Taranto street food: sgagliozze, frittura di paranza, panzerotti, pettole and the flavours to eat on the go among the alleys of the Old Town.
History
Street food is perhaps the most authentic and popular way to taste Taranto. Among the alleys of the Old Town and near the markets, the flavours on the go tell of the city's most genuine, down-to-earth tradition.
What to see
The undisputed queen is the sgagliozza: a slice of fried corn polenta, crisp outside and soft inside, served hot in a paper cone. Simple and irresistible, it is the symbol of Taranto street food. Beside it, the frittura di paranza and fried fish in paper cones, to be enjoyed strolling along the sea.
And then the great classics of Puglian rosticceria: the panzerotto (or cazun, the fried calzone) filled with tomato and mozzarella, the pettole, the chiancarelle (bread-dough fritters stuffed with anchovies), taralli and pucce.
Eating street food in Taranto means diving into the daily life of the city, among aromas, voices and the genuineness of popular flavours.
Did you know…
- The sgagliozza, a slice of fried polenta, is the symbol of Taranto street food.
- The 'cazun' (fried calzone) takes its name because it 'clothes' the filling.
- Chiancarelle are bread-dough fritters stuffed with anchovies.
Practical information
| Hours | Varies; many stalls and friggitorie are busiest in the afternoon and evening. |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Cheap: it's popular street food, within everyone's reach. |
| Accessibility | Enjoyed outdoors among the alleys; some historic stalls are in the Old Town. |
| Getting there | The heart of the street food scene is the Old Town and the market area. |
Not to miss
★ PremiumNOCERA STREET FOOD
📍 Via Vincenzo Pupino, 65, Taranto
Pizza by the slice and quick street food, baked fresh on the spot.
★ PremiumLa Casetta di Zio Gaetano
📍 Via Duomo, 295, Taranto
Gourmet sandwiches in the Old Town, vegetarian options on request.
★ PremiumBarrio Taranto
📍 Via Duomo, 265, Taranto
Street food and drinks in the Old Town, with live music some evenings.
★ PremiumCasa del Panzerotto
📍 Viale Trentino, 46, Taranto
Fried panzerotti only, many different fillings to choose from.
Addresses for guidance: names, management and hours may change. Always check before visiting.
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Tips for your visit
- Look for hot sgagliozze in the alleys of the Old Town: an unmissable classic.
- Enjoy the frittura di paranza in a paper cone, strolling along the sea.
- Try the fried panzerotto: tasty and filling.