What to Eat in Bari

The most famous dish from Bari is the delicious focaccia barese. In the alley Strada delle Orecchiette, you will find grandmothers making and selling the local orecchiette pasta. The best ice cream is at Antica Gelateria Gentile, but be sure to try other gelaterias as well. Bari is the gateway to the cities of Matera, Altamura, and others.

What to Eat in Bari:

  • Focaccia barese. A local variant of Italian focaccia, which is especially popular in Bari.
  • Panzerotti. Fried dough turnovers filled with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Panzerotti are a popular fast food in Bari and are often sold at local street stalls.
  • Tiella barese. A baked dish made of rice, potatoes, and seafood, often served as a main course. Tiella is a typical dish from the Bari area, reflecting the local love for seafood.
  • Sgagliozze. Fried polenta pieces that are a popular street food in Bari.
  • Orecchiette pasta. Pasta shaped like small ears. Orecchiette is traditional pasta originating from the Apulia region, whose capital is Bari.
  • Pettole pugliesi. Fried dough pieces traditionally prepared during the Christmas season. Pettole are a favorite treat in Bari, often served with sugar or tomato sauce.
  • Taralli. Crunchy ring-shaped crackers. Taralli are made from flour, olive oil, and wine, and are an essential part of the local cuisine. Taralli with onions and raisins are my culinary obsession in the Apulia region!
  • Fave e cicoria. A dish of fava beans and chicory, typical of Apulian cuisine. In Bari, it is often served as an appetizer or side dish.
  • Bombette. Small meat rolls wrapped in pancetta and grilled. Bombette are a popular street food in Bari, served as an appetizer.
  • Pasticciotto. A sweet pastry filled with vanilla cream, originating from the nearby city of Lecce.
  • Ciceri e tria. A dish of chickpeas and pasta, traditional to the Salento area in Apulia. In Bari, ciceri e tria is often served as a main course.
  • Burrata. A soft cheese made from mozzarella and cream, originating from the Apulia region.
  • … and 25 more Italian dishes from the list: What to Eat in Italy.

Enjoy your food in Bari!

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