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Since opening in 1998 by chef Salvatore Taormina, from Palermo, this cozy and unique Italian restaurant has been a gathering spot for many of friends and family. Chef Sal's Sicilian roots stand out in a variety of his dishes, some including; stuffed Artichoke, roasted Branzino and our famous Hotsy Totsy Shrimp. Complemented with a private room for large groups of up to 30. Bar and patio seating also available!
Dining areas
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Lunch
Tue–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm
Dinner
Tue–Fri 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, topped with shaved dried ricotta cheese
Cavatelli Bolognese$23.00
Fresh cavatelli with traditional meat sauce garnished with fresh whole-milk ricotta
Capellini Hotsy Totsy$27.00
Shrimp in a spicy marinara sauce over angel hair
Linguine Vongole$24.00
Thin linguine, garlic, Manila clams, extra virgin olive oil
Entrée
Milanese Anche Parmigiana$59.00
Veal Chop Parmigiana with penne pasta or Milanese style with a house salad (enough for 2)
Scaloppina ai Funghi di Bosco$28.00
Milk-fed veal scaloppine mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes
Petti di Pollo Martini$25.00
Pan seared Parmigiano-crusted chicken cutlet with lemon, white wine and vermouth topped with fried artichoke hearts, served with roasted potatoes
Chicken Scarpariello$25.00
Boneless Chicken and sausage, garlic, lemon, balsamic vinegar, served with roasted potatoes
Costata di Maiale Ciliegini Piccanti$32.00
Pork chop, pan roasted w/garlic, breadcrumbs, hot cherry peppers and wine vinegar, served with roasted red bliss potatoes
Gamberoni Arracanati$29.00
Jumbo shrimp, oven baked oreganata style, set over angel hair pasta
Salmone Insalatina Rugola e Finocchio$29.00
Charcoal grilled filet of Salmon, layered over arugula, oranges & fennel salad, drizzled w/balsamic glaze
What 88 people are saying
Taormina Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Union
Best Food
Union
Best Value
Union
Neighborhood gem
Union
Good for special occasions
Union
Italian
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taormina Ristorante is celebrated for its "authentic Italian food" and "superb, homemade dishes." Customers frequently commend the "amazing and tasty" food alongside "exceptional service." As a family-owned establishment, it exudes warmth and hospitality. Patrons repeatedly mention the "great experience" and "comforting atmosphere," making it a favorite for regular visits.
88 Reviews
J
JEFF VIP
New York City50 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Always a great meal. Service is top notch. I don’t think I have ever ordered a meal I didn’t like. This place has always been in the rotation. Great for a special occasion or just a quick mid week dinner.
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Barbara VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
Sal’s food is always fresh and delicious. It’s our “go to” spot if we want a good Italian meal with great service !
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
Overall 1
Food 5
Service 1
Ambience 3
The great food at Taormina was soured on my last visit when we asked the bartender on our way out if we could have a small taste of the Figenza fig vodka. My friend loves figs and was curious. The bartender provided the vodka, but told us in a surly tone: "We don't do this." You can't pour two teaspoons in to a glass so that your patron, who just dropped several hundred dollars on a meal, can TASTE something? Afterward we stood politely at the end of the bar waiting to thank her, but she wouldn't even look up at us. I was shocked at her rudeness. This was my second visit to Taormina with friends and the next time, I was planning to bring my husband. Unfortunately that will not be the case now.
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Laurie
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious food, good portions and great service! Definitely recommend you try them!
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Mary
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Always good, I go here at least twice a month, and have never had a complaint. Antonio waits on us and he is fantastic..
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Jay VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the staff was very helpful. I highly recommend eating here!
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Donna
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
always a great experience with delicious food and exceptional service!
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Ben
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food is always amazing and tasty. The service is on point and always has great recommendations.
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Glenn VIP
Houston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Taormina is consistently excellent. As a family owned and operated business, all of the family members put their utmost effort into creating a great experience for all patrons. Sal's food is amazing - hitting the mark every time.
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Vanessa VIP
Orlando7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Love it here. Always a good meal. Very comforting place.
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FAQs
Taormina Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.