From the owner: Gli antipasti siciliani sono veramente tanti e vari, a cominciare dagli antipasti rustici…read moresiciliani, quelli a base di olive, pomodori secchi, formaggi, salumi, panelle e crocchè, per passare agli antipasti più classici come le polpette in agrodolce , Pane fritto, caponata e parmigiana siciliana, involtini di melanzane, peperonata, arancini al pistacchio e tant'altro  

Excellent Local Restaurant. Even though they were almost full, we were immediately seated for…read moredinner at a table for two near the front. This place was full of locals. As every new group arrived, they would go from table to table saying hello and chatting with each other. This made for such a lovely ambiance that made us feel, if only for a few hours, that we were in the heart of what is True Sicily. Service was a little slow, and seemed scattered; however, we really enjoyed our food, which was very reasonably priced.

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.