I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

12/10/2025: Came twice, was closed even when it showed it was open on google. Very disapointing

20/09/2025: Like everything on the island, it's rather expensive. The salad was very good. The pistachio cookies were a bit dry. Friendly service. Good outdoor seating. Large selection of dishes and breads.

29/08/2025: Last Saturday, I spent an evening at this bar on the Roccalumera seafront, strategically located with a picturesque view of the Strait. The modern, pleasant atmosphere puts you at ease, allowing you to relax and enjoy an excellent aperitif with background music. I had an excellent whiskey sour, expertly crafted with a perfect blend of various ingredients. I recommend this lovely establishment because the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing, with excellent bar and cuisine. Affordable prices.

29/08/2025: Excellent aperitifs, Giovanni is an excellent bartender, always available.

17/07/2025: Non è stata la prima volta che ci sono stata, e speravo che qualcosa fosse cambiata dall'una volta. Sicuramente si, ma in peggio, sia come qualità che come quantità. Parte degli antipasti sono stati richiesti perché dimenticati di servirli, qualche altro dimenticato proprio! La fetta di carne arrosto da dividere in due persone🤦. Ed il prezzo pure aumentato!! Ok, la prossima volta opteremo per altro.....

13/07/2025: Ho cenato al Ristorante Pane e Vino e sono rimasto molto soddisfatto. L'ambiente è accogliente e il personale è stato gentilissimo e disponibile. Ho ordinato l'antipasto la carne squisita, con sapori equilibrati e una presentazione curata. Anche il rapporto qualità-prezzo è ottimo. Lo consiglio vivamente!"

01/09/2025: very expensive for the city it is located in

14/07/2025: We had a great time, the drinks and food were excellent.

23/08/2025: I think I've been going to this place for about two years and it's never disappointed me. The pizza is truly rich, delicious, and easy to digest. The ingredients are always top-quality. There are many places in the city that offer Neapolitan-style pizzas with high-quality ingredients, but for me, none can beat them, especially the quality of the dough, which is the only thing that makes me not regret having pizza for dinner that night. I highly recommend Oh Yes! to pistachio lovers. I'm sorry the photo doesn't live up to the review, since we had already started dinner. Also renowned for their meat dishes and sandwiches, I've personally tried the pulled pork and it's delicious, although their pizza is hard to pass up. The staff is young and dynamic; they're quick, skilled, and even friendly—you rarely find a combination like this around. Waiting times are perfectly in line with demand. Prices are in line with the quality served. About €38 per couple for two gourmet pizzas, chips, water, and a Coke. Book a few days in advance, it's always packed. See you next weekend. 😁

14/08/2025: Great location. Good food. Both pizza and sandwiches.

20/09/2025: Divine cuisine, let yourself be guided by the catch of the day, you will not be disappointed! Typical, romantic setting and plunging view of the bay of Milazzo! The charming owner, behind his desk, plays us the Italian hits of the 80s! A place to discover and especially to come back 🎉

17/09/2025: A regular stop at this restaurant when we're in Milazzo. A small terrace overlooking the sea and always fresh fish. The staff are friendly and courteous.

20/09/2025: There's nothing wrong with this place, located in the historic part of Milazzo. The very kind young waiter served us impeccably. That said, waiting an hour and a half for a plate of seafood spaghetti is unacceptable. Out of respect for the people accompanying us, I didn't leave early.

10/09/2025: We stumbled upon Il Giardino di Sicilia Milazzo while looking for a place to grab dinner. It was a perfect experience! The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is absolutely amazing! We ordered many different dishes and they even gave us a tasting portion of each dish for the table so everyone could try what the other was having. It was such a pleasant experience and i am tempted to book another flight to sicily simply to come back and eat here!

06/01/2026: We visited this restaurant for lunch, but the experience was terrible. Due to the strong wind, the umbrellas kept rising, and one of them fell on someone at our table, creating a dangerous situation. Despite this, the owner didn't intervene, nor did he offer to move inside or offer an alternative, demonstrating total disregard for customer safety. Due to the wind, we were forced to leave all our dishes half-finished, but we were still asked to pay the full bill, without any attention or courtesy. We understand that the dishes had been prepared, but given the situation, we would have expected at least a modicum of understanding. We left feeling very disappointed and bitter about the poor service and lack of professionalism.

31/12/2025: I was just robbed of €9 for a 33cl Messina beer, and when we complained, they were disrespectful and even shouted at us. Thieves.

17/09/2025: We found this pizzeria practically by accident while we were on our way somewhere else. It was a Thursday evening, completely deserted, but we were in a hurry and went in. The pizza and sangria were really good. The sangria was better than the ones we drank last year in both Barcelona and Valencia. Honestly, we were surprised there was no one there; back in Veneto, it would always be crowded. What can I say? Move to our place, you won't regret it; stop trying to make ends meet in Messina.

18/08/2025: For the feast of Santo Rocco, a group of about 30 friends and I ordered pizzas from this pizzeria. I personally chose a Norma pizza. The dough was very chewy and tough, and once it cooled, the pizza was practically inedible. The eggplant on top of my pizza was completely charred—a detail hard to miss, especially considering the ricotta is added only later. Overall, a disappointing experience that definitely didn't leave a good impression.

31/07/2025: Good quality pizza... friendly and helpful staff... Clean and well-organized place

13/09/2025: Poor quality and terrible customer service. I will never go there again. I'm sorry to have to write all this, but I've never been in a situation like this. They wanted to give me focaccia with completely burned edges and insisted it was well done. I can assure you, I know how to distinguish well done from burned (a black edge that is highly carcinogenic). There was no one in the rotisserie, so there was no confusion that could justify this arrogant treatment because I dared ask for a replacement focaccia with edible edges. Finally, the guy forgot to say hello. This shows poor customer service.

21/08/2025: Excellent arancini... Too bad about the guy (with glasses) who serves at the counter with infinite rudeness.

11/08/2025: Simply... spectacular granita! Nothing else needs to be said. Delicious. The end.

08/08/2025: What can I say? I went there with a friend and we ate a series of unpleasant fish dishes, each one better than the last, accompanied by an excellent local wine. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the place was very popular.

27/09/2025: It's a nice place because it's on the beach, and the food is decent, though a bit too much octopus and a bit too much pasta. :)). Overall, very pleasant.

26/09/2025: We spent August 15th in a well-organized location, enjoyed an excellent lunch, and spent a pleasant day at the beach. Congratulations!

17/07/2025: Il ristorante conferma l’alta qualità che lo contraddistingue da anni. Menù ben assortito per tutte le portate, molto curate e con sapori mediterranei ben definiti. Servizio inappuntabile, senza attese snervanti. Il personale di sala (tutti giovani!) gentilissimo, pronto ed efficiente. Prezzi in linea con la qualità e la localizzazione.

17/07/2025: Siamo a Panarea, la più glamour delle sette, nonché la perla. La nostra scelta è ricaduta in questo storico e iconico ristorante dell’isola, dove si respira aria di mondanità e sapori autentici. Servizio lodevole e prezzi rapportati…come un po’ da tutti, ma qui sei appagato !

08/01/2026: I stumbled upon it by chance for lunch and it was a pleasant surprise. The seafood was excellent and well-cooked, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Excellent value for money. It will definitely be my go-to place for lunch or dinner if I'm ever in Tindari again.

02/11/2025: Frozen fish, inedible seafood linguine, rubbery mussels, horrible shrimp, limp pasta. Salmon pennette that didn't even smell like it, just tasted like cream. I don't know how you can call it a restaurant. I cook better at home. P.S.: I'm editing my review after reading the response. It's all bullshit. I didn't bother anyone, nor did I treat the waiters badly (like slaves), especially because I've known Andrea for a long time. Negative reviews are for self-improvement, not for making up excuses. So, in addition to improving your cooking, improve this as well.