Tasting trail
The Southern Table
Durum wheat, dried pasta, tomato, chile, bitter greens, sausage and coastal ingredients.
The south made dried pasta a world food. Semolina and water, sun, tomato, chile and bitter greens — abundance built from very little.
Estimated pace: 3–5 outings
Stops on this trail
Carmelina's
North EndCampania
Passport Dish
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Soft potato gnocchi served with tomato sauce and ricotta.
$25
Menu verified on July 27, 2026
Prezza
North EndPuglia
Passport Dish
Orecchiette with Sausage and Rabe
Small ear-shaped pasta served with sausage and bitter broccoli rabe.
$34
Stamp not yet active here — see the verification notes before you plan a visit.
Menu verified on July 27, 2026
Regions on this trail
- MoliseItaly's quietest region
- CampaniaTomato, mozzarella, dried pasta
- PugliaDurum wheat, bitter greens, no egg
- BasilicataChile, sheep's cheese, mountain austerity
- CalabriaHeat, 'nduja and the two seas
Still waiting on a Boston table: Molise, Basilicata, Calabria.
Menus, ingredients, prices and availability can change. Confirm current information directly with the restaurant before visiting. Speak with the restaurant regarding allergies or dietary restrictions. Pesto Pastaria does not control restaurant preparation or cross-contact.
