Pasticceria Maria Grammatico in Erice is a legendary Sicilian pastry shop founded by Maria Grammatico, who learned the art of making almond-based pastries while living in a convent as a child. Despite facing challenges and jealousy from the nuns, Maria's shop has become famous for its delicious pasticcini made with local, natural ingredients like Sicilian almonds. You will be able to enjoy a wide variety of colourful and intricate pastries that reflect Maria's dedication to preserving traditional recipes and techniques passed down from the nuns.