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Cuisine in San Marino
San Marino, located in the heart of Italy, is a land of old traditions and picturesque landscapes. It's known for being one of the tiny bijou countries of Europe, together with Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. The country proclaims itself as the oldest Constitutional Republic in the world, and quite possibly, it was from these ancient times that the Republic of San Marino inherited its free spirit, national pride and the spirit of bon-vivant. This country has all the charming features of Italy – along with infinite diversity.
San Marino is located in Italy, between the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche. Accordingly, its cuisine is typically Italian. You can eat anything here, from spaghetti to lasagne and other pasta meals to pizza, ice-cream and top it all with a glass of fine wine. And here is a fact, which is not so widely known: many of the best and most famous Italian pasta dishes were in fact born in this region, for example: lasagna,tortellini, tagliatelle, cannelloni and ravioli. They are popular all over Italy in their regional varieties, but the original recipes are claimed to have been born here. With Bologna just a short drive away, the spaghetti a la Bolognese is, of course, the most typical speciality in San Marino.
Besides the typically Italian cuisine, San Marino proudly presents its own specialities. The roasted rabbit with fennel is one of the country's best. It is usually served with a glass of exclusive local wine. The cacciatelo is a delicious dessert, which strongly resembles crème caramel. And the most typical dish for the region is another dessert, called Torta tre monti, which means 'cake of the three mountains'. It's a chocolate layer cake, symbolising the three towers of San Marino.
Drinking in San Marino is a part of the tradition of refined bon-vivant. All local wines are delicious; however, the champions are Sangiovese, Muscat and Biancale. Beer is also produced in San Marino and it's quite tasty. Various kinds of liqueurs, especially the national speciality, which is called Mistra, are definitely worth a try.
Eating out in San Marino is more than a tradition. It is a favourite way to spend time with friends, relatives and loved ones. Bars and restaurants usually close very late at night and never before all dinners are served and finished. Prices are moderate, depending on the eatery. Small villages are most recommended for those willing to experience the charm and uniqueness of San Marino. Small bistros and family restaurants offer a cheerful atmosphere and warmth, good wines and exclusive cuisine – to experience it all visit San Marino!