Typical Dishes

Not to be confused with tapas, pintxos are the ultimate Basque snack. Typically small pieces of bread, they’re topped with various ingredients such as… Read the rest

Mamia is the Basque version of cuajada – a thick type of sheep’s curd, similar to yoghurt. It is most often made in a small ceramic pot and served wit… Read the rest

This version of French toast is one of the most indulgent Basque desserts – and one of the most delicious too. Made from brioche-type bread, they’re s… Read the rest

This dish is essentially what it sounds like – potatoes with chorizo. It is actually a typical dish from La Rioja, but is often eaten in the Basque Co… Read the rest

Fried whole fish with coconut rice, golden fried patacones (smushed and fried plaintain) and a simple salad.

cima is an Italian main course typical of Ligurian cuisine. cima alla genovese is a stuffed meat dish: a piece of veal stuffed with a mixture of ingre… Read the rest

Among all the traditions and typical dishes of Liguria we undoubtedly find pansoti with walnut sauce. A pasta filled with vegetables with a mouthwat… Read the rest

<p>Farinata &egrave; definitely an essential dish of Genoese street food. Baked in its liquid state, &egrave; a mix of oil and chickpea… Read the rest

True, there are perhaps hundreds of vegetable pies in the world, but each country and region has its own specialties. The most famous in Genoa is to… Read the rest

Messina focaccia is a typical specialty of Messina gastronomy. Its preparation is very common in the city and also in the province of Messina. The d… Read the rest