L'orso - MESSINA

I ordered a gluten-free pizza after several recommendations from my daughter and acquaintances, who described it as spectacular. I was skeptical, so to make my... read more I ordered a gluten-free pizza after several recommendations from my daughter and acquaintances, who described it as spectacular. I was skeptical, so to make my daughter happy, I ordered it. Well, we 've been celiac for over a decade, and we 've realized that until now, all we 've been given is rubbish (I travel a lot and to many parts of Italy). The dough is leavened divinely. Soft yet crispy in the right places. Excellent toppings. I hope to return to Messina soon with my son (who also has celiac disease) to make him eat it!!! I can 't imagine how good the one with wheat would be. But ours... nothing to envy!!!! P.S.: I 'm not a relative; I live 450km away. Daniela Terzoli

The best in Messina. Quality, service, atmosphere, cleanliness. Everything excellent. read more The best in Messina. Quality, service, atmosphere, cleanliness. Everything excellent.

I discovered this restaurant/pizzeria in Messina by chance during a business trip. I dined there for two days, purposely ordering pizza on both occasions becaus... read more I discovered this restaurant/pizzeria in Messina by chance during a business trip. I dined there for two days, purposely ordering pizza on both occasions because I wanted to try new pizzas, with combinations of ingredients and flavors I'd never seen before. Two examples to give you an idea: raisins rehydrated with Malvasia wine and lemon mayonnaise dollops. I promised myself I'd return on my next trip to try the restaurant's dishes. The service is also noteworthy, with staff always available and ready to accommodate any customer needs or requests, with wait times truly reduced to a minimum. The prices are slightly higher than usual, but absolutely justified by the excellent quality of the products and service. Highly recommended.

Birthday dinner, everything was great! From the service to the kindness and helpfulness of the waiters. Delicious pizza. Highly recommended. read more Birthday dinner, everything was great! From the service to the kindness and helpfulness of the waiters. Delicious pizza. Highly recommended.

This pizzeria truly surprised me. The pizza was excellent, and, unsurprisingly, everyone at the table loved it. The dough is light and easily digestible, the qu... read more This pizzeria truly surprised me. The pizza was excellent, and, unsurprisingly, everyone at the table loved it. The dough is light and easily digestible, the quality ingredients are noticeable at first bite, and the combinations are well-balanced. The restaurant is large, spacious, and bright, ideal for both an evening with friends and a more relaxed family dinner. The prices are in line with other pizzerias, perhaps slightly higher, but the quality of the ingredients and the craftsmanship fully justify the expense. A place definitely worth trying!