75 Italian Food Favorites You Will Love
Wondering what to eat in Italy? Read on to discover 75 Italian food favorites to eat from the top of the boot to the bottom. We’ve included pizzas and pastas plus a few Italian dishes that may be new to you.
Italy Food Travel
Eating in Italy is a must visit for food travelers thanks to Italian food favorites like pizza and pasta.
Check out our comprehensive food guides for food-focused Italian cities like Bologna, Florence, Modena, Naples, Parma, Rome, Trento, Venice and Verona and start planning your Italy food trip now!
Italy Quick Facts
Continent – Europe
Schengen – Yes
Currency – Euro
Language – Italian
Restaurant Tipping – Coperto Typically Added to Bill
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Pappa al Pomodoro – Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup
Don’t throw your stale bread away! Make a pot of Pappa al Pomodoro instead. With some fresh or canned tomatoes, a loaf of stale bread, olive oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, you can cook and enjoy the classic Tuscan tomato bread soup at home.