Local souvenir · Venice
Sarde in Saor is one of the signature dishes of Venezia: fried sardines marinated in a sweet-and-sour sauce made with stewed onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts. The “saor” (meaning “flavor” in dialect) is an ancient preservation technique that allows the dish to last over time, which is why it is often sold today in ready-made jars as a gastronomic souvenir.