You could easily just eat out of the bakery downstairs with their baked vegetables and breads but best to head out of town for cheaper supplies. Zafferana Etnea is a friendly and lively town itself but is also a good base to travel around a bit. We loved being near Mount Etna. Incredible!! ...and quite safe! Taormina with its ancient open-air theatre and la Isola Bella beach are only 40-45min drive away.