The 5 stars goes for their mulberry granita, which for me is the best in Messina. Even the other…read moregranites are great but the mulberry is to die for. The brioche is served warm and their home made whipped cream, which was their Achilles' heel for many years, has improved significantly.

OMG. There are no words to describe the delight when we visited this place. It was SOOOOOO good…read more The service was impeccable and they all went out of their way to make a special day for one of our guests even more special (she got a tee-shirt & they sang happy birthday)! The owner is truly amazing and always engaging with visitors. The traditional arancini was by far our favorite. We will have this embedded in our memory until we can get back there again - and we sure hope that's soon... don't let the outside fool you - stop here and give them a try, you will NOT be disappointed!!! It's truly a memorable & delightful stop if you're in Messina Sicily... (they serve local beer too - and it's quite tasty accompaniment to the very large Arancini).

OMG. This place is a MUST if you're looking to try arancini. Large menu selection, you can order…read moreit to eat there or to go. They have microwaves there; I highly recommend you get it warmed, as it tastes so much better. I loved the four cheese. Fast efficient, no frills service. Minimal English spoken. Very popular with the locals, so you know it's legitimately good!

Excellent paninis made to order. Great value. Very warm and welcoming staff, we worked through the…read moreEnglish/Italian language barrier easily. Small, friendly place, on a quiet street. There's a couple of small tables both inside and outside.

We stopped by here as we came in by ship, and we are so glad we did! Friendly people, great food,…read moreand tasty drinks! If you stop here, you can expect all 3 when you come here! There are several outdoor tables and they offer takeaway...either way, you will not be disappointed! We wish we could stay here and eat and drink every day!

We wandered out of the port looking for coffee and pastries. We passed up a few shops before this…read moreone grabbed our attention. The service was good, coffee was fine and the pastries were acceptable. My wife said the cappuccino was better than what she had in Turkey but not as good as what we sampled in Venice. Outdoor seating available with good shade enhances the people watching. Very little English spoken but simple to place an order.

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.