I migliori ristoranti di cucina pesce in Messina

24/01/2026: On the occasion of my in-laws' fiftieth wedding anniversary (so as a guest), I had the pleasure of sampling the cuisine at "La Tovaglia Volante." I've made a rule for myself: I only review if I get a great impression. And here I am. However, I can only comment on the cuisine and the service. I was struck by the balance of the dishes, the delicacy, the chiaroscuro: they seemed painted like the relaxing Sicilian landscapes, with a touch of surrealism, that decorate the room. The confit cherry tomato counterbalanced the chicory on a delicate snapper, the clove intrigued a meat-only sauce, the fructose in the apple smoothed out the physiological excesses of the caponata. The wines weren't over the top (as is inevitably the case on these occasions), but expertly paired. The service was friendly, friendly, without heavy-handedness, perfectly normal. I will certainly return on occasions, even if they aren't necessarily celebratory.

10/01/2026: The atmosphere is colorful and out of the ordinary among typical restaurants in Messina (in a good way). The food is excellent value for money, and the quantity is also generous, unlike similar restaurants where they give you a measly sample and call it a plate. Everything was perfect. My parents took me there, and I'll definitely be back.

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.

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: 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!

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.

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.

07/10/2025: Everything is perfect, just the portions is too small for the price. Service is great.

05/10/2025: Great view and really good food! Service is not any less… I have been coming here for a few years now and it is only getting better

26/01/2026: Excellent fish dishes, extreme kindness and professionalism. Absolutely recommended.

25/01/2026: A clever combination of traditional dishes and innovative offerings, with a focus on quality ingredients. Bravo!

28/11/2025: Small but comfortable place, quality wine, well-presented quality food. High prices

09/11/2025: An intimate atmosphere, welcoming staff who make you feel at home, and superb food. Their famous appetizer is excellent, as are some of the first courses we tried. Also suitable for celiacs.

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!

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

01/12/2025: Didn’t receive bread as a starter here when everyone else did. I happened to be the only person of colour there too. 👎🏽

26/10/2025: Delicious and reasonably priced. There's something for everyone.

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.

06/10/2025: Gilberto's desserts are guaranteed to tempt you! The hospitality, food, and heavenly setting justify the distance from the port, which is also compensated by the 5-star shuttle service. Maria Tindara gets top marks!

28/09/2025: We just had a unique weekend! As soon as we arrived on Vulcano, we rented the legendary Mehari from Paolo and immediately headed to our peaceful oasis on Vulcano Piano! Maria Tindara is the most authentic place you can find on Vulcano! It's outside the port, true, but it's perfectly located halfway between Gelso and the port! The dinner was spectacular, an explosion of flavors! Save room for the desserts because they are incredible and definitely made with love! Gilberto was attentive to our every need, even recommending a truly unique spot with a breathtaking view of the islands and the crater rim to your left—a spot that rivals the climb up the crater the day before, and definitely less tiring! The rooms are simple and authentic, and in the evening you're only accompanied by the chirping of the cicadas! We'll always come back!

09/02/2026: My wife and I dined here while on vacation. The setting is absolutely lovely on the steps. The food — while not innovative or unique — was perfectly cooked and tasty. I would normally have given this place 5 stars were it not for the obnoxious service. I asked the server for two glasses of red wine to try before choosing one. There was no list of wines by the glass (mind you), so it was not clear how many total wines there were by the glass. Or if a wine by the glass list existed, it wasn’t presented to us. The server brought out the glasses, but I didn’t care for either so I asked if there was maybe a 3rd I could try. That’s when — in the most condescending manner I’ve ever experienced from a waiter in my life — they scoffed and laughed at me saying “in Sicily there are only two types of red wine.” Translation: “you idiot…why are you bothering me with such dumb requests.” I was so astonished and rattled at how they mocked me that I had to excuse myself from the table and go to the bathroom to take a pause. When I came out of the bathroom I was visibly shaken that the owner came up to me to ask what was wrong. I told him what happened and asked for a new server. The owner — a truly gracious soul whose wife was about to give birth any day — offered to be our server for the night. While the owner did his best to rectify the situation, the evening had already been ruined. I would’ve given 1 star had it not been for the kindhearted owner who understood the importance of service relative to the high prices they charge. While this happened maybe 9-10 months ago, it still pops into my mind from time to time. I’m writing this bad review for my own personal closure so I can stop thinking about how mistreated I was, and to warn the owner that others will leave bad reviews if they keep that obnoxious waiter on staff. And, for the record, their staff should be educated on Sicilian wine better. While there are indeed two main red varietals Sicily is famous for, there are plenty more that are grown in Sicily. So they mocked me for not knowing something that they were completely wrong about. How ironic.

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29/12/2025: I celebrated my 30th birthday in this beautiful location, friendly staff and excellent quality!

28/10/2025: Very pleasant stay at B&B Villa Meo, very clean and in a strategic location directly on the sea, I recommend it.

25/02/2026: ⛔️AVOID THIS RESTAURANT I ordered the Crudo Royal (€30 - Scampi, Fish Carpaccio, Red Prawn, Tuna, Oyster) tonight. Please take a look at the picture to see what I actually received, aside from the quality. Waiting time: 45 minutes (in an empty restaurant!?) Plate check: loads of tiny scampi, tuna, red prawns (without tongs to crack them open), and some kind of white stuff. NO FISH CARPACCIO!!! NO OYSTER!!! On top of that, everything, EVERYTHING, was frozen, thawed (hence the long wait), and then marinated in oil. The poor, pale seafood was cold and slimy. He said it was oil... it was thawed stuff! Incredibly disgusting. I could only wash it down with white wine. I should have sent the plate straight back to the kitchen; this is completely unacceptable!!! Before paying, I wanted to know where the oyster was. I only just noticed the missing fish capaccio. The chef made excuses... nothing was delivered this evening, but he compensated. Compensated with what?! I ordered the most expensive appetizer, and he didn't want me to change my mind, so he decided to simply alter the dish for me. I wasn't asked beforehand, nor was I informed. That's incredibly disrespectful and dishonest. Communication is everything. Regarding the slimy leftovers, he claimed they were marinated. It's a disgrace that such a person is a chef in a restaurant; shame on you!!! I paid the €40 without further discussion, but he more than deserves this bad review. The waitress was only physically present. She never came by to ask if everything was alright, if I wanted another glass of wine. Nothing. A completely bizarre experience. If your health is important to you, please spend your money elsewhere!

25/02/2026: We stopped here on a whim and had a very good meal (mussels, spaghetti carbonara, penne alla Norma). The dishes were not only perfectly prepared but also beautifully presented. We didn't have to wait long. A true professional with a passion for their work is at work here. The server was probably still in training, but very attentive and friendly. However, the clientele was quite small, consisting of only two couples.