I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

17/09/2025: Good place for a simple meal, decent cuisine. Too bad we couldn't enjoy a sea view, but overall the food is still satisfactory and the flavors are quite classic.

10/09/2025: I had the pleasure of dining here last night. The place is very elegant and pleasant. We were served by very kind and helpful waiters, always ready to recommend the right food. We started with a delicious shrimp cocktail, followed by spaghetti with clams and gnocchi with pesto and shrimp, all accompanied by a fruity white wine that made the dinner incredibly tasty. We finished with a panna cotta and an apple tart. Nothing to add, everything was perfect. The sound of the waves in the background created a magical atmosphere. If you love good food, this is a must-try, highly recommended!

21/10/2025: I don't think I've been more offended than this experience! We were recommended this place by a sweet shop owner down the street. We arrived at 7:15 pm and asked the waiter (a tall, thin guy with black hair and glasses) when they close. He said 7:30 pm, which we knew wasn't true. He then said he doesn't understand Italian, so I spoke English to him. Then he said he didn't understand English. He hands me his phone with Google Translate, and it was "English to Italian." He was clearly jerking me around and didn't want to serve us. This was petty and childish. I don't think I've ever been more offended than this experience! We were recommended this place by the owner of a sweet shop down the street. We arrived at 7:15 pm and asked the waiter (a tall, thin guy with black hair and glasses) what time they close. He said 7:30 pm, which we knew wasn't true. Then he said he didn't understand Italian, so I spoke to him in English. Then he said he didn't understand English. He handed me his phone with Google Translate, and it said "English to Italian." It was clear he was making fun of me and didn't want to help us. It was mean and childish.

14/10/2025: This has to be one of the best Bars in Salina. A MUST GO!!!! Emiliana, Christopher, Bartallo & Fedarica could not have been more accommodating to all our drinking and food needs. In a month that I stayed in Salina I went there almost everyday. The atmosphere was exactly what you want while you're on vacation in summer. I LOVED IT!!!!!

25/10/2025: Despite the bad reviews, we had a great experience! Tasty food, lovely and quick service, and a cozy vibe — definitely worth a try.

21/10/2025: Extremely well priced, great service.

05/11/2025: To some, it may seem like just a bar, but to me, it's always felt like home. The girls are always smiling and very kind. Even if they only see me once a year, they remember me and save my favorite lobster tail for me. The pastas are simply perfect, always fresh and perfectly balanced in flavor. You absolutely have to stop by.

11/09/2025: A classic downtown café where you can get excellent coffee or macchiato and friendly staff. Good pastries.

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.

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 !

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.

08/11/2025: A restaurant with a warm, typically Sicilian atmosphere. Angelo is very welcoming, and the restaurant's decor is clearly a labor of love. It was a pleasure to spend a meal there. Everything was delicious. See you soon, Ciao.

08/11/2025: So beautiful! Great food, great location, great service 💛 we felt very comfortable!

20/09/2025: A good place to eat seafood is essential. They cook quite well, with an excellent slice of pauro, and a good mixed fried fish platter with various types of fish. Perhaps the shrimp and calamari were missing, but the cuttlefish made up for it. The fish appetizer, which was rather sparse, could use a rethink. All in all, a place worth trying. And last but not least, the service was impeccable and fast. The only flaw is the location, which is from the 1980s, but the quality of the food makes up for it. It's been closed for good for several months now.

11/04/2025: Honestly one of my favorite places to eat in Messina, the hidden ones that at a very honest price make you eat like heaven

27/10/2025: Great atmosphere! Live music, not Italian, but very good classic rock covers! Good drinks, divine atmosphere. Several of Taormina's staircases and squares have been transformed into restaurants or pubs, which is beautiful!

03/10/2025: Very long wait times (few customers, simple dishes, etc.). Ingredients listed on the menu aren't served. The answer is, "There are different preparation methods, we cook it differently here." Please don't write that on the menu.

03/10/2025: Delicious focaccia and rustici…I recommend it

03/09/2025: Truly awful, the focaccia and rustici are obscene. It's inedible by my standards, I had stomach problems for days. I can't understand how focaccia can be sold for €16 a kilo and still be so awful.

03/11/2025: Managed with kindness, it has been my go-to place in the area for years. It always lives up to my expectations.

22/09/2025: I had a good time, good pizza and friendly staff.

24/09/2025: A real treat, I highly recommend it! The welcome is incredibly kind, and the food... I have no words! It's delicious and authentically traditional.

28/06/2025: Restaurant and bar for friends and acquaintances. You are in company and always laugh. Daily menu and always fresh. Good food and excellent service.

21/09/2025: We had the pleasure of being guests of some very dear friends who decided to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at this venue. We were pleasantly surprised and satisfied with the quality of the food and the courtesy of the staff. Highly recommended.

28/08/2025: Not great, especially on the plate.

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.