Messina

Dive into these charming Sicilian courgette and cherry tomato faggottini — a delightful treat perfect for sharing at any cosy gathering.

Discover the Messina focaccia, a delightful baked treat filled with tuma cheese, ripe tomatoes and fresh chicory. Savour the authentic taste of Messina’s culinary heritage!

Discover Messina’s ricotta fraviole — crisp, fried delights filled with creamy ricotta and a hint of cinnamon. An irresistible Carnival classic!

Tender calamari simmered with tomatoes, white wine and sweet onions - a simple, sun-drenched Sicilian dish from the shores of Messina.

Light choux buns filled with whipped cream and cloaked in silky hazelnut and chocolate – an elegant Messinese dessert made for big celebrations.

Discover the authentic flavour of Messina-style fried sciabbacheḍḍu - a wonderfully crisp celebration of Sicilian seaside cooking.

Discover Messina’s iconic Viennesi - soft Sicilian brioche filled with vanilla chantilly and whipped cream, fragrant, indulgent and utterly irresistible.

Crisp, flaky pastries filled with tender ham and melting mozzarella - a beloved street food from the heart of Catania and Messina.

Discover the ancient Sicilian honey confection known as ciaurrina (or giaurrina), a festive treat from Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto prepared for the feast of Saint Sebastian.

Discover how to prepare Messina-style roast mutton - a richly flavoured Sicilian classic perfect for festive tables and family gatherings.