Sammarinese cuisine.
Start with a taste.

WHAT TO EAT

Local dishes, explained.

These are specialties from our featured city guides. Regional styles and availability vary.

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Piadina

Thin flatbread folded around cheese, greens or cured meats. Ask whether the dough contains lard.

Planning estimate: €6–10

Where to look: Piadina counters in the historic centre

Find Piadina in San Marino ↗Find Piadina in Borgo Maggiore ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Torta Tre Monti

Layered wafers with cocoa-and-hazelnut cream, associated with the republic’s three towers.

Check slice or whole-cake price

Where to look: Local confectioners and food shops

Find Torta Tre Monti in San Marino ↗Find Torta Tre Monti in Borgo Maggiore ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Passatelli

A regional pasta made with breadcrumbs, eggs and cheese, often served in broth.

Planning estimate: €12–18

Where to look: Traditional Sammarinese restaurants

Find Passatelli in San Marino ↗Find Passatelli in Borgo Maggiore ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Cappelletti

Small filled pasta, often served in broth; fillings can include meat.

Planning estimate: €12–20

Where to look: Traditional restaurants

Find Cappelletti in San Marino ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Bustrengo

A traditional rustic sweet using simple pantry ingredients, with recipe variations.

Ask about availability and portion price

Where to look: Traditional bakeries when available

Find Bustrengo in San Marino ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Cappelletti in brodo

Small filled pasta served in broth, a substantial seasonal first course. Broth and fillings may contain meat.

Menu-dependent: compare the current posted portion price before ordering.

Where to look: Hostaria da Lino; ask about the seasonal menu

Find Cappelletti in brodo in Borgo Maggiore ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Strozzapreti

Hand-shaped pasta served with a sauce chosen by the kitchen; ask whether the sauce contains meat.

Menu-dependent: compare the current posted portion price before ordering.

Where to look: La Vecchia Fonte or traditional kitchens

Find Strozzapreti in Borgo Maggiore ↗

GO STRAIGHT TO THE TABLE

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Different places. Different flavours.

Compare the specialties and food neighbourhoods in our featured destinations. This is a starting selection, rather than a complete map of every regional cuisine.

Plan your food budget.

Examples from the city guides below. Planning estimates are per dish or stated portion, not a full-day allowance. Check service charges, drinks and current menus separately.