After our Messina tour, we wanted to have lunch so this spot was nearby and recommended. Also…read morefound out they have locations all over the world. Arrived around 12:30 on a Thursday and we sat outside. Empty inside but filled up by the time we were done. Good mix of menu options from salad, pasta, pizza, main entrees including burgers. . We started with the Ruoto di Bufalo- a good mix of fried veggies, Arancini, fried cheese and dough. All delicious except the fried dough was a bit bland and that was the biggest portion. For main, Spaghetti alla Nerano with fried Zucchini and cheese was tasty and enjoyed. Based on recommendation, also ordered pizza fritta-a monstrous calzone that is fried and filled with tasty buffalo ricotta and pork cracklings-enough for two. A Naples dish and they did it right. We finished with a couple of Macchiatos which hit the spot. Service was attentive and friendly. They have been ranked top 50 artisanal pizzerias in the world for the last 5 years. Close to the port and definitely worth a visit.

Outside of the tourist areas, in a working class city, this is what Sicilian cooking is. Very…read moredelicious food, and good service. The pizza and everything we had was very good.

Ate here last year on a cruise stop. Food was delicious and atmosphere was nice sitting outside…read more May go again when stop here again!

Cute little place right across from the port. We had a view of our ship…read more I had the swordfish pasta with eggplant that was very tasty. The pasta is Al dente. Hubby had the shellfish risotto. The risotto was too Al dente the seafood, except for the shrimp and clams tasted old and rubbery. The shrimp and clams were excellent. I had a glass of Messina wine, Malvasia, which was delicious. A bit on the sweet side. Hubby had biere Messina which was excellent as well. The cannoli, which originated in Sicily, was delicious. The shell was a bit thick, but the filling was creamy deliciousness.

We liked this restaurant. We were here on a hot day, we ate outside on a shaded patio. All our food…read morewas good but the meatballs were like little hamburger patties- just ok. Carbonara was very good. Service was great, cold beer and sodas, friendly staff. Good location, between port and the tower.

One of the few places open during the Italian 'siesta' - They have a large outdoor seating area…read morewith some nice shade. Basically a tourist trap, but we were in the mood for some real Italian pizza, which was fresh and lightly topped. The service was kind of slow, had to ask for our check multiple times.

Oh my God. The best food I've had my entire trip. If you are in Messina, if you are near Messina,…read morehell if you're in Italy GO HERE. This is a seafood town so your first thought I'd to pass this by, don't. You will regret it. The restaurant is connected to a butcher shop and the meat is phenomenal. I'm talking melt in your mouth. The pasta is divine. The charcuterie is next level. Service is fantastic. Amazing outdoor seating and see everything type of place. Really the greatest food. I would come back to Messina just for this place

Nice place, good food, reasonable price but you have to pay 1EUR/person for coperta (something like…read moreservice cost if you eat at the place)

Uncooked dough, 3 pieces of cheese, no flavor, simply disgusting. Worst food EVER! And wine was…read morevinegar.

I recently went back to try this place a year after its opening. It is truly amazing! Pizza is one…read moreof the best I have ever had and the location is absolutely fantastic: right by the water. I highly recommend the pizza with pistachoes. Also, dessert is a must there as the gelato is made by a pastry shop that has been in business since the early 1900. Hazelnut or chocolate tartufo are my personal favorite. On another note, the staff is very friendly, welcoming and efficient. Really a great experience!