Facing the main plaza, Casa Nostra serves freshly baked pizzas loaded with Salinas' famous cheese, as well as a few pasta dishes and other mains. There's beer and wine, too. First floor of Hostal La Minga.
Pizzeria Casa Nostra
Central Highlands
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