Les Amis Des Messina

A tasting menu for dinner consisting of 4 small plates of your choice. Includes still or sparkling water. A great way to sample various Sicilian specialties.

A house-made sandwich using soft brioche bread. Filled with fresh mozzarella, Sicilian eggplant, and peppers. Soft, savory, and rich.

A traditional Sicilian thick-crust pizza. Topped with tomato sauce, onions, anchovies, and Pecorino cheese. The dough is spongy and absorbs the savory toppings.

A simple appetizer of olives and tender artichoke hearts. Served as a light starter.

Literally 'seasoned bread', this is a rustic sandwich. Filled with sharp Pecorino cheese, salty anchovies, olive oil, and oregano. Crunchy and deeply savory.

Aged Parmesan cheese (24 months) served with honey. The saltiness of the crystallized cheese contrasts perfectly with the sweet honey.

Roasted peppers marinated in olive oil, vinegar, and garlic. Topped with renowned pistachios from Bronte. Sweet, tangy, and nutty.

Grilled Sicilian eggplants seasoned with garlic, vinegar, mint, basil, and oregano. A classic side dish with fresh herbal flavors.

Fresh fennel salad. Crisp and refreshing with a slight anise flavor, typically dressed with citrus and olive oil.

Cured pork jowl from the Nebrodi mountains in Sicily. Rich, fatty, and flavorful charcuterie.

Fresh cow's milk mozzarella cheese. Soft, milky, and mild.

Artichoke hearts preserved in olive oil. Tender and savory.

Parma ham aged for 24 months. Thinly sliced cured pork, salty and delicate.

Pasta with tomato sauce and salted ricotta cheese. A simple yet savory dish where the salty aged cheese balances the sweet tomato.

Pasta served with the house special pesto. Likely contains basil, nuts, and cheese for a rich, herbal flavor.

A smaller tasting portion of the classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

A tasting portion of Sicilian flatbread, likely topped with herbs or simple ingredients.

Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.

A house special cake. Typically a sweet, home-style Italian cake.

Lunch set menu. Choose between a tasting plate and pasta, or pasta and dessert.

Classic pizza topped with organic peeled tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, oregano, and olive oil.

Sicilian style pizza with tomatoes, garlic, anchovy fillets, oregano, parsley, and olive oil. Savory and bold.

Pizza topped with mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and Sicilian eggplants. A vegetarian option emphasizing vegetables.

A special recipe featuring anchovies, mozzarella, lemon zest, and Bottarga (cured fish roe). A unique combination of salty, savory, and citrus flavors.

Sicilian focaccia topped with mozzarella, eggplant, fresh mint, and sun-dried tomatoes. Fragrant and hearty.

Stuffed focaccia with mozzarella, aged Parma ham, fresh tomatoes, and basil. Rich and filling.

Microfiltered water, available still or sparkling.

Daily selection of wines by the glass.