Best Pizzerias in Roosevelt

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 food and service was top notch! We had the pork and salmon entrees and shared. We had to ask for seconds on their wonderful focaccia!

Love this place. Fun for a small group (4-8 people). Excellent food!

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

We enjoyed the New York Classic pepperoni with black olives. The pizza was served hot. The pepperoni was tasty as was the sauce. We also enjoyed the 1/2 house salad which was enough to share between the two of us.