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.

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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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