Tasting Fishermen’s Traditions will bring you to the lagoon of Orbetello, a magical place where fishing has traditionally always been the main activity and one of the main economic drivers. Sea bass, sea bream, eels, calcinelli, prawns, and suckers are the most common and typical species, and fishing here is distinguished by its sustainability. In addition, sustainability here is guaranteed by traditional methods that, despite having advanced over times, still honor the seasons and tides. Moreover, techniques for preserving fish and traditional recipes are strictly protected. For this reasons, ancient techniques are still used for smoking, marinating, and salting foods; they never changed over the time.
The association I Pescatori di Orbetello keeps the traditions and secrets handed down through the lineages of fishermen, from father to son. In particular, the association nowadays has two main goals: protect the lagoon’s ecosystem and provide a high-quality final product. For this reason, I Pescatori di Orbetello guarantees the quality for all of their fish products from the lagoon, including both fresh and processed fish, and have always adhered to the traditions of the Tuscan Lagoon’s ideals of excellence, sustainability, and traceability.
The Tasting Center, which has evolved in a completely restored 19th-century stable that is lapped by the lagoon, was born out of the desire to give a precise connotation to the tasting of fish products from the lagoon. Here, we will bring to your table the tastiest dishes based on fresh fish caught in the lagoon! And you will try dishes prepared according to the ancient recipes of the Tuscan fishing tradition. Members of the cooperative work in the kitchen and the menu features specialties including mullet roe, shaded eel, and bonito from the lagoon tradition.