I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Messina

03/01/2026: An excellent experience in every way. We went to this restaurant for lunch a few days ago and enjoyed an excellent Sicilian meal: from appetizers to first and second courses, everything was truly delicious. The cannoli deserve a special mention, among the best I've ever eaten. We then returned for dinner and tried the pizza, which was also excellent, well-made and tasty. The service was impeccable on both occasions, and the owners were extremely kind and welcoming. We come from Catania specifically to eat here and will definitely be back!

03/11/2025: Had a wonderful meal. At first, you might wonder where you’ve ended up… in the dark, the street looks a bit shady. But make the effort to look past that! The owner is extremely friendly. Together with his wife, he serves fantastic and authentic Sicilian food for a very reasonable price. At the end of the evening, the owner will gladly show you the well and the entrance to the cave located in his garden. All in all, well worth the visit!

22/12/2025: A stay at the Hotel Metropole in Taormina is far more than a simple hotel experience. Of course, the location is extraordinary, suspended between sky and sea, and nature seems to have played its part, offering breathtaking views. But what truly makes this hotel a dream destination are the people who work there. Here you'll find not only professionalism, but a true team, close-knit and authentic, capable of conveying warmth, attention, and passion in every gesture. A special thanks goes to Ambra, who at the front desk represents the beating heart of the welcome: always present, elegant in her manners, and impeccable in her management. In the restaurant, Antonio is synonymous with care, expertise, and a smile, capable of transforming every meal into a special moment. All the staff, without exception, play a crucial role in creating a unique atmosphere, made of details, kindness, and a sincere desire to make guests feel not only welcomed, but pampered. At the Hotel Metropole, luxury is not ostentation, but harmony, humanity, and genuine attention. A stay that will remain in your heart and that can be defined, without hesitation, very pleasant and truly a dream.

21/12/2025: Thank you so much! 👏🏼 Great view, outstandingly friendly service, very good breakfast. The motel is in a fantastic central location on Taormina's main shopping street. The view over the bay is breathtakingly beautiful. 😊👌🏼

16/01/2026: We were on vacation during this time of pause and recharging for many. Everything was very welcoming, the food was good, the service was extremely friendly, we highly recommend it!!! From Tuscany, thanks to Nino and his staff!!!

16/01/2026: We were on vacation this time....everything was great. The food was friendly, the service was excellent, and the service was extremely courteous. Thanks to Nino and his staff..by Toscana...

06/01/2026: Our favourite restaurant in Taormina! We came here on our first evening of our honeymoon and enjoyed it so much we came back on our last. The restaurant interior is lovely, but we enjoyed sitting in the courtyard on both occasions. Food was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. All the staff were very helpful and friendly, explaining dishes and helping us to find the right wine pairings. The manager in particular was super friendly. All round incredible place and a must visit.

04/01/2026: Very, very good food! Pleasant atmosphere and extremely friendly staff! I recommend!

01/12/2025: Average, I tried the paccheri with swordfish and the mussel soup, good value for money, generous portions

26/11/2025: Best restaurant in Taormina, a real treat even for me, who doesn't eat dairy.

21/10/2025: Very good quality, lots of locals. Large restaurant.

12/10/2025: An evening to be repeated. Excellent in every way.

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!

06/12/2025: We had dinner there tonight: a quiet place, friendly staff, and very good food, featuring typical Sicilian dishes. Recommended!

14/11/2025: I had a truly wonderful meal at Don Camillo in Taormina. Dishes prepared with fresh, top-quality Sicilian ingredients, authentic recipes, and flavors that respect tradition. The owner and all the staff were kind, welcoming, and attentive from start to finish. A place where you can experience true Sicilian hospitality. Highly recommended.

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

02/01/2026: A welcoming place ideal for celebrating every day beyond the holidays... as soon as you enter, you immediately feel at home... The staff is kind and courteous, the dishes are generous and delicious, with fresh pasta made by them, and oven-roasted lamb cooked to perfection!!! You can find classic pizzas as well as more elaborate ones, among which the Porchetta, the Sapori del Sud and, last but not least, my favorite, the Sapori di Bronte.... What more can I say.... go and visit them, you will be pleasantly surprised and shocked by the skill of all the staff who put passion, love and all their professionalism into it....!!!

02/11/2025: I was recommended this restaurant for a get-together with friends, and I must say, even though I'd been there before, it had been a long time. The first impression, as soon as we entered the room, was of a casual yet clean and tidy place. The staff was absolutely perfect, helpful, precise, and friendly. And lunch? Various appetizers—corrected if I may say so—plenty, good, nothing earth-shattering, but you'll definitely find appetizers to your liking, like meatballs, eggplant or zucchini rolls, cheeses and cured meats, stuffed mushrooms, and these are just my favorites from the multitude of appetizers. It seemed like everything was gone, but instead we moved on to two first courses. Pappardelle with mushrooms, excellent, and Trofii with pistachio, amazing. Finally, a bit of mixed roast beef and lamb, delicious. And to finish, dessert, which I personally didn't order. The price? Well, almost the same as pizza with dessert and chips, but we had a restaurant-quality lunch. Moral of the story: well done, see you again.

03/01/2026: Excellent restaurant located in the center of Corso Umberto I in Taormina. Generous dishes, reasonable value, and excellent service.

02/01/2026: Delicious pasta dishes, fun interior – we enjoyed it. Live acoustic guitar music.

18/10/2025: Wonderful food on a wonderful terrace

27/09/2025: Good experience, nice atmosphere, and very friendly staff. The food is authentic and simple. Not particularly elaborate. Overall, the review is positive.

02/01/2026: We were greeted warmly. The fresh fish, which we chose grilled, was delicious and cooked to perfection. The staff was incredibly welcoming, even with our little girls. Just steps from the Greek amphitheater and located on a quiet side street, we highly recommend it!

02/01/2026: I went here with my boyfriend. The dinner was unpleasant. The prices aren't displayed outside the restaurant. They sat us down and presented us with a menu of four first courses and three second courses, averaging €50 per course. Poor service. It even seemed like the owners were embarrassed to describe the dishes, knowing their price. Bottom line: €110 for two plates of defrosted pasta and a bottle of water. I'm shocked, a total scam. The high reviews are confusing.

28/10/2025: We were on a sailing holiday and arrived in Salina marina for the night. We chose this restaurant because it was small but busy. We now know why it was busy even for off season. The food was fabulous. The yellowtail was especially good. Although a limited selection the wine was local and good. Highly recommended.

28/10/2025: A fantastic experience for simple, classic with a twist Aeolian cuisine! We had a wonderful dinner while in Salina and would highly recommend the restaurant. Chef Fillipo is a genius when it comes to taking the most humble of local ingredients and turning them into absolute delicacies. Starting with the broad bean soup with herbed ricotta and anchovies a classic Sicilian soup taken to the next level with fresh herbed ricotta and salty anchovies. We both wanted meat for so we chose the black pork sausages and the house made beef spiedini both absolutely delicious and so simple and we both had the purslane salad, foraged from the local mountains and just delicious. The salted mandarin sorbet with Lemon jam was a perfect finish. We loved everything and would highly recommended you visit.

05/11/2025: The best pasta in my life! And what a view! 🤩

05/11/2025: It was very delicious and the service was pretty kind. My friends and I enjoyed the food and also the fresh bread!