I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

07/01/2026: The Spritz was good. The "trattoria-style" checkered paper placemats could be avoided. Nothing stood out as negative or particularly positive. Aperitif served with a small bowl of chips and olives, and a few peanuts. A Spritz cost €12, while a gin and tonic costs €16, etc. Maybe I'll give the pizza and the restaurant a second chance. The evening atmosphere was nice, with fairy lights.

06/01/2026: Reason immediately. Service so efficient that they kicked us out within 25 minutes, and in a rather rude manner. It was New Year's Eve, and we booked 10 days in advance. We were offered either the first sitting (8:30 PM) or the second sitting (10:30 PM), and we chose the first sitting. We arrived at 8:25 PM, sat down, and within a few minutes, they came by three times to order, even though we were still reading the menu. After ordering, the appetizer arrived within 5 minutes, and before we'd finished it, the pizzas arrived. My pizza plate was taken away when my girlfriend wasn't even halfway through, and as soon as she finished, we were asked if we wanted anything else. After we said "not at the moment," we received the bill and the waiter came to the table with the POS. It was 8:50 PM. I wondered, if the second shift was at 10/10:30 PM, what was the point of kicking me out after less than half an hour, on an evening when I wanted to eat but also relax? The answer was: the line of people without reservations outside, who couldn't be refused, and the god of money in charge.

08/09/2025: A wonderful discovery! The beach is spotless and well-organized. The staff is incredibly friendly... and what about the beach and the sea? Fantastic! We'll definitely be back next summer.

08/09/2025: Very nice beach, very kind and helpful staff

12/01/2026: I've known the Cavallaro bar since Mr. Cavallaro was there, a gentleman! I recently returned, and I had a great time, the owners and staff were very kind, the granita and biscuits were excellent, if you find yourself in Giardini Naxos it's a must-see ☕🍩🍪😀👍

03/11/2025: Arancino with sauce without sauce

18/01/2026: I've been twice and will return again. Excellent hospitality, and the wellness center is top-notch. The price is reasonable for the services they offer.

05/01/2026: The structure is cared for down to the smallest details, but what distinguishes this structure from others is the very professional staff who know how to take care of you in every way.

27/07/2025: A wonderful discovery! We dined on high-quality local produce: two rich and beautifully presented platters, both beautiful to look at and delicious to taste, with cured meats, cheeses, and traditional pane cunzatu. The horse meatballs were delicious, as were the delicious caponata and the simple yet flavorful grilled vegetables. The atmosphere is quiet and welcoming, perfect for a relaxing evening. Daniele welcomed us with great warmth and availability, making us feel the warmth of Sicilian hospitality. One small suggestion: it would be helpful to have a menu with prices, to better guide our choices. Otherwise, everything was perfect. Highly recommended.

20/07/2025: There were 20 of us for dinner, a tasting menu with sandwiches and cured meats, wine and soft drinks. The bill was exorbitant, not to mention the desserts, which were stale and had an unpleasant aftertaste. We had them taken away, and he conscientiously didn't charge for them. Out of a total of €540.50, he gave us a €0.50 discount. He charged a cover charge for a 2-year-old girl and my nephew, who was sleeping in the stroller. Not to mention the bill, which he counted on a sort of receipt, several times for people with different menus. It was a terrible experience for us. We will never return.

25/12/2025: If we could give a sixth star for the service and atmosphere, we would. Massimiliano's welcome, going above and beyond to find solutions for us, even on Christmas Eve, is fabulous and warm. Thank you for these wonderful memories!

12/11/2025: "Where's the Calamari?" My friend asked me when we ordered the Calamari pasta. This is the best way I can sum up our visit to Ingrid. For €18 it was terrible value and student quality food with barely any Calamari. The waiter told us there was no menu, which I found quite strange, felt like a way to invent a price on the spot and see if people will pay it. Left with with bad vibes from this place. Should have trusted my initial instinct, don't really get the good reviews.

18/12/2025: I loved this place; I felt comfortable stopping here before boarding the boat for the island. But tonight they 'bounced' me, nothing, not even a small effort to find me a place. So, au revoir! Milazzo offers many other interesting alternatives.

17/12/2025: Super-nice place in Milazzo. We had fried fish and linguine with scampi tartare and truffle. The first course was one of the best I've ever had, definitely worth a try!

21/08/2025: Great food and very helpful staff

17/08/2025: A truly beautiful, quaint place, with seafood featuring a wide array of flavors and truly excellent pairings. We'll definitely be returning. I recommend the appetizer menu, which has a truly extensive selection, and the first courses. I highly recommend driving up a mountain to get here. Congratulations!

28/12/2025: The arancino worthy of its name is a real treat, the butter one is rich in stringy cheese. The pitoni and the variety of rustici are excellent. The focaccia is crunchy, stringy, and tasty, available in various flavors.

11/09/2025: Excellent rotisserie... Cleanliness reigns supreme, compliments, everything is delicious

20/12/2025: 10+++ overall congratulations 👏

16/12/2025: I'll be brief... an hour and a half to order and another hour to bring me the food... obviously I went to ask what happened to my burgers, they told me they couldn't find a table... price too high for the quality of the food and service.

04/01/2026: Excellent, as a first experience Exquisite chicken, kind and helpful owner

02/01/2026: A must-visit. Such great food... would recommend everyone to visit and especially try the chicken.

25/10/2025: Apalli g value for money. Tiny portions everyone had to go to anotherrddtsurant for dinner after eating here

21/10/2025: The restaurant was in disarray and so was I after eating here. Avoid!

26/09/2025: Romantic atmosphere, excellent quality food, just the right portions and kind and attentive staff.

23/09/2025: There's not much to say... I ordered pasta with sea urchins twice! My partner had never had it before and loved it. We arrived late (10 PM on Monday) because we were on a hike, so we called beforehand to make sure we could have dinner. Despite the hour, they welcomed us warmly and had us eating right away. I read in the reviews that the portions aren't generous: to be clear, compared to other more touristy places, that's true, but those are excessive and I can't finish them... so I think it's a question of expectations. But it's not a flaw! Precisely because the dishes are loaded with sauce (the pasta with sea urchins had so much fish - and it was real sea urchins!! Everything... which they often mix up) the prices? They're not high... it depends on the dish you order: it's perfectly normal for some ingredients to cost more. The staff was friendly and kind the whole time. I'm sorry I didn't take photos because I was too hungry 😆

04/01/2026: Terrible experience. Bad food, difficult to identify the recipe and ingredients, and very expensive. The only place we've eaten badly after a week in Naples and another in Sicily. The waiters were friendly, but the food was very bad, and the price was exorbitant. They brought us what was supposed to be pasta "a lla norma," but it was clearly "alli pesto," and from a jar. I don't recommend it.

20/12/2025: Don’t bother with bad reviews from Americans or Germans who don’t know nothing about food. Food is great here

21/09/2025: Tasteless pizzas and focaccia, mediocre desserts

20/09/2025: Great quick bite in Lipari. Huge portions of food for small price. Great tasty food.