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Italy’s food go by regionally, from risotto ai frutti di mare (seafood risotto) on Sardinia to bistecca alla fiorentina (charcoal-grilled T-bone steak) in Tuscany. More info

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Italian Food and Drink

Italian food is based upon a few simple ingredients and Italians often have very discriminating tastes that may seem strange to Americans and other visitors. Like the language and culture, food in Italy is also very different region by region. Pasta and olive oil are considered the characteristics of southern Italian food, while northern food focuses on rice and butter (although today there are many many exceptions). Local ingredients are also very important.

The Italian Wine is the most exported all over the World. In Italy the wine is a substantial topic, a sort of test which can ensure you respect or lack of attention from an entire restaurant staff (this is why the first question is what you are going to drink).

Italian Food

Spaghetti ai ricci (Sicily): Spaghetti with sea-urchins. This is a Sicilian speciality.

Trofie al Pesto (Genova): The oddly shaped Trofie are perfect for the famous pesto sauce made with basil, pinenuts, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

Pizza (Naples): Naples is the home for the classic pizza. Here authentic pizza is cooked in specially designed brick ovens.

Fiori di zucca (Rome): Courgette flowers stuffed with mozzarella & anchovies before being fried in a rich batter. Perfect with a glass of cool white wine.

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Italian Food

Risotto alla Milanese (Milan): The definitive risotto of rice and shin of veal cooked in chicken broth and saffron with the addition of butter and and Parmesan.

Risotto Nero (Venice): For those who enjoy the taste of the sea, this is a must on any visit to Venice. The risotto is made with the ink of cuttlefish or squid from where it takes its name (nero means black in Italian).

Cassata Siciliana (Sicily): A sponge cake filled with ricotta and candied fruits covered with sugar and cherries.

Panettone (Milan): A breadlike sponge cake filled with sultanas and candied fruits usually served around Christmas.

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Restaurants in Italy

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High End Restaurants in Milan Italy

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Budget Restaurants in Milan Italy

Local Favorite Food Restaurants in Milan Italy

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Italy Useful Links

Time & Date in Italy

Yellow Pages in Italy

White Pages for Italy

Telecom Companies in Italy

Telephone Directory for Italy

Post Office for Italy

Airports in Italy

Shopping Centres in Italy

Airports in Italy

Airlines flying to Italy

Hotels in Italy

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