Traditional Dishes — Blog

Cavatelli with Broccoli al Limone, Traditional Dish from Puglia

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.

Recipes, Traditional DishesLori SorrentinoAugust 24, 2025cavatelli with broccoli, pasta, Emilia's DeliComment

26 Most Famous Pasta Dishes in Italy from Every Region

What are the most famous pasta dishes in Italy? These 26 dishes from every region are the bucket list, traditional dishes you should try when you’re there!

Cicchetti in Venice: What It Is And Where to Try It

Want to experience cicchetti in Venice? It’s a great way to taste the traditional foods of Venice. This Guide to Venice cicchetti has what’s typical on a cicchetti menu, where to try the best cicchetti bars, and who has the best cicchetti tour in Venice.

Destinations, Traditional DishesLori SorrentinoAugust 10, 2023cicchetti, cicchetti bar, bacaro, Veneto, VeniceComment

Best Desserts in Italy: 14 Traditional Italian Desserts for the Sweet Tooth Foodie

Italians love their dessert but in Italy, a little sweet treat goes a long way. This list of traditional italian desserts from north to south are some of the best desserts in Italy, perfect for the sweet tooth Italy foodie!

Eat Like a Local in Rome: 14 Roman Dishes to Eat in Italy’s Eternal City

Roman cuisine in Italy’s Eternal City is a beacon of simplicity. Rome food is also some of the most delicious in Italy, but how do you eat like a local in Rome? Start with these 14 quintessential Roman dishes and must try food in Rome.

Traditional DishesLori SorrentinoMay 20, 2023Italy, Rome, traditional dishes, foodComment

Focaccia Barese Ricetta: Traditional Focaccia alla Barese Recipe from Bari

Focaccia, an Italian flat bread similar to a pizza crust is enjoyed in Italy any time of day and it’s so easy to make at home. This focaccia barese ricetta, or recipe for Focaccia alla Barese from Puglia, is easy to make and tastes great. Buon appetito!

The Best Food Cities In Italy and What to Eat When You’re There

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.

Puglia Food Guide: Traditional Food in Puglia (+ 11 Dishes to Try)

This essential guide to Puglia food and the traditional food in Puglia, for visiting Apulia, Italy’s bountiful boot heel, plus 11 typical Pugliese dishes to try.

Traditional Dishes, Food in ItalyLori SorrentinoJanuary 8, 2023Puglia, Apulia, food, local food, Puglia food

Calabria Food Guide: Typical Foods and 10 Traditional Dishes

The complete guide to Calabria food from traditional Calabrese dishes to the staple foods of Calabria. The food in Calabria Italy is vibrant and more than just chili peppers and Tropea onions!

Traditional Dishes, Food in ItalyLori SorrentinoJanuary 4, 2023Calabria, local food, Calabria foodComment