St. George by Heinz Beck.

St. George occupies an elegant early 20th-century villa within The Ashbee Hotel, maintaining the intimate atmosphere of a private residence despite its high-profile culinary pedigree. The experience is defined by the creative partnership between world-renowned chef Heinz Beck and resident chef Salvatore Iuliano, who translates Beck’s technical precision into a vibrant, Mediterranean-focused menu. Dishes focus on local Sicilian ingredients, appearing in sophisticated forms like spaghetti with Ganzirri clams and Nebrodi pork crumble. While the interior lounge is refined, the primary draw is the palm-fringed terrace, which offers panoramic views across the Straits of Messina. It is a calculated, polished operation where the service is formal and the wine list leans heavily into regional labels, making it a definitive stop for those seeking a high-altitude gastronomic perspective on the island.