{"id":9149,"date":"2019-04-19T08:07:49","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T08:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/mediterranean-food\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T20:45:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:45:36","slug":"mediterranean-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/europe\/mediterranean-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodies Guide to Summertastic Mediterranean Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Mediterranean-Coast.d6084750.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediterranean coast<\/a> is decked with plenty of beautiful cities, attracting millions of tourists every year. Besides the beautiful coastal landscape and laid-back ambience, Mediterranean cities also offer a different type of cuisine from most European cities. Rich and flavourful, they have more threads in common across the borders than they do within their own countries. The coast is life perhaps? Here&#8217;s a sampling of the kind of delicious Mediterranean food that awaits along the coast, that could plot a great route for foodies to travel in Europe &#8211; stomach first.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">A Tour of the Best Mediterranean Food Along the Summertastic Coast<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Mediterranean Food in Marseille, France: Bouillabaisse and Aioli Provencal Complet<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Marseille.d179895.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marseille<\/a>\u2019s charm lies largely in its Old Port, which has been in operation for over two millennia.\u00a0Beyond the marvellous Calanques and majestic basilica perched on top of the hill, your trip to Marseille won&#8217;t be completed without having bouillabaisse. Bouillabaisse is fish stew and is a popular local delicacy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bouillabaisse-fish-stew.jpg\" alt=\"Bouillabaisse fish stew, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 8px;\"><em>Bouillabaisse fish stew. (CC BY 2.0 \/ <a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluumwezi\/4960936068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Blue moon in her eyes<\/a>)<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The poor fishermen used the unsold parts of their catch to make bouillabaisse. But, today, this dish is made of fresh fishes which are directly bought from fishermen in <a href=\"https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.com.sg\/experience\/discovering-marseille\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marseille<\/a>. The\u00a0traditional rendition of bouillabaisse consists of five types of local fish that produce rich broth.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Aioli-provencal-complet.jpg\" alt=\"Aioli provencal complet, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Aioli provencal <\/span>complet<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">. (CC BY-SA 4.0 \/ <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Le_Cercle_R%C3%A9publicain_Jonqui%C3%A8res_A%C3%AFoli_et_ses_l%C3%A9gumes.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marianne Casamance<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Another fish dish that you must try is the aioli provencal complet, which consists of steamed cod (and\/or other types of seafood), served with steamed vegetables and aioli. Marseille aioli is not exactly garlic mayonnaise \u2014 it\u2019s a mixture of eggs, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Hotels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When in Marseille, consider staying at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Marseille-Hotels-Best-Western-Hotel-Du-Mucem.h4794191.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Western Hotel du Mucem<\/a>. With an affordable price, Best Western Hotel du Mucem offers great access to public transport and major tourist attractions.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs] [tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Where to Stay during your Trip<\/h4>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Marseille-Hotels.d179895.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Marseille [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s Go!&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;] [button icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Cheap-Flights-To-Marseille.d179895.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Flights to Marseille [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [\/tabs]<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Mediterranean Food in Naples, Italy<\/h2>\n<p>When someone mentions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Naples.d6034774.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naples<\/a><u>,<\/u> pizza is probably the first thing that crosses your mind. Neapolitan cuisine is essentially a balance of \u201ccheap\u201d ingredients and seafood. You might have known the classic must-haves in Naples, Italy: Margherita (tomato, mozzarella and basil) or Marinara (tomato, oregano, and garlic). These are all staples of a\u00a0Mediterranean diet but have you heard of pizza fritta?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Pizza-Fritta.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza fritta, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Pizza Fritta. (CC 0 \/ <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/70125105@N06\/31324719884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Carlo Raso<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pizza fritta (deep-fried pizza) is essentially a fried pizza dough with the classic pizza ingredients (tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil) either as the fillings or as the usual toppings. It is a famous Neapolitan street food as most street vendors have no access to a pizza oven.<\/p>\n<p>During Christmas, Naples locals are having struffoli \u2014 honey-drizzled deep-fried balls topped with colourful sprinkles. Each marble-sized ball is sticky yet crunchy, making it a well-loved dish among children.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Struffoli.jpg\" alt=\"Struffoli, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\">Struffoli (<span class=\"cc-license-identifier\">CC BY-NC-SA 2.0\u00a0<\/span>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/michaelbester\/4174285709\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Michael Bester<\/a>)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Hotels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The hotels lining the coastline of Naples are usually on the pricey side. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Naples-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Napoli.h22859.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Inn Napoli<\/a> offers a reasonably priced room with an amazing coastal view. Pro-tip: choose a room on the top floors that overlook the Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs] [tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Where to Stay during your Trip<\/h4>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Naples-Hotels.d6034774.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Naples [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s Go!&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]\u00a0[button icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/lp\/flights\/sin\/nap\/singapore-to-naples&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Flights to Naples [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What to Eat in Barcelona, Spain<\/h2>\n<p>The Catalans will argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Barcelona.d179992.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcelona<\/a> is not exactly Spain. It is no surprise then that Barcelona cuisine stands out from the rest of Spain.<\/p>\n<p>The quintessential dish of Barcelona? Paella. Paella is one of Spaniard&#8217;s comfort food, a mix of rice and seafood. Back in the old days, the servants created this dish by using leftovers from feasts and banquets. Head to where the locals go for a solid plate of authentic paella with fresh seafood.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Paella.jpg\" alt=\"Paella, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Paella. (CC 0 \/\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.publicdomainpictures.net\/en\/view-image.php?image=222543&amp;picture=paella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gilda Martini<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For those with a sweet tooth, mat\u00f3 is a must-try Catalan dessert. Mat\u00f3 cheese comprises of goat or sheep milk without using salt. This delightful treat served with honey and walnuts will please your taste buds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48321 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mato\u0301.jpg\" alt=\"Mat\u00f3 cheese with honey and walnuts, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\">Mat\u00f3. (CC BY 3.0 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mel_i_Mato_(Camp_Portel).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tamorlan<\/a>)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Hotels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Barcelona-Hotels-The-Gates-Diagonal-Barcelona.h1153145.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gates Diagonal Barcelona<\/a> that boasts modern chic interior with spacious rooms. This budget-friendly hotel is a short walking distance from a metro station and the iconic La Sagrada Familia.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs] [tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Where to Stay during your Trip<\/h4>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Barcelona-Hotels.d179992.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Barcelona [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s Go!&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]\u00a0[button icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Cheap-Flights-To-Barcelona.d179992.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Flights to Barcelona [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Must-Try Food in Athens, Greece<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Athens.d178231.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Athens<\/a>\u00a0in Greece is a lovely getaway for history buffs and foodies alike. Before embarking on your temple hopping, kickstart your day with koulouri, a sesame-covered bread.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike bagels,\u00a0<span class=\"hiddenSpellError\">koulouri<\/span>\u00a0is not boiled, and it is best eaten immediately as it will harden just a few hours after being ready.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48320 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Koulouri.jpg\" alt=\"Koulouri, a sesame-covered bread, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\">Koulouri. (<span class=\"cc-license-identifier\">CC BY-NC-SA 2.0\u00a0<\/span>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/a-culinary-photo-journal\/8106823833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nate Gray (cphotoj)<\/a>)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The next Athens street food on the list is tomatokeftedes, which is flavorful tomato balls, fried to perfection. They taste best with yoghurt (tzatziki) sauce. The locals and travellers usually eat them as appetizers. Tomatokeftedes don\u2019t use meat, so vegetarians will definitely enjoy this (but take note: some tomatokeftedes use cheese for the filling).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tomatokeftedes.jpg\" alt=\"Tomatokeftedes, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Tomatokeftedes. (CC BY 2.0 \/ <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/klearchos\/4468320350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Klearchos Kapoutsis<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Hotels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Athens-Hotels-Central-Athens-Hotel.h1200035.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Athens Hotel<\/a> is strategically located in the centre of Athens with The Acropolis only 1 km away \u2014 you should request a room overlooking The Acropolis. Alternatively, hop on to the rooftop bar to enjoy the sunset view of the Acropolis over the horizon. What an unforgettable experience!<\/p>\n<p>[tabs] [tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Where to Stay during your Trip<\/h4>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Athens-Hotels.d178231.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Athens [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s Go!&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]\u00a0[button icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Cheap-Flights-To-Athens.d178231.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Flights to Athens [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/food2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"77\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Mediterranean Food in Valletta, Malta<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Valletta.d2341.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valletta<\/a> may be Europe\u2019s smallest capital city, but it has plenty to offer, including its cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>It takes an adventurous foodie to try Malta\u2019s national dish, stuffat tal-fenek, a rabbit stew slow-cooked in tomato sauce and vegetable.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48318 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rabbit-stew.jpg\" alt=\"Stuffat tal-fenek, a rabbit stew, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Rabbit stew. (CC BY-SA 4.0 \/ <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rabbit_stew#\/media\/File:Civet_de_lapin_de_garenne_des_Baronnies.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Varaine<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Locals normally have it with fries, rice, and wine. An interesting fact about the origin of the dish: it is a symbol of resistance against the restriction on hunting imposed by the Knights of St John. When the ban was lifted in the 18th century, the popularity of the dish soared as the population of rabbits in the city did.<\/p>\n<p>A perfect tea-time snack in Valletta is pastizzi, a savoury pastry filled with either ricotta cheese or mushy peas. Almost any busy streets across the city sell pastizzi so you can have it anytime you want. Pro-tip: enjoy them while they are warm!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48317 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Pastizzi.jpg\" alt=\"Pastizzi, Mediterranean Food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8px;\">Pastizzi. (CC BY-SA 4.0 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/christianocious\/5562715641\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Christian Tan<\/a>)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Hotel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Relive a piece of history by staying at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Malta-Hotels-Castille.h13269590.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castille Hotel<\/a>. You\u2019ll get to enjoy the great view of Valletta as the building is located at the highest point of the town.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs] [tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Where to Stay during your Trip<\/h4>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Valletta-Hotels.d2341.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Valletta [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s Go!&#8221;\u00a0icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]\u00a0[button icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Cheap-Flights-To-Valletta.d2341.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Flights to Valletta [\/button] [\/tab] \u00a0 [\/tabs]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mediterranean coast is decked with plenty of beautiful cities, attracting millions of tourists every year. Besides the beautiful coastal landscape and laid-back ambience, Mediterranean cities also offer a different type of cuisine from most European cities. 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