I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

24/09/2025: We organized a wonderful party for about 60 people at Manuja in September 2025 under the new management of Giorgia and her husband. Aside from their kindness and helpfulness, the food was delicious, we had a great time, the place was magical, and the buffet was so good! We had both vegetarians and celiacs, and they were able to accommodate every request. Thank you so much for organizing our pre-wedding!

24/08/2025: Our expectations were a bit disappointing, with pizzas that were unfortunately not good. I can only hope it was just a moment and that everything becomes 5 stars 😜

22/03/2026: I highly recommend it for meat and preparations

22/02/2026: You can't pay 40 euros for a slice of meat just because it was cooked and eaten on the spot and its price was 20 euros afterwards but shame on you

29/10/2025: Amazing coffee and delicious pastries with a view of the sea and Stromboli. Loud, but relaxed and laid-back.

12/10/2025: I haven't tried all the bars in Lipari, but this is DEFINITELY the best for spectacular breakfasts and aperitivos!!! The prices are truly Sicilian, not the exorbitant tourist fare you'll find on most islands. We've tried the pastries, the granitas with cream, and the croissants; everything has always been delicious and served in the best possible way. Not to mention the aperitivos!! The price is incredibly low for everything they serve! If you go to the island, you MUST stop here at least once; besides, there's a bus stop right in front.

28/07/2025: Delicious granita and brioche! The staff are incredibly attentive!!

30/10/2025: Pretty setting, cold decor and bad lighting. Not well equipped for yoga retreats. The entire staff smokes, the yoga room is a dining room next to the kitchen, good breakfast, the dinner menu had some good pasta dishes but was challenging for vegans and vegetarians (some had to go buy food), the ‘double rooms’ have a bed and a sofa, not adequate for 2 adults sharing. This required costly changes after arrival, though we had confirmed there would be 2 beds. Also, there are 2 buildings, one 100m away by the road and much less charming than the one pictured. BEWARE of unpleasant surprise charges at check out! They charge 30€ for a 5 min ride to or from town! I also got charged 8€ for 2 cups of tea (!), despite having unlimited tea as part of our retreat… Not the hotel's fault but I had a sleepless night due to a mouse in my room, they helped remove it but I never received an apology from the staff and was told it was because I opened the door to the balcony, although the mouse had made a hole in the mosquito net! Swiss hospitality, I suppose. That said, our yoga teacher was absolutely wonderful and would gladly join her again elsewhere!

26/10/2025: My partner and I had a wonderful weekend stay there! The property is beautiful, we had a great welcome drink, and the room was very comfortable 🤗 The still-warm October morning was perfect for spending time by the pool. On Saturday afternoon, the owners took us to the olive harvest in a neighboring grove. It was incredibly interesting to watch and even get involved ourselves! Afterwards, we pressed the olives in the nearby press to make the finest oil. It was an unforgettable weekend 🫒✨

22/11/2025: We went to the restaurant for lunch. It was quite late (almost 3 pm) and the service was wonderful. Santino and his wife are lovely; they recommended what to order, and everything was spectacular. Great food, great service, and a personal touch that was simply unbeatable. Everything we ate was of excellent quality, and the recommended wine was equally good. The restaurant is beautiful, with a fantastic garden and a giant pine tree over 300 years old, which Santino personally showed us. You couldn't ask for more; the service was outstanding.

07/11/2025: The food is very reasonably priced and also very good (we recommend ordering the pizzas). The staff are lovely and the views are incredible.

23/09/2025: The pasta, or primo piatto, was unparalleled—full of flavor, exquisite. The second course, frankly, didn't live up to what we had already eaten. The dessert was very tasty, and the service was nothing special.

22/08/2025: - Very nice place to eat with lots of good food - service is very nice - food was very good

02/08/2025: Really great location, prices too high and service practically non-existent, half an hour after we had ordered they brought us water and half an hour later they brought us the other things.

05/05/2026: The service is quick and very friendly, and the place is cozy. However, the mixed fried fish platter fell short: the calamari was bland, there were very few small fish, and the filling consisted of salad, frozen fries, lemon, and orange slices.

03/05/2026: Menu prices are 40 % more than advertised

07/05/2026: I haven't been there in a long time, the place is still the same, with its retro charm, but it's a shame because I remembered the pizza being better, next time I'll try the fish, that used to be very good too!

02/05/2026: Visited his restaurant on the Sunday before Easter. We all had a wonderful time. Food was great but even better was the welcome and the generosity of our hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed the mains and a lovely tiramisu as well as the home made marmalade.

08/04/2026: Caffè macchiato with lots of bubbles and not creamy, frozen brioche and not crunchy, nice place. Paid 4.20 for two coffees and a brioche at the table on the veranda.

06/01/2026: Welcoming, friendly staff, super good vegan croissants

08/09/2025: Excellent focaccia with various flavours, all good, recommended to everyone.

02/09/2025: For me, the best focaccia in Messina, not to mention the mozzarella in carrozza, pure poetry. Thank you for existing🤗 A small, simple, welcoming place where you can enjoy an extraordinary taste experience in the name of true tradition.

05/05/2026: An elegant little restaurant where you can spend quality time with friends. There were 18 of us, including 5 children, and we opted for the tasting menu. The fish was incredibly fresh and the dishes were excellent. The wine we chose was a sparkling wine... definitely worth a try!

03/05/2026: A truly excellent experience. A family Sunday with unparalleled food and service. Attentive kitchen staff and meticulous service. I highly recommend it. Prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity.

14/02/2026: A delicious dinner, fresh fish, and a quiet atmosphere. The owners were friendly and courteous. I would return and recommend it.

27/10/2025: Excellent seafood restaurant. Very friendly staff. We ate really well. I highly recommend it.

23/03/2026: We had a wonderful lunch, excellent food, and impeccable service! Thanks for everything!! Especially Carmelo. If we come back, we'll definitely be back!

23/03/2026: We ate very well after Carmelo's advice 🤩 we took his advice, the fish was excellent and everything was excellent anyway