If you have an Italian food craving, the best place to go to curb the craving is…Italy, of course! Dare tempt your tastebuds with these Italian dishes that will make you look up flights to Italy, immediately.
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If you’re in Florence and want a quick enjoyable lunch, you must try the sandwiches from a tiny shop called Il Bufalo Trippone. It’s close to Piazza dell Signore and Palazzo Vecchio. But don’t go too late before closing hours – if it’s a busy day and they sell out of fresh ingredients, you won’t be able to taste some of the best sandwiches you may have ever had!
Cacio e pepe goodness is the reality in Rome. This simple dish packs a lot of punch.
When in Florence, you must visit Mercato Centrale. True, it's a bit touristy and pricy, but they serve so many great dishes across multiple vendor kiosks, it's hard to resist so much tasty food in one location. Be sure to have Italian wine with your charcuterie plate and apertivos.
Cheese glorious cheese! Italy has no shortage of delicious cheese varieties. Visit one during a Rome Food Tour with Devour, and you'll visit some of the best independently owned shops in the city.
Pizza in Rome from La Prezzemolina near the Colosseum is paid for by weight, not by slice. So have as much, or as little, as you like. No slice-portions necessary.
If you're in Italy during spring time, you're in for a treat! For example, artichokes in Sicily are grilled and stuffed with seasoning like parsley and garlic. It's easy to get to Sicily as part of a western Mediterranean cruise, like with Emerald Cruises yachts: https://sometimeshome.com/EmeraldAzzurraYacht
Truffle products are one of the most spectacular things about Italian cuisine. This spread made with Parmigiano Reggiano and truffles is to die for!
The best accompaniment for apertivos like this is Italian Prosecco. Cheers to good times in Italy! (Eat this during a Devour food tour in Rome: https://sometimeshome.com/DevourRome
The more Cacio e Pepe the better! This simple dish has has a depth of flavor when prepared with fresh quality ingredients. And all that's in it is three things: pasta, cheese, and pepper.
What's a food tour of Italy without pizza in Naples? Pizza, which was invented here, or “Napoli” in Italian. A must-try on Italy's coast, head to Napoli's 50 Kalo to try their plethora of pizzas.
One of the most popular dishes in Florence is Florentine steak. It's the perfect dish to share. If you're not sure if you will like it, join a food tour and share with a group: https://sometimeshome.com/DevourFlorence
A very popular restaurant in Florence called Acqua al 2 has a scrumptious 5-plate homemade pasta tasting menu, amongst its offerings. The all-vegetarian pastas are filled with flavor. Reservations are recommended.
Prosciutto isn't the only shining star meat of Italian cuisine. A lot of deli meat is popular against Italians, including salami.
A good meal in Florence starts with apertivos. Plates of delicious bruschetta and truffle cream-covered toasts was the perfect accompaniment to Chianti wine during a Florence food tour with Devour: https://sometimeshome.com/DevourFlorence
“Buon appetito,” as they say in Italy! A good meal is filled with pasta and great Italian wine. Try amazing dishes during a food tour in Rome with Devour: https://sometimeshome.com/DevourRome
Another Roman classic is Pasta Carbonara, served with an egg mixed in. This pasta dish is rumored to have started when American soldiers were in Italy, missed eggs!
When a pasta is this good, you order a whole dish! Whether you share it family style or want it the plate for yourself, Rome's Pasta Amatriciana recipe is irresistible. Join a Devour food tour in Rome to find the best restaurants to try Roman favorites: https://sometimeshome.com/DevourRome
Simplicity is divine in Italy. All you need is simple, fresh ingredients, like good bread and prosciutto, to make a scrumptious apertivo.
There is no shortage of gelato flavors at Gelateria Della Palma in Rome. It's near three Roman landmarks: the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Novana.
Craving more of Italy? Rome is a beautiful place to visit. For fewer crowds, visit in early spring or late fall. Don't forget to sign up for a food tour here or in Florence: https://sometimeshome.com/Rome-Florence-Food-Tour
In Rome, see the Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II, pictured here, the Colosseum, and so much more.
Florence is one of the best cities to visit in Italy, filled with some of the best art and landmarks in the world: https://sometimeshome.com/FlorenceAttractions
For something different and less touristy, visit Trieste. It's a coastal city not far from Slovenia. There's even a waterfront castle to visit amongst the many things to do there: https://sometimeshome.com/Trieste-Italy
It’s hard to beat Italian food – there’s nothing quite like it in the world!