I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

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.

02/08/2026: Highly recommended for a quality seafood dinner. Everything is excellent, from the raw and cooked appetizers, to the squid ink strozzapreti with truffle and Mazzara shrimp, the spaghetti with sea urchins (not always on the menu), and the amazing cannoli in a caramelized almond wafer. They also offer numerous new dishes, including cod ice cream for dipping in the "a ghiotta" sauce and a revisited shrimp cocktail. The owners are always delightful and passionate about their work and the dishes they serve.

22/07/2026: Grande Pino, very beautiful outside with lots of nature, but dark inside. If it's not under the air conditioning in the summer, you'll get a bit sweaty. Very friendly staff, professional service. The price is a bit exaggerated. The pasta was mediocre; one dish had too much oil. The eggplant wasn't drained well. A bit expensive; we weren't very happy.

04/02/2026: A must-see on the Sicilian culinary map. Excellent stockfish dishes enjoyed in a pleasant setting with a beautiful view, and of course, elegantly explained and served by the owner. Fried bread with wine this good has never been found anywhere else.

04/01/2026: Quaint place, exceptional food, reasonable prices. Definitely worth a try. We had fried appetizers and grilled meat, along with traditional desserts. Everything was excellent.

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 🫒✨

19/07/2026: The food was of the highest quality, with fresh, top-quality fish. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. A truly wonderful experience, we'll definitely be back!

12/07/2026: If you go to a seafood restaurant on an island, I think the first thing you expect is for the fish to be fresh in every dish and to taste like the sea. The worst swordfish ever.

24/06/2026: A pleasant evening with colleagues, Excellent appetizers, excellent pizza, and good service. With background music. We'll be back.

16/06/2026: We came from the Hotel Olimpo, a nice spot for the beach. However, the staff don't seem to enjoy their work. I think the girl behind the bar, in particular, is fed up with it🤨. It's also a bit odd that you aren't allowed to choose which sunbed to take. We only had lunch here, paninis. Fine, but not really melted well.

14/06/2026: We ate well, the Aeolian calamari was delicious and also the swordfish chops

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!

15/07/2026: Simply incredibly convenient, with Messina delicacies that are worth trying.

17/03/2026: Clean and tidy, tasty and fresh dishes, very friendly

31/07/2026: A classic trattoria. Few choices but excellent dishes. For a quick, unpretentious lunch.

15/07/2026: They should protect it like the WWF does with endangered species. The food is super solid, no frills, substantial, and plentiful. I probably wouldn't bring a new girlfriend here right away, but I'd definitely bring my best friend! The atmosphere is like an old-fashioned osteria, which is a rarity these days! I go there often, and I'll go back even more often.

05/07/2026: The place is fairly basic, the owners are friendly, and the pizza isn't bad. For the price, it's definitely a good product.

29/01/2026: Excellent clean beach, delicious food, we really love coming here to relax.

05/10/2025: Great location, delicious food, friendly staff - you can't ask for more!

12/07/2026: I just ordered 2 portions of baked pasta to take away. Delivery was fast, but the pasta was inedible because it was so sweet. I don't understand why it was so sweet. Go easy on the sugar.

01/07/2026: Excellent chicken, nothing to say, highly recommended, I also praise the kindness of the owner

14/07/2026: The food and service were excellent, the problem arose when we got the bill. They charged us €18 for the fish (without side dishes) the price is per gram, but our fish was nowhere near 300g:/

01/07/2026: Perfect! Perfecto! Delicioso! Excellent cuisine, very pleasant, quick, efficient, and friendly service, very reasonable prices with a wide selection of local wines featuring typical Sicilian grape varieties—in short, a wonderful experience that deserves a perfect score! Thank you!

22/06/2026: I've been going there since I was a kid, and if my friend Salvatore is still running it, it's the best! You won't find anything better in the area! I'll be there in a month and I can't wait to go back for dinner! My wife still dreams of a first course she ate there a few years ago 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Everything was fantastic: location, food, service!

10/06/2026: Very poor value for money. The frozen seafood pasta was awful. The only positive point was the terrace with a sea view.

23/02/2026: My husband and I had lunch yesterday and we had a really good time: apart from the friendliness and courtesy of the staff, the food was very good, home-cooked with many zero-mile dishes.

06/12/2025: Excellent food that reflects the region and what the season has to offer. A must-visit. Their homemade soap and wine are also excellent.