Naples has the pizza, Rome the “cacio e pepe” (cheese and pepper with pasta) and Sicily the cannolipossibly the Italy’s most famous dessert. Immortalized thanks to movies like “The Godfather“, where you get to hear the famous phrase “leave the gun, take the cannoli”, the tube of dough is a “little cannon” filled with cream with pistachios, but the world adapts them in different versions. Here are some of the Buenos Aires strongholds where to try them
In Martinelli (Leandro N. Alem 852, Mercado de los Carruajes and other venues), there are different specialties of Italian pastries and pastries. Its complete proposal brings together typical products from different regions and the classic Sicilian cannoli could not be missing from its menu. They offer several versions, but one filled with Italian pistachio ricotta cream and chopped natural pistachios is especially suggested; and another of pastry cream with orange and chopped almonds. In addition, on June 16 they will have an exclusive version, filled with pears and chocolate, and the first 200 classic cannoli they sell will have a special price of $50.
Leonardo Fumarola is a renowned chef and restaurant owner the adesso (Fray Justo Santa María de Oro 2047, Palermo), where he faithfully preserves the authentic flavors of his native Italy. With special care in the quality of the product and in the craft techniques used, his menu includes antipasti, pasta, fish and dolci. Among the latter, the traditional cannoli stands out, stuffed with sheep ricotta with Italian pistachios, chopped chocolate and orange peels. An inevitable item at the time of dessert.
In the Italian canteen sew my piece (El Salvador 4618, Palermo), its offer of Roman pizzas and homemade pastas can end with classic desserts such as cannolis. Made in an artisanal way, it has a thin and crispy dough, filled with ricotta, dark chocolate and almonds. In addition, on June 16, they will serve two varieties off the menu for a special price of $1,350: one filled with ricotta cream and mascarpone with 70% dark chocolate, pistachios and organic honey; and another with ricotta and mascarpone cream, Nutella, hazelnuts and slices of fresh strawberry.
Located in the Bellini Esmeralda Tower, cincinnati (Esmeralda 924, Microcentro) offers an Italian menu featuring pizzas made just like in Naples: thin-crust and airy edges. To conclude the meal, we suggest the cannoli made in the traditional way: filled with creamy ricotta with lemon zest and chocolate chips, Nutella on the tips, powdered sugar on top and a semisweet chocolate syrup to crown. They can also be ordered to go.
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