If Villa Sant’Andrea had a signature moment, it’s dining at Brizza, the pied-dans-l’eau restaurant where waves lap nearby. The setting is cinematic: candlelight, sea spray, and Sicilian seafood turned into art.
‘A Sun-Soaked Sicilian Haven’
Sat on the sparkling shore of the Bay of Mazzarò, Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare feels less like a hotel and more like a Sicilian seaside villa reborn for the modern day. Just steps from the sea, its subtropical gardens frame terraces where the scent of citrus meets the ocean breeze. Every room and suite commands water views, and all boast a balcony or terrace facing the sea.
Behind its graceful façade lies a rare mix of intimacy and privilege. The property includes a private pebble beach with fully-equipped cabanas, a beach concierge, and a heated infinity pool by the edge of the bay. Guests can dine by the water’s edge, take complimentary boat tours to Blue Grotto, or hop on the shuttle to Grand Hotel Timeo for panoramic views of Mount Etna.
With 66 rooms and suites, the pace is private and relaxed, yet the drama of the Ionian Sea is never far away.
For an unforgettable dinner, head to Brizza, the hotel’s iconic “pieds-dans-l’eau” restaurant. Tables sit right at the water’s edge, with the waves lapping just metres away, creating an intimate and cinematic setting. The Michelin-inspired menu focuses on fresh Sicilian seafood, from sea urchin to Mazara prawns.
Overlooking the private beach, Ristorante Sant’Andrea serves lunch and dinner with a Sicilian twist. Dishes celebrate local flavours - from fresh pasta to regional seafood - and nearly every table enjoys sea views.
Brace offers a relaxed, coastal grill experience during the day, featuring fresh fish, meats, and seasonal specialties. Perfect for a leisurely lunch, light bites in the sun, or a decadent dinner, it reflects the hotel’s focus on local ingredients and casual elegance. Open midday to midnight in the summer, peak-time reservations are recommended.