Messina Modern Italian Kitchen

We stumbled upon this adorable restaurant. We were greeted by this baddie named Jack. Let me tell you, his service did not disappoint, just like the food. He navigated us through this delicious chaos. Nothing was untouched. We ordered like it was our last prison meal. For those who are pondering about if they should stop in or not….its definitely a must. Ask for Jack. He will captain your order like no other. Mahalo Jack

The atmosphere is perfect for a quick dinner in the bar or a romantic dinner in the restaurant. Full bar with a large wine selection. The waiters, waitresses and bartenders are always attentive and checking in to see how your meal is tasting or if you may need anything for the table. Food is the perfect portion size for one or you can get a flight for the table with up to 5 different pastas. I like my dessert with Espresso which you can get by request. Make sure to book a table before stopping in, bar is open seating and is as comfortable as a table just better to plan ahead.

This place is just right, as in, pretty incredible. The ambiance is refined while laid back (cozy date-night feel still with a few understated screens and bit of edge from the large neon “MOVE THAT DOUGH” sign tucked in a back corner. The Italian wedge is a great concept they totally nail with the right tang from Italian flavors with a touch of sweet, and the mocktail game is among the best I’ve stumbled across. They’re not just throwing fruity stuff with seltzer; they’re actually experimenting with the plethora of NA offerings out there for balanced, elegant cocktails worthy of the name. If you sit at the bar, strike up a combo with the bartender about the latest in NA drinks—she’s on top of her game. Definitely a place to check out if you’re in the area, or need a bite before a game or show.

We were excited to try after some Instagram posts about the pasta flights, which are a great concept. Be hungry it's a lot of food! Overall, ok. Atmosphere is an odd mix of a dining area and sports bar, food was OK, and service could be improved quite a bit We got the petite flight of 3 pastas and roasted beets salad. Maybe the "modern" part of the name was the twists on the dishes? As the food itself didn't quite hit the mark of what we were expecting for several things. The pastas are pretty good, but not worth the prices in my opinion. Cacio e pepe was more like a Mac and cheese with very little black pepper in the dish, I thought the Bolognese was nice with the beef and pork but my partner wasn't a fan, and pesto was interesting with the peppers but there was a lot going on and I don't think ours had any brocolini. The roasted beets salad has a nice dressing but if the beets were roasted I'm not sure how or when. It was basically just cut beets tossed in a vinaigrette, with a very dry and firm burrata (fresh mozzarella maybe? It was not creamy), with some micro greens on top. Service was the biggest disappointment. When we walked in we weren't greeted with a hello or welcome. Only asking if we had a reservation (yes) and then we're sat at our table. We were brought a flask of water and cups, menus placed on the table and no other words maybe she was having a bad day but not a great start. Our server had very little energy also, took about 10 min for her to first greet us (dining room was maybe 1/4 full at best), we ordered some sparkling water to start and when she brought it she just placed on the table for us to open and pour ourselves. We asked for recommendations or thoughts on dishes which she wasn't excited about anything on the menu really so my wife had to pull out her phone to look for online dish reviews before we ordered. Out salad came first but our plates weren't replaced once the mains came, odd. Then the pasta flight came on a board with a sparkerr and we were left to eat After the food came, we were checked on once and then brought the check through our entire meal. Maybe it's just me but for an over $100/ person meal and all the other great restaurants in town I expected a bit more from service. We really wanted to like Messina Modern however the overall experience was a bit lacking from the initial greeting onwards and while it was fun to try, not worth returning with so many great spots in town.

Amy, our server, was excellent! Super helpful, and the food was amazing. We ordered the petite flight which included 3 pastas of your choice. We got the spicy vodka, pesto, & caccio e pepe. Amazing! Best pasta flight in Seattle. Will be back next date night.

Went back to Messina for their iconic pasta flights. This is the perfect location to go by yourself, on a date, with friends — and even more if you have folx visiting out of town. Each time I’ve went, the Staff has been incredibly kind, informative on their dishes, and check on your table throughout your stay. Recently, I went with a group of friends and had Jack as our server — super kind, checked on our table every few minutes, answered all our questions about the dishes, and gave us some wonderful food reccs. Highly recommend this joint 🖤

The reviews are true. We went for dinner and got the petite flight, the pastas are pretty bland and the definitely not worth the price. Too much is spent in being decorative with the boards and the sparklers but there is no flavor or soul! The vibe is really blah with nothing accounting for the 50-100 price point.

My expectations were a little low based on reviews but the food was really good, however, some elements aren’t necessary (like sparklers…this isn’t Chucky Cheese). We ordered a variety of items including salad, pasta, drinks and everything was very well done. The kicker for me is this place lacks soul and feels a bit sterile. It need a vibe, something to make it stand out from the rest. The pricing was a bit high considering they also tack on a 22% service charge. I am happy we were able to go and give it a try.

Finally got to try the famous Messina! Overall good food and service. The pizza was my favorite item on the menu. I will say the dough that is used on the pizza is so tasty and it's very thin and crispy. A lot of thin pizza tend to be soggy but this one was quite the opposite. The pasta was great, my favorite was the spicy vodka pasta. Overall our group loved the food and the experience was great. Thank you Messina!

Stumbled upon this spot by accident when we went to Seattle for the wrong event The food was good , ambiance was cute , service was okay Where it took no time to be seated, it took close to 10 mins to even receive water. Then another 5 to get our order taking Once ordered the food came out quick but geez

Food was tasty but overshadowed by poor service. We were the second table to arrive after opening and while we were quickly greeted and ordered, it took 50 minutes to get the drinks we ordered. We were nearly done with our food by that time. After 25-30 minutes of waiting, we asked our server if our drinks were coming and without an apology we were told the bartender was backed up. Other tables which arrived/ordered after us had already received their drinks and we watched many other tables receive their drinks before ours finally arrived after 50 minutes. Accidents happen which I understand but with no acknowledgment or apology for the situation, it was quite a disappointment. We planned to get a couple of drinks and enjoy or night but with the excessive wait, we wrapped up our meal and left with a bit of a sour taste in our mouth.

When we arrived we found parking on the street nearby. There were some patrons dining at the restaurant when we got there but it was not overly packed. We were seated right away. Our server was attentive and friendly. We came to this restaurant to try the pasta flight. We also got an order of garlic bread. The five pasta flight was huge and enough to share with multiple people and gave us the opportunity to sample multiple pastas. My favorite two were the spicy vodka and the fettuccine. All of the pastas were tasty, hot, & flavorful. The garlic bread was also good. We also got to try the Italian donuts. They were served warm and were soft. Towards the end of our visit a talented artist began a live music set. She and her guests were entertaining.

I originally booked our dinner at Messina with a pasta flight in mind but since we wanted to try other things we decided to skip it. We had the Messina Caesar, garlic bread, charred broccolini, and spicy vodka pasta. The Caesar was good, the dressing had a nice added anchovy flavor, it was a tiny bit more dressed than I'd usually prefer but not soggy. The garlic bread had great flavor but could've used a bit more crispiness. The spicy vodka pasta was good with the ricotta on top but could've gone with a tiny bit less of it. Broccolini was kind of spicy and perfect! Overall my notes are minor and I'd order it all again!! Service was pretty good, they do have a service charge and I don't love when restaurants do that as I feel like I never know how much my server is actually getting "livable pay". It was pretty dim in there and a nice atmosphere, a little loud but could've just been the party behind us. The bar was super cute and well set up!

We made reservations for four for dinner before The Empire Strips Back. Our service was prompt and friendly. The bar had a significant selection of NA spirits which was great for our party member who likes mocktails. We also grabbed a Wheelipop IPA, a Coke, and an aperol spritz while ordering garlic bread as a starter. The garlic bread was interesting, sort of a cheesy bread with a hint of garlic. I think the herb aioli may have had more garlic. It was tasty, but could really use a heavier hand with the garlic. Our pasta dishes arrived very fast (2 bolognese, 1 pesto, and 1 pomodoro). The pastas were all great! Service remained excellent throughout the meal.

This is the place for the pasta flight. We saw a lot of orders of it on an early Saturday night from the other guests too. It comes out with a small firework and the servers were kind enough to offer to take our picture. My friends and I saw videos on social media, so when it was time for us to get together we made a reservation here. Parking was easy, there's a paid lot across the street. Between the three of us, we finished about 80% of the pasta flight, two breads, and olives we ordered. The rest were nicely packed up by the restaurant for us to have to-go. My favorite pasta was the bolognese. I'd come here again to try the pizza.

Food was good. Service could have been better. If you go just know they charge you a 22% surcharge on your bill for the tip. So this would explain the mediocre service.

We haven't had Italian pasta in a very long time and it being Thursday, we were already up at the Queen Anne's Farmers Market. While I'm not a fan of their bland boring dining room, the food is always excellent and it's not our dime tonight! Four people from the Seattle squad met us here and started the stupidest debate ever. This is listed as Lower Queen Anne's neighborhood, but the guys are saying it's Uptown. We ended up involving half the staff and the table next us. Can I just get a menu? Once we all agreed to just call it Seattle, the drinks began flowing and other debates ensued. The first two appetizers were Sicilian Meatballs and Fried Brussels Sprouts in red wine vinaigrette with capers. Both fantastic. We split a beef and pork Ragu, Bolognese (we call it Pappardelle Bolognese) and a serious roasted beet salad that couldn't be beat (see what I did there?) In the past, my main course was this killer Short Rib Lasagna. I've never had anything like it. This time around it was the Sole Piccata which, great as it was, wasn't nearly as good. Know that you can request gluten-free casarecce pasta for an additional fee With no room for dessert, our host, Larry decided to order Tiramisu and Gelato for the table, anyway. With the Funghi pizza, salad, bread service and the drinks, it was a tough walk to the car. Most of these dinners are paid for by the corporation so we don't know the numbers. It's Italian and in Seattle so it can't be cheap. This 6 course must have run around $100 per person, but you could definitely have a terrific experience for half that! 07/25

1 - Videos/photos of the pasta flights do not do it justice. These are huge full sized portions. We were only able to get through about half of each. 2 - We were told the spicy vodka is normally a hit or miss for the table. (Miss for me, Hit for my boyfriend) 3 - The crispy potatoes are GOOOOD but may be too filling before starting on a flight of carbs 4 - Archie Marry Me tasted like water at first then the rose vodka flavor really hit strong. it's a pretty drink and the ring pop is a great touch but sat untouched for me. 5 - The carbonara was a miss for the both of us. Lacking in flavor for me and too much fishy flavor for him (we asked, something about they use shellfish during the cooking process)

Food is ok, service is kind of good and nothing special about the food or atmosphere. We didn't hate it but not worth the money or hype. It wouldn't be a place that we go back again. Specially Pesto pasta is very disappointing.

The restaurant has a great ambiance and it's clean. Staff were all friendly and welcoming. Food is good, nothing that blew my mind but it was solid. We got the flight and each pasta noodle was perfectly al dente. Sauces were good. Their take on pesto was unique, spicy broccolini. I liked it, others at the table didn't care for it too much. The garlic bread was amazing. Drinks were great.

We came on a weekday after work and made a reservation in advance though it wasn't as busy as I thought it would be (it's just a short walk from Seattle Center) The restaurant itself is a nice, clean, modern Italian kitchen; stylish but still warm and welcoming. We were seated right away, and our server was super attentive and friendly the whole time We ordered the mini pasta flight, which lets you choose three kinds of pasta. We went with the cacio e pepe, bolognese, and pesto - absolutely delicious! The cacio e pepe was our favorite though! (It mentioned that it's perfect for two but easily fed the three of us with leftovers to bring home) We lingered for a while after dinner, ordered a few drinks from the bar, and didn't feel rushed at all - really appreciated this Just a quick heads up: rather kind of disappointed that later I read about an automatic gratuity of 22%. We weren't told about it, and I didn't notice it on the bill.. wish I'd kept the receipt to double-check Something to be aware of!

My sister wanted to come here after seeing about the pasta flights on TikTok as a birthday treat and I was happy to oblige. Since it was for her birthday, I made a reservation for our party of four and we scored a great table in the corner by the window. Of course we selected the five pastas of our choice (though I lowkey wish we could've gotten the sixth option as well!) as well as bread and Brussels sprouts. Everything came out and yes it looked aesthetically pleasing but it was also delicious! My favorite pasta was the spicy vodka but I even liked the pesto which is never a favorite of mine. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of dinner!

If you're looking for an unforgettable Italian dining experience, look no further than Messina. Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, this restaurant truly has it all. The dishes here are unique and absolutely amazing! Highly recommend all the appetizers we literally ordered every single one. The bread, meatballs, Brussels sprouts - incredible. The pasta platter is definitely a showcase with 5 different pastas for you to try that are all delicious. The one down side was that the pasta wasn't that warm when it came out on the platter. But definitely something to try with friends, family or out of town guests. The service at Messina was on point and ensured we had a fantastic dining experience by being attentive The Atmosphere is warm, inviting ambiance that's perfect for any occasion. It's a little loud in a big open room with tables close to each other and when the pasta platter comes out everyone notices. I'm pretty sure every table ordered the platter. Overall, Messina is a must-visit if you're in Seattle. Amazing food, great service, and cool vibe. Will be back!

Don't expect any service at this place.. Just stay away. We had a reservation at this place. Walked in and nobody at the front. So we stood there and read all the signs about their automatic 22% service charge. It was a lovely and amazing way to get greeted. We (myself, my wife and our 4 years old son) finally sat at our table and the waiting game began. After about 20 min the hostess who I guess is now our server came and brought us water. While we had him there we also gave him our order. He left and after 5 minutes he came back and said they were out of one of the dishes we wanted. "I'll give you a minute to pick something else". That "minute" turned into 30. Yes, we just sat there waiting for him or any other staff to come back. We finally got ahold of the bus boy to see if he could find our server. He said he'll go and check. But again no sign of anyone. We saw another server but she wouldn't take our order; God forbid. We ended up leaving without any food or even an apology or explanation. I guess when there's an automatic 22% surcharge, accountability and service go out of the window. Save your time and money, go somewhere else.

Had a lovely date night here! It has a really cool vibe with a modern, yet cozy feel. Loved all the plants and the soft lighting. We ordered an incredible espresso martini and a beautiful bellini. The drinks were SO good! Later in the meal, I got the super tuscan and it was LOVELY! They have a great wine list. I am gluten free and was able to eat well here! We started with the broccolini which was flavorful and lovely. The crunchy quinoa gave it so much intrigue. I was happy to see that they now have a pasta board with 3 pastas, instead of 5. Much more reasonable for 2 people! They were able to do 2 gluten free pastas and one gluten one, which was nice. And the sparkler they put on the board is so fun! The gluten free pasta was lovely. The pesto and spicy vodka were the faves! Their gf pizza is also awesome. The mushroom pizza was delightful. My boyfriend got the short rib lasagna and loved the flavor and texture. The service was so kind and attentive and VERY good with our allergy stuff. I loved my date night here and will return soon!

The food is great but the ambience gets worse and worse. I can get way better overpriced pizza and pasta at many other places around town. I tried visiting again recently and was met with a hastiness to get us in and get us out even though it fronts as such a lovely place and also WHY IS IT SO LOUD IN THERE. You can hardly hear anything even when it's not full because the tvs are so loud in turn making everyone speak loud. Also a bartender told me at a neighboring restaurant that they recently added the mandatory gratuity but were not giving it to the servers and also were not telling people they needed to tip on top of that if it were to go to your server. I have not been back since but as someone who worked in service for a long time I cannot support that (and believe the other servers around town talking about it) Will not be going back

Got there right at opening, loved the taste of the food. The service was great and enjoyed the corner table along the window

Ended our trip in Seattle by having a birthday dinner at Messina. We made reservations prior which we originally thought wasn't going to be needed but 15 minutes after we were seated, the place was full! We of course got the pasta flight (Festa de Messina - $90) + The Triangolo Cacio de Pepe ($27) (which ended up being the favorite). We also got most of the desserts: salted caramel gelato ($7), raspberry sorbet ($7), tiramisu ($13), and the flaming affogato ($17). Everything tasted amazing. Our server was AMAZING. The whole experience was amazing. Definitely recommend coming here with friends!

I never write a review but I have never have had such BAD service. We had reservations for 6 at 6:00. We were promptly seated. The waiter never acknowledged us or said anything. We sat and drank water. It was not busy. After being ignored (And I mean IGNORED) for 30 minutes we walked out and went to a restaurant down the street. We were ready to order a bottle of wine, appetizers, pizza and pasta flight.

The food was fine, but the service was practically nonexistent. It took forever just to place our order, our drinks never arrived, and on top of that there's an automatic 22% service charge. Definitely won't be coming back.

What a fabulous dining experience! They seated us early, and I Was delivered the most delicious dirty, vodka martini EVER. The ice crystals floating on top, the blue cheese olives, my goodness! The food was warm, prompt and divine. We had pasta ala vodka, and pasta bolognese....both so good! I highly recommend!

We came here after seeing a video about the pasta flights and it was a bucket list for us to come and try it! The flight feeds 4 and we shared between three people! I think it is easily doable with 3 and if you had 4, you would want to add an appetizer! Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He was prompt and knew a great deal about the menu. The old fashions were really good. The inside has a nice low light ambiance and it is quiet. It is quite big and we ended up with a table near the back by where the food comes out. With a reservation ahead of time, this was a disappointing placement. The pasta flight was really phenomenal! 3/5 pastas were delicious and the other 2 were still good but not as good as the three. My top three were the pesto, carbonara, and the spicy one of the far left! The bolognese was very delicious as well. There was one to the left of the bolognese that none of us at the table really liked. It was gross, is just did not stand up to the others at all. My only critique is the high expense. The pasta flight is $100 and the presentation is BEAUTIFUL with a firecracker candle. However, there lacks a lot of protein and meat. Only two of the pastas had a protein source and it wasn't a lot just some bacon and a little beef in the bolognese. Overall it was a cool experience and would come just for the experience of the pasta and presentation! We also had dessert. The tiramisu was really good. The cake was fluffy and it seemed locally made. The pistachio gelato was okay but too hard to be gelato and not authentic enough for me.

Friendly but poor front end service. 30 minutes to get beverages, in fact they weren't delivered until after starters were consumed. 2 sides were never delivered. Food was amazing!!!! But... had no time to enjoy the meal because we only had two hours to wait after we were seated.

You know you come here for that pasta flight board! That's what we did! We were not disappointed! The servers were very nice the drinks were really good! I had the Marry me Archie (it comes with a ring pop! ) and that pasta board was freakin heaven! The charred broccoli was so good, I wanted more and the butter for the garlic bread was I swear, delectable! If I ever have friends visit from out of state this is a go-to spot! Yes make reservations! The place is packed! Very nice ambiance inside and loved seeing so many people ordering the board it was like fireworks everywhere!

We had the rosemary bread which was underwhelming for $12. I was expecting an infused butter but the rosemary spread was white (more like margarine?) and did not have any richness or salt to balance the rosemary flavor. We also had the Cacio e Pepe and Spicy Vodka pasta. Both of the pastas were one-note; butter and tomato respectively. The spicy vodka sauce was missing any depth and the spice came from crushed red pepper flakes that were sprinkled on top, I did not taste spice in the sauce which was disappointing. We had the Cesar and a glass of wine and those were both great. Service was friendly, it was a very quick turnaround time to receive what we ordered and the ambiance is comfortable.

My husband and I came back to Messina for a date night before the ballet at McCaw Hall, and it was just as memorable--if not more--than our first visit on their opening night back in December 2023. This place has truly found its rhythm. We ordered the trio pasta dinner, which was perfect for sharing. It felt like a sampler, but the portions were generous--we had plenty left over to take home. We also shared the Caesar salad and the garlic bread, both of which were excellent. For dessert, we split the tiramisu and the pistachio gelato, and honestly, both were incredible. A sweet and satisfying way to wrap up the meal. As someone from the South, I noticed they don't offer sweet tea (understandable), but their house-brewed iced tea was really refreshing--not the typical soda-machine stuff, which was a pleasant surprise. Service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere felt lively and upscale without being stuffy. It does get a little loud inside--likely due to the tall ceilings and acoustics--but we were still able to enjoy our conversation. Messina is a gem near Seattle Center and makes for a perfect pre-show dinner. We'll definitely be back!

We got the pasta flight and it was very good! Their sauce was tasty and the texture of the pasta was perfect. The restaurant had a very cool vibe to it but the service was okay, our waiter was at the bar socializing while we waited 20 minutes for him to take our order. Other than that I would come back for the pasta flight.

we chose this place last minute without a reservation but seemed to get lucky enough to be seated immediately. we were shown to a small, two-person table that was pressed up tightly against the wall. the hostess was very nice. our server however... could use some training. he never seemed to make eye contact with us and was always in a hurry to go do something else. he barely checked in with us -- in fact, there were times when the hostess would be passing by & see us trying to get their attention, before the server did. when we asked for the check, it wasn't even from our server but rather a different one who we just happened to catch. food, however, was better than their service but nothing terribly outstanding. - garlic bread (4/5): it was tasty and great way to start off our meal. i loved the aioli they added on the side as well. but i wish there was more crunch to the bread/toast. it was almost as if the bread hadn't even been toasted except for a few pieces. not sure if this was a single mishap though, because the toast in our eggplant appetizer was much better and crunchier. - eggplant (3/5): it's definitely an interesting take on how to present an eggplant dish and i was excited to try it! but it fell pretty flat in that you don't really see or taste the eggplant at all. we had to literally dig through the sauce to find small pieces of eggplant. loved the burrata cheese though! and these pieces of toast/bread seemed to be much more toasted than our garlic breads were...? - pasta flight (4.5/5): creative concept and definitely filling! the bolognese was my favorite as it seemed to encompass more than just one flavor profile. the spicy vodka was not spicy, and in fact the pesto seemed to have more chili flakes in it or something because the pesto had more of a kick than the spicy vodka. overall, this is a nice place to come to and enjoy some good quality food. but i wouldn't come here expecting the best or most fancy date night.

Truly enjoyed the dinner i had here. The Festa di Messina has a grand presentation and is the star of the show. Every other table ordered it. The portions were larger than expected. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The atmosphere was uplifting with good music playing. Our waiter, Ben, provided great service. A few other items that I would get again are the Cab Franc wine, parmesan garlic bread, marinated olives, and beets. Also try adding their chilli oil to the pasta for some spice and it will intensify the other flavors.

A little over price for pasta but it was good. Make sure you look at your tab!! They charge a 22% service charge to eat there and want you to tip as well. Our service charge was $31 . If we would've left a tip it would've been another $28. That's a $60 tip. (We did not tip extra) It's a place you only try once and not again.

2.5/5 Stars Came here after seeing so many TikTok videos about their pasta flights--it looked amazing online, so we had high hopes. The restaurant itself is nice and modern. and the service was okay, but nothing special. One thing to note: they automatically add a 20% gratuity to the bill and still prompt for an extra tip. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The bread was rock hard, to the point where it hurt my gums trying to bite into it. It was also heavily salted, which overpowered everything. The butter was forgettable. As for the pasta flights, they looked cool but lacked flavor, and the pasta was on the firmer side--so if you prefer it softer, definitely ask. The only standout dish was the short rib lasagna, which was delicious and the best thing we had all night. For the price, I expected much better. Overall, it was just an okay experience, nothing memorable, and I wouldn't go out of my way to return. Definitely feels like more of a social media spot than a true foodie destination.

okay so first let me start by saying that the staff were some of the sweetest people i've met in a restaurant setting ever. like genuinely so nice. however, they did have live music. usually i like live music, but the restaurant is small and there's not many people in there. the music was WAYYYYY too loud, the girl singing had the microphone super close to her mouth it sounded like she was yelling. she sounded good, but just uncomfortably loud. the food was actually really good, i was pleasantly surprised- seeing that i live in Boston and the italian north end is a 5 minute walk away. we got the mini pasta flight & you can pick 3 of their pastas. all of which were good, except the bolognese. it was so overwhelmingly cinnamony- it was terrible. the noodles were really good in it, but the sauce was just bad. the spicy vodka pasta was really nice! the whipped ricotta on top was delicious. for the third pasta we got the cacio e pepe, it was phenomenal. best pasta on the flight. we also got the meatballs and the beet salad, they were nice. the meatballs were very filling. the espresso martini was fine, nothing special. however, this place is extremely expensive. like new york city expensive. it was good, but not for a 200$ bill (in my opinion).

Found this place on instagram and drove 3 hours to try it. Good service, nice presentation/atmosphere , but however, MID pasta either $114 for a big flight or $74 for a smaller flight automatic 22% is added to your bill

Now this is how you put together a classy, hip, yet approachable restaurant. Minimalistic design, pop music playing just loud enough to create a vibe, and a thoughtful Italian menu. I can see myself here a lot for cocktails and bites. I tried the Guilty Pleasure, and it was a very unique spin on a Dirty Martini. It's not as "dirty" as you might think and the Gin Mare Mediterranean gin had just the right herbal notes to make the drink delightful! Can't wait to try everything on the menu.

All in all my experience at Messina was quite mediocre. I made a reservation for two about two weeks in advance and mentioned that my friend and I wanted to order the pasta flight in the notes. This was because I had seen that there was the possibility of them running out and I didn't want to take the risk. We also went on a Tuesday night, so I didn't expect much of a crowd and I was right. We were seated at a table for 4 and ordered the pasta flight on arrival. It makes quite a grand entrance and honestly is a really cool experience! You're served 5 types of pasta dishes of which maybe 2 taste decent. I would not recommend paying $95 for this meal, even if you were going to split it amongst 4 people. It is definitely suited for a bigger group, but the flavors of the food don't justify it. From reading other reviews, there are probably better options. The overall ambiance of the restaurant is great! It is so beautifully built and so appealing to look around. We also had wonderful service from our waiter! He was very attentive and polite. As many have mentioned there is a required 22% service charge. They state that it's to help with wages of workers, but from what our waiter described those funds did not go towards the service staff. So there was an expectation for us to tip on top of paying a 22% service charge. That is absolutely ridiculous... All in all I would not recommend coming here. There are many other places that serve delicious food and do not have unreasonable hidden service charges.

This place was amazing! The staff is very friendly, the food is delicious and the people overall have such a great vibe! They were very accommodating and thoughtful with us, which we truly appreciate! Heads up! Their famous pasta flight is a HUGE board with five full-size portions, this meal is meant to feed 4-6 people, so please be mindful if you are a couple going in for the flight. This board requires a 4-top table so if you're going during a busy time it might be hard to get this. I recommend either making a reservation with a note, or just call and give them a heads up!:)

Save your money & go to Olive Garden the food tastes about the same maybe better. "You can't do the pasta flight because we're overbooked for the night and your table is tiny" - the waitress tells us as 10 different flights go out to the other "tiny tables " - what is the point of having something on the menu if not everyone can order it? At least try to make an effort to make some sort of accommodation for the customers. Not once were my friend and I check up on by our waitress Alina after getting our food yet we saw her walk around asking other tables if they were enjoying their food. It was very much giving racism with a side of discrimination considering everyone around us were white. Not to mention how rushed we felt while being provided slow service. Don't even do it for the gram or TikTok

Food is very average Pasta flight is why I came. Wasn't great. Not worth the cost. Service was fair to average and tipping is MANDATORY. I came from the Midwest. Likely will not stop here again.

Everything about our experience was excellent. The ambience was nice and chill and our service was prompt and perfect. We had the pasta flight and all the must haves on the menu (the items highlighted in red)- everything was delicious! We couldn't pick a favorite item, however don't skip the Cesar salad or broccolini. If we ever have to opportunity to go again, we will be back. P

Best margherita pizza I've had in my life! Got there right when it opened and started to get busy around 6pm. Service was phenomenal and the food was all so delicious! Not to mention the bar area is super cute and they have plants and art hanging on the walls to add to the cute vibe. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Seattle! I like to collect business cards from places I eat at for when I'm journaling and they sadly don't have any but the hostess was so sweet to give me a sticker when I asked! Lovely staff all around!

my family and I came specifically for the pasta flight. We were 5 people and the pasta flight came with 5 full size portions of each of their pastas. This was definitely enough for all 5 of us we even had leftovers to take home. We were all super surprised by how big the portions were because we weren't expected it to fill us all up. We also ordered the truffle bread which was ok - nothing special and would probably never order it again, it was pretty bland and definitely not worth $12. The pasta flight was $114 which was a little pricey and they automatically add a 22% fee to all parties. The service was pretty good, the host was really really sweet. Overall it was a great experience and we all really enjoyed the pasta flight. We would definitely come again just for that alone, don't recommend the bread tho

Stopped by after a show at Climate Pledge. Place looked nice so we stopped in for a drink to let traffic die down. Service was fine to start, but the gentlemen behind the bar were being really rude. We closed our tab to head home and were given our tab with multiple drinks included that we did not order. Gentleman and owner said it was fixed and that I wouldn't be charged for the amount that was not ours. Checked statement this morning and sure enough, I wasn't charged the correct amount. Not sure if it was an honest mistake or not but that hasn't happened to me prior from any establishment. It's going to be tough for me to head back there and give them another chance.

The pasta was not my favorite... Very bland. The cherries in my drink were great! But the food was just ok. And parking is horrible.

Came here to try the famous pasta board. I'm not a pasta expert but I would give it a 4 out of 5. But I was more impressed with their other food items! Casual setting with great service.

This is not a review I enjoy writing, but after two disappointing experiences, I feel it's necessary. First time: We made a reservation through OpenTable and arrived, only to be told the restaurant was hosting an event and could not honor our reservation. The staff apologized and said they would send a gift card to make it right -- but we never received anything. Worse, even though we showed up, the restaurant marked us as a no-show in OpenTable, causing my wife's account to be suspended. We called and asked them to correct it multiple times, but they never did. My wife's account is still not reinstated. Second time: We decided to give it another chance and made another reservation (our cousin made). We were seated, waited about 15 minutes, and then someone finally came over our table to tell us the "kitchen system" wasn't working, and they couldn't serve any food. We were a group of six, arriving at dinnertime after a long drive from the Eastside. Finding another place last-minute was not easy. Once again, they took my information promising to send a gift card -- but based on our first experience, we are not holding our breath. This isn't about getting gift cards. It's about basic respect for your customers and making things right. We invested time and effort to dine here twice, and both times left frustrated, hungry and disappointed. As a small business owner myself, I understand things can go wrong -- but how you handle those moments is what truly defines good service. I don't usually leave reviews like this, but after yesterday, I felt compelled to share. I hope no other guests have to experience the same treatment.

Went to a event at climate pledge area and decided to go get some drinks before at Messina and sat at the bar and we had Miguel as our bartender and he was the star of the restaurant as we sat down we knew the restaurant was packed but he still decided to have a conversation with us and he carried himself with someone who knows his craft . He balanced a busy bar on a Sunday night and still check in on us the food was very good really authentic pasta and really nice staff would recommend!

Never did I think I'd be able to fulfill my dreams of having a pasta flight. Incredible and the service was great too. Vodka pasta was the best!!