Sandwich shop and delicatessen in Messina
Stuffed sandwiches, select cured meats, fresh salads, and Sicilian and Calabrian specialties to enjoy every day.
DISCOVER THE TASTE OF TYPICAL SICILIAN AND CALABRESE PRODUCTS
La Gourmandise: Taste and hospitality in the heart of Messina
La Gourmandise is a meeting point for those seeking a quick break and those seeking more refined dishes, always with a simple and friendly approach. The restaurant emphasizes ingredients that recall Southern Italian traditions, with a particular focus on typical Sicilian and Calabrian products. Messina, due to its location and gastronomic culture, is the ideal place to showcase this fusion of flavors: on one side, Sicily, with its pane cunzatu (a type of bread made with breadcrumbs), eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, and Mediterranean vegetables; on the other, Calabria, with its intense specialties like spicy salami and 'nduja (a type of sausage).
Delicatessen is a key part of the experience. Cured meats, cheeses, pickles, and spreads are used to create rich and balanced sandwiches, but they can also inspire those looking to take home something delicious. La Gourmandise doesn't offer a complicated culinary concept: it focuses on recognizable ingredients, delicious pairings, and personal service. Whether you choose a classic sandwich, a house specialty, or a lighter option, the goal remains the same: to offer a pleasant, flavorful, and carefully crafted break.
Fresh ingredients, generous sandwiches, and Sicilian and Calabrian flavors for a simple, tasty, and always welcoming break.
Why Choose La Gourmandise in Messina?
Calabrian flavors
Sicilian tradition
Salads and lightness
Daily production with selected ingredients
Sandwich menu: classics, specialties, and bold flavors
La Gourmandise's menu is extensive and designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Classic sandwiches are perfect for those who enjoy simple yet always popular combinations, such as cooked ham, provola cheese, and mushrooms in oil, or raw ham, mozzarella, and tomatoes. Alongside these options, there are also house specialties, where flavors are bolder and more creative. Sandwiches such as Il Paesanella, Il Montanaro, Il Dolce Salato, Il Contadino, Il Pistacchio, Il Tartufo, Il Tartufo di Bufala, Il Calabrese, and Il Porchettaro offer a diverse offering, ideal for those looking for something delicious. With every offering, La Gourmandise brings to Messina the pleasure of a generous, carefully prepared sandwich, bursting with personality.
Light dough and numerous variations available
Typical Sicilian and Calabrian products
The connection with typical Sicilian and Calabrian products is one of the elements that makes La Gourmandise recognizable. Sicily enters the menu with Mediterranean ingredients, such as pane cunzatu, eggplant, dried tomatoes, pesto, pickled vegetables, cheeses, and references to traditional cuisine. Calabria, on the other hand, brings more intense flavors, such as spicy salami, 'nduja, and bold spreads, ideal for those who love sandwiches full of character. This combination allows for a varied offering, capable of appealing to both those living in Messina and those craving typical Southern flavors.
La Gourmandise interprets tradition in a casual and accessible way. You don't need a special occasion to enjoy a delicious sandwich or choose a typical product: just stop by, be inspired by the menu, and find the perfect pairing for your taste buds. The selection of cured meats, cheeses, vegetables, seafood, salads, and desserts makes the place versatile, perfect for those seeking a quick bite or those looking for something a little different. The result is a simple, friendly, and flavorful experience.
The Gourmandise
