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Brodetto
(Broéto, Boreto)
Brodetto, boreto or broéto is a tomato-based seafood stew prepared in many regions along the Italian coast. This comforting dish was traditionally prepared by fishermen with the catch they could not sell, so it is no surprise that the key ingredient of every local version of boreto is a fish, crustacean, or squid most commonly caught in the area.
Flavored with garlic, rosemary, onions, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, boreto is usually served with polenta, although a simple slice of bread to soak up the delicious sauce is an even simpler, yet equally satisfying accompaniment.
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WHERE TO EAT The best Brodetto in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Lonely Planet and 12 other food critics.
"It's made a name for its brodetto alla termolese, a large terracotta bowl literally brimming with assorted fish and crustaceans 'swimming' in a sweet, spicy soup."
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Recommended by Rough Guides and 3 other food critics.
"Its brodetto di pesce (fish stew) is justly famous."
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Recommended by Saporie.com and 2 other food critics.
"Try the popular brodetto."
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Recommended by Il Golosario and 1 other food critic.
"The unmissable specialty is the delicious brodetto alla recanatese, rich in fish and shellfish."
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Recommended by Il Golosario and 1 other food critic.
"Great brodetto alla fanese, just like the fresh fish of the day."
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Recommended by JRE Italia and 1 other food critic.
"An incomparable brodetto."
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Recommended by Touring Club Italiano and 1 other food critic.
"Delicious seafood cuisine, including the famous brodetto."
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Recommended by Mary Louise Tucker
"I thoroughly enjoyed the strong fish flavour balanced with tomato, both fresh and dried herbs plus a little olive oil. I didn’t waste a drop of the lovely broth and left nothing but some small bones in my dish."
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Recommended by Laura Ferrari
Fresh local fish cooked with experience and an innovative flare. Delicious appetizers - seared octopus, shrimps with peppers and turnip greens, seafood salad, etc. - and a special fish soup (brodetto). Nice location, friendly staff. Strongly recommended
