Taste Italy in the Food.
Of course, you go to Italy for the sites and history, but mama mia, that Italian cuisine.
From the north, with its European influence, to the south with its Mediterranian “twist,” there’s something for everyone.
And the islands have their spin on several dishes.
Come, let’s have a taste of everything Italy has to offer.
Io Amo l’Italia. (I love Italy.)
Taste Italy By Destination
Northwest.
Aosta Valley
Liguria
Lombardia (Lombardy)
Northeast.
Trentino-South Tyrol
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Veneto
Emilia-Romagna
Central.
Marche
Umbria
Lazio
Abruzzo
Molise
Southern.
Campania
Basilicata
Puglia
Calabria
Taste Italy on the Islands.
Sicily
Sardinia
And To Drink
To get the complete experience, do not forget the beverages.
Drinking It ALL In
The Italians have been preparing food and drink for thousands of years. I think they have it right by now. When you visit a destination, you need to see, smell and taste it for true immersion. You can find Chinese or American food, but is that really why you came here?
See the destination. Explore its unique places. Stop and just listen to life going on all around you. Listen to local music.
Learn of their traditions and beliefs. What is different about them? What do you share in common?
Taste Italy
But don’t stop there. For a true immersion, you have to taste the destination. That means the food at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What do they eat for snacks? And do you really want to skip dessert?
And you need to drink the local beverages. Does their coffee, tea, or milk taste different?
Maybe you’re not a wine or beer drinker. But try a sip. When are you coming back to get another chance?
It probably will not kill you, (outside of allergies), and it just might make your life a little richer.