I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Messina

09/10/2025: Everything was great, delicious food, family atmosphere, beautiful place, the owner Roberto is an excellent person, congratulations, we will definitely be back

01/10/2025: This restaurant has become a must-see for us. For the quality of its regional products and the flavors of yesteryear. The macaroni, a typical Calabrian dish, and the pipi and olives (dried peppers fried in a pan) remind me of the dishes my grandmothers used to make. Highly recommended. The welcome, the owners Roberto and his wife And their daughter Giada. The future is assured. I'll be back next month. Yet another trip to Calabria.

13/10/2025: The food was quite tasty and the service was very friendly. We ordered fish soup and swordfish, both were good and beautifully presented. My only complaint was the greenish tomatoes in the salad. I thought ripe, juicy tomatoes weren't exactly in short supply in Sicily in October.

12/10/2025: Very nice place. Nice atmosphere, good service. Pizzas are not the Neapolitan type but still fresh and tasty. The bouiabese was good and had a generous amount of seafood. Lasagna was also good. The canolo is great, gelato was ok, not more. Overall a nice place to dine, not expensive and we enjoyed our late lunch.

26/09/2025: Romantic atmosphere, excellent quality food, just the right portions and kind and attentive staff.

23/09/2025: There's not much to say... I ordered pasta with sea urchins twice! My partner had never had it before and loved it. We arrived late (10 PM on Monday) because we were on a hike, so we called beforehand to make sure we could have dinner. Despite the hour, they welcomed us warmly and had us eating right away. I read in the reviews that the portions aren't generous: to be clear, compared to other more touristy places, that's true, but those are excessive and I can't finish them... so I think it's a question of expectations. But it's not a flaw! Precisely because the dishes are loaded with sauce (the pasta with sea urchins had so much fish - and it was real sea urchins!! Everything... which they often mix up) the prices? They're not high... it depends on the dish you order: it's perfectly normal for some ingredients to cost more. The staff was friendly and kind the whole time. I'm sorry I didn't take photos because I was too hungry 😆

03/10/2025: One espresso: 3 Euro + 1 Coperto 4 Euro = Sum of 7 Euros? Really?

19/09/2025: Tasty but overpriced food in an unfortunate setting. You're sitting on top of a main avenue and the noise/exhaust from constant traffic (mostly motorcycels, and buses) makes eating here a literal headache. Small portions and a 4 euro cover per person make this an terrible value despite the quality of the food.

12/09/2025: Highly recommended place, friendly and helpful staff and owner, I ate one of the best pizzas in Giardini Naxos.

11/09/2025: Excellent pizza, friendly owner

16/10/2025: A pizzeria near the sea but the pizzas weren't exactly Italian.

14/10/2025: I actually just popped in here for a drink, and I also had a cannolo on the spot. It was freshly filled and tasted delicious. The staff was so nice! Thank you so much.

11/10/2025: The view is amazing, but the quality comparing with the price is a disappointment. I don’t recomend at all, it looks a Italian restaurant out of Italy.

01/10/2025: GREAT PASTA I WAS COMPLETELY CRYING

12/10/2025: Great food, great service and beautiful view, everything was amazing!

09/10/2025: They could certainly do better, but sadly, that wasn't the case this time. Long wait, wrong order, inattentive service, and, well, the food could have been worse, but also much better.

10/10/2025: As many others, I rarely write bad reviews and do it with genuine regret. Unfortunately, this time I have to. I made a dinner reservation for two through the restaurant’s website and also sent an email to kindly point out that their Instagram link leads to a completely unrelated profile. My email was appreciated, and my reservation was confirmed. Sergio was very professional and kind in his reply. All good so far. When we arrived at the restaurant at the reserved time, it turned out there was no reservation under my name. The restaurant was only about 20% full, so it wasn’t a problem and we were seated right away. We looked at the menu and were ready to order, but no one came. After sitting for 30 minutes, I asked one of the waitresses if someone could please take our order. She said that only the boss takes the orders. In the meantime, we were offered wine. Another 10–15 minutes passed before the “boss” finally came to our table and took our order. By that point, it had been about 45 minutes since we arrived. We also noticed that some tables who arrived later were served before us. Based on other reviews, I can agree that the restaurant seems to favor certain guests over others. We ordered a platter of fresh fish and two main dishes. The fish platter arrived without anything acidic to balance the flavors — no lemon, no vinegar, nothing. We asked one of the waiters (who seemed to also be one of the “bosses”) for some lemon or vinegar. He looked slightly annoyed and said someone would come. A few minutes later, another waiter came to ask if we wanted him to explain what was on the fish platter. We said no, we’d just like some lemon please. He still went on to explain each fish in detail, and only after that did we get our lemon slices, about 5 minutes later. The main dishes were fine, just simple and fresh, but nothing special. Perhaps the chef’s concept is to serve everything rich and fried without adding anything sour to balance it, but as a guest, I shouldn’t feel awkward asking for a bit of lemon. The number of times we had to wave or call for service was simply too much. We are not picky guests at all, but this was just a poor experience. Everything took far too long and we felt neglected. Not once did anyone come to check if everything was all right. We always had to ask for attention ourselves. And this was with the restaurant less than half full. The food was mediocre and the service, unfortunately, among the worst I have encountered. Perhaps it felt even more disappointing because I had been really looking forward to this dinner to celebrate my birthday and had such a pleasant communication with Sergio beforehand. Sorry, Sergio.

01/10/2025: Wonderful dining in a beautiful, spacious, quiet, uncrowded courtyard right in the midst of Taormina.

17/09/2025: I had there the worst burger in my life, congrats

07/09/2025: I occasionally find myself in the area and eat at this place. The food is excellent and the price is excellent. Highly recommended.

04/10/2025: Very quiet and beautiful - only the sea is very cold.....)

17/09/2025: Beautiful location, friendly service, fresh Sicilian food at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

05/10/2025: A wonderful experience, we chose the Mare&Aria tasting menu. The exquisite dishes, the impeccable welcome and service made it a Saturday lunch to remember. We also recommend it for the splendid sea view.

06/09/2025: The best dinner experience we had in Taormina without a doubt. Everything about the night was just perfect

21/10/2025: For me, the island of Stromboli is incredibly interesting. Swimming on the pleasant black sand in the warm sea (early October) with the volcano in the background made a strong impression on me. The town of Stromboli is unique, with narrow, walled streets, along which Piaggio tricycles travel at high speeds – both for goods and passengers. The lack of cars is a charm. From the volcano's viewpoint (290 meters above sea level), you can also catch a beautiful sunset.

30/09/2025: Absolutely enchanting and romantic location. The food was okay, but the location is included in the price, so expect to pay a lot more than in Sicily.

14/10/2025: My mother and I arrived here. We had planned to eat, but we decided to have a glass of wine. So we asked for the menu and ended up giving it back because we only wanted a glass of wine. A grumpy face immediately appeared. Well, we just accepted that until the bill finally arrived. €20 for two glasses of house wine. How badly can you get ripped off? I'd say if you only want a drink, go somewhere else quickly, because they'll rip you off right here.

10/10/2025: I went to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday and it was a spectacular experience! From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and the service impeccable. Nino was simply wonderful: kind, attentive, and always smiling. The food was delicious, every dish was carefully crafted and truly bursting with flavor. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a special experience.

23/09/2025: The pasta or primo piatto is unparalleled, full of flavor, exquisite. The second course, to be honest, didn't live up to what we'd already eaten. The dessert was very tasty, and the service was nothing special.

16/08/2025: Typical food with handmade sourdough. The service was spectacular. They served us today, even though we arrived a little late.