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Best restaurant located near Climate Pledge Arena  - Messina, Seattle, WA

Messina

4.1
4.1
293 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Messina Modern Italian Kitchen, located just a few steps away from the iconic Climate Pledge Arena, combines modern Italian cuisine with the distinct flavors of the Pacific Northwest. We are all about creating unforgettable experiences for family dinners, a romantic date night, or celebrating and watching a game.

We include a 22% service charge on all guest checks to offer competitve, above-industry standard wages for all our staff.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (206) 644-7062
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Offers

  • Messina Late Night Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 22:00 - 23:30,Tue - Sat - 22:00 - 23:30
    Continue the night with Messina's Late Night Happy Hour. Our special: select wines at only $7 a glass, offering a perfect blend of price and quality. Explore a curated list of our favorite dishes, each designed to compliment your wine or cocktail choice. Experience the essence of Messina in every sip and bite. *Bar Only*
    Messina Late Night Happy Hour photo
  • Messina Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    Messina's Happy Hour is the best in the city. Our special: select wines at only $7 a glass, offering a perfect blend of price and quality . But there's more – explore a curated list of our favorite dishes, each designed to pair seamlessly with your wine choice. Experience the essence of Messina in every sip and bite. No frills, just the pure joy of great wine and great food. *Bar Only*
    Messina Happy Hour photo

What 293 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Messina impresses with its "outstanding" modern Italian cuisine and "amazing" neighborhood charm. Diners rave about the pasta board and "fantastic" food, including short rib lasagna and flavorful meatballs. The ambiance is lively, and staff are attentive, making it a great spot for special occasions. Expect a 22% service charge.
293 Reviews
  1. Robert

    VIP

    Seattle

    41 reviews

    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I wanted to try this restaurant, but now I wish I had waited until the kitchen staff had more experience.

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  2. Colleen

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We heard about the place on tik tok and booked a reservation. We were seated promptly and our server who was great, arrived shortly after. We had drinks and rosemary bread with a tallow butter. So yummy. They had really fun and cool drinks. We ordered the pasta flight and omg it was so good and so much food. Highly recommend. We noticed the pizzas looked amazing loaded with lots of toppings. We arrived at 7pm and it was perfectly busy but not crazy. Gave it a great vibe. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Denise

    Seattle

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and loved both the pizza and broccolini (and house wine). Would have given 5 stars but there was an automatic 22% added that we were not told about - noticed it on the check - and the cc receipt had space for additional tip without reminding you that you already paid a tip. Something to watch out for in Seattle - forced tips/surcharges. 😉

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  4. Brad

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was first rate and attentive. Great recommendations from the wait staff that hit the spot. Loved the appetizers. The olives were fabulous. Would've chosen a different bread service spread. We had the garlic aioli. Likely would go with black truffle butter next time. The pasta was fabulous & the drinks good. Decent value for the meal we got at the price point we paid. We will go back before our next Kraken game.

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  5. Jay

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very loud lady Gaga music blasting, food was good but nothing special. Service was really the best part.

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  6. Janie

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had eaten there previously and had seen the dish that we ordered this time. It is a board of five pasta dishes. So we assembled a group of good eaters to take on the challenge of a giant pasta board and not have any left overs. We attended a Kraken game after and we wanted our hand free for cheering. We ate well and the flavors were great. To top the evening off our team won!

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  7. Darlene

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our celebration dinner for our marriage and the meal was fantastic. we were happy to have messina be our first meal 🫶🏾

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  8. Nick

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for the perfect combination of outstanding food, impeccable service from Elija and versatile atmosphere, this restaurant is it! From the moment we walked in for a couples birthday celebration dinner, we were greeted with warm smiles from the hostess Min and an inviting ambiance that struck the ideal balance between intimate and lively. Whether you go for a romantic date night or a fun evening out with friends, this place seamlessly caters to all. Now, let’s talk about the star of the show—-their pasta flight. You know a dish is something special when it’s on nearly every table, and after one bite, it’s easy to see why. It’s clear this dish is their pride and joy, and it truly deserves all the attention it gets. Simply put, coming from Los Angeles where great restaurants are in abundance, this restaurant is a must-visit. Come for the incredible main dish that’s the talk of every table, stay for the exceptional service from Elija, and soak in the dynamic atmosphere. Next time we are back in Seattle this will for sure be a stop brining more friends & family along with us.

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  9. Sojourner

    VIP

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time the staff was great!!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Jessica

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I found out about this restaurant on Instagram. I saw the pasta flights and was like “OMG! I need to go there!” Thank goodness it’s not far from where I live!! It was a very cute small restaurant and it was clear the pasta boards were the star of the show. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful to let us customize our board. Very grateful! Only complaint is that there was a service charge of 22%, which I assume does not go to the waiter himself. So we had a $25 service charge before tip… just didn’t expect to spend $150 for the meal but next time I will know to prepare for that.

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FAQs

Messina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 644-7062.

Messina is rated 4.1 stars by 293 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today

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Google Map for Messina

23 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109-4007

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st Ave N
  • Area
    Queen Anne
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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