La Spezia Food Tour

Discover the best dishes of the local cuisine on this gastronomic tour of La Spezia. A sensorial journey into a blend of Ligurian and Tuscan flavors.

La Spezia Food Tour

At the selected time, we'll start our food tour in Piazza Garibaldi, where our guide and expert in local cuisine will meet us. Together, we'll explore the flavors representing the culinary tradition of La Spezia, rooted in Ligurian and Tuscan gastronomy.

The route will take place in the charming historic center of La Spezia with five stops in different locales. We will sample various items, including finger foods such as farinata (thin pancakes from chickpea flour), sgabei (bread fritters), and fried anchovies and squid prepared by fishermen. More substantial dishes like pasta with walnut sauce and mesciua (a grain and legume soup) will also be included.

We will taste a dish known for its versatility, which changes name based on cooking method and ingredients. When boiled and paired with pesto, parmesan cheese, and mushrooms, it is called testaroli; when baked and served with cold cuts and cheese, it is referred to as panigaccio.

No food tour is complete without trying the best artisanal gelato in town, so save room for dessert! After three and a half hours of indulging in La Spezia's cuisine, we will conclude our gastronomic experience.