Why italian food?
Simple, but full of taste and quality.
Italian cuisine is one of the best-known and most appreciated gastronomies worldwide. One of the main characteristics of Italian cuisine is its simplicity, with many dishes made up of few ingredients, and therefore Italian cooks often rely on the quality of the ingredients, rather than the complexity of preparation.
The Mediterranean diet forms the basis of Italian cuisine, rich in pasta, fish, fruits and vegetables. Cheese, cold cuts and wine are central to Italian cuisine, and along with pizza and coffee (especially espresso) form part of Italian gastronomic culture. Gelato, tiramisù and cassata are among the most famous examples of Italian desserts, cakes and patisserie.
Where?
Top Spots.
Gelateria Alberto Marchetti
Considered one of the best ice-creams in Italy. If you love ice-cream this is the place to come an taste every flavour. This place is perfectly located so you can always grab a pistacchio ice-cream on the go.
Location
Via Po, 35/B, 10124 Torino TO, Italy
📍 Turin
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Ristorante Tonnarello
One of the best home made pasta to try and enjoy the tipical italian dishes with a glass of wine. A cozy place to go for lunch or dinner. It has a terrace to enjoy with nice weather.
Location
Via della Paglia, 1/2/3, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
📍 Rome
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Caffè Princi
This Caffè has the best quality in Italian desserts and they specialize in Tiramisu. It is a great place to try some of the best italian desserts and sweets. Also, best espresso in town!
Location
Piazza Venticinque Aprile, 5, 20154 Milano MI, Italy
📍 Milan
Learn MoreDo's & Don'ts
Unbreakable Rules
| WRONG | RIGHT |
|---|---|
| Don't overcook your pasta | Pasta needs to be cooked "al dente" |
| No olive oil in the water when cooking pasta | Try spaghetti with garlic and olive oil instead. A typical easy meal where olive oil is added once the spaghettis are cooked |
| No adding salt after the pasta is cooked | Salt has to be added to the water before cooking the pasta |
| No breaking or cutting long pasta | Just twirl long pasta on a fork to make it easier to eat. Using a spoon can be helpful |
| No ketchup or mayonnaise on pasta | Add any other sauce to the pasta |
| No fish and cheese. Don't add cheese to pasta with seafood | You can add cheese on any other pasta |
| Never ever add pineapple on pizza | Add any other acceptable toppings to your pizza |
| No Capuccino after breakfast. Capuccino is a morning coffee | Espresso is the best option throughout the rest of the day |