Il Salumaio La Massaia In Lecce

Really cool deli just outside of old town, by Porta San Biagio. They do some hot dishes, and of course bulk meat and cheese. You can get a salume & cheese plate as well. Wine & beer too. But the sandwhiches are where they shine. They do a large number of variations, each one named and described on a standard piece of paper, all hung up around the shop in various places. It’s fun just looking around finding new signs, wondering what you missed so far. There are an assortment of meats and cheeses, different veggies and even fruit that go into them. I had a Bavit which had ham, Porchetta ( a cooked pork), veggies and thinly sliced orange. The flavor combo was wonderful. As my wife said, having the fruit there brightened it up. I wish we had time to go back there and try some more. Not as much meat on them as a typical American sandwich might have (which is standard in Europe, in my experience). Also, the signs are all in Italian, but Google translate helps there. It’s a husband and wife shop, and they don’t speak English. They do have 5 or so tables, and do a brisk take out business.

Panini superlativi, qualità ottima degli ingredienti, imbarazzo della scelta, la prossima volte proveremo senz’altro un tagliere misto, servizio ottimo, prezzi in linea con il prodotto offerto. Che dire, Bravissimi.