Seafood specialities
Seafood risotto, mixed fried fish, swordfish parmigiana and octopus salad make up the wide selection dedicated to Mediterranean flavours
What visitors voted
2 votes so far
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«Best place everrrrr»
5 rosettes · May 4, 2026Accounts appear in the language they were written in, without corrections or translation.
Dining · Messina (ME)
Traditional Sicilian restaurant and pizzeria in the centre of Messina
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027
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The place
In the heart of Messina, on Via Garibaldi, Il Siciliano welcomes guests with an authentic menu that celebrates the island's culinary traditions. The place combines restaurant and pizzeria, showcasing fresh local produce in every preparation. Seafood specialities, from mixed fried fish to risotto, sit alongside the great classics of Sicilian cuisine such as caponata, eggplant parmigiana and braciole. The pizzas, baked in a wood-fired oven, win guests over with their light dough and carefully selected ingredients.
At the table
Il Siciliano is a restaurant and pizzeria in the centre of Messina that celebrates the island's gastronomic traditions.
Why you can trust it
Il Siciliano is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
Il Siciliano is already on our map, with its own mark among the other certified businesses of the area: here you can look at it up close.
Enter the mapIn the kitchen
Services and features
Seafood risotto, mixed fried fish, swordfish parmigiana and octopus salad make up the wide selection dedicated to Mediterranean flavours
Caponata, eggplant parmigiana, pasta con le sarde, Sicilian-style carbonara and braciole bring the recipes of local tradition to the table
A light dough and a perfect cornicione (crust) characterise the pizzas baked in the wood-fired oven, where fresh ingredients are enhanced by the aroma of artisan baking
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What visitors say
«The food is excellent!!! Very nice and welcoming atmosphere. Great service. Thank you for pampering us with your kindness and the goodness of your dishes.»
«A restaurant with a distinctly Sicilian menu. The décor follows the same style too. The food was excellent and the portions generous — the seafood risotto was truly a great dish.»
«What a wonderful discovery on Via Garibaldi. We had a lovely time and ate with real pleasure. I very much appreciated the freshness of the ingredients and the care taken in presentation.»
«The pizzas are exceptional. Light, very digestible dough with that perfect cornicione, typical of the true artisan tradition. The toppings are fresh.»
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In the making · The method
The pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven to bring out their flavours and give them the characteristic aroma and lightness of the artisan tradition
Careful selection of ingredients favours fresh produce from the local area, respecting authentic flavours and traditional methods
Il Siciliano's menu draws on the authentic traditions of Messina and Sicilian cooking, from preparation to presentation