Agostino Recca - Flat Fillets of Anchovies in Olive Oil, (3)- 2 Ounce. Tins

These are excellent, mild anchovies that have the slight sweetness rarely found in canned anchovies. They also lack that flavor of can that sometimes affects the fish. I go through lots of anchovies making anchoiade, and the Agostino Reccas balance the saltier, stronger anchovies (like Cento) to give the sauce a more complex, less fishy flavor.

A little pricier than brands of Moroccan anchovies. But clearly superior. Worth the difference, in my opinion.Firmer, large, not very dark. Excellent flavor, the right amount of saltiness.Each can has(according to the can, not my measurement) 1 ounce of anchovies(drained), which comes out to about 8 fillets. The can states that 40% of contents are olive oil.The stated expiration date on my cans was 2 1/2 years away. (3/26)Just ordered some more.

The anchovies I opened soon after delivery were the best I have ever had. They were flavorful and perfectly canned so that they separated easily. But before the expiration date the other cans bulged and leaked in the cupboard, making a mess. Can’t recommend at all. Too bad.

These are perfection! Tender, juicy and mild and virtually boneless. Just ordered another batch.

I used to really like King Oscar Anchovies but can't find anymore and so have been searching for an affordable anchovy and and these do a good job. These are quite good canned anchovies, a bit of bones, but had a nice rich taste without being too salty or too fishy, broke down nicely in my Puttanesca sauce (used the entire can) and are well within the expiration date (2027). Will buy again for sure.

So good. I eat them from the can with Club Crackers.

I think these are better value for the money than less costly, poorer quality anchovies. These have a nice firm texture, and a distinctive anchovy taste- as opposed to mushy textured little strips with a simply fishy taste.

Much like other reviewers, I've found these are great when at their best but are inconsistent enough so I'm finally giving up and not buying anymore. The cans puff up and the anchovies get mushy and rancid way before sell by date. Which is a bummer, because the quality control used to be much better and I was happy to pay extra for them. The last few orders have been subpar, unfortunately.