Best Pizzerias in Pioneer Square

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!

The two pizzas we tried were delicious. Everyone in the restaurant seems to be enjoying themselves. The staff were attentive and fun.

The service and the food are always outstanding at this restaurant. Our server today was Ocean and he provided top-notch service and made us feel very welcome!

Best pizza in town and the ambiance is always on point. It’s a high end pizza spot with great flavors and vibes

We had a large group of 8 with various dietary needs. They did a fantastic job responding to this. Service was prompt and the food came out quickly for a large group - very impressed! Even the noise level was reasonable. Would definitely do again for a group!