Pane e Olio Taverna
Pane e Olio Taverna
Pane e Olio Taverna
Discover all the generosity of Giuseppe Messina's cuisine. Giuseppe Messina fell into the pasta pot as a child. Originally from Cefalù, a chic seaside resort in northern Sicily, near Palermo, he embraces the cliché of the bambino always lurking in the kitchen at his nonna's side. The Sunday memory of bucatini with sardines or spezzatino alla siciliana is etched in his memory.
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Pizzettes to Share
Bread and Oil
Pane e Olio
Tomato sauce, anchovy fillets and Sicilian black olives, fresh basil and grated Sicilian caciocavallo
A small pizza with intense Sicilian flavors. The combination of salty anchovies and black olives creates a pronounced Mediterranean taste, balanced by caciocavallo cheese. · Perfect for sharing as an appetizer or a light starter.
€10
≈ $12.00Fior di Latte
La fior di latte
Tomato sauce, fiordilatte mozzarella, fresh basil and Sicilian olive oil
The classic Margherita pizza version with quality ingredients. Fiordilatte mozzarella provides a creamy and smooth texture on a tangy tomato base.
€12
≈ $14.00The Creamy One
La Cremosa
Just a base of tomato sauce, gorgonzola, ricotta, mozzarella and caciocavallo
A rich pizza for cheese lovers. The blend of pungent gorgonzola, sweet ricotta, and caciocavallo offers a melting and flavorful experience.
€12
≈ $14.00Hot Appetizers
~ Hot ~
Fried Pizza Dough
U sfinciu ri pizza
Puffed pizza dough with gorgonzola cream, diced tomatoes and fresh basil
A specialty of fried and puffed pizza dough, light and airy. Served with a rich blue cheese cream that contrasts with the freshness of the tomatoes.
€12
≈ $14.00Eggplant Mille-feuille Burger
Miliburger ri Milinciani
Burger (no bun) made between two slices of breaded Sicilian round eggplant, mozzarella, caciocavallo, tomato and basil, baked au gratin
A Sicilian take on the burger using breaded eggplant slices instead of bread. A melting gratin dish, rich in cheese and vegetable flavors.
€15
≈ $17.00Uncle Pasquale's Broccoli
U Vruocculu ru ziu Pasquale
Uncle Pasquale's cauliflower fritters with diced fresh tomatoes and grated caciocavallo
Crispy and golden fried vegetable fritters. The cauliflower becomes tender when cooked, enhanced by the grated Sicilian cheese.
€12
≈ $14.00Breaded Mushrooms
U funciu impanato
Mushrooms (oyster mushrooms) prepared Milanese style, diced tomatoes and a sprinkle of grated caciocavallo
Breaded and fried oyster mushrooms, Milanese style. Crispy on the outside and fleshy on the inside, with a pronounced umami flavor.
€12
≈ $14.00Caciocavallo Cutlet
A' Cotoletta ri caciocavallo
Caciocavallo (typical Sicilian cheese) baked au gratin with aromatic herbs, marinated diced tomatoes and fresh basil, and grated zucchini
A thick slice of caciocavallo cheese baked until melted and lightly golden. Served with a fresh topping to balance the richness of the cheese.
€12
≈ $14.00Cold Appetizers
~ Cold ~
Peppers with Ricotta
I pipiruni ca ricuotta
Homemade candied red and yellow peppers, fresh Sicilian ricotta, olive oil and fresh basil
A refreshing appetizer combining the sweetness of candied peppers with the creaminess of ricotta. A typically Mediterranean play of textures and colors.
€12
≈ $14.00Sicilian mixed cold cuts
Affettati misti siciliani
Platter of Sicilian black pork (dei Nebrodi) charcuterie with artichokes, olives and a slice of homemade focaccia
An assortment of fine cured meats from the black pig of the Nebrodi mountains. Intense flavors and melting texture, accompanied by marinated vegetables.
€18~
The Beautiful Bruschetta
A' bedda Bruschetta
Bruschetta prepared with homemade focaccia, diced fresh tomatoes, fresh ricotta, fresh basil, grated caciocavallo and Sicilian olive oil.
A crispy focaccia bread tartine topped with fresh tomatoes and cheeses. Simple, fragrant, and ideal to start the meal.
€10
≈ $12.00Aunt Maria's Tomato and Mozzarella
U Pumaruoru e a Mozzarella ri zia' Maria
Buffalo mozzarella and Pachino tomatoes, fresh basil and Sicilian olive oil With Prosciutto dei Nebrodi + 4 ~
The famous Caprese salad with exceptional ingredients: creamy buffalo mozzarella and sweet Sicilian tomatoes.
€20~
Toto's Chicken Caponata
A Capunata ri pollo ri Toto'
Papa Salvatore's chicken caponata! Stew of onions, red and yellow peppers, black olives, capers, celery, fresh basil and shredded coquelet pieces
A variation of the classic caponata (sweet and sour eggplant stew) enriched here with shredded chicken. A complete cold dish, rich in stewed vegetables.
€15
≈ $17.00Gratinated Dishes to Share
Gnocchi with Cheese
U'Gnoccu cu Formaggiu
Fresh gnocchi with gorgonzola cream, crushed tomatoes, grated caciocavallo and baked au gratin 2 pers.
A generous portion of gratinated gnocchi to share. The sauce is creamy thanks to the melted cheeses and slightly enhanced by the tomato.
€32
≈ $37.00Gnocchi with Tomato
Gnocco cu Pumaruoru
Fresh gnocchi prepared with a homemade tomato coulis, basil, fiordilatte mozzarella and baked au gratin. 2 pers.
The red version of gratinated gnocchi, dominated by a homemade tomato sauce and stringy mozzarella. A comforting and family-style dish.
€30
≈ $35.00Pasta
Garlic and Oil
Agghia e Uoghiu
Linguine with pink garlic, olive oil, flat-leaf parsley and brown mushroom carpaccio
Simple but fragrant pasta, sautéed in olive oil and garlic (Aglio e Olio), with raw sliced mushrooms for texture.
€15
≈ $17.00Fresh Spaghetti with Tomatoes
Spaghettu Friscu cu 'pumaruoru
Fresh pasta with homemade tomato sauce prepared like Nonna Pina's, fresh basil and fresh Sicilian ricotta
Simple but fragrant pasta, served with a traditional slow-cooked tomato sauce and a touch of fresh ricotta to soften the dish.
€18
≈ $21.00Pasta with Broccoli
A pasta cu Vruocculu
Pasta with Mamma Lina's cauliflower, pine nuts, raisins, homemade breadcrumbs and caciocavallo shavings
A typical Sicilian recipe combining cauliflower, the crunch of pine nuts, and the sweetness of raisins. Breadcrumbs add crispiness.
€16
≈ $19.00Sausage and Mushrooms
Sosizza e funci
Pasta with Papa Salvatore's sausage, with brown mushrooms, flat-leaf parsley, olive oil, diced fresh tomatoes and grated caciocavallo
A rustic and meaty pasta dish, highlighting artisanal sausage and sautéed mushrooms. Flavorful and hearty.
€21
≈ $24.00Sicily in a Mouth
A Sicilia na vucca
Pasta with Guanciale (black pork cheek from Nebrodi), crushed tomatoes, pink garlic, flat-leaf parsley, artichokes and caciocavallo shavings
Literally 'Sicily in the mouth'. A mix of strong local ingredients: aged pork, artichokes and typical sheep/cow cheese.
€18
≈ $21.00Eggplant Lasagna
A Lasagna chi milinciani
Mille-feuille of lasagna with Sicilian round eggplant, baked au gratin, homemade tomato coulis and béchamel, fresh basil and caciocavallo
A vegetarian lasagna where eggplant plays the starring role. Layers of pasta alternate with a creamy sauce and melting vegetables.
€18
≈ $21.00The Meats
~ Origin: France ~
A Sausage
A Sosizza
Artisanal sausage flavored with wild fennel seeds, black pepper, grilled with rosemary. Papa Salvatore's recipe!
A homemade sausage flavored with fennel, typical of Sicily. Grilled to achieve a crispy skin and juicy flesh.
€26
≈ $30.00Veal Stew
U vitieddù
Beautiful veal chop (850 g), marinated in Sicilian olive oil, rosemary and fresh oregano, grilled and served with the famous Messina family sauce for 2 people / price per person.
A very thick veal chop to share. The meat is tender and fragrant from the herb marinade before being grilled.
€34
≈ $39.00The Meat Chop
A custata ri carni
The centerpiece: T-bone steak (1.1 kg) marinated in Sicilian olive oil, rosemary and fresh oregano, grilled and served with the famous Messina family sauce for 2 people / price per person.
A giant beef T-bone steak including tenderloin and sirloin. Grilled rare or medium, ideal for great red meat lovers.
€38
≈ $44.00Veal Ribs
Traverse di Vitello
Veal ribs (450 g) marinated in Sicilian olive oil, pink garlic, crushed tomatoes, rosemary and fresh oregano and baked au gratin All our meats are served with oven-baked vegetables prepared alla siciliana! (potatoes, peppers, zucchini, garlic, crushed tomatoes, fresh basil and oregano)
Pieces of veal on the bone, cooked for a long time to be tender and flavorful, coated in an aromatic marinade.
€32
≈ $37.00Whole Coquelet (Peppe Chicken)
Coquelet entier (Peppe Pollo)
Savory yellow coquelet, prepared according to Papa Salvatore's authentic recipe and served with his oven-baked vegetables alla siciliana. (850g) for 2 people.
A small whole roasted chicken, generously served for two. The meat is delicate and flavored with Sicilian herbs.
€32
≈ $37.00The Fish of the Day
The fish of the day on the slate, depending on availability and inspiration!
The Fish of the Day
Il Pesce del Giorno
Fresh fish selected according to the market. Preparation varies daily (often grilled or baked).
Our Sicilian Cheeses
Sicilian cheese platter
Assiette de fromages siciliens
Sicilian cheese platter to share for 2 people. Salted ricotta from the Madonie Park, Tomme Lumia in lemon leaf, Talé from Girgentana cow's milk, Ficu from Girgentana goat's milk, Baked Ricotta
A tasting of rare and typical Sicilian cheeses, ranging from fresh cheese to oven-baked ricotta. Perfect for discovering the island's terroirs.
€18
≈ $21.00Desserts
Ricotta and Pear
A Ricuotta e Pira
Buffalo ricotta mousse and pieces of pears sautéed in sugar, Sicilian hazelnuts and crushed amaretti 2 pers
A fresh and light dessert combining the sweetness of pear and the creaminess of ricotta. The crunch is provided by the amaretti biscuits.
€14
≈ $16.00House Tiramisu
Tiramisu della casa
Homemade mascarpone cake, with biscuit dipped in coffee, subtly flavored with amaretto (almond liqueur) and dusted with cocoa 2 pers
The quintessential Italian classic. Layers of mascarpone cream and coffee/almond biscuits. Served in a generous portion.
€14
≈ $16.00Fresh Fruit
A' Frutta frisca
Fresh fruit according to the season
Selection of cut seasonal fruits, simple and refreshing.
€9
≈ $10.00The Tart
A' Crustata
The crostata (tart) of my childhood...
A rustic Italian shortcrust pastry tart, usually filled with jam or fruit.
€9
≈ $10.00Sicilian Orange Cake
A' Torta r'aranci Siciliani
Mamma Lina's orange cake and her buffalo ricotta mousse
A moist cake flavored with Sicilian oranges, served with a fresh cheese mousse.
€9
≈ $10.00Hazelnut Cake
A' torta ri Nucidda
Armanda's beloved hazelnut cake (flourless)
A rich and dense hazelnut cake, gluten-free (flourless). Very indulgent.
€10
≈ $12.00Baba
U babà
The real baba Almost every day!
A brioche pastry soaked in rum or limoncello syrup. Soft and juicy.
€10
≈ $12.00Cristina's Gelato
U Gelatù ri Cristina
Cristina's ice creams, authentic artisanal ice creams without preservatives or colorings
Artisanal Italian ice cream (gelato) in various flavors. Dense and creamy texture.
€4~
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