Rais - Menu

This is probably the best place in town. Food is excellent, especially the traditional style pizza! I have been coming to Messina for years and I was pleasantly... read more This is probably the best place in town. Food is excellent, especially the traditional style pizza! I have been coming to Messina for years and I was pleasantly surprised to find such an high standards place. Staff is really polite and friendly, great views of the Stretto and beautiful garden layout. After dinner (reasonably priced), we left the restaurant area in the upstairs terrazza and we enjoyed a refreshing cocktail sitting on the scalinata area that reminds a lot of Taormina in its glorious golden age. We had a great time at Rais and we will definitely coming back next year. Highly recommended!

Rais has two faces, only one of which we tried. There is what seems to be quite a smart restaurant and there is an excellent and very busy pizzaria. Smart, clea... read more Rais has two faces, only one of which we tried. There is what seems to be quite a smart restaurant and there is an excellent and very busy pizzaria. Smart, clean and with good, cheerful helpful staff we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. WellDone! Recommended!