The true Messina tradition

Typical Messina cuisine reflects a rich Mediterranean tradition, influenced by the strategic location of the Strait of Messina.

Dishes are distinguished by the abundant use of fresh fish, such as swordfish, the star of the famous "pesce spada alla ghiotta," seasoned with tomatoes, capers, olives, and onions. Other specialties include sardines a beccafico, stuffed and rolled, and pasta with mussels or squid ink.

There's no shortage of baked delicacies, such as Messina focaccia, filled with escarole, tomatoes, anchovies, and tuma cheese. Among the desserts, standouts include the glazed pignolata, covered in honey or chocolate, and Sicilian cannoli, often enriched with local flavors. The intense and authentic flavors of Messina's tradition celebrate the perfect fusion of sea and land.

Golden, fried arancini, cone-shaped rice balls, arranged on a tray.
Pile of golden-brown fried empanadas on a silver tray, ready to eat.
Breaded and fried square of food on a bed of lettuce, garnished with halved cherry tomatoes.
Display case with various baked goods, including triangular pastries and savory pies.
Square pizza with red diced tomatoes, green herbs, and melted cheese.
Pile of round, golden-brown donuts dusted with powdered sugar.
A person chops meat on a white surface with a large cleaver.
Dried chickpeas in a wooden bowl, surrounded by more chickpeas.
Basket filled with marzipan fruit replicas: watermelon slice, strawberry, pear, and other colorful sweets.
Three green Sicilian cassata cakes with candied fruit on a gray plate.
Half-and-half dessert: white cream and chocolate-covered pastry in a tan cardboard dish.
Brioche bun with two glasses of coffee topped with whipped cream, on wooden table.

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