I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

01/01/2026: I went with my family to celebrate my birthday. I'd been there years ago when it was a pizzeria under the old management. We were satisfied; the food was very good. Excellent service, nice and welcoming place.

25/10/2025: A decent mussel soup and a sadly overcooked seafood risotto can happen, but poor service can't be ignored. • Point one: the waitress's obnoxious insistence on telling us what she was saying, pretending not to understand our requests. • Point two: the wine-by-the-glass scam, with a terrible, sour white wine that we had changed and which she then immediately passed on to the table behind us. The response was, quote: "If you ask me for wine by the glass, this is quality!" An unspeakable response, especially since any restaurant offers a choice of at least two whites and two reds. • Point three: the mockery about the mussels, quote: "They're small these days, but frankly, they're the ones I like best," and a few minutes later, at the same table behind us, quote: "Mussels are small these days, but I don't eat them anyway, neither large nor small." Frankly, we've never encountered such a bizarre place. And then when the owner, perhaps unaware, said goodbye to us by saying "See you next time," and we replied, "Frankly, next time won't be here," she remained speechless, not even trying to understand what had happened, not just to try to improve herself, but not even out of politeness. Speechless.

09/02/2026: Excellent pizza!!!! Highly recommended!

03/02/2026: If you find yourself passing through Scaletta, stopping here is a must! Exceptional pizza, among the best around. The staff is friendly, polite, and welcoming. Kudos to those who run such a business with such passion.

07/09/2025: Nice place, excellent food, and good service. The wine list offers an excellent selection. A place you'll gladly return to.

19/08/2025: This place embodied what keeps Sicily from standing out above all others. A dinner for vacationers with a craving for meat. Five of us show up and are seated at a table inside, which I'm forced to appreciate, despite the heat and the mere presence of fans, since everywhere outside, people are still allowed to smoke rudely in front of those eating. People need to be legally obligated; respect and civic duty are nonexistent. Luckily, we were first to arrive, even though it was 8:00 PM. So, no delays with service. We skipped the first courses, ordering three appetizers to share and five second courses: fillets, tagliata, veal cheek, as well as a good 2017 Sicilian wine. All excellent. What's the flaw? The side dish for the two beef fillets, as per the menu, was "ash-fried potatoes"; the other three second courses included mashed potatoes. When the dishes arrived, they all contained mashed potatoes. Naturally, we prefer to eat hot, but as soon as one of the staff approaches, I ask why the side dish was changed from the menu, adding with a smile, "Maybe the chef didn't feel like making the potatoes à la citron." Unless I misunderstood, I was told the chef was on vacation and was handed the menu so I could verify what I was already sure of. Nothing more. I don't apologize for the forced change, but at least offer a half-word to justify it. Nothing at all. At the end of the dinner, I ask another woman in the dining room about it, who tells me they had a reception at lunch that messed everything up. End of excuse... But can you? If I order a pizza with chopped cherry tomatoes, can you just bring it to me with the sauce and not care? It's still tomato, right? What was the point of coming to the table before the dishes arrived and saying a few words about it? Who would have objected? Oh well, in Sicily, simmu cussi! I pay the bill, after pointing out the extra glass of wine I'd ordered before opting for the bottle, which is promptly deducted. I thank them for the excellent meat (not the side dish), say goodbye, and leave. Nothing is missing from achieving excellence. Except, perhaps, it doesn't matter. And as a native of the island, that's precisely what bothers me.

24/02/2026: Perfect, very nice and friendly! Food - first quality!!!

27/12/2025: Delicious food, but service was a little slow. Congratulations, Maria, you're the best!

25/02/2026: Nice place but poor food and very high prices.

23/02/2026: A beer, a coke. That's an extra 3 euros for Coperto 😡. Shame on you. Gray and drab affair.

22/09/2025: The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly, and the place was family-friendly. The views were beautiful.

20/09/2025: Beautiful beach, excellently managed, friendly and helpful. The restaurant is also good.

16/03/2026: The restaurant is excellent, the chef's dishes are excellent, and the service is very good. A word of caution: the restrooms require you to go down some unprotected stairs downstairs. Furthermore, the bathrooms aren't up to par with the restaurant.

08/03/2026: We had a tasting dinner and chose the fish option (Menu Mare & Aria). The price was €130 per person, and we were served 6 courses. I’m not really a “fish person”, but the flavors truly surprised and delighted me. At the same time, some of the combinations were quite… interesting 😄 The service was 12 out of 10. I have honestly never experienced service like this before, so it really impressed me. Overall, I would rate the experience 8.5 out of 10. It’s definitely worth trying and enjoying this kind of carefully created luxury 💚 Thank you!

04/09/2025: Nice little place but off the main lane. Coperto is 3E pp so all in all very good prices considering the location. Loved the pizza and free limoncello.

03/09/2025: Spectacular!!!!! Cozy, intimate, great food, wonderful atmosphere, friendly and attentive service, great playlist... Highly recommend.

31/03/2026: Excellent food and very kind staff. Would recommend!

23/03/2026: I visited this restaurant recently and was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming and elegant atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner or an evening with friends. Knowing the owner and his other restaurants, it was no surprise. The staff is always attentive, kind, and very professional. The strong point, however, is the quality and freshness of the food. I recommend it to anyone who appreciates good food and wants to spend a pleasant evening full of taste and refinement!

01/03/2026: TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. AVOID AT ALL COSTS We had a serious allergy requirement that was ignored after reminding them on 5 occasions. Was then spoken to EXTRENELY rudely and had no resolution with the OWNER herself. We have reported the incident with police and will be taking matters further!!

01/03/2026: Food was pretty awful….Service not great and staff rude…. Avoid this place!