Italian Pastries to Order on Your Next Trip: 15 Delicious Choices
From Roman maritozzi and Neapolitan sfogliatelle to Sicilian cannoli, discover 15 Italian pastries worth seeking out, where to try them, and how to order.
Famous Italian Recipes: 15 Classic Dishes to Make at Home
Bring Italy to your kitchen with 15 classic recipes, including pizza Margherita, carbonara, saffron risotto, ribollita and tiramisu. Each includes ingredients, practical steps and cooking tips.
Italian Breakfast: What Italians Eat at Home and Order at the Bar
Italian breakfast ranges from coffee and biscuits at home to cappuccino and cornetto at the bar. Explore everyday foods, regional specialties, and useful Italian phrases for ordering.
15 of the Best Pizzerias in Italy Worth Planning a Trip Around
From historic Naples institutions to creative pizza destinations in Milan, Rome and Caiazzo, discover 15 outstanding Italian pizzerias and plan your visit.
How to Read an Italian Menu Without Guessing
Order with confidence in Italy. This practical guide explains menu sections, ingredients, cooking methods, regional specialties and the small print behind restaurant prices.
Italian Olive Oil: History, Regional Varieties, Health Benefits and Uses
Explore Italian olive oil traditions, from Tuscany and Puglia to Sicily and Liguria. Learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced, how to recognize quality, and how to enjoy it in authentic Italian cooking.
Apericena in Italy: Food, Drinks and the Italian Art of Social Dining
Apericena combines Italian aperitivo with a casual evening meal. Discover what Italians eat and drink, where to try it, what it costs and how to recreate this social dining tradition at home.
Italian Pantry Essentials: What Every Home Cook Should Have
What belongs in a traditional Italian pantry? Explore the ingredients Italian families rely on, how to use and store them, and where to find authentic products.
Authentic Italian Pizza: The Secrets of Perfect Dough, Toppings and Baking
What makes authentic Italian pizza so special? Explore the secrets of traditional dough, fresh ingredients, Neapolitan pizza-making techniques, and how to prepare excellent pizza at home.
Prosecco vs. Franciacorta: Best Italian Sparkling Wine Brands and How to Drink Them
Prosecco and Franciacorta bring different styles to the Italian table. Learn how they are made, which producers to explore, what the label means and how to serve each bottle.
Italian Vermouth: A Guide to Vermouth di Torino, Styles and How to Drink It
Turin’s Vermouth di Torino is one of Italy’s historic aperitivo drinks. Learn what vermouth is, how its styles differ, and how to serve it or use it in classic cocktails.
Eurochocolate Perugia 2026: Dates, Events and Visitor Guide
Eurochocolate returns to Perugia from November 13–22, 2026. Discover Italy's famous chocolate festival with free general admission, artisan producers, tastings, workshops and family events. Our guide covers locations, transport, tickets and the best places to stay.
Italian Breakfast Cakes: Ciambellone, Plumcake and Homemade Favorites
Explore the tradition of homemade Italian breakfast cakes, with simple recipes for ciambellone, yogurt plumcake, torta di mele and crostata. Discover everyday Italian baking, useful techniques and breakfast customs.
Puglia Food Guide: What to Eat from Bari to Salento
Explore Puglia through its extraordinary food, from Bari's street food and the Valle d'Itria's grilled meats to Lecce's pastries and Salento's seafood. A first-person guide to regional specialties, wines, food traditions and memorable culinary experiences.
Mixed Berry Tiramisù with Mascarpone and Lemon
My mixed berry tiramisù combines lemon-scented mascarpone cream, berry-soaked ladyfingers or sponge cake, and a colorful fruit topping.
Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes: Practical Advice for Healthy Eating
A Mediterranean eating pattern can support diabetes management. Here is what to know about portions, carbohydrates, honey, and wine.
Italian Artichokes and Winter Vegetables: A Guide to Carciofi, Cardoons and Chicory
Get to know carciofi, topinambur, cardoons and Italian bitter greens: what they are, which parts to eat and how to enjoy them in seasonal cooking.
Italian Recipes in English: Lidia Bastianich, Giada and More
Find inspiration for your next Italian meal with English-language recipe previews from Lidia Bastianich and Italian Food Forever, plus selected collections from Giada and Italian chefs.
Italian Cheese: How to Buy, Use and Store It
A practical guide to Italian cheese, from reading labels and choosing the right maturity to cooking, serving and storing different varieties.
Italian Biodynamic Wines to Try: Producers, Bottles and Labels Explained
Understand organic, biodynamic and natural wine, then meet Italian producers offering sparkling, white, red and rosé bottles with clearly explained credentials.
20 Iconic Italian Dishes to Try
My introduction to 20 iconic Italian dishes explains their regional roots, what to expect on your plate, and how to choose them on an Italian restaurant menu.
Is Italian Food Healthy? Italian Cuisine and the Mediterranean Diet
Italian cuisine offers many nutritious meals, but its health benefits depend on ingredients, portions and eating habits—not nationality alone.
20 Famous Italian Cheeses: Regional Varieties and Tasting Guide
A regional guide to 20 Italian cheeses, explaining their milk types, textures and maturity, with simple suggestions for tasting and serving.
Dining Out with Children in Florence: Restaurants and Practical Tips
Plan easier family meals in Florence with practical advice on restaurant hours, reservations, high chairs and stroller access, plus two Oltrarno dining options.
Fast Food in Italy: Changing Eating Habits and What Obesity Data Really Show
Fast food chains are expanding in Italy, but their growth alone does not explain obesity. A closer look at official data, food choices and public policy.
Authentic Italian Pantry Staples You Can Buy in America
Learn how to recognize and buy authentic Italian pantry staples in the United States, with practical label-reading advice and recommended Italian pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, rice, coffee and more.
Italian Kitchen Essentials: 20 Products Italians Actually Use
The best Italian kitchens rely on simple, durable tools. This practical guide explains 20 essentials, what each one does, what to look for and which products are worth buying first.
Italian Food Specialties You Rarely Find in the United States
Many of Italy’s most fascinating foods rarely reach American stores or restaurants. Learn about Lardo di Colonnata, Culatello di Zibello, Pitina, little-known cheeses, Lunigiana’s torta d’erbi and other specialties worth seeking out in Italy.
What to Eat in Every Region of Italy: 20 Regions, 100 Local Specialties
What should you eat in every region of Italy? This guide travels through all 20 Italian regions, introducing 100 traditional dishes, local products, pasta specialties, street foods and desserts worth trying.
Cucina Povera: How Italy Turned Humble Ingredients into Great Food
Cucina povera grew from necessity, seasonality and a determination to waste nothing. From Tuscan ribollita and Puglian fave e cicorie to Neapolitan pasta e patate, Italy’s humble cooks created dishes whose flavor and ingenuity continue to influence Italian food today.
Traditional Italian Food That Is Rarely Found Abroad
Pizza and pasta represent only a fraction of Italian cuisine. Explore 27 authentic regional dishes that remain largely unknown outside Italy.
Italian Sunday Lunch: Traditions, Courses and Regional Dishes
The Italian Sunday lunch, or pranzo della domenica, is much more than a leisurely meal. From handmade pasta and regional specialties to family stories shared over coffee, explore one of Italy’s most beloved traditions and learn how to recreate it at home.
Italian Aperitivo: Drinks, Food, Etiquette & City Guide
Italian aperitivo is much more than happy hour. This complete guide explains when Italians go, what they drink and eat, how aperitivo changes from Turin to Venice, Milan, Florence, Rome and Naples, and the etiquette every visitor should know.
What to Buy in an Italian Supermarket: 15 Food Finds
Some of Italy’s most enjoyable food discoveries happen in an ordinary supermarket. Explore 15 foods worth adding to your basket, learn how to recognize regional specialties, navigate the deli counter and choose practical edible souvenirs.
Italian Coffee Culture: Espresso, Cappuccino and the Italian Bar
Coffee in Italy is much more than a drink. From a quick espresso at the neighborhood bar to the morning cappuccino, discover the rituals, vocabulary, etiquette and traditions that make Italian coffee culture unique.
Tiramisù: History, Original Recipe and Italian Variations
Discover the history of tiramisù, its origins in Treviso, the original Le Beccherie recipe, traditional ingredients and the most popular Italian variations.
Italian Citrus Treasures: Amalfi Lemons, Chinotto and Calabrian Bergamot
Discover Italy's famous citrus fruits: Amalfi Coast lemons, Chinotto di Savona and Calabrian bergamot, including producers, locations, traditional uses and history.
Italian Gelato: History, Regional Flavors and the Best Gelaterie
Explore the history of Italian gelato, from Renaissance Florence to today's artisan gelaterie. Discover regional specialties, classic and unusual flavors, famous gelato shops, and the secrets to recognizing authentic Italian gelato.
Best Italian Olive Oil: Top Brands, Regions & Buying Guide
Discover the best Italian olive oil for 2026, from award-winning Tuscan, Sicilian and Sardinian producers to trusted supermarket brands, plus a full buying guide.
Why the Mediterranean Diet Is Disappearing in Italy: Why Young Italians Are Becoming More Obese
Discover why fewer Italians follow the traditional Mediterranean diet, how modern eating habits have changed, and why obesity among Italian youth is on the rise despite Italy's healthy food reputation.
What TikTok Gets Wrong About the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet has survived centuries because it never depended on perfection. It adapted to seasons, local ingredients, and ordinary routines. That is the part social media sometimes misses.
Fettuccine Alfredo: The Real History
Discover the true story of Fettuccine Alfredo, its Roman origins, the myths surrounding the dish, why many people believe it does not exist in Italy, and why authentic Italian restaurants still serve it today.
Gualtiero Marchesi: The Chef Who Transformed Italian Cuisine
Gualtiero Marchesi transformed Italian fine dining through simplicity, artistic presentation and respect for ingredients. Discover his restaurants, signature dishes, Michelin history, celebrated students and influence on modern Italian cuisine.
Authentic Italian Recipes: “Spaghetti alla Bolognese”
Is Spaghetti alla Bolognese really an Italian recipe? The sauce for sure is but the shape of the pasta is what makes it truly authentic.
The delicious “fritto misto”
A new food trend in traditional Abruzzo
Who knew that in the middle of the Adriatic Coast, between Ortona and Vasto, rises a beautiful road...
Top 20 Italian Charcuterie: Origins, Taste, and Pairing
Italy’s charcuterie offers a delightful array of flavors and textures, each perfect for creating sophisticated antipasto platters, enhancing sandwiches, or enjoying as a simple, savory snack with the perfect pairing.
Italian Pasta: A Culinary Icon and Cultural Treasure
Discover Italian pasta through its shapes, ingredients and regional traditions, with simple sauce-pairing ideas and a selection of pasta from Italy to browse.
Easter in Italy: A Celebration of Tradition, Faith, and Culinary Delights
Discover the rich traditions, celebrations, and delicious recipes of Easter in Italy. Explore how Italians honor this festive occasion with food and faith.