3. Marzamemi - Pasta con le sarde
It was Easter 2014 when I convinced my parents to head to the east of Sicily and visit for a couple of days the Sicilia Orientale - places like Noto, Riserva di Vendicari and Cava Grande. BUT when I arrived in Marzamemi - this ancient fishermen village which at first sight I thought I was coming out of a fairytale, on the shores of the Ionian Sea coast of the island of Sicily, I definitely felt transported somewhere else. I said to my Dad “that's the place we need to eat!” pointing to the cute little blue restaurant chairs and tables in the middle of the main square, a place which you can’t definitely miss if you go and visit (although I don’t remember the name!). But it was when I ordered a rivisited version of freshly made pasta con le sarde (sardines), with red mullet little fish, I felt I was going to faint how good it was.
When you pay a visit to Marzamemi and that special restaurant, make sure you don’t miss the chance of exploring the back of that restaurant for a magical view on the Ionian sea coast. Perfect for romantic evenings with your love or loved ones! AND the tonnara di Marzamemi.