I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Messina

16/11/2025: Delicious food and great service. This quaint restaurant with terrace overlooking Taormina’s public gardens and located off the beaten track and away from the tourist traps. Highly recommend it to anyone who is not looking for the usual dishes found in most the restaurants. Well presented and fresh local food. 10 out of 10. Well done!

03/11/2025: A delicious dinner. Eva was such a gracious host and server, and each dish was prepared with affection and care — the octopus was perfectly cooked and I delighted in my spaghetti with gamberi. Thank you and your colleagues for the incredible hospitality and kindness!

14/12/2025: Excellent Sunday lunch. A generous selection of raw and cooked fish appetizers. Masterfully executed first courses, all accompanied by an enviable sea view. Attentive and helpful service.

10/12/2025: very nice service and DELICIOUS food! We enjoyed the mixed fish antipasti and, as recommended by the waiter, pasta con la nera delle seppie. We got treated like family and will definitely come back!

20/09/2025: I recommend this place for its excellent, quality food and beautiful view. The location is beautiful, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely recommended! If we ever return to Lipari, we'll definitely be back. Thank you.

18/09/2025: A location with a wonderful view of Acquacalda beach, top-quality dishes, excellent ravioli with catch of the day, exquisite lemon sorbet, excellent service, highly recommended.

15/12/2025: The food and service were incredible! We had the tuna with caramelized onions (wow), the sea bass with fennel, and artichoke salad. The tiramisu and profiteroles for dessert were delicious as well. Very very recommended!

23/11/2025: A restaurant on a side street off Taormina's main street. Refined and elegant surroundings, with barely audible background music. Very interesting menu, featuring traditional dishes. The ones we ordered were delicious and impeccably served. The price was reasonable for the location. Highly recommended.

24/11/2025: The food was bland and underseasoned. The shrimp were flavorless, tasting like they'd just been pulled from the sea. The grilled vegetables were cold. A glass of wine cost 8 euros. The tuna was good. The live music certainly adds to the atmosphere, but it's not enough considering the high prices.

11/11/2025: I'd describe the food as quite good. Unfortunately, prices throughout the city are higher than the food is worth. A typical dinner for three costs 73 euros.

21/10/2025: We had lunch at this Osteria on a Sunday in October. It's a secluded and welcoming place, the staff are polite and professional, and the food is very good. We ordered a fish parmigiana, which was good but a bit bland. We followed it with a baked grouper with citrus fruits and spinach, which was very good. It's a shame the spinach wasn't enough, and they didn't provide us with the weight of the grouper, which, given that it was fresh and weighed, should have been provided. The only downside is the excessively high bill: €90 per kilo for the fish and €20 for a glass of wine seems excessive to me.

20/10/2025: The service was genuine and warm, and they weren’t pushy to upsell. I appreciated their clear explanation of the catch of the day, including the offer to have the fish prepared in two ways: Sicilian capers and sultana stew, and homemade breadcrumbs. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. Kudos to the service team and chef!

01/10/2025: Very nice place a little hidden in the streets of Agrigento, I ate very well and the staff was really kind and helpful

25/09/2025: One of the best dinners of our Sicilian vacation! Truly delicious, you can clearly see the care and originality that goes into the preparation of the dishes! I should mention that my boyfriend, who wasn't a big fan of fish, completely changed his mind thanks to their restaurant, saying he had one of the best pasta dishes he'd ever eaten in his life! So I highly recommend it!

26/09/2025: Simple and quick but good cooking.

24/09/2025: A mega bar, the drinks are top-notch, freshly mixed, and very reasonably priced. 5 stars so far. But then the food... The food, if only the sides, is also great. However, the fish burgers are only mediocre quality. The burger just didn't taste very good and was very heavy on the stomach. The salmon was probably not quite fresh and was therefore spiced with lots of lemon. The guacamole wasn't really guacamole. The tuna was okay, but not the quality of a steak; it was just pieces of tuna with "cartilage," which is a shame. I'm sure if they improve the burgers, this place will be a real hit! Great fries. Very friendly service. Great view!

17/11/2025: I had dinner at 3 Quarti in Taormina and was truly won over: a restaurant that works with integrity, taste, and great attention to detail. I started with a beef tartare: precisely cut, fresh meat, and just the right amount of seasoning, with a salad, cherry tomatoes, and cream that complement the dish without overpowering its flavor. For my second course, I had a meat dish with potatoes and green beans: perfectly cooked, the meat tender on the inside and beautifully browned on the outside, resting on a creamy potato base; the crispy green beans add balance and lightness. You can sense the chef's touch, attentive to the ingredients and the cooking process: linear, focused, flawless dishes. Exceptional service, relaxed atmosphere. In conclusion, 3 Quarti is a restaurant I would recommend without hesitation to anyone seeking refined, authentic cuisine in Taormina.

15/11/2025: After a week in Sicily, I’ve come to think Italian food is massively overrated. HOWEVER, this place was amazing. Every dish slapped. Wines slapped. Dessert — boom. Dad and daughter serving tables — heartwarming. Honestly wish I’d come back here

11/11/2025: Delicious pizza! If you're visiting Malfa, you absolutely have to go here. I especially recommend the pizzas on the specials menu if you can't decide among the others. Fresh ingredients and lots of local variations. And definitely order dessert! It's absolutely worth it. Open on weekends outside of peak season.

31/10/2025: Delicious pizza, knowledgeable and courteous staff, reasonable price, I highly recommend it

22/11/2025: Cool wine bar in Taormina. Good prices and friendly service.

20/11/2025: Al Grappolo d’Uva is simply fantastic. We enjoyed a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria—a rich, elegant red wine from Sicily—and a variety of delicious small plates: caponata, crostini, cured meats, and cheeses, all beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The cozy, wine-filled setting is charming, and the service was warm and attentive. Skip the touristy spots—this place is on another level. Come for a glass, stay for the small dishes, and you’ll be planning your next visit before you leave.

06/09/2025: I came down for a week on vacation and I have to say I ate here four times. Superb sandwiches! Friendly and attentive staff! Super fast and helpful! Nothing to complain about. If I ever come down again, I'll definitely come back!

02/09/2025: A superb discovery! At La Bottega dei Pini, we enjoyed excellent paninis, hamburgers, and salads, all prepared with fresh and delicious ingredients. The drinks were also very popular, perfect to accompany our meal. But what makes the place truly special is the atmosphere: warm, local, and full of kindness. You immediately feel at home, welcomed like regulars. We truly fell in love with this authentic place where you eat well and feel good. Not to be missed if you're in the area!

15/11/2025: When I'm in the area I come here for lunch or dinner...always excellent quality food and top-notch cooking...courteous and very friendly owner...everything top!!!

09/11/2025: Everything was great! The owner is a fantastic person ❤️ thank you

14/10/2025: THIS IS NEXT LEVEL EATING!!!! Paola and her team are the BEST. I couldn't help myself & visited this place on a number of occasions including my birthday. They really made me feel special on that day and they speak great English. LOVED EATING AT THIS PLACE

12/10/2025: Absolutely delicious meal, mahi mahi fish was exceptional. Really nice spot in Malfa.

05/09/2025: A wonderful experience! I spent a day and a night with my family in this beautiful farmhouse nestled in the woods. Everything was well-maintained, the rooms were clean and equipped with every comfort. It's also perfect for those with children; they can roam freely and see the animals, and there's even a small playground. Excellent hospitality and incredibly kind staff. Definitely recommended!

28/08/2025: Great location. As always, excellent food.