Simplicity is the keyword in the cooking tradition of farmers, but that does not exclude strong flavours that can satisfy even the most demanding palates. Taste the main dish of Monza: risotto with luganega, the typical sausage with ancient origins, with other ingredients that sometimes are added to the dish, like for instance saffron. Pork dominates the dish called cassoeula, and among desserts there are pan tramvai and torta paesana.
CuisineMonza and the territory of Brianza offer a whole range of traditional savoury dishes: from ossibuchi alla monzese, to busecca, risotto alla monzese, polpette monzesi in umido, luganega, and last but not least turta de michelac', or torta paesana, as well as oss da mord (cookies made especially for the festivity of All Saints). |
ProductsLuganega di Monza, pan tramvai, potatoes from Oreno and pink asparagus from Mezzago, or pasta di farro from Brianza. The typical local wine is the IGT Terre Lariane (Montevecchia). |
Circuito Marchio di Ospitalità ItalianaSince 2009 numerous food businesses in Monza and Brianza have been certified by the national brand "Ospitalità Italiana", which guarantees high quality standards in the development of food and wine tourism, by promoting food and wine routes dedicated to typical local products. ...read on |
The "Made in Brianza" TrademarkThe Chamber of Commerce in Monza and Brianza promotes local food excellence by assigning the registered trademark "Made in Brianza" to traditional products, with an eye to innovation and sustainable development. |
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