Overlooking the glittering Mediterranean Sea lies one of Taormina’s best-kept secrets, La Capinera; a Michelin-starred restaurant that specializes in exquisite seafood dishes set amid a simple terrace of white-clad tables offering panoramic views across the ocean.
The intimate setting is part of the charm, however don’t be fooled by its rustic bonhomie. Under the expert guidance of owner and Chef Pietro d’Agostino, a culinary power-house with a firm philosophy in the purity of ingredients, you’ll discover a mouth-watering array of heavenly dishes that draws inspiration from local Sicilian cuisine with an innovative twist.
Enjoy palate pleasers such as crispy mullet with lard, mushrooms and potatoes or snapper with fennel, cuttlefish, couscous and tempura vegetables. Each dish comes with their own sublime wine pairing from the restaurant's extensive wine list.
Opening times: Tuesdays to Saturdays 1230-1430 lunch service 1930-2300 dinner service. Sundays open for lunch service only. Mondays are closed.
The restaurant lies in the pretty hilltop town of Taormina, known for its rich cultural and historical heritage, offering an array of sights; from the resplendent greco-roman Teatro Antico amphitheater with views over the eternally smoldering Mount Etna, to the beautiful islet of Isola Bella, renowned for its crystal-blue-green waters and fascinating underwater marine fauna.
If you are traveling to Sicily and want to incorporate Taormina and visit to La Capinera into your charter itinerary, please speak with a recommended yacht rental broker.
Alternatively, you can begin planning your next vacation by viewing the entire fleet of superyachts available for Italy yacht charters.
