Fainè alla Genovese Sassu

Sassari


Modest, no-frills and much loved locally, this bare, white-tiled eatery is the place to try Sassari's famous fainè, thick pancakes made with chickpea flour and cooked like pizzas. There’s nothing else on the menu, but with various types to choose from – sausage, onions, mushrooms, anchovies – they're ideal for a cheap, tasty fill-up.


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