The meats at Mezzave consist of only meat and fat - no nitrates, no preservatives, no additives of any kind. This is not just a choice, but the result of an obsession the founder gained during a stay in Rome, where he studied the traditional Italian art of charcuterie. Back in De Pijp, he translated that knowledge into his own concept: artisanal charcuterie as the backbone of the menu, suitable also for those who eat Paleo.
The bread is baked fresh daily; the pitas are steamed for a soft, airy texture. The most famous sandwich is the ribs sandwich: smoked short ribs, proprietary aioli, lettuce, salty pickles, tomato and red onion. The chicken shawarma pita combines tahini, special amba, fresh arugula, sumac onions and tomatoes. Each order is prepared only at the time it is placed - nothing is ready to wait.
In addition to sandwiches, Mezzave carries a curated selection of pantry products: unique pastas from Italy, rare olive oils from Spain and selected wines from Israel. Some of these products are available exclusively at Mezzave. It's a place where you walk in for lunch and walk out with a bottle of olive oil and a pack of pasta.
The meats at Mezzave consist of only meat and fat - no nitrates, no preservatives, no additives of any kind.
Catering is also part of the offer, for those who want to bring handmade meats and sandwiches to an event. Mezzave actively promotes this as an extension of the concept, using the same products and methods as in the store itself. The obsession with the best raw ingredients the founder brought back from Rome is evident here on every shelf and plate.