Tommaso Cannata’s Compari: a corner of Sicily in Milan

I Compari by Tommaso Cannata, a location where you can find Sicilian flavours, scents and customs in the Milanese capital

In the large cooking panorama of Milan, there is a corner of Sicily that has actually dominated the tastes buds of the Milanese. Found in the Risorgimento district, this location has actually been chosen amongst the very best addresses in the city where you can taste genuine Sicilian specializeds. From breakfast to aperitif, through lunch break and after supper, at any time is a great time to visit I Compari and let yourself be seduced by the tastes of the island.

Master Baker Tommaso Cannata, just recently selected Ambassador of Taste DOC Italy Sicilia 2024, has actually brought the credibility and enthusiasm of Sicilian gastronomic custom to Milan. On the counter of his dining establishment, beside the cherished focaccias and pizzas, you can discover all the common specials of Sicilian rotisserie: caponata, aubergines parmigiana, octopus and potatoes, arancini, mozzarella in carrozza, panzerotti and even “u pituni”, the fried pitone or pidone from Messina, just recently contributed to the nationwide list of Conventional Agri-food Products.

However the dining establishment’s offerings are not restricted to food, due to the fact that with the arrival of summer season, granitas are likewise in high need, offered in standard tastes such as mulberry, coffee, pistachio, lemon and almond. For those trying to find something more advanced, the mixed drinks based upon granita or made with common Sicilian spirits and liqueurs such as Saigon, Amarakano, Turi and Spritz Siciliano with Amara, use a special experience, specifically if accompanied by a cutting board of various items from various locations of the area.

For red wine fans, Tommaso Cannata has actually chosen some labels from regional wineries, which produce white wines following a principles of regard for the island and its interesting history. This choice represents a more verification of Cannata’s growing dedication to promoting Sicilian quality even outside the local borders.

The tasting

Tommaso informed us that about 95% of the items he utilizes come straight from Sicily– consisting of rice, a genuine gem -, a number of which are made specifically for him, such as sheep’s ricotta. We tasted numerous common Messina specializeds– as Tommaso appropriately states, you need to use specializeds that you understand how to make well with your own dish– such as focaccia messinese and “u pituni”, and after that arancino, cannolo, granita and the mixed drink based upon granita. What struck us most was the crunchiness of the rice in the arancino, the strength of the tastes, completely stabilized on both salted and sweet, the genuine taste of the raw product, of high quality. A should is the focaccia messinese, light, genuinely remarkable, a lot so that it is addicting.

I Compari by Tommaso Cannata, a third-generation member of a household of bakers from Messina, brings Sicilian tastes, scents and customs to Milan. Tommaso’s ability, experience and know-how make this location a must-see for anybody who wishes to find or find the real taste of Sicily in the Milanese capital.

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