I migliori ristoranti in Messina

02/11/2025: I speak very little Italian, but the waitress made me feel welcome. Pizza was very good!

19/10/2025: I got takeout pizza... very good pizzas... a little pricey. But that's irrelevant...

09/11/2025: Excellent bread, often bought warm with a little salt, pepper, and oil... The Messina focaccia is excellent, like all the other super-delicious baked goods.

31/10/2025: What a fantastic cozy local spot with a real Italian vibe. The bread and pastries are top quality and the prices are super fair. The gentleman behind the counter was so friendly and welcoming. We tried the arancini, and the salty grissini were so good we just had to come back for more! Don’t miss this small treasure.

18/10/2025: A simple yet truly welcoming place: upon entry, you immediately feel at home. The food is excellent, with attention to every detail, and the kindness of the owners truly makes the difference: they welcome you with a smile and make you feel at home. For those looking for plant-friendly options, the selection of vegetarian and vegan sandwiches is perfect: fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and thoughtful options. In short: a perfect place to relax, eat well, and feel welcome.

20/09/2025: Just like at home at Mariella's.

09/09/2025: We called by chance looking for a chocolate cake for my daughter's birthday. We went to the café and the very helpful lady made us a cake to order, which we picked up a few hours later. The cake was delicious and my daughter was very happy. Thank you.

29/08/2025: The desserts are a spectacle, Sicilian specialities are excellent

25/10/2025: We only stopped by for a quick beer while waiting for our train. It's a nice neighborhood place, nice staff.

20/09/2025: A modern bar, very centrally located, right across from Messina Ventrale train station. We had two delicious pistachio and almond granitas there at a great price. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We'd love to come back.

19/07/2025: An experience never to be repeated! I bought some very tough chicken, and after cooking it, it shrank to half its size. This means they're full of hormones. Then, not satisfied, I bought some beef steaks that cost almost €30 per kg, and after opening them, they smelled rotten. I thought it must have been a coincidence and bought another super steak again, and no such problem. I'm in need of a check by the NAS! Never again!

07/10/2025: Well...my friends reading this, my expectations were high, in the sense that when they tell you about a gourmet restaurant, you don't just expect a beautiful plating but something more. Punta Lena is a charming restaurant, nothing extraordinary, right on the sea. Perhaps the downside was that when we went for dinner, it was already dark, and we couldn't tell we were right next to the sea. In any case, the dishes were well-cooked, but like pretty much everywhere else in Stromboli. It didn't stand out compared to the rest in terms of food quality. One flaw I absolutely didn't expect was the peppered mussels, which were so salty it tasted like seawater. And we Sicilians know how to cook mussels...when we pointed this out, we were simply told: oh...strange... Anyway, my calamari was good, but it was frozen. Maybe it's because I'm used to eating fresh fish; I can tell right away. The flavor was very good, anyway. That said, I can't give more stars because, guys, it's truly impossible to mess up a Pepata... The prices are truly outrageous for the type of food.

26/09/2025: Decent dishes, very friendly waiter, nice location.

25/08/2025: The pastry shop is a feast for the eyes and the palate. The Pignolata (and more) are exquisite, and the service is kind. I can't wait to return.

18/08/2025: Very cute and delicious pastry. My daughter tried a pastry with tiny strawberries and it was amazing, and I had the granite (which is a slushie with better ice) and I would recommend trying the lemon flavour (the almond flavour was very good to). We were on a cruise and stumbled on this gem. And the lady running the bakery was so friendly and patient in explaining everything to us.

05/10/2025: Rude desk staff Unfriendly dining room staff

27/09/2025: beautiful and everything delicious

31/10/2025: The best coffee in Centocelle, period. As if that weren't enough, you can eat very well at lunch from Monday to Friday.

11/07/2025: Nous sommes arrives tard le soir et sans réservation,,nous avons attendu 3' et nous avons été tres bien installé. Il y a une terrasse avec une vue exceptionnele.Des serveurs très sympathiques alors qu'il y avait le problème de la langue,on ne parle pas italien ni anglais. Le repas fut excellents et de très bonne qualité/ prix. Nous y reviendrons pour la fin de nos vacances.

18/06/2025: Posto bellissimo con un panorama incredible. Tramonto sul mare. Abbiamo mangiato cozze pepate e involtini di gamberoni e pesce Spadafora : molto buono ! Servizio ottimo, prezzo prezzi giusti. Noi ci torniamo con piacere nel nostro periodo di férié. Angela e Jean del Belgio

17/09/2025: We found this pizzeria practically by accident while we were on our way somewhere else. It was a Thursday evening, completely deserted, but we were in a hurry and went in. The pizza and sangria were really good. The sangria was better than the ones we drank last year in both Barcelona and Valencia. Honestly, we were surprised there was no one there; back in Veneto, it would always be crowded. What can I say? Move to our place, you won't regret it; stop trying to make ends meet in Messina.

20/07/2025: Unfortunately, our experience wasn't the best. The atmosphere was pleasant and the staff was courteous, but the food didn't quite meet our expectations. We struggled to swallow the Mexican dish, and the next day... let's just say our stomachs definitely had something to complain about. It's a shame, we expected better. We hope for a future improvement.

09/11/2025: I've been going to Iyad, my husband's favorite pizzeria, for 17 years now. I love their pizza and their potatoes... Excellent.

26/10/2025: I've been coming to this pizzeria for about thirty years, and it's always a guarantee. The owner is a real character: direct, ironic, and unfiltered, but with that warm, friendly atmosphere that makes you feel at home. His jokes are now part of the experience! 😄 His pizza is unlike any other: a very light and incredibly digestible dough, with a secret touch that makes it unique. The desserts are also a must; after so many years, I still don't know whether I prefer the almond and cinnamon one or the citrus one, both spectacular. The ingredients are always fresh and of excellent quality. The place may not be the prettiest, and the prices are a bit high, but the quality, friendliness, and authentic atmosphere make it worth returning every time. A true, authentic pizzeria full of character, just like its owner.

28/06/2025: Super good and very abundant kebab

16/11/2025: The young waiter speaks English and the location is very good; those are the only two positive points. Tourist trap!! €19 for a small beer with an Aperol Spritz and an orange and mozzarella. The food was quickly reheated in the microwave. Taste-wise: like it had already been eaten. No toilet paper in the restroom, nor anything to dry your hands with. The soap had clearly been diluted countless times. Prices aren't listed anywhere; I think everyone gets a different price. The bill doesn't even specify what each item costs... There's another restaurant just down the street...

08/10/2025: Great sidewalk cafe with nonna’s arancino and limoncello spritzer! Great little spot and food!