I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

22/07/2025: The restaurant is clearly visible right on the Lungomare, but first impressions are somewhat misleading. The outdoor area is quite nice, but overall the restaurant lacks attention to detail. The service was attentive, but more hectic than professional – there's a clear lack of structure and experience here. The food was okay, but not a culinary highlight. The taste was solid, but far from what one might expect for the prices. The presentation was decent, but uninspired. I'm particularly critical of the raw fish offerings – caution is advised, especially in the region around Catania. The freshness and quality were questionable in my opinion. The wine offered was also regional, but mediocre and served without any recommendation – you won't find a sommelier here. Overall: An average restaurant that impresses more with its location than with its quality. If you just want to fill yourself up, this is the place – if you're looking for something special culinary, you should move on. Conclusion: Mediocre with a local flair. Not a place I would necessarily recommend.

21/07/2025: They made me a special risotto di mare to accommodate my allergies, and it was delicious. Excellent service. Beautiful location.

12/07/2025: Turrisi Bar is a must-visit for both Castelmola and Taormina. Anyone visiting these parts, even for just a day, can't miss it. It's unique inside and has a breathtaking view outside. The service is excellent, and while they're not the best granitas and brioches in the area, it's still worth a visit and a drink with a view.

12/07/2025: A wonderful and very unique bar. The pistachio and almond granita accompanied by the legendary brioche (served hot) is exceptional. If you visit Castelmola, you can't miss Bar Turrisi. Highly recommended!

05/08/2025: A great place for a quick, simple meal or for ice cream or granita. Everything is delicious!

31/07/2025: Great breakfast, selection of ice cream specialties, and a delicious lunch buffet with a variety of dishes to choose from, fresh food... Family business Would definitely go back!

09/06/2025: The staff, always courteous, is always available to satisfy the needs of customers

05/05/2025: Clean place, welcoming, quick and impeccable service even though it was full. With careful attention, especially to children, they give priority and the wait is reduced to a minimum. Abundant dishes and delicious. The owner passes through the raw cuts of meat before going to roast them.

17/07/2025: Very fresh products, top-notch hospitality!

12/07/2025: The dishes speak for themselves, folks. Lots and lots of quality. The meat is truly on another level. This restaurant has a star in Messina. 5+/5

22/07/2025: Andreas runs a great restaurant where the convenience of the location, a great kitchen team, well informed sommelier (Andreas) and great value for money all come together. We had a large group booking but Andreas and his waitstaff could not have been more helpful or accommodating. The food came quickly and was superb. Would recommend.

20/07/2025: Gorgeous food in a gorgeous city. The plating was very detailed and made with intention. Our waiter was one of the owners and he was so sweet🙂‍↕️🤭. If I would visit Taormina, I would eat here again. 100% recommend

12/08/2025: We went there after reading other reviews...and we actually had a great time for an aperitif...the service, led by Massimiliano and his colleagues, was perfect. The food was delicious and excellent. When I return to Messina, it will be a regular stop.

06/08/2025: Great experience, spectacular cocktails, and excellent food. Friendly staff. Highly recommended!

12/07/2025: Esperienza fantastica, siamo stati accolti con gli stuzzichini, e i panini erano impeccabili, ci ritorneremo sicuramente

07/07/2025: Ottimo panino carina la location,anche se un pochino troppo stretti con gli altri clienti, ci siamo comunque rilassati,un'ottima opzione e per una cena veloce

22/06/2025: Great place, great food, great service. Highly recommend.

12/06/2025: Amazing restaurant. Great value, terrific food, super nice staff and accommodating of food allergies. The location is also extremely pleasant.

28/07/2025: Sandwiches stuffed with misery. If you concentrate, you might even smell the cured meats. Making sandwiches this big makes no sense to me if you only put a hint of condiment inside. I'd make the sandwiches smaller or raise the prices if adding two extra slices of ham and cheese just couldn't fit in. The person at the cash register was annoyed by the customers; we seemed like a nuisance.

19/07/2025: Very good cured meats, super friendly owner, and low prices. The only downside is perhaps the limited seating available.

04/08/2025: This is one of the good seafood restaurants in Lipari. We ate there with three small children and the staff took great care of us. Pistachio encrusted tuna and stuffed sardines were highlights!

02/08/2025: Delicious lunch in perfect relaxation. Small and welcoming place. We tried various seafood dishes, all delicious. But 10 stars, in my opinion, go to the stuffed anchovies and the pistachio-crusted tuna. The portions are quite generous and the staff is very kind. We'll definitely see you again ❤️

01/08/2025: fantastic fried food, excellent pepper, gluten-free pizza excellent for gluten-free people, room with a view of the Aeolian Islands, recommended

26/07/2025: Excellent pizza, we loved the rigota aubergine pizza, a pure delight, impeccable welcome and service, thank you very much

14/07/2025: Our first time was at the restaurant. Very friendly and professional service. The foods are all on a high class level. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take photos about all foods - they disappeared immediately 🤭Thank you very much!!! Highly recommended restaurant 🫶🏻🥂👌👍🏻

29/06/2025: The service was very attentive and friendly. Even though we don't speak Italian, she tried her best to explain everything to us in English. Thank you very much for that. The location exudes typical Italian charm. The food was delicious, and even small adjustments were accommodated. One small point: we would have appreciated slightly sharper knives for the pizza 😃 We spent a very pleasant evening here.

25/05/2025: Very good dishes, friendly staff and fast service, you feel at home

25/05/2025: Good, authentic and welcoming. Delicious mussels with pepper

25/07/2025: We went a couple of times it's a nice atmosphere and the staff made a little mistake with the beer but they managed to fix it right away

25/07/2025: Very good pizzas and good service