Ingrid K. Williams

"Arancini with the perfect balance of rice, cheese, ragù and peas coated in a thin fried shell that lends a satisfying crunch to every bite. If I were resigned to eat only one thing for the rest of my life, those arancini would be it."

Godhuli C. Gupta

"This is a popular little takeaway joint right off the main street with some seriously delicious food. SO simple but SO FREAKIN’ GOOD. We came back on our last day to check out the pizza joint and were not disappointed with the eggplant pizza. Drooling just thinking about this place."

Travis Marshall

"These deep-fried rice balls—made with a variety of fillings, including molten cheese, pesto and eggplant—are the ultimate local comfort food."

Alexandra Corriveau

"Da Cristina’s Arancinis were amazing! I think the ingredients are one of the reasons but the freshness really is the key factor. They made our Arancinis on the spot."

Amanda Ruggeri

"At takeout spot Da Cristina, arancini are hand-rolled on the spot. As each ball of rice and ragu (or eggplant, or peas, or pistachio – my personal favourite) fries to a crisp, the wait becomes painful. But one bite makes even the longest line worthwhile."

Wish Sicily

"Arancini, which are made with rice and meet or veggies, will make you drool!"

Jeanne Neylon Decker

"There are restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets in Taormina, but if you like arancini—a Sicilian specialty that is basically a big rice ball stuffed with delicious cheese, meats and/or vegetables, (tastes so much better than it sounds) you must go to Antica Rosticceria da Cristina."