Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Aeolian Islands

This trattoria pizzeria is unique because its terrace is the privileged observatory of Stromboli in the evening, especially now that its ascent is closed to the public. It is truly the closest and best place to see the activity of the crater of Stromboli. This is where you come to see the lava spouting in the dark while biting into your pizza. A good choice from the menu is the spaghetti with squid ink or the octopus salad. A free shuttle will pick you up if you book the restaurant, convenient.

This pretty little blue and white restaurant, a 10-minute walk from the centre, has a veranda with a view of the Strombolito and serves tasty Sicilian dishes at reasonable prices. Especially since the service is nice. We liked the octopus salad with lemon, organic olive oil, garlic and parsley and the selection of organic cheeses from the island as antipasti, the spaghetti with seafood, and the steamed fish with cherry tomatoes, olive oil and white wine, which was juicy, hearty and tasty. A very good address held by a French-speaking chef.

Here is an affordable, elegant and refined gastronomic table, stamped "slow food". On the menu, Aeolian specialities, revisited with sophistication, like the octopus tentacles artistically arranged with pearls of Cantalupo melon or this carpaccio of Mazzara red prawns with orange and bitter cocoa on a bed of peaches. The chef's speciality is the IDDU pasta "the vision of Stromboli", with a black crepe, ricotta from Vulcano, orange zest, red prawns, candied tomatoes and Bronte pistachios. Unique! The choice will be difficult.

Beyond its high quality Mediterranean cuisine served in a nice indoor garden, it is the nightlife of local youth. The deco is awesome! Cocktails and concerts animate the evenings. Only 50 meters from the port. Very good street address honestly gastronomic. Too bad the reception is a little cold.

This restaurant, located in the heart of Lipari next to the harbour, offers a typical, seasonal, simple, fresh and high quality cuisine. Among the culinary specialties of the Aeolian Islands, you will find antipasti della casa, involtini di pesce (fish rolls) or totani ripieni (stuffed squid). Their pizzas are among the best on the island. Specialities: Tavoletta (three types of pizza in one) and Cannolo (cannolo-shaped) pizzas. There is no lack of choice and the welcome is very friendly. A sure value!

When you come to lose yourself in Acquacalda for lunch or dinner, you are looking for the exceptional in the setting as well as in the plate. This is what this quiet restaurant, located on the outskirts of Lipari, promises you, with a sublime panorama. The sea and the volcanic rock set the scene in front of the tables. Its menu suggests a wide variety of fresh products from the waters of Lipari... and only from the waters of Lipari. It's so much easier to serve yourself on the spot! The swordfish is a delight. Menu only in Italian but the staff is English speaking.

This restaurant is a little difficult to find and is located on the large terrace of a hidden house on the immediate heights of the village. You have to go up via Roma, and turn off into a small path indicated. The terrace is in fact sheltered under a roof held up by pretty columns. On the menu, "slow food" dishes, prepared with the most local, organic and natural meats, vegetables and fruits possible. The seafood salad as a starter, the homemade swordfish and eggplant pasta with tomato and fresh mint and the tuna tartare were delicious.