Il Picchio - Trattoria Pizzeria In Messina

04/07/2026: I used to go there often 15 years ago. In 2026, I've been there twice; I've only tried the pizzas, so that's all I'm talking about. The pizza is really good, a good size and with just the right amount of toppings. Some pizzas, like the patatosa, are really rich, and the oil is good too. Unfortunately, I'm only giving it 4 stars because, in my opinion, the prices are too high; they should be slightly revised or new, more affordable products introduced. But the real problem for me was the waiters; they practically don't give you time to finish your plate before they rush to the table to take it away. I had left the edge of the pizza and wanted to take a quick break before eating it all (precisely because the pizza is so good that you want to finish the edge too), but that wasn't possible because the waiter quickly took it all away. They stand there like hawks, waiting for the first "victim" to prey on. And don't tell me it was a turnover issue because there were only six tables occupied in the entire place. It really only takes a little effort to get 5 stars.

28/06/2026: Extremely slow service, even the glasses were missing