The selection of the best 2021 Rame di Napoli by Pistacchissimo!
Rame di Napoli are a typical Catania treat (though this year Palermo, Agrigento, and Siracusa also participated). In the original version, they feature a soft cocoa biscuit base, covered in dark chocolate glaze. Over time, many modern variations have emerged, such as those filled with Nutella and, of course, pistachio versions as well.
After the success of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 rankings, here is the ranking of the best 2021 Pistachio Rame di Napoli.
HOW IT WORKS
I contacted 75 businesses, including bars, bakeries, and pastry shops, based on your recommendations or the venues' own applications. Of these, 31 accepted the challenge, some with 2 different versions, for a total of 43 rame. I have included in the ranking only those with a rating of 5, 4, and 3 pistachios, omitting those with a rating of 2 or 1.
A reminder that the rating represents the pistachio intensity:
- 5 very intense pistachio, dominant flavor
- 4 pistachio clearly present, but other flavors keep it from standing out completely
- 3 pistachio present, but light due to percentage or the presence of other flavors
- 2 pistachio taste almost absent, but a good product
- 1 I didn't like it at all
2021 RAME RANKING - with pistachio dough
1st - Bar Trento (Catania)
In the all-pistachio version
9.0/10
2nd - LorCam (Bronte)
In the all-pistachio version
9.0/10
3rd - Bar Alecci (Gravina di Catania)
In the all-pistachio version
8.0/10
Caffè Galaxy (Bronte)
In the all-pistachio version
8.0/10
Nica Nuci (Linguaglossa)
In the all-pistachio version, with added raspberry and caramel
7.0/10
Sesto Senso (Catania)
In the all-pistachio version
7.0/10
2021 RAME RANKING - with chocolate dough
1st - Bar Trento (Catania)
In the classic version
9.0/10
2nd - Panificio La Farina (Catania)
Both classic version and the one with crunchy bits
9.0/10
3rd - ChocoFusion (Catania)
In the "Sacra Rama di Hokuto" version with extra pistachio
9.0/10
Panificio Capolinea (Catania)
In the version with extra pistachio
9.0/10
Bar Turè (Linguaglossa)
8.0/10
Panificio Leotta (Valverde)
In the version with extra pistachio
8.0/10
PastryChef (Catania)
8.0/10
Panificio San Giuseppe (Catania)
8.0/10
Mamma Sicilia (Palermo)
In the version with extra pistachio
8.0/10
Bar La Pupa (Piedimonte Etneo)
7.0/10
Bar I Vicerè (Catania)
7.0/10
Arte in Torta (Belpasso)
7.0/10
ChocoFusion (Catania)
In the classic version
7.0/10
Bar Kennedy (Acireale)
7.0/10
