Regional Food
Cafes to Try
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Restaurants to try
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Arrosticini
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These are typically made with lamb or mutton, lightly salted, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with local herbs.
Pallotte Cacio e Ova
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The “cheese and egg balls” made with pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, an egg, as well as freshly-chopped parsley. The outside is coating and the inside is soft and creamy.
Spaghetti alla chitarra
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Spaghetti alla chitarra is a square-cut, egg-based pasta. It's known for its rough texture, which holds rich sauces like lamb ragù or tomato sauce with tiny meatballs (pallottine) exceptionally well.
Brodetto
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A traditional fish stew characterized by a mix of fish and shellfish simmered in a broth of olive oil, garlic, wine, and tomatoes.
Wines to Try
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Montepulciano - red Cerasuolo - rosé Trebbiano - white Pecorino - white Passerina - white
Bocconotti
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A pastry with a chocolate and almond filling.
Confetti di Sulmona
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These are candied covered almonds. They are often found at baptisms, first communions, graduations, and weddings
Pizza Dolce Abbruzzese
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This is a layered sponge cake filled with custard and chocolate cream, often flavored with liqueur. The three layers are often coffee, rum, and cherry liquor.
