Il Salumaio La Massaia - Lecce

Really cool deli just outside of old town, by Porta San Biagio. They do some hot dishes, and of course bulk meat and cheese. You can get a salume cheese plate as well. Wine beer too. But the sandwhiches are where they shine. They do a large number of variations, each one named and described on a standard piece of paper, all hung up around the shop in various places. It’s fun just looking around finding new signs, wondering what you missed so far. There are an assortment of meats and cheeses, different veggies and even fruit that go into them. I had a Bavit which had ham, Porchetta a cooked pork), veggies and thinly sliced orange. The flavor combo was wonderful. As my wife said, having the fruit there brightened it up. I wish we had time to go back there and try some more. Not as much meat on them as a typical American sandwich might have which is standard in Europe, in my experience). Also, the signs are all in Italian, but Google translate helps there. It’s a husband and wife shop, and they don’t speak English. They do have 5 or so tables, and do a brisk take out business.

Just a great sandwich, loads of selection, best sandwich I’ve had in Italy A must if visiting Lecce!

The food was great and the customer service was something else The owner gave us the full lecce experience, form guiding us in the business to the local wines and beers

Really nice place, nice, clean. the owners are two people who can entertain their guests cordially, but without being intrusive, in addition to preparing really interesting dishes. food is of excellent quality, it comes out light and without any kind of feeling of heaviness. the company is very pleasant. super recommended if you are on a flask and want to make a non standard-noious aperitif.

Really excellent products mixed with skill. fruit sandwiches are simply delicious. an added value note are the owners: kind and courteous people that make you feel at home all the time. Recommended hypertextual