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A Taste of Ravenna: Discovering Authentic Emilia-Romagna Cuisine
By: Nicole Dickerson / Last updated: April 8, 2024
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
WHAT TO EAT IN RAVENNA
Guide to Emilia-Romagna Gastronomy and Cuisine: Read more
Regional Cuisine:
Bologna, Ferrara, Forlí-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Rimini
Cappelletti di Romagna
In Ravenna and other parts of Romagna, enjoy cappelletti di Romagna. This take on one of Emilia-Romagna’s stuffed pasta dishes involves a cheese filling made from fresh raviggiolo cheese. The cappelletti is either served in brodo or a meat ragù sauce.
Cozze di Marina
Since Ravenna is closer to the Adriatic Sea, there’s an assortment of seafood served here in addition to the typical hearty food of Emilia-Romagna. Mussels are a must, so don’t miss the Cozze di Marina di Ravenna. These wild mussels grow naturally in the Adriatic as deep as ten to twelve meters in the sea. There’s even an annual festival in June to honor the wild mussels of Ravenna.
Piadina
piadina is a popular, must-try street food in Ravenna. These traditional flatbreads are thicker in this region. You’ll find piadina stuffed with various meats, cheese, and vegetables.
DESSERTS IN RAVENNA
Caterine di Ravenna
Caterine di Ravenna is another sweet treat of the region typically prepared on November 25th, the day of Saint Catherine. These sugar cookies are enhanced with lemon zest and often shaped into roosters, hens, or a doll (Catherine), then decorated with chocolate or sugar sprinkles.
Ravennino
For something sweet, look to ravennino. These milk and dark chocolates are made with pine nuts and salt.
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