Cerami

4.7
4.7
20 Reviews
€51 and over
Italian
In our MICHELIN starred restaurant (Guida MICHELIN Italia 2024), embark on a culinary journey curated by award-winning chef Massimo Mantarro. The Etna-born master presents quintessential Sicilian cuisine showcasing local ingredients and traditions. Every meal is enhanced by superb views of Taormina Bay, Etna Vulcano and the Greek Theatre.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 19:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    0942 613310
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Mantarro
  • Catering
    For any enquiries please contact 0039 0942 613111
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquiries please contact 0039 0942 613111

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

20 Reviews
  1. robertp

    Calgary

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth the visit. We felt like VIPs the entire journey, from apertivos in the courtyard to the amazing dessert on the six course tasting menu! Highly recommend!

    Principe CeramiResponded on 26 September 2023

    Dear robertp, I would like to warmly thank you for your review after your dinner at Principe Cerami Restaurant. We are so happy when our guests' experiences are better than expected as this is one of our main goals. It would be a pleasure to welcome you again at Principe Cerami Restaurant. Best regards, Giacomo Girolami - Director of Restaurants

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  2. DidierBCannes

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As a strong fan of the movie « Le Grand Bleu » we originally came in San Domenico to discover this mythic place. We thus booked a table at Principe Cerami to stay a bit more time there, it was just the perfect idea. Incredible restaurant ideally situated with an incredible view on the rest of the city. The service was just amazing with a team very professional and open to discuss with us to tell us the story of this wonderful hotel. The food was just delicious from the starter to the coffee. Thanks a lot, it definitely kept in mind

    Principe CeramiResponded on 20 June 2023

    Dear DidierBCannes, What a lovely review to be read. Thanks for sharing your amazing words about your experience at Principe Cerami Restaurant. We are glad to know that you spent a good time, enjoying the view, the service and the food. Giving our guests the best experience is our main goal and we are happy to talk with you sharing the history of our beautiful hotel. We would be more than happy to welcome you again. Warm regards, Giacomo Girolami - Director of Restaurants

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  3. HelenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best dining experience I have ever had. The food and service were exemplary.

    Principe CeramiResponded on 20 June 2023

    Dear HelenS, Thanks for the time you spent writing your positive review after your experience at Principe Cerami Restaurant. Our staff really appreciates it when our guests’ expectations are exceeded. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Giacomo Girolami - Director of Restaurants

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  4. BrookeBlake26

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal service and ambiance. We went for our honeymoon and had the most wonderful experience. Highly recommend if you're in Taormina and in search of fine dining!

    Principe CeramiResponded on 6 June 2023

    Dear BrookeBlake, Thanks for your wonderful words about the time you spent at Principe Cerami Restaurant. Our staff really appreciates it when our guests’ experiences are better than expected. Thank you also for choosing us for such an important event of yours, we are honored. Looking forward to welcome you again. Warm regards, Giacomo Girolami - Director of Restaurants

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful. Thank you to the wait staff and chefs for making our dinner and anniversary marvelous. Whenever we come to a Four Seasons we always have a memorable time.

    Principe CeramiResponded on 24 May 2023

    Dear guest, First, thank you for sharing the feedback of your experience at Principe Cerami. We could not be happier when our guests have memorable time with us and we are honored that you choose our restaurant for celebrating this important event of yours. Looking forward to your next visit. Warm regards, Giacomo Girolami - Director of Restaurants

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  6. GAFNYC

    New York Area

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hype is real. Utterly fabulous dinner last night. Every dish from the tasting menu was divine - flavors and presentation. And the setting and service are beyond 5 star.

    Principe CeramiResponded on 24 May 2023

    Dear Gafnyc, Such a joy to read your positive comments on the time you spent with us at Principe Cerami. All the staff is delighted in hearing your wonderful words about the whole experience, the setting and the service. It was an honor to host you and we will be glad to welcome you back again. Warmest regards, Giacomo Girolami - Director of Restaurants

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  7. ClaudetteB

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 April 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Michelin star in beautiful Taormina - impeccable service and inventive local dishes

    Principe CeramiResponded on 5 May 2023

    Dear ClaudetteB, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and many thanks for the great evaluation. We are vey happy to read that you had such a wonderful experience. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Giacomo Girolami – Director of Restaurants

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  8. Rosemary

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 4 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch in every way. Innovative. Worth every penny.

    Principe CeramiResponded on 12 April 2023

    Dear Rosemary, Many thanks for leaving such a nice review after your stay with us. We are delighted to read that you had a nice experience with us. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Michele Garbuio – Director of Food & Beverage

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 March 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    It should have been amazing. I had been wanting to go for a long time. Unfortunately there were 2 very noisy small children allowed to run around in the restaurant and play with the chairs. It completely ruined what should have been a good evening sadly. The staff were kind but they should not allow small children here. It was a disaster at a cost of nearly 450€ with tips. Such a huge shame.

    Principe CeramiResponded on 30 March 2023

    Dear Mrs. Robinson, thank you for your feedback. We totally understand your complain, unfortunately being a Restaurant inside a Resort we do accept children in our fine dining Restaurant as well.  We understood that you were moved to a table away from the noise, however it was not enough to let you have the memorable experience you were (rightfully) expecting and our goal to offer. Please let us know whenever you would like to visit us again, the Restaurant team will take special care of you.

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  10. Anthony

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food beautifully presented. Friendly, attentive staff. Lovely, comfortable surroundings.

    Principe CeramiResponded on 14 November 2022

    Dear Anthony, Many thanks for leaving such a nice review. We are delighted to read that you had a nice experience with us! Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Michele Garbuio – Director of Food & Beverage

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  11. AliceP

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great experience. However We had the vegetarian menu and the vegetable plate (roots) was very average compared to te rest of the meal. Maybe transforming the menu to a 2 course pasta menu would make more sense.

    Principe CeramiResponded on 28 October 2022

    Dear Alice P, Thanks for sharing your feedback about your dinner experience at Principe Cerami Restaurant. We will discuss it internally with our chef to see how we can improve our offer. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Michele Garbuio – Director of Food & Beverage

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  12. alejandrom

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic dinner experience. The setting on the terrace, with views of the bay and the Etna volcano are incredible. Food was spectacular and the service was even better. My wife and I were traveling with our 2 yr old son, who came to dinner with us and the chef and server went out of their way to make him feel special. I was not sure if the restaurant was going to be suitable for such a small child, but they made sure to make him feel welcome and he actually had a great dinner too. The "Mount Etna" Spaghettoni and the Pomodoro and Sesame Sea Bass were absolutely delicious. The complementary amuse-bouche bites were so creative and delicious too. Although the restaurant is somewhat pricey, it is totally worth it. If I have the chance to visit Taormina again, I would definitely try to go back to Principe Cerami

    Principe CeramiResponded on 4 October 2022

    Dear Alejandrom, I would like to thank you personally for leaving such an amazing review after your dinner with us. We are delighted to read that you and your family enjoyed your experience with us. We are truly looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Michele Garbuio – Director of Food & Beverage

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  13. Mark

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful location with excellent service and amazing food

    Principe CeramiResponded on 19 July 2022

    Dear Mark, Thanks so much for leaving such a nice review. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Lorenzo Maraviglia – General Manager

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  14. OrlandoO

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best overall dining experience in all of Sicily in a spectacular setting. The excellent, welcoming service made the experience all the better.

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  15. AlexR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply outstanding. The flavors of the dishes were exquisite, and the sommelier demonstrated true class.

    Principe CeramiResponded on 29 June 2022

    Dear AlexR, Many thanks for leaving such a nice review after your stay with us. We are delighted to read that you had a nice experience with us. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Michele Garbuio - Director of Food & Beverage

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  16. mariusv

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    just the perfect dinner (food & service) … probably best in town

    Principe CeramiResponded on 29 June 2022

    Dear Mariusv, Thanks so much for leaving such a great review of your experience here. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Michele Garbuio - Director of Food & Beverage

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  17. KrupaD

    Southwest Florida

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding, great experience, every dish was unique and delicious. Beautiful views. And service was amazing.

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  18. Serge

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic ambiance and views sitting at the cliff front and facing Mount Etna. Food was of high quality too (show casing some great local food) and chef served up some numerous complementary additions. Great experience overall.

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  19. AZfoodie

    Phoenix

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, service and staff! Outstanding creativity by the chef and kitchen staff. Amazing wine list tops the experience off!

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  20. AndreaC

    Sicily

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Un solo aggettivo Top Un plauso particolare al servizio Irene il nostro riferimento voto 10 con lode

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Principe Cerami is rated 4.7 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Google Map for Principe Cerami

San Domenico Palace a Four Seasons Hotel, Taormina, Provincia di Messina 98039

Additional information

  • Area
    Taormina
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 19:00–22:00
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Mantarro
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0942 613310
  • Catering
    For any enquiries please contact 0039 0942 613111
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquiries please contact 0039 0942 613111
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