Taormina Restaurant
“went to 3 parties at Taormina, the food is excellent….only downfall for me – they do not have anything gluten free.”
“The owner chef, Sal, prepares the dishes himself and always makes sure he stops by to check if everything is OK.”
“Taormina is romantic, dimly lit, nicely decorated and has a well stocked bar if you're just looking for a drink and to socialize.”
Taormina Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
2 reviews
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Taormina Restaurant is a gem nestled in the center of Kenilworth. Most of their business thrives on families who have consistently enjoyed the food for the past 17 years. New customers are attracted through word of mouth; being that its located so close to the golf course in town. Taormina is romantic, dimly lit, nicely decorated and has a well stocked bar if you're just looking for a drink and to socialize. The staff is very friendly and wait on your every need without being over bearing. Dishes I have had and truly enjoyed were Barrata Caprese, creamy centered mozzarella in a capery anchovy sauce, Scaloppina Valdostana, milk fed veal topped with prosciutto, mozzarella and fantana cheese in a mushroom marsala wine sauce and Costata Di Maiale Oreganata, double cut pork chop, garlic breadcrumb crust and hot cherry peppers. The meal was complemented with Rocca Delle Macie Chianti, an excellent bottle of red. For dessert I went with the pana cotta, fresh baked vanilla ice cream, served with raspberry sorbet. I was very pleased and will definitely return.
Excellent, authentic Italian food. Stuffed artichoke appetizer special was delish. It should be part of the regular menu. Carbonara was creamy and pasta was al dente. Nice atmosphere. The wood burning brick oven in the center of the dining room provided nice warmth and ambiance. Service was attentive. The chef owner is loud and short tempered as others have pointed out, but I guess it's his way of ensuring food and service meet his standards. It was also entertaining, too, to hear him screaming in the kitchen and to watch the wait staff try to escape his wrath. Although I prefer BYOB places, Taormina had a good wine list with excellent choices in the $20-$30 range. Food was also reasonably priced and portions were generous. This restaurant is a gem in quiet Kennilworth.