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

Messina

4.1
4.1
258 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
22:00
Booked 50 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • 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 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (206) 644-7062
  • Website
    http://www.eatmessina.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    23 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109-4007
  • Area
    Queen Anne
  • Cross Street
    1st Ave N
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Messina Late Night Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 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.

    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. Join us. It's time well spent.

    Messina Happy Hour photo

Menu

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What 258 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
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Messina is a lively gem in Queen Anne, serving modern Italian cuisine with flair. Guests rave about the "amazing pastas and pizza" and "fantastic service." The vibrant atmosphere is complemented by attentive servers like Tess and Tony, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Don't miss the "delicious short rib lasagna" and creative cocktails!

258 Reviews

  1. Khalela

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was very accommodating and knowledgeable! We started with the Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer and it was so delicious! We each got cocktails. And we shared the pasta flight between 4 people. It was more than enough with leftovers. It was my birthday so we also got dessert, the whole experience was great!

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  2. Diane

    VIP

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay, I did enjoy the brussel sprout appetizer. The pasta was not special, especially for $31. Drinks were good as was the wine. I found the additional 22% service charge and the note from the waitress underlining the charge, with a note saying it was "not a gratuity" off putting. So, if you pay the service charge (22%) and a decent tip (20%) your paying 42% on top of the cost of your meal....huh!?

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  3. Joy

    Portland

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pasta was underwhelming. Many of the noodles were clumped together and the bolognese sauce had an off taste. The pizza was pretty good though. That service fee and how it’s explained then the wait staff pointing out it isn’t a gratuity was off-putting. It was explained as a way to pay a living wage then the wait staff wrote on the bill “not a gratuity 😊”

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  4. Lyndi

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always excellent- Great late night bar menu for after the ballet or after a kraken game

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  5. David

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    In fairness, I think that we just dined at this restaurant on a bad night for the staff . The food was decent, as were the drinks. However, the service was very confused and incoherent. The appetizers that we ordered did not arrive until after our entrees and only after we reminded the waiter two or three times. When the appetizers did arrive, they were the wrong order. Well it eventually all got sorted out, it diminished our confidence in the restaurant and our enjoyment of the overall experience. The one note about the food was that my wife's pasta was so spicy as to impair the overall enjoyment of the dish and the flavor profile. We left the restaurant saying that we didn't need to go back... At least anytime soon.

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  6. Jan

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! Service great. And the pacing of the food coming out was perfect. Wonderful meal before the Nutcracker.

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  7. Krista

    VIP

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat or grab a drink before a climate pledge arena event

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  8. Amanda

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time and the food was excellent. It was very busy so I was glad we had made a reservation.

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  9. Anne

    VIP

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The space is BEAUTIFUL, but the lack of service along side pasta dishes that tasted like they were from a nursing home was very disappointing. Mushy bland cold pasta for ridiculous prices was a huge let down on date night.

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  10. Carmen

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is unbelievable, so delicious. The server, Ben, was terrific. A bit pricey $155 for 2 entrees and 3 drinks, but worth it for a special occasion Noise level was high, but we were still able to have a conversation.

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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 258 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–00:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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