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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Londonderry at 19 Craven Terrace, Taormina Restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience that transports guests straight to the charming streets of Italy. With its inviting sidewalk seating and cozy booths inside, this local gem is renowned for its warm ambiance, exceptional cuisine, and friendly service. Whether you're craving a hearty pasta or a flavorful pizza, Taormina promises a memorable culinary journey that delights all senses.

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This is a good local Italian ristorante with nice sidewalk seating and booths inside. The food was good, the service was very nice and the prices reasonable. Stuffed chicken and the carbonara were very good. Side of fried zucchini was piping hot.

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Excellent dinner. Thank you Giancarlo and staff. 

We booked the dinner through  The Fork app and sent a message earlier in the day about our kids, allergies to eggs and nuts.  Giancarlo responded via email to let us know what pastors and pizza did not have eggs.  We were able to order, spaghetti, rigatoni, and any pizza.   We really appreciated the early notice. 

We each ordered a pasta or a pizza, and also split lamb chops at the table.  Everything was yummy. 

The kids ordered  the spaghetti all'Amatriciana, Rigatoni alla Genovese, and the Diavola pizza. They all finished their healthy sized portions (especially the pizza) and joked with the wait staff about the amount of Parmesan that our youngest had on his pasta. 

My wife had the Gnocchi con Nduja e Salsicca (which was so good! And she didn't finish and we brought some home) and I had the Margherita pizza with some of the Lamb Chops. The pizza was a little more doughy than we thought it would be, but it was unique and so flavourful!  My eldest som even had a bite. The Lamb Chops smelled and tasted amazing, just the perfect amount of char grill on it. 

All the staff were friendly. The waitress working the desserts was prepping them right beside our table. That convinced us to get three desserts to share.  We had the Gelati, the Belgium Apple Flan, and the After Dinner Mint. Our youngest licked the Mint dessert clean, loved it. The wafers in the Gelati may have had eggs so the allergy free folks in our group ate them. Everything was scrumptious.  

Great spot, great ambience, and really friendly staff.  This place was steady, and it looked like there were a number of locals who frequent the spot. That doesn't surprise him because everything but the spirits was just excellent. Thank you so much to the staff for a wonderful night.

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We came in for dessert, and the food was delicious.  The service was fast and efficient.  We were sat immediately and food arrived quickly.  The ambiance was casual and cozy.

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Came for the Veal Saltimbocca and was not disappointed.  We also had the sea bass which was excellent!  A great find which we could walk to from Marble Arch.  Highly recommend Taormina Restaurant.

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Had the pizza, pasta, and minestrone soup. The food, overall, was good. I enjoyed the pizza with a jar of aioli peppers. The pepperonis had a good flavor as we as the red sauce. It was a lot of food. The only thing was the soft drinks were a little overpriced, especially since they are not fountain drinks.

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Good food and service at reasonable prices. If you do not expect something spectacular around Lancaster Gate good place to go.

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Food was decent, but service was terrible.  Waiter never checked on us once and had to ask for anything that we needed (refills, check, etc.).  Would not recommend.

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Went on a Friday night and was surprised by the loud electronic music thumping through the restaurant. It didn't match the cheesey italian interior one bit!

The pasta arabbiata was horrible - oddly sour and the sauce wasn't smooth. The pasta were overcooked and depressingly mushy. 

Wouldn't recommend at all !

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I arrived late into London and was starving so my hotel recommended Taormina since it was close by.  They had a rib eye steak that was quite nice - cooked perfectly medium rare like I requested.  

I feel the service was mediocre and the decor was dated.  Not a lot of attention to me (maybe because it was late).

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Taormina is an excellent Italian Ristorante establishment.  I'm unsure why anyone would say anything negative.  Exceptional food, good service and lovely setting.  I has the carbonara, excellent.  My friends had the bolognese sauce and loved it.  

I recommend this restaurant.  It is excellent.  I cannot imagine you being as pleased as I was. Frank. California

Taormina Restaurant: Cozy Italian Dining Near Lancaster Gate, London

Discover the authentic flavors of Italy at Taormina Restaurant, a charming eatery nestled in the heart of Londonderry. Renowned for its delightful Italian cuisine and warm, inviting ambiance, this spot is a favorite among locals and visitors alike seeking a genuine taste of Italy.

Experience authentic Italian flavors at Taormina Restaurant in Londonderry's Bayswater. Savor delicious dishes in a cozy ambiance. Book your table now!

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