I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Messina

27/09/2025: A wonderful experience in a welcoming and quiet atmosphere. The staff were extremely kind and friendly, and the food was delicious and fresh, featuring the catch of the day. Definitely worth repeating. I highly recommend it.

24/09/2025: Very good service in the restaurant and tasty 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

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.

03/09/2025: Good central location, good restaurant, elegant to look at, good food, friendly staff, maybe a little expensive

26/08/2025: We went to this place for two nights during our stay in Milazzo. What can I say... the staff is incredibly kind, really special people. We had dinner the first night with a delicious pizza, made with quality ingredients! The second night we ordered pasta with clams, which was also delicious! The atmosphere was very welcoming, and we dined outside in one of Milazzo's alleys! We plan to return 🥰

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

27/07/2025: It's always been a great place, but sadly, I was informed that the owner passed away some time ago and the business closed. I'm so sorry 😔

26/04/2025: piacevolmente sorpreso dalla qualità del cibo, servizio eccellente, qualità e quantità! unico neo la mancanza di pareti insonorizzante. per il resto ottima location, parcheggio, cortesia del personale.

28/08/2025: We had a wonderful lunch as soon as we arrived in Stromboli at Trattoria ai Gechi! The food was really good (we tried a couple of appetizers and the fresh pasta) and the view was spectacular. The service was pleasant, efficient, and above all welcoming. We really enjoyed it!

26/08/2025: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Authentic and unforgettable experience! Trattoria Ai Gechi is simply fantastic. The atmosphere is unique, with friendly geckos keeping you company. Nino, the owner, and his team are very kind and helpful, making you feel at home. The food is excellent: generous seafood appetizers, flavorful pasta alla Stromboliana, and fresh fish grilled to perfection. Everything is authentic and flavorful, using traditional Sicilian recipes. The fish, in particular, is very good; it's personally selected by Nino (a fisherman and sea dog 😉). The price is more than fair for the quality. Reservations are mandatory!