Taormina Lounge

Wurood

1.0

The food was great & the servers were also great, but I still feel I need to give this restaurant a 1 star because of how I was treated by the manager.

I was there for a friend's birthday party (a reservation for 50+ people) & had asked the manager if there was another option for me meal-wise other than the $65 three course meal that everyone else was getting. I mentioned that the price was out of my budget but that I really wanted to be there for my friend. The manager asked me what my budget was. I explained that a $20 to $30 meal was more in my price range & I kid you not, she looked at me with pure judgement & rudely said that it was the $65 option or nothing.

I have never felt so insulted in my life. It's not about being able to or not being able to make an exception necessarily. I at least derserved to be spoken to with kindness & professionalism.

Sandra

5.0

Dear Elena, Chef Paolo & the Team,

We want to express our gratitude for helping us host a memorable 60th birthday celebration last weekend.

From the moment we arrived, the ambiance of Taormina Lounge set the perfect tone for the evening & the staff's warmth & professionalism made everything run smoothly. The entire team went above & beyond to ensure our event was a huge success.

Chef Paolo's exceptional Italian cuisine delighted all our guests, & the service throughout the evening was both attentive & friendly. It was obvious that everyone took pride in making the night special, & thanks to all of your efforts, we enjoyed an unforgettable experience with our guests.

We are truly grateful for Elena's patience & assistance throughout the planning process.

We would highly recommend Taormina Lounge to our family & friends for any special occasion.

Ali

2.0

Service was very problematic, but maybe they just had an off night. I really think a lot of their problems could be solved by hiring a dedicated bartender though. It took them an unfathomable amount of time to take our order because whenever someone would ask for a drink they would leave midway through to make it. Everyone is very nice & means well, but they all just looked totally overwhelmed.

We were seated at 6:30 & didn't even get bread until an hour & a half later. First apps came more than 2 hours after seating.

The food was okay but also very expensive. The bread was really tasty though.

Edit: Based on their reply, the owners are petulant clowns. Can't accept that they actually just did a bad job.

Mark

5.0

Service was fantastic! Staff was super friendly & accommodating. Food was delicious.

Matthew

5.0

Pedro & Elaina were great hosts. We had a great time!

Dayna

5.0

We had my moms 65th surprise party here last night & our experience as a collective was very impressed. The service was outstanding as they seamlessly accomodated 22 people effortlessly. Everyone I spoke with from the party agreed that the food was outstanding, the tortellini GIGI was exceptional. A special shoutout to one of the owners Elena who took such good care of us from the beginning of planning the occasion all the way to the very end of the night where she made me one of her espresso martinis (which was as delicious as everything else). Taromina is a finely tuned well oiled machine & we will definitely be back again!

Mahtab

5.0

It is 100% my go to place when I need to comfort Italian food… & I know when I need an exceptional service..

Jan

5.0

I visited Taormina Lounge for the fifth time with friends in the last months, & needed to write a review. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is without exception delicious & beautifully presented. The menu is varied & interesting. I have had salads, fish, pizza & yesterday I had Eggplant Parmesan. It was not on the table d'hôte menu, but the waitress Helena asked & it was available. Yum! All meals were excellent. Service is friendly & professional but not rushed.The location is lakeside. In summer there is a small terrace for al fresco dining.

Vanessa

5.0

I've been to Taormina multiple times for dinner & they even hosted my engagement party here, & it never disappoints! The hospitality is unmatched, the food tastes incredible, & is always consistent! Great portions, great service , & fantastic overall experience. Can't wait to come back!

Rouleau

5.0

We just had a Baby Shower there today! The food was delicious & the service was beyond excellent - like usual! Thank you so much Elena, Pedro & all the kitchen staff! You made our event a memorable one! 🥰