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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Rosetta Pizzeria

Lecce, Italy

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

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Pizza is not the same in Italy as it is in the States.

Italians take pride in both the special long-fermented Biga dough that defines their pizzas as well as the creative toppings that make them unique.

While in Lecce, we heard of "the Best Pizzeria in town" and had to give it a try. Locals flock to Rosetta's but tourists don't know about it.

Take a look below at a locally famous pizzeria in Lecce.

The outside of Rosetta Pizzeria, Lecce, Italy

The front of the pizzeria

About a kilometer and a half from our B&B is Rosetta's.

Advertising a wood-fired oven, the place is actually very quaint.

The front of this place is not splashy at all.

 

 

 

 

Top of the pizza box at Rosetta Pizzeria, Lecce, Italy

Pizzeria Rosetta Menu

The menu at Rosetta's is simple.

There are the classic pizzas like the Napoli or the Margarita as well as some adventurous ones.

All are made with quality ingredients - no filler cheese here, no frozen vegetables and the best virgin olive oil of the area.

Inside the Rosetta Pizzeria, Lecce, Italy

Inside the pizzeria

As you can see, the inside is humble. Just what you would expect of a locally favorite place. No need to put on airs to impress anyone.

When we walked in, the staff and other customers showed surprise that we (obvious tourists) were even there.

Perfect.

On the wall are newspaper clippings of the history of Lecce. The large center photo shows one of the Roman Columns of the Appian Way which came from Brindisi.

The Appian Way connected Rome to Brindisi, a port city on the east side of the Italian Peninsula. This was one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic.

Somehow the second column was placed in Lecce in the prominent square of Piazza Sant'Oronzo. This was a way to highlight the city's connection to Ancient Roman history.

Lecce and Brindisi have an ongoing squabble as to where this second column belongs. But for centuries, it has remained here.

Biga dough rising at Rosetta Pizzeria, Lecce, Italy

The Biga pizza dough rising

Biga is a pre-fermented yeast dough that allows for complex flavors to develop within the dough itself, enhancing the taste profile. This pre-fermentation also strengthens the gluten in the dough resulting in a crust that is chewy, airy, doesn't crumble and with a slightly crisp exterior.

This dough is made ahead of time (8 to 24 hours) and you can see here the dough is ready to be pressed out or tossed.

Making the pizzas at Rosetta Pizzeria, Lecce, Italy

A Pizzaiolo making pizza behind the glass window

Because the Biga is filled with air holes due to the fermentation, the crust appears "lumpy." Surprisingly, it is light to eat and better on the digestion than other doughs.

This Pizzaiolo has 4 pizzas going at the same time. The oven is so hot that these pizzas are ready in minutes.

Toppings are in containers on the upper left.

 

 

 

 

Eggplant pizza at Rosetta Pizzeria, Lecce, Italy

Eggplant pizza

Top quality cheese with fresh grilled eggplant and a light pomodoro sauce are on this pizza.

You can see the bumpy, airy flavorful crust which is like none we have ever had in the US.

Pizza with anchovies, capers and olives at Rosetta Pizzeria, Lecce, Italy

Pizza with olives, capers and anchovies

This also, was a very tasty pizza. One with olives (curiously, with the seeds left in), capers and anchovies.

We ended up with half of each pizza to take home for later munching.

Would we recommend Rosetta Pizzeria?

ABSOLUTELY!

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Pizzeria Rosetta

Via Leuca, 74

Lecce, Italy

Tele: +39. 0832. 347227

 

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Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on topics of finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of information they share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com, they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since 1991. They wrote the popular books, The Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and Your Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website bookstore or on Amazon.com.

 

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