Boasting upscale Italian cuisine with homemade pastas, fresh meats, and sumptuous desserts, Taormina Lounge has been delighting its patrons for over 30 years. Our menus is strong on variety and originality and we work with only the freshest of ingredients and seasonings to compliment our recipes from the old country. Taormina Lounge also offers renowned Private Dining facilities for Banquets, Parties, and special events that can accommodate any taste or budget considerations.
Taormina Lounge draws praise for delicious, well presented Italian dishes, generous portions, and a varied menu that keeps returning guests happy, with many highlighting the lakeside terrace and warm hospitality as standout features. The service is described as friendly, professional, and attentive, though a number of reviews note slow service during busy periods and occasional delays in taking orders or delivering courses. Several visits for special events or celebrations are described as seamless, with the staff handling details, accommodations for dietary restrictions, and even entertainment arrangements making the night memorable. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as inviting and relaxed, mixing a romantic or intimate vibe with a lively energy, and the location offers easy parking and a beautiful water view. While some comments mention pricing being higher and a few off nights, the overall impression is that Taormina Lounge is a reliable favorite and a hidden gem for dinners and occasions.
Had an amazing wedding reception party at Taormina lounge, team offered exceptional service, food was amazingly fresh & tasty! All guests were happy & full. Thanks also to DJ Stephane for making everyone dance & helping the guests with the cute photobooth. Will be returning for the best food in town!!
We recently held our wedding reception upstairs at Taormina Lounge, & our guests can't stop raving about the food & service! I've been to weddings where the head table finishes eating long before the last table is served, but that certainly wasn't the case here. Guests had a choice of four entrées selected on the day, & every plate arrived hot, delicious, & exactly as ordered.
We also had several guests with severe food allergies, & thanks to our advance notice, they were accommodated flawlessly-such a relief when dealing with serious allergies. The servers were attentive & amazing throughout the evening.
Another highlight was the in-house DJ, who also offered a photo booth. Both were a huge hit! He made sure the photo booth was easy to use without disrupting the flow of the music. We had given him specific requests for the cocktail hour & dinner, along with a wide mix of genres for dancing, & he handled our eclectic tastes perfectly.
Elena was an absolute delight to work with-warm, personable, & incredibly supportive. She explained everything clearly, guided us through the setup & the event itself, & was even there afterwards to make sure all went smoothly.
We couldn't be happier with our choice. I would highly recommend this beautiful space for any gathering-or even just for dinner. Thank you, Elena, Stéphane, & the entire team, for helping make our day so special!
Tania & Roy
Sep 12, 2025
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We chose Taormina Lounge as the venue for our wedding because we were charmed by the incredible food & breathtaking location. To our delight, Taormina Lounge exceeded our expectations in every way! Elena's passion & attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our special day was flawless. She, along with her exceptional team, went above & beyond to make our wedding unforgettable. Elena's recommended DJ, Stephane, also played a crucial role in creating the perfect atmosphere with his fantastic music selection, his photobooth offering was the perfect addition & a huge hit for guests young & old alike. We were flooded with compliments, with guests repeatedly raving about the outstanding food, incredible staff, & the beautiful venue. We truly cannot recommend them enough! Thank you, Elena & team! From John & Melanie (September 1, 2024)
We had an incredible experience holding our wedding ceremony & reception at Taormina. The upstairs lounge perfectly accommodated 50 guests. The meal service was impeccable in terms of timing, & the food was great. The staff followed the exact itinerary we wanted for the evening & tended to our needs. The bar/dance area was absolutely perfect & the photobooth/DJ option was a nice touch. Overall, everything went smoothly & I would definitely hold an event there in the future. The price point for the entire event was also excellent.
Went today for a late dinner for our friends Stephen & Haruna’s wedding! The restaurant has a beautiful view of the water. The staff was caring in every details, & an amazing service! The food was delicious & extremely tasty! I had portobello mushroom stuffed with risotto & spinach with more mushroom in it🤤. My parents had the chicken in a creamy red bell pepper sauce. They clearly do their little bread (could have eat the whole bowl😉🤭) The amaretto sour, well that was a very good amaretto sour🥃!
Very beautiful restaurant, will have to go another time to try the menu!!
I had my wedding reception at Taormina Lounge & could not have been more pleased. The staff especially Elena were amazing! We were affraid that it would be a little small as we were 68 people (including kids). However, tables were moved around as soon as the dinner was over to get the guests on the dance floor. The four course meal was exceptional. The Osso Bucco was definitely a croud pleaser. Elena really made the organizational process flawless & she was extremely accomodating. When she says do not worry, trust her because she has lots of experience & she has truely has everything under control. She had enough staff from servers to bartenders. I created a list of cocktails that I wanted to serve & Elena sent it right away to Alexandra (bartender) the day before. Alexandra was by the way was on fire the whole night!!!! This is just one example amongst many others of how accomodating Elena was. At the end of the night her whole staff packaged all of the accessories/decorations & allowed us to come later the next day to pick them up. Another detail we did not have to worry about. Lets not forget the fact that the restaurant is located right accross from the water with a beautiful view & there is a good amount of parking. I would definitely recommend Taormina Lounge for anyone looking for an intimate & stress free wedding. Thank you Elena & the whole staff for making this day memorable.
Great place. Was there first time for my friends wedding.
Everything was absolutely perfect. Very polite & attentive personnel. Delicious food. Elegant set up.
Enjoyed it very much.
