Panificio masino arena In Messina

17/08/2025: First time at this pizzeria. The location is certainly impressive: modern, with spacious rooms and glass tables. However, as soon as I opened the menu, I had my first qualm: a €3 cover charge per person, with no tablecloth, just simple washable placemats, which I felt was completely unjustified. The pizzas are quite expensive compared to the local average, and you can also choose between three different doughs for an additional €4, which adds to the already not-so-cheap prices. We ordered two pizzas: one "Arugula, Parmesan, and Bresaola" with a five-grain dough, and my "Andromeda" with lamb's lettuce, mozzarella, tomato, balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cream, choosing the ancient-grain dough. The pizzas were very well-finished, well-topped, inviting, and beautifully presented. They tasted good, average, but once cooled, the dough became very hard, so much so that it was difficult even to cut. For our appetizer, we had a mixed fried fish with chips. Inside were two small arancini and some fried bread: decidedly small portions, and at €13, it was incredibly expensive. In the end, for a mixed fried fish, two pizzas, and a bottle of water, we paid €61. Frankly, it was outrageous for the area. Service was quite quick, especially since we arrived late and people had already eaten. In conclusion, a nice location but disappointing value for money. I don't think I'll be back.

16/08/2025: All delicious, excellent service