Vineria Modì.

Tucked into a side street off Taormina’s main thoroughfare, Vineria Modì has evolved from its origins as a focused wine bar into a premier destination for modern Sicilian fine dining. Run by the Grillo siblings—Dalila in the kitchen and Ettore in the cellar—the restaurant balances a family-run feel with high-concept execution. Chef Dalila’s menus are built on a foundation of local raw materials, resulting in creative dishes like red shrimp tartare with pea cream or mezzemaniche with lamb ragù. The aesthetic is polished and contemporary rather than stuffy, and the service remains deeply rooted in the building’s enoteca history; expect expert guidance through a wine list that highlights both small Sicilian producers and global labels. It is a sharp, personal alternative to the city’s more traditional tourist haunts.