Top-quality meat and a tender heart of pistachio philadelphia.
Rating: 8/10
Macelleria Longo, in Gravina di Catania, is one of the most renowned butcher shops for the quality of its meat, particularly horse meat, a typical product of Catania. We tasted their pistachio horse meatball, available both at their shop and in many other establishments supplied by Macelleria Longo.
The quality of the meat is top-tier, with an unmistakable flavor and unique tenderness, without any unwanted aftertaste (which unfortunately happens in lower-quality butcher shops).
Inside, we find a generous heart of pistachio philadelphia, made by blending what is certainly an excellent pistachio pesto, with a flavor that is delicate yet distinct at the same time, and pleasantly uniform. On the surface, there is a thin coating of pistachio flour, which serves a mostly decorative purpose, though it still offers a minimal contribution to the taste.
This is undoubtedly one of the best horse meatballs you can savor in Catania and its province, enhanced by an excellent pistachio cream, which earns a rating of 8/10 for its pistachio flavor.
Address:
Via Antonio Gramsci, 103
95030 Gravina di Catania CT
