Nice view over the sea! Tasty food! We had antipasti and pesce miste fritta. Friendly personal!read more

This restaurant was recommended to us from the crew members of the boat we chartered around the…read moreaeolian islands. The waiter helped us order the best pizzas they offered (all the food was delicious) & the menu accommodates for people who are gluten free. Unfortunately I forget the specific pizza I had, it's the one with green sauce in the photo, probably the best pizza I've ever ate. The waiter was awesome and fast. The man I assume to be the owner gave us a water bottle on our way out, it was such a fantastic meal & the service was A+ as well.

Really appreciated the professional service and good food here. We had salads to start, then pasta…read moredishes. My spaghetti con vongole was excellent. We ordered a 1/2 liter of house white along with dinner, it was just fine. Espresso and a liquor to finish off. Very reasonably priced, good atmosphere (above street, with vine covered trellis ceiling, away from the more touristy port area), though oddly relatively empty (we were there on a Wed night, 9:30-11:30pm, which would usually be a busy time). Maybe we are just a bit ahead of tourist season (it is mid-June) and traffic is light? I was most impressed by our waiter, who did everything right, left us in peace, but always had an eye on us in case we wanted something. Very mellow, yet attentive. When a single diner turned up at 11:30pm, he was not turned away, even though the staff had just cleared the tables. No snootiness here.

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.

This place seemed popular with the locals, so my hubby and I gave this place a try. Food is legit!…read moreWe split a bufalotta pizza- tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, and oregano. We also shared the mixed platter appetizer, but it is quite large. If i were to only order one single appetizer, it would be the eggplant (meat)balls. My only "complaint" is that they get really busy. We ordered some wine and they failed to bring it to us. It was no big deal--- maybe it was God's way of telling us we should drink less. Hehe. The food was awesome and we may even swing by here for lunch before our flight home.

Authentic food, nice location, nice people, not too expensive given the town and the fact that it's…read moreright in the city center. I have no reason not to give it 5 stars -- it's nothing super fancy or special, but it was yummy and a pleasant experience! Bruschetta tipica and pasta alle vongole are recommended. If I'm in Tropea again, I'll go back.

When visiting this tiny island town just north of Sicily, we wanted to have a local dining…read moreexperience, and we found it! This restaurant is on a residential street, but just one block away from the popular Corso Emmanuel Vittorrio II. But, you won't see tourists here. We found the restaurant online, with rave reviews for its pizza from locals. We went to try them at lunch, but to our disappointment learned that pizza is only served in the evenings (we found the same thing in other places, oddly enough). Alas, just based on reputation alone we would recommend this for Lipari's best pizza. Still, the staff assured us that with the many other items available on the menu, we would be very happy. And, they were so right. We started off with a freshly-made pasta dish, along with a rice salad. To the eyes, these two dishes looked plain and ordinary. But, to our palettes (our taste buds), we melted away in delight. Oh my gosh, how good it was. Great flavors. Fresh ingredients. And smiles on our faces. We then asked for them to make us some panini sandwiches, simply with ham (proscuitto Cotta), cheese and pomodero (tomato). The paninis came on a flat-type, fresh bread...and were among the best we have had. In the end, for lunch or for dinner, this is the place to check out. You will dine with locals, all of whom are friendly and welcoming. The decor is very simple, but nice.

Bee lined for this place due to the reviews. The views from our seats inside were amazing. Only had…read moretime to order a Ham and Mushroom pizza. Thin, crispy and it was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend this place. We were cruising at had to be back to our meeting point at 12:55 so we had little time to enjoy the food and view. A must go!!!!

Great pasta and awesome pizza. The crust is to die for. The service here is really really great…read more Beautiful views overlooking the water. Best pizza so far.

Found this place after a tour and Wow they were amazing the service was great the menu was great…read moreand we all enjoyed our meal. Would definitely recommend if you are in Messina

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!

Love the food here and the Italian vibe and ambiance. Sadly it tends to be closed a lot in the…read moreoffseason, but when I am in Tropea, I always try to stop by. The restaurant is non-responsive on WhatsApp so don't waste your time because they don't seem to answer or the number is wrong.

wonderful folks. extremely enjoyable experience, and perfect food. we will return over and over,read more

Wow! Just wow! We chose Ai Gechi based on Yelp reviews and knew we wouldn't be disappointed. The…read moreview! the service! the food! It is unbelievably good. Ai Gechi is nestled at the end of a small alley and impresses with beautiful decor and a stunning view. The appetizers, main course and dessert were so delicious!!! Yummy!!! This is by far the best restaurant on the island!!

If you want a special experience on Stromboli, this is the place to come. The space is beautiful,…read morethe waitstaff very friendly and exceptionally professional, and the food and wine very good. Owner Nino is from Sicily and takes a lot of pride in his restaurant and cooking. It shows. Ingredients are fresh and dishes are not overly complicated. Our favorite are the whole scarfano fish with potatoes, and spaghetti vongole or Stromboli-style. We had a great dense, warm chocolate cake for dessert last time we went. We will always keep coming back for a guaranteed relaxing experience. Note: though the restaurant is not directly on the water, it has a fabulous view of the water. Ai Gechi (so named for the geckos that enjoy the walls in the evening) is spotless and very tastefully decorated with linen tablecloths, candles set in black volcanic sand, white columns, and perfect green terrace floor. You can sit on the big covered main terrace, or perch up on the back level, which also has a special, romantic table overlooking the terrace.