Tapes decussatus · Lake Ganzirri · Messina, Sicily
Lake Specialities from Torre Faro
Il Lago Piccolo di Torre Faro — il pantano profondo collegato al Mar Tirreno, dove la Cooperativa dei Molluschicoltori coltiva da secoli cozze, ostriche e fasolari. Non sono la Rizza: sono il suo mondo.
From lake faro, torre faro
shellfish cooperative
fresh and frozen
KITCHEN ALWAYS OPEN
Three specialities of the lagoon
Everyday Freshness
The other lake. The same tradition
Lake Faro (Pantano Piccolo) is the deep twin of Lake Ganzirri. Nearly circular, up to 28 metres deep, connected to the Tyrrhenian Sea through the English Channel. Its higher salinity and richer fauna host the historic farming of the three specialities on this page.
Regional Favorites
How to enjoy them
Classic Mussels with Black Pepper
Oven-Baked Gratin Mussels
Spaghetti with Mussels
Steamed Mussels with Lemon
Taranto-Style Mussels in Tomato Sauce
Fresh Raw Oysters
Raw Oysters with Lemon
Natural Oysters, Shucked to Order
Venus Clams Stewed with Cherry Tomatoes
Sautéed Venus Clams
Venus Clam Risotto
Natural Venus Clams, Freshly Opened
Gratin-Baked Venus Clams
Daily Fresh Kitchen
How to buy
Ganzirri
Fresh daily, while supplies last. Come in the morning for the best selection.
Frozen
Mussels and warty venus clams available online. Oysters only at the store to guarantee freshness.
Season
Oyster and warty venus availability is seasonal. Contact us for current availability.
Daily Fresh Kitchen
Farmed by the Cooperative. Sold with MA.RU. quality
The Lake Specialities come from the collective work of the Lago Grande Ganzirri Cooperative — same community, same values, same standards as the Rizza from the Great Lake. Salvatore Ruello is President; Lillo Mangraviti a founding member.