Just as we make it our duty to give you the best of the best where to tour in Italy, Italians do the same with their food so expect to eat well through every single course. Here are a list of the best things to try in Italy to make your trip even more authentic.
Eating Establishments:
Ristorantes, Enotecas, Trattorias, Osterias, Rosticcerias, Tavola Calda
Pizzerias, Gelaterias
Bread:
Focaccia, Ciabatta, Panini
Balsamic vinegar, olive oil
Antipasto (starters):
Bruschetta
Buffalo Mozzarella
Minestrone soup
Salami
Cured ham: Prosciutto, Parma, Speck
Prosciutto and melon
Crostini
Olives
Vegetables:
Fagioli Beans, Polenta, Zucchini
Asparagus
Anchovies, Artichokes
Salads:
Caprese, Caesar
Mozzarella and Tomato
Tomato and Basil
Pasta:
Spaghetti, Macaroni, Fettuccine, Fusilli, Rigatoni, Tortellini, Tagliatelli, Penne, Farfalle, Gnocchi, Ravioli
Risotto, Lasagne
Arancini rice balls
Sauces:
Ragu, All’arrabbiata, Carbonara, Pesto, Pizzaiola
Meat:
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Beefsteak)
Italian Meatballs
Porchetta pork
Panchetta bacon
Cotoletta alla Milanese (veal breaded cutlet)
Pizza:
Margarita, Quattro Stagione, Quattro Formaggio, Calzone, Napoletana, Capricciosa, Pepperoni
Seafood:
Seabass, Gilt-head bream, Prawns/Shrimp, Calamari, Scallops, Mussels
Dessert:
Macedonia fruit salad
Tiramisù
Panna Cotta
Panettone cake
Gelato flavours:
Nocciola (hazelnut), Pistacchio, Limone (lemon), Fragola (strawberry), Stracciatella (vanilla and choco), Bacio (chocolate and hazelnut) Frutti di bosco (fruits of the forest)
Cheese:
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Provolone, Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano
Beverages:
San Pellegrino water
Spremuta orange juice
Chinotto
Limonsoda
Cedrata Tassoni soda
Frozen Granita
Coffee (Caffe):
Cappuccino, Macchiato, Espresso, Doppio, Americano, Latte, Mocha
Pocket Coffee
Beer:
Nastro Azzurro, Birra Moretti, Peroni
Wine:
Chianti, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Pinot Grigio
Lambrusco
Prosecco
Bellini (Peach)
Spirits:
Limonchello
Grappa
Sambuca
Martini, Cinzano, Campari, Negroni
Aperol Spritz
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