According to Sanpellegrino, Messina's L'Orso in Teglia is the best pan pizza in Sicily.

Messina celebrates a new important gastronomic milestone: L'Orso in Teglia was awarded yesterday afternoon at the Teatro Imperia in Monreale with the recognition of "Best Pizza in Teglia in Sicily" , awarded by Sanpellegrino as part of the presentation of the first edition of the Guide to the 100 Best Street Food in Sicily , created by All Food Sicily, which places L'Orso in Teglia in the top 10.

This prestigious recognition recognizes the research, quality, and innovation carried out by Matteo La Spada , who has built his professional identity by focusing on ongoing training, artisanal product care, and the valorization of Sicilian raw materials.

The award takes on even greater significance because it bears the signature of Sanpellegrino , a company that has consistently invested in the promotion of signature pizza in recent years, becoming one of the brands closest to the world of contemporary pizza with its support of the culture of excellence, research into dough, and quality ingredients. Receiving an award from a brand so committed to the growth of the sector is therefore further recognition of the path undertaken by L'Orso in Teglia and Matteo La Spada. Making the result even more significant is Orso in Teglia's entry into the Guide's overall Top 10 , confirming the Messina restaurant as a leading Sicilian street food destination.

" This award is a tremendous satisfaction ," comments Matteo La Spada, " because it comes from such a prestigious company as Sanpellegrino, a brand that in recent years has become a benchmark for the pizza world and has helped to enhance the work of Italian pizza makers. Knowing that our journey has been recognized by such a prestigious organization makes us particularly proud. It is an honor I share with my staff, our suppliers, and all the customers who choose L'Orso in Teglia every day and believe in our project ."

Launched in 2019, L'Orso in Teglia is Matteo La Spada's project, reinterpreting one of Messina's street food icons—focaccia—into a pan pizza inspired by Roman tradition yet deeply rooted in Sicily. The result is a highly hydrated, light, crumbly, easily digestible dough with no added fat, the fruit of constant study and research. Thanks to the quality of the dough and the ongoing evolution of the menu, what began as a small takeout location has transformed in just a few years into a hub for contemporary pizza enthusiasts. Today, L'Orso in Teglia offers around forty options, ranging from classics to original creations, all sharing the same commitment to the finest ingredients and a focus on Sicilian excellence.