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Seafood restaurant in Messina, Metropolitan City of Messina
What should I order at La Terrazza?
What to order
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Paccheri ai Gamberi
Mentioned multiple times as a delicious and fresh seafood pasta dish, praised for its taste and quality, often highlighted together with other seafood specialties.
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Linguine allo Scoglio
Recommended for its excellent seafood flavor and freshness, featured in a praised meal alongside other seafood dishes.
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Degustazione dello chef (Chef's Tasting)
Highly recommended for offering a variety of perfectly prepared dishes from raw to cooked seafood, providing a comprehensive and delightful tasting experience.
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Pepata di cozze
Noted for being delicious and fresh, this mussel dish received specific praise for its flavor and portion size.
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Risotto con frutti di mare
Well-liked seafood risotto praised for freshness and taste, served in generous portions.
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Trancio di pesce spada (Swordfish steak)
Recommended as a super delicate, tender, and flavorful main course option.
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Moules au beurre d’ail (Mussels in garlic butter)
Specifically mentioned as delicious with a perfect garlic butter flavor, enhancing the seafood experience.
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Spaghetti Vongole
Praised for being very tasty and fresh, often enjoyed alongside other seafood pasta dishes.
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Pacchero with gamberetti and pistacchio cream
Highlighted for its flavorful and unique combination, well received by diners for taste and quality.
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Mixed fried seafood platter
Recommended for variety and quality, appreciated as a generous and tasty appetizer or main dish.
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Oysters
Mentioned as fresh and enjoyable, forming part of a well-received seafood selection.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 4 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 4 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 to 4 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 12 to 4 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 to 4 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 to 4 PM, 7 PM to 12 AM |
About La Terrazza
La Terrazza is a seafood and Italian restaurant in Messina, in the Metropolitan City of Messina. Reviewers consistently praise the seafood dishes, especially spaghetti allo scoglio, cozze, and spaghetti alle vongole, along with the kind, attentive staff. The restaurant also gets repeated mention for its lake view, with both indoor and outdoor seating, including rooftop seating. It is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and romantic, and the price range is €30–40.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is La Terrazza known for?
La Terrazza is known for seafood, especially spaghetti allo scoglio, cozze, and spaghetti alle vongole. Reviewers also mention generous portions, fresh ingredients, and a lake view that adds to the meal.
What dishes are most recommended at La Terrazza?
Reviewers repeatedly highlight spaghetti allo scoglio, spaghetti alle vongole, cozze, and mixed seafood antipasto, along with paccheri ai gamberi and paccheri gamberi e pistacchio. The chef’s tasting menu and seafood platters are also described as especially satisfying and abundant.
What is the atmosphere like at La Terrazza?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy, with indoor and outdoor seating plus rooftop seating. It seems to suit couples, groups, and solo diners who want a relaxed seafood meal with a lake view.
Is La Terrazza good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is €30–40, and reviewers say the prices are fair for the quality and portions. Some guests note it can feel expensive for the area, but still worth it for the fresh seafood, service, and generous servings.
Do I need a reservation at La Terrazza?
Yes, reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner. That makes sense because the restaurant is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and the lake-view tables and outdoor seating are part of the draw.
Is parking available at La Terrazza?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is La Terrazza kid-friendly?
Yes, La Terrazza is good for kids.
