Italians love their food and so does every
person who has tasted the culinary delights from this heavenly paradise. You
may get Italian cuisine in your country, but nothing can beat the authentic
mouthwatering delicacies that you get here. The best way to experience the food
is to travel to Italy and visit the local eat out spots for a tasty treat.
We have compiled a list of the must-have
foods in Italy that you should definitely try when you are visiting the
country. Check it out below.
Pizza Margherita
Pizza Margherita is a traditional thin
crust pizza with simple ingredients and flavors to die for. Each pizzeria or
family own business has their own special sauce, basil and cheese combinations
that makes it unique to them. It may seem simple, but it is full of flavors and
the special sauce and cheese combo will make you forget all other pizzas.
Gelato
The texture of gelato is softer than
ice-cream and it is usually made with different ingredients. The best thing
about this sweet treat is that you can get it in almost every flavor and that
is a lot of options to try out. Interestingly, Southern Italy founded the
dairy-free gelato (sorbets) where dairy based were created in Northern
Italy. The next time you visit Italy, make sure that you try the gelato.
Roman Meals
A Roman Meal is a 4-5 course meal that is
created differently by each restaurant. You will not find the same combination
of dishes in a Roman Meal at every restaurant. Usually the course starts
with an antipasto (heavier appetizer), primo (pasta of your choice), secondo
(meat with side dish), dolce (dessert) and/or a beverage. The price of a Roman
Meal can range from 12 Euros to 20 Euros, depending on the restaurant and the
place. You should definitely indulge in a Roman Meal when you visit Italy. It
will be one of the most memorable culinary encounters that you will have in
your life.
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is basically a dessert made of
alternating layers of ice cream and cake. Italy is known for its flavorful
Tiramisu that has many visitors coming to the country just to indulge in this
amazing sweet treat. Traditionally, the Tiramisu is served as alternating
layers of ice cream and cake, but a few restaurants have started a trend of
serving it in ice cream bowls with bulk layers of ice cream and just a single
layer of cake. Irrespective of the presentation and the preparation, this is
one sweet treat to die for.
Pasta Carbonara
The combination of egg, bacon, romano and
white wine tossed together with rigatoni or spaghetti noodles is the secret to
a good pasta carbonara. It is unlike anything that you might have had in your
country. Most people refer to this as creamy pasta. However, Italians prefer to
skip the cream and stick to the rustic elements.
Italian Coffee
Italian Coffee, known as caffee, is
basically a shot of espresso. The best place to indulge in this beverage is to
visit a “bar” that offers traditional Italian espresso. For those who love
milk, you can order a cappuccino. The dark and bold Americana will go well with
those who prefer black coffee. Just remember to carry sufficient cash with you
as the beverages can be priced at 4-6 Euros per unit.
Risotto
Risotto is a popular Italian dish and it is
prepared with various ingredients such as seafood, chicken, etc. Seafood and
mushroom risotto is a Venetian specialty. So if you are in Venice, then you
have to try this culinary treat. Trust me; it doesn’t get more authentic than
this. Make sure you ask around for seasonal variants as these tend to be
special in their own way.
Ravioli
Raviolli is the one of the most popular
dishes in Italy. Most popular raviolis are the ricotta and spinach which are
probably the best vegetarian options for those who do not prefer meat in their
meals. However, raviolis come in a variety of fillings that are flavorful. It
does require some skill to prepare raviolis correctly or else they tend to fall
apart while cooking. It would be a good idea to keep realistic expectations
from the portions because the servings will be based on European preferences,
i.e. 2-3 raviolis per meal.
Prosciutto
Prosciutto is basically thinly sliced meat
which is either tossed in pasta or wrapped around cheese or melon. It is
considered as the finest pork product and the freshest food item in the
Emilia-Romagna region. The flavor is amazing and not overpowering at all. In
fact, it tastes best when coupled with the right ingredients.
Gnocchi
Gnocchi are flour dumplings that are
created in different flavor combinations and styles. The “pomodoro style,”
sauce and cheese variant is a great vegetarian option. Meat lovers can always
add meat to their Gnocchi dish.
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