Italiano
Sea, history, archeology, the spectacular active volcanoes, islands, villages, markets, food and wine. Sicily is beautiful to live in all its aspects. A thousand influences have shaped it over the centuries, making it a unique area of its kind. Its position at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea has always been strategic. The temples of Agrigento are the strongest witness of the Greek presence, exalted by the Roman one. But the Arabs and Normans have completed the picture, creating a puzzle of unique beauty. The pearl of the Mediterranean is Taormina, one of the most beautiful and magical places in the world. The enchanting town is located on a rocky plateau of Mount Tauro overlooking the Ionian Sea, at a height of about 250 meters, which creates enchanting views. Great is the artistic, historical and cultural heritage of Taormina that with its climate and beautiful landscapes, has attracted visitors, royalty, aristocrats and artists since the mideighteenth century. The beauty of the entire Sicilian territory and its thousand influences are reflected in the kitchen, where it is not difficult to find rice (like in the typical arancine), pasta and couscous, fantastic desserts, typical cheeses, fresh fish and often eaten raw, the best tuna in the world. They range from the red shrimp of Mazara to sea urchins, and then the ricotta with its desserts like cannoli and cassata, and even the pistachio of Bronte, saffron, capers and olives, up to the red oranges and to the Pachino cherry tomato. Among the best Italian restaurants, then, a place stands out in Taormina: La Capinera by chef Pietro D’Agostino. Michelin-starred restaurant, La Capinera is appreciated by critics and international circuits. In Taormina, in the Spisone hood, in an area comfortably sheltered from the liveliest tourism of the small town, and overlooking the splendor of the Ionian Sea, here comes a terrace, elegant and simple. In summer, the terrace will add unique scents and colors to the already enchanting and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant. In one of the most evocative corners of the planet, at La Capinera the guest rests for over one hour, to savor a rare and intense pleasure. La Capinera offers the best reinterpretation of the Sicilian gastronomic tradition. From the catch of the day to vegetables, from Slow Food presidia to snail caviar, through the different intensities of Sicilian oils of excellence. The chef Pietro D’Agostino has an unmistakable culinary style, naturally willing to integrate tradition with modernism. A gastronomic experience to do, absolutely.
Via Nazionale, 177 – 98039
Taormina mare – Loc. Spisone (ME)
Ph. (+39) 338 158 8013
info@pietrodagostino.it
