The story
Pizzeria La Preferita, a historic spot in Montallegro, has earned a devoted following—and a 4.7-star rating—for good reason. As food creator Salvo Guarneri notes, this is the pizzeria that created Sicily’s first pizza with wild asparagus. The “Pizza con Asparagi Selvatici” is the clear star here, built on a soft, well-executed dough.
Guarneri praises the “perfectly balanced” ingredients, declaring the pie worth a three-hour drive from Palermo. That kind of devotion sums up La Preferita: a humble, traditional local spot that delivers a genuinely singular Sicilian experience. If you’re in the area, this is the pizza to order.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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Reviewers rave about the wild asparagus pizza, calling it a seasonal triumph of earthy, vibrant flavors. The overall vibe is one of rustic, unpretentious joy, where simplicity and quality reign supreme.
“This pizza is a work of art. The base has a handmade wild asparagus cream that smells incredible — I wish you could smell it through the screen. Then there's delicate mountain ricotta, crunchy julienned vegetables, and wild fennel powder that adds an amazing savoriness. The dough is incredibly soft, made with ancient grain flours. Every ingredient is perfectly balanced. It's so beautiful that eating it feels like a crime, but you have to come here to try it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Pizzeria La Preferita. Most active: Salvo Guarneri
A historic pizzeria in Monteallegro that created Sicily's first pizza with wild asparagus — the dough is soft, the ingredients are perfectly balanced, and it's worth the 3-hour drive from Palermo.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza con Asparagi Selvatici
This pizza is a work of art. The base has a handmade wild asparagus cream that smells incredible — I wish you could smell it through the screen. Then there's delicate mountain ricotta, crunchy julienned vegetables, and wild fennel powder that adds an amazing savoriness. The dough is incredibly soft, made with ancient grain flours. Every ingredient is perfectly balanced. It's so beautiful that eating it feels like a crime, but you have to come here to try it.
