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.
Most Popular Posts
Want to try the Italy street food when you visit? Here are 19 famous ones you have to try. After all, what better way is there to experience the culture than trying the street food in Italy!
50 fun food facts about Italy and Italian food — little known facts, traditions, history, etiquette, tips, and superstitions all about our favorite part of Italy — the food!
Take a foodie tour of Italy through 31 unique food experiences from tip to toe— an Italy bucket list for foodies, from food tours and cooking classes to wine tastings, unique foods, Italy food festivals, and factory tours.
Visit the 20 regions in Italy to find the best cities in Italy for food. The cuisines are as diverse as the geography and climate. There is no single defining Italian dish, but an incredible rainbow of dishes that vary with what a region tenaciously claims as its own.
This complete guide to the 20 Italy wine regions has what you need for your wine trip to Italy. From wine regions in italy, what grapes to look for, what wines are produced, and what kind of wine tour might be right for you.
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
Discover Breakfast in Italy—espresso, pastries, and culture. A guide to Italian breakfast foods, regional favorites, and how Italians start the day.
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!
What food is typically Italian? Food in Italy is highly regional, with specialties and wine unique to the region you’re in. This guide to traditional Italy food highlights the most popular foods of Italy — what to eat in Italy and where to eat it!
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.
Seasonal and Holiday Foods
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!
Want to try the Christmas food in Italy? This guide brings you a traditional Italian Christmas with typical dishes, Italian Christmas desserts, regional Italian Christmas food from north to south, and the best places to try it when you go!
Missing Italy? These Italian gifts are perfect for the Italy food lover in your life. From sweet treats to kitchen tools for the aspiring chef, these food gifts from Italy are sure to please!
If you love chocolate, eating chocolate in Turin is a bucket list experience. Torino chocolate is regarded as some of the best in the world! Here’s the definitive Chocoholic’s Guide to the best chocolate in Turin!
What food is typically Italian? Food in Italy is highly regional, with specialties and wine unique to the region you’re in. This guide to traditional Italy food highlights the most popular foods of Italy — what to eat in Italy and where to eat it!