I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

20/08/2025: We went to Asteria in Sant’Agata di Militello and had a truly excellent experience. We started with bresaola and buffalo mozzarella: the freshest ingredients paired beautifully. The seafood salad was fragrant and delicate, with the flavor of the catch speaking for itself. The spaghetti with clams was a true delight: perfectly cooked pasta, a flavorful yet balanced sauce. Next, the mixed fried fish, and especially the fried local squid, won us over: crispy, dry, light, and full of flavor. A place that works with great respect for the raw ingredients and showcases local products to their fullest. Courteous service and a pleasant atmosphere complete the experience. Highly recommended for those who want to eat well and savor authentic seafood. 🌊🐟✨

19/08/2025: The location is beautiful, on the sea and with a children's area....and it would be perfect for a nice evening.... It's a shame about the organization, the service, and the wait times. I booked a table for 9:30 PM (9 adults and 4 children)....When we arrived, there was no sign of the reservation....they were setting up the table (10:25 PM).... When we ordered, they told us that the wait was about an hour for the kitchen.... The table next to us had been waiting since 8:30 PM, and at 10:30 PM, they still hadn't eaten anything.... We decided to leave without dinner....given the wait times, even for children.... Not only the rudeness of the waiters, but as I looked over my shoulder, I was also insulted.... Consideration...in a seaside place and with the possibility of a beautiful location.....if you were willing to put in the effort, you could make a difference.... A place to forget, and we'll never go there again....

03/08/2025: Servizio eccellente, Claudia e Silvia descrivono i piatti minuziosamente e garantiscono un servizio impeccabile. Location bella, cibo ottimo ben cucinato e con materie prime di qualità. Rapporto qualità/prezzo eccellente. Super consigliato

02/08/2025: Qualità freschezza e semplicità sono gli aggettivi per descrivere la bontà dei piatti che escono da una cucina tipica siciliana con sapori autentici. Con i consigli di Silvia tutto è stato perfetto Consiglivtissimo, ritorneremo per assaggiare altre prelibatezze

08/07/2025: Posto splendido, servizio eccellente, qualità ottima, 13 antipasti di terra, 2 primi busiate al pesce spada, paccheri pistacchi e pancetta, dolce, caffè , 2 minerali prezzo euro 50 in due

06/07/2025: luogo incantevole in mezzo ad alberi da frutto e fiori, menù tutto ottimo(30€):abbiamo scelto quello con antipasti,primi e secondo e date le grandi quantità purtroppo abbiamo avanzato qualcosa. Numerosi antipasti uno più buono dell' altro,primi di pasta fantastici e grigliata mista di carne finale. Tutto fatto in casa, semplicemente tutto buonissimo. personale molto gentile!!

30/07/2025: Posto molto carino ed elegante, cibo buonissimo e di alta qualità!! Primi, secondi, pizze e pesce, davvero ottimi. Personale disponibile gentile e sorridente, davvero.

30/07/2025: Questo posto in centro di Taormina è magico musica dal vivo , lo staff accogliente e mangiate davvero tipico e di ottima qualità. Tornerò sicuramente perché ci hanno trattato davvero benissimo e abbiamo mangiato divinamente

03/08/2025: I can only recommend you come and see for yourself the amazing goodness of the heavenly pizzas offered by this place!

16/07/2025: Average food. Varied menu. Very friendly service. Spacious interior, with outdoor seating available.

08/06/2025: I discovered this place by chance and I was thrilled! They offer a wide selection of hot food products, all prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. But the real star is the arancino: crunchy on the outside, with a creamy and tasty filling that melts in your mouth. A perfect balance between tradition and authentic taste. Friendly service, clean environment and honest prices. I will definitely be back!

05/06/2025: When you think of Sicily you think of hospitality and good food, the kind without too many frills and authentic. As a lover of focaccia messinese, to be clear the one with anchovy, I can say that it is the best I have ever eaten. For vegetarians the norm is highly recommended...eating aubergines that are not as black as oil is now a utopia. Not to mention the galactic vegetable pitone. All this, which is already a lot, is surrounded by a welcoming and familiar environment. Compliments Merlino Rosticceria. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

22/05/2025: I was at a birthday party that went very well: everything was very well-kept, the atmosphere and staff were very welcoming, the food was good and plentiful. It was worth coming from Rome, for loved ones it is always worth being there and the Circoletto was the right setting.

12/05/2025: An unforgettable experience at Circoletto – when cooking becomes pure emotion There are evenings that remain imprinted in the heart, and the one spent at the Circoletto was one of those rare occasions in which everything - absolutely everything - borders on perfection. From the first moment we were welcomed with warmth and professionalism by Gianfranco, the owner, who with his sincere smile and his passion for hospitality made us feel immediately at home. But it is at the table that a real spectacle of the senses unfolds. Each dish was a journey, a story, a surprise. The raw material? Simply excellent. Raw fish of a touching freshness, fresh pasta that tastes of expert hands and tradition, second courses worthy of a standing ovation. Impossible to forget the amberjack: cooked to perfection, clean flavor, balanced intensity. A dish that alone would be worth the trip. And then he arrives, chef Calogero, a professional of rare humility and extraordinary competence. He told us about his creations with authentic passion, explaining the soul of each dish, the origin of the ingredients, the reason for each choice. It's not just cuisine: it's art, culture, emotion. The service? Impeccable. The environment? Well-kept, welcoming, authentic. Special praise also goes to the cellar: a truly surprising selection of labels, with rare and unobtainable vintages that tell territories, stories and expert hands. Each wine served accompanied the dishes, enhancing their flavors and giving us further emotions, as only bottles chosen with love and expertise can do. A wine list that alone is worth the visit. There wasn't a single dish that didn't give us pleasure, amazement and gratitude. From the first to the last bite we perceived love, care and very high quality. Our vote? Five full, sincere, deserved stars. And a promise: we will return to Sicily soon, even just to be able to sit at that table again and let ourselves be enchanted. Thanks Circololetto. Thank you chef Calogero. Thanks Gianfranco. Until the next emotion. Patrizia and Luciano 🥰🥰🥰

06/08/2025: Erg vriendelijk personeel en altijd in voor een dolletje. En het eten is goed. Leuk te hebben kennis gemaakt met Amza . Zeker een aanrader om hier een hapje te eten of een drankje te doen.

04/08/2025: Siamo stati a cena 4 adulti e 2 bambini. Siamo stati benissimo, non avevamo prenotato ma nonostante ciò ci hanno trovato un tavolo e ci hanno servito subito. Gli spaghetti alla pescatora e gli involtini di pesce spada alla griglia erano buonissimi, li hanno mangiati anche i miei bambini di 5 e 7 anni. Attenzione alla pepata di cozze, se non gradite il peperoncino, ditelo!!Lo consiglio ci tornerò!!

20/08/2025: Excellent dishes and delicious pizzas! Everything tastes great. Fast, attentive service, and very clean. Bright and welcoming place.

19/08/2025: A lovely restaurant with good food, located second row from the beach. The burgers are juicy, the portions are generous, and the fries are good. The pizza was also very good and well-topped. The prices are perfectly reasonable, and the service is extremely polite and attentive.

23/07/2025: One of the best "octopus and potatoes." The place is very elegant, the prices are a little above average for the overall quality. The wine list is decent.

23/07/2025: I went there for dinner with my girlfriend, but unfortunately her starter and her first course arrived at the same time. I then had to wait half an hour for my first course, which was also cold. When I sent the skewers back, I asked for the bill. The manager came over with the menu and asked if we would like dessert. I assumed it was on the house, so we had one and two espressos. After asking twice for the bill, it finally arrived, but to my disappointment, it said the whole thing was on it. The food was good apart from the cold dish, but the manager was very polite.

30/07/2025: Welcoming and intimate atmosphere, high-quality food, attentive and courteous staff.

29/07/2025: Ai Giechi is a trattoria with a difference! The cuisine is top-notch, the selection of ingredients is meticulous, and the dishes are generous (a unique feature for the island). The wine is excellent and served with great care. The service is truly efficient, the place is quiet, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. The quality/quantity/price ratio is very good considering the island's standards. The next day I met the owner, Mr. Nino, on the shoreline waiting for the local fishermen to land, ready to grab the best catch! Calling it a "trattoria" is an understatement! Rating: 10! Highly recommended!!!

26/07/2025: A delightful and relaxing weekend immersed in nature. A great location for a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns like Giardini Naxos and Taormina, which are easily reached by car. Kudos to the pumpkin ravioli with arugula pesto, truly delicious, but absolutely everything on the menu was delicious 🥰👏

23/07/2025: Absolutely magnificent room for 4...the best surprise of our stay in Sicily.

13/07/2025: I is a great place to visit! This is not about luxury but warm hearted staff . Including the owners ! The beach is rocky but the water is clean as the sky! As the service including housekeeping very helpfull .. Especially thanks for Giuseppe e cinzia for service and recommendations!!🙏. This area is just beautiful!!!!Thank u!

05/07/2025: If you want to relax, eat well and feel pampered, this is the ideal place! For a few years it has been a fundamental stop in our summer! It is a place where we feel at home. The owners and employees are friendly, kind and thoughtful. The location is enviable, difficult to find a place like this. You are practically at the sea, but you also have a beautiful swimming pool at your disposal. The food is good and breakfast, with a sea view, is the moment I love the most. We go every time we can because it is a fantastic place!🤩

05/08/2025: We returned, for the second time after a year, to this restaurant that had left us with such wonderful memories. We ordered the same dishes, and the quality was exactly the same as last year. Everything was extremely excellent, and both my husband and I are used to eating good fish. The chef's skill was evident, the owner remembered us, and we were very pleased, and the service was thoughtful and attentive. This is the restaurant we will never miss.

11/07/2025: Overpriced: 4 pizzas, 70 euros! Half of them was burned, with no salt or oil.

10/08/2025: Wonderful! From the food, the view, and the service!

07/08/2025: Stunning view, great pizza, nice, chilled atmosphere which is a great contrast to the bustling streets or Taormina