While visiting family in Sicily we stayed in oceanview atVenetico. There's broadwalk where you can…read moretake a stroll and browse the merchants selling some unique Sicilian pieces. Upon our stroll we came across Miceli Cafe and my aunt who resides nearby mentioned they have the best gelato and granite--so of course I hade to try it! They offer a huge variety of flavors and options. My husband is a fan of the gelato inside the brioche bun. I stuck to 2 flavors on a cone. The consistency of the gelato was creamy and melts in your mouth! Each flavor is true to its name and are very rich and flavorful. I did not get to try the granite but when I return to Sicily I would check it out.

scam!! avoid at all costs…read more charged me more than the wine was listed in the menu and shrugged when i told him. then he charged a cover price, when all we had was wine and Aperol Spritz. first time in all my years in Italy that I got charged couvert for having drinks in a bar.

Giuseppe was a delightful and gracious host. Limoncello spritz was exquisite. Gingerbread biscotti…read morewas crisp and flavorful. Little brigole and other pistachio meat bites were savory and filling. Both inside and outside dining areas were comfortable and inviting. Big surprise so close to the pier.

I don't understand how no tourist has yet Yelped Irrera 1910. It's a fairy land of Sicilian…read moredesserts and if you find yourself in Messina and don't hunt this place down, you're out of your mind. Pasticceria Irrera is considered by many to make the best cannoli in the world, and I would proudly agree with that. I literally got teary as I took my first bite. Just a word to the wise, though... Eat the treats fairly soon. Everything made from scratch also means no preservatives, so by the next night, not as amazing. But fresh out of the display case? It's a religious experience.