I migliori ristoranti in Messina

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!

08/03/2026: My wife and I can't live without it...their dishes are simply divine...from the starters to the meats, from the side dishes to the cured meats and cheeses...everything is expertly cooked...a true delight for the palate...the staff is extremely kind and helpful, the quality/price ratio is unmatched...simply unique!

04/03/2026: Easy to find...excellent meat...variety of side dishes...excellent quality-price ratio

03/11/2025: Fun. Very good service. Very casual

23/10/2025: We loved the food at this restaurant. Everything was fast and delicious. Sitting by the sea, it was very romantic. At first, we were hesitant about the film around the tables, but then we realized it was a great idea, as cars drive nearby, and the film allows you to eat without breathing in exhaust fumes. The only downside is that the toilet stall doesn't close, but I think this is temporary and will be fixed soon. 😇Otherwise, everything is fine. Good luck to you 🎉

27/01/2026: L’Ambasciata dei Nebrodi – A shared delight 🇮🇹🍕 Not only were the pizzas incredibly delicious, but we were there with friends and shared our tastes, so everyone could enjoy a slice of each other's food. That's what made the evening so special: the variety, the flavors, and the shared joy of eating together. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, perfect for a convivial evening. The service was friendly and attentive, making the evening a wonderful experience. A place you'll want to return to with friends.

20/01/2026: This isn't the first time I've been there for lunch and dinner, and we've always had a great time. Excellent location, good and plentiful food, and friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended for families and groups of friends. Prices are in line with the location and type of restaurant.

27/01/2026: A warm and welcoming Italian restaurant with plenty of charm and a family atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, you feel at home, almost like you're visiting good friends – a sentiment perfectly reflected in the restaurant's name. The food was fresh, authentic, and prepared with great care. The pasta and Mediterranean dishes, in particular, impressed with their intense flavors and high-quality ingredients. The service was attentive, friendly, and very personal without being intrusive. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable evening in a relaxed, Italian setting.

25/01/2026: Small, intimate dining room with an open kitchen, where you eat well and tastefully. The staff is courteous and friendly. The bathroom, I'd say, is cramped.

26/10/2025: Soft and delicious pizza, even for those who eat gluten-free 😋

24/10/2025: Great restaurant, great food, great atmosphere and very friendly service! Also great prices.

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.

22/02/2026: Highly recommended! The staff, location, and food are truly excellent, especially the pizza with its truly unique dough.

07/01/2026: Excellent food and service! Although we arrived early, we were served and felt welcome.

01/11/2025: Excellent service, delicious food!

01/11/2025: We ate at La Lampara. They have very good wood-fired pizzas. You can watch them being baked. The pasta dishes are also very good and highly recommended.

12/10/2025: Good morning! Marco and his entire staff welcomed us with such warmth, kindness, and friendliness. The menu is extensive, original, and made us smile (the "minchiolini" were a real treat!), plus everything was truly delicious. Thank you for a wonderful evening, we'll definitely be back!

28/09/2025: Delicious, straightforward pizza. Great atmosphere and perfect for a laid back dinner!!

15/10/2025: Best spot to grab a drink, a coffee or cornetto

01/10/2025: Perfect mini bar, fair prices for coffee and alcohol

06/01/2026: I highly recommend it...with the whole family and beyond... A quiet place where culinary tradition transforms into loving service....congratulations again

23/11/2025: We went there with friends by pure chance, the owner was very welcoming, he explained to us in detail the type of cuisine they offered, all delicious and of excellent quality from the first to the second courses, not to be missed...SPECTACULAR...I recommend it.

17/03/2026: A welcoming and carefully managed restaurant. I ate the freshest fish and delicious traditional dishes. Excellent value. Thanks to the staff for their kindness.

13/12/2025: Very nice and refined place with ample parking in the back. Excellent pizza 🍕 and fried appetizers (panelle, chips, sausages, etc.) and a platter of cured meats and cheeses. Very attentive and friendly staff.

17/01/2026: Nice place, quality food and friendly staff.

07/01/2026: Highly recommended, rich appetizer, amazing tagliatelle with mushrooms, excellent local wine, if I'm in the area I'll definitely be back.

23/02/2026: Very, very bad experience, from the appetizer, if you can call it that, to the dessert. Poor in everything!!!!!! I absolutely do not recommend it!!!!

20/02/2026: Popolo is a restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere. Nothing fancy, very natural, very direct, very nice. They are probably experts in seafood, unfortunately I ordered grilled meatballs with grilled potatoes, don't ask for that, they prepared both as if it was the first attempt. Maybe no one else orders this, because the specialty is “pasta with cuttlefish ink”. But I will definitely come back if I am in Messina again.