Welcome to Italy Foodies
— for all things food travel in Italy!
If you’re a foodie and buongustaio (that’s Italian for foodie), you’re in the right place. Take a deep dive into the iconic food of Italy through our guides highlighting regional Italian foods, traditional dishes, unique culinary experiences, and recipes you can make at home. Discover local etiquette and helpful info on Italian food culture so you can connect to what’s local. and round out a great trip.
You’ll also find exciting cooking classes, fun food tours, and wine tastings that let you get even closer. Browse the guides below and start planning your trip to Italy!
Traditional Food in Italy
Get to know the regional foods of Italy in our Italy Food Guide featuring 26 must-try foods of Italian cuisine from the hearty alpine foods of northern Italy to the frutti di mare in the south, plus other staple foods of the Mediterranean Diet.
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Food and Wine Tours
An organized food or wine tour in Italy with a knowledgable guide can become a highlight of any trip, and there are countless tours from which to choose. Choose a full or half day tour, or a week-long immersive experience with accommodations. There’s an experience for every taste, style, budget.
Here you’ll find slow food tours and experiences we have personally taken as well as other top-rated small group tours.
On The Blog
Linguine vs fettuccine? What’s the big deal? You may be surprised to find there’s not just one difference between linguine and fettuccine but several, and knowing what they are will up your Italian food cred to new heights!
Parmigiano reggiano cheese is known as the King of Cheese, among the highest quality cheese produced in Italy. DOP parmigiano cheese takes over a decade to produce and a second to wash down. Here’s how it’s made and why it’s not parmesan cheese!
75 of the best and inspired Italian sayings, captions, hashtags, and quotes about Italian food for those Instagrammable moments and beautiful photography just begging to be shared!
This Palermo food guide is chock full of ideas for foodies heading to Sicily. Palermo food tours, street food, local specialties, food festivals, and other things to do for foodies.
Hot chocolate in Italy is a thick and creamy seasonal food specialty and every chocoholic’s dream drink. Read all about Italian hot chocolate plus give our easy recipe a try and make it at home when you’re missing Italy!
Cavatelli and broccoli is a one of the traditional Italian dishes you’ll find in northern Puglia and other parts of southern Italy. Here’s my personal recipe for one of my favorite meals — lemony Cavatelli and broccoli.