{"id":978,"date":"2024-07-01T06:38:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T04:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-umi-ams\/?page_id=978"},"modified":"2025-10-29T17:19:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:19:59","slug":"something-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/practical-info\/something-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastronomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhc3ch4y-b3f66624dc318374c81b4f802843196e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2169\">Gastronomy<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\">Messina\u2019s cuisine reflects the richness of Sicilian traditions, with a strong link to the sea and to local products. Among the specialties not to be missed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Arancini: <\/strong>Fried rice balls, usually filled with rag\u00f9, mozzarella, or other ingredients, a symbol of Sicilian street food.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Focaccia messinese:<\/strong> A beloved street food, this soft, thick focaccia is topped with escarole, tomatoes, anchovies, and tuma cheese, then baked until golden. Simple yet rich in flavor, it embodies Messina\u2019s culinary soul.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Pitoni (or pidoni)<\/strong>: Crescent-shaped fried turnovers made from pizza dough and filled with escarole, tuma cheese, and anchovies. Crispy outside and soft inside, they are a staple of Messina\u2019s traditional street food, often enjoyed hot from local bakeries.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Swordfish:\u00a0<\/strong>A pillar of Messina\u2019s cuisine, often served grilled or prepared \u201calla ghiotta\u201d with tomatoes, olives, and capers.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Braciole messinesi<\/strong>: Small meat rolls, traditionally made with beef or pork, filled with breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, then grilled on skewers. A must-try dish in Messina\u2019s trattorias.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Granita with brioche<\/strong>: One of the symbols of Messina\u2019s culinary tradition. Unlike sorbet or slush, granita here has a creamy, velvety texture, obtained by continuously stirring the mixture while freezing. Popular flavors include lemon, almond, coffee, pistachio, and mulberry. It is traditionally served with a soft \u201cbrioche col tuppo\u201d, perfect for dipping, and it can also be enriched with a generous topping of fresh whipped cream (panna).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Cannoli siciliani<\/strong>: Tube-shaped fried dough, filled with sweet ricotta cheese, topped with oranges, or pistachios, or chocolate\u2026<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Cassata siciliana<\/strong>: Sponge cake, layered with sweet ricotta chese and candied fruit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Food and tradition are an essential part of Messina\u2019s identity, offering participants the chance to experience Sicilian culture through taste.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-slideshow av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27 avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 35.833333333333%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__0  slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__0 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Arancini<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1517 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1517\"  src=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/arancini-messinesi-2-1200x430.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='arancini-messinesi-2' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__1  slide-2 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__1 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Focaccia messinese<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1574 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1574\"  src=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/focaccia-messinese-3.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='focaccia-messinese-3' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/focaccia-messinese-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/focaccia-messinese-3-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/focaccia-messinese-3-1030x369.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/focaccia-messinese-3-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/focaccia-messinese-3-705x253.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__2  slide-3 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__2 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Pitoni (or pidoni)<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1582 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1582\"  src=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Pitoni.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='Pitoni' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Pitoni.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Pitoni-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Pitoni-1030x369.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Pitoni-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Pitoni-705x253.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__3  slide-4 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__3 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Swordfish<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1584 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1584\"  src=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pesce-spada-alla-ghiotta-1.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='pesce-spada-alla-ghiotta (1)' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pesce-spada-alla-ghiotta-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pesce-spada-alla-ghiotta-1-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pesce-spada-alla-ghiotta-1-1030x369.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pesce-spada-alla-ghiotta-1-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pesce-spada-alla-ghiotta-1-705x253.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__4  slide-5 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__4 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Braciole messinesi<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1587 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1587\"  src=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/braciolette-alla-messinese-1.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='braciolette-alla-messinese' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/braciolette-alla-messinese-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/braciolette-alla-messinese-1-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/braciolette-alla-messinese-1-1030x369.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/braciolette-alla-messinese-1-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/braciolette-alla-messinese-1-705x253.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__5  slide-6 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__5 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Granita with brioche<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1588 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1588\"  src=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/granita-1.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='granita' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/granita-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/granita-1-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/granita-1-1030x369.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/granita-1-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/granita-1-705x253.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__6  slide-7 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__6 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Cannoli siciliani<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1589 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1589\"  src=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cannoli.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='charset=Ascii xr:d:DAE9TiGJ6fE:68,j:46139419824,t:23013108' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cannoli.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cannoli-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cannoli-1030x369.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cannoli-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cannoli-705x253.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__7  slide-8 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-mhc3mre2-8e26f04367e950664009bc85801c5f27__7 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Cassata siciliana<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1590 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1590\"  src=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cassata.jpeg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='cassata' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cassata.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cassata-300x108.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cassata-1030x369.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cassata-768x275.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umi.dm.unibo.it\/jm-ita-bra-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cassata-705x253.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide  avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='left-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' tabindex='-1' 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