The ultimate food guide to everything Italian!

Italy is filled with amazing dishes that are impossible to resist for any traveller. The rich culinary culture is a blessing to the locals and anyone who happens to cross paths with the country. Here are 38 different kinds of foods to try in Italy that are a must-have on your next visit!

Heavenly Pasta

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

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RAVIOLI

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CACIO E PEPE

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TORTELLINI

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GNOCCHI

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TAGLIATELLE

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LASAGNE

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ORECCHIETTE

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Delicious Desserts

GELATO

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TIRAMISU

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CIAMBELLE

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CANNOLI

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PIZZELLES

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TORRONE

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PANETTONE (Special Occasions)

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Blessed Breads

PIZZA

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FOCACCIA

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Dazzling Drinks

WINE

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ESPRESSO

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CAPPUCCINO

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LIMONCELLO 

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DIGESTIVO

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*Popular digestives include limoncello, grappa, amaro, cynar, amaretto, and sambuca.

Classic Meat Dishes

PORCHETTA SANDWICH

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OSSOBUCO

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CALAMARI FRITTI

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BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA

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VEAL ALLA MILANESE

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BOTTARGA

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*Bottarga is a delicacy of salted, cured fish roe, typically of the grey mullet or the bluefin tuna.

Vegetable lovers Paradise

EGGPLANT PARMESAN

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FRIED ZUCCHINI FLOWERS

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POLENTA

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CAPRESE SALAD

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JEWISH FRIED ARTICHOKES

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RIBOLLITA

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Savoury Rice Dishes

RISOTTO

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ARANCINI (Fried Rice Ball)

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Classic Add-ons

FRESH MOZZARELLA

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TRUFFLES

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Safe travels,

Carina