St. George by Heinz Beck

One of the most desirable and exclusive locations in Taormina, the St. George is situated in The Ashbee Hotel, an early-20C villa on the edge of Taormina’s historic centre which has retained all the charm of a private house with its elegant lounge and breathtaking terrace adorned with palm trees that frame the Straits of Messina. The cuisine comes courtesy of a partnership between Heinz Beck and resident chef Salvatore Iuliano. The three-starred Michelin chef’s instinctive elegance and gastronomic intuition combine with Calabrian-born Salvatore’s passionate and colourful take on Mediterranean cuisine. Together, the cuisine and setting guarantee an unforgettable dining experience.

• Two Michelin stars in Taormina, set inside The Ashbee Hotel, an early 20th-century villa on the edge of the historic centre.
• Terrace dining framed by palms, with views towards the Straits of Messina.
• A Heinz Beck and Salvatore Iuliano kitchen partnership, built around creative Mediterranean cooking.

Signature Ingredients

• Sicilian seafood and local fish
• Citrus, olive oil, herbs, seasonal vegetables
• Mediterranean pantry flavours, with contemporary technique

Menus

• Tasting-led fine dining inside The Ashbee Hotel, with terrace seating overlooking Taormina.
• Booking is handled directly by the restaurant, no third-party booking widget is listed on the Michelin page.

Cooking style

• Creative, contemporary Mediterranean cooking shaped by the Heinz Beck and Salvatore Iuliano partnership.
• The draw is the setting as much as the plate, an early 20th-century villa, elegant lounge, palm-lined terrace.