Pici are thick noodles worth seeking out when you want a local pasta dish. Panforte is a dense cake built from honey, nuts, candied fruit and spices; ricciarelli are small almond-paste cakes. Knowing these names makes a menu or bakery counter easier to navigate without relying on a particular business, price or opening time.
Useful to know
Look for pici when choosing a sit-down meal in Siena.
Compare panforte's dense, spiced fruit-and-nut texture with the softer almond character of ricciarelli.
Check ingredients with the seller if dietary restrictions matter; recipes vary.
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