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Foods you NEED to Try in Different Italian Destinations - From a Local
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items As a native Italian who's a major foodie, here are all the foods you NEED to try when visiting these 4 Italian cities! For context - I am from Torino, I lived for a few years in Modena, basically grew up in Roma due to family, and am obsessed with Fl...
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Torino
Roma
Florence
Modena
Torino
Being my hometown, I may be biased, but Torino is the city with the BEST culinary scene in Italy. It is home to several inventions, including hazelnut chocolate and the Slow Food Movement. Here you will find some of the freshest food ever.
If you are someone who loves Tartar and Steak, Torino is a city you will never want to leave! One of the best dishes from my hometown is the Albese, which is thinly sliced raw steak, with olive oil and lemon juice drizzled on top, and some parmesan s...
Carne cruda all'albese - Memorie di Angelina
Agnolotti del Plin receive this name due to the Piedmontese dialect - where Plin means “pinched”. These “pinched” agnolotti have a delicious meat filling.
Agnolotti del Plin Recipe - Great Italian Chefs
Bra sausage comes from a small Piedmontese town called Bra, and is a delicious sausage that is enjoyed raw. I've had it as a topping on risotto and pizza many times, and I cannot put into words how delicious it is! It's very light and has a soft, swe...
Bra sausage
Torino is the Risotto heaven! One of the best risotto dishes is Risotto al Castelmagno, which translates to risotto with Castelmagno cheese.
Risotto al Castelmagno
This is an iconic dessert of Turin and Piedmont. It is a custard dessert, similar to Creme Caramel, but differs with its addition of amaretto and cocoa powder.
Bonet
Coffee (espresso) with chocolate and whipped cream on top. This is the drink of my hometown, Torino, and is a must-try!
Bicerin
Peaches filled with an Amaretto cookie filling. My mouth waters just thinking about this dessert - which has the perfect balance between acidity and sweetness. Also the mix of textures😍
Pesche Ripiene alla Piemontese - Domenica Cooks
If you like egg nog, you’ll love this. If you don’t like eggnog (like me), there’s a good chance you will love it too! Zabaglione is Italy’s eggnog - usually made with just egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine. This is the coziest drink in the winter t...
Zabaione
While these are not necessarily from Torino, they are a classic that locals love and you will find everywhere! They melt right into your mouth and are delicious
Marron glacé (candied chestnuts) - Caroline's Cooking
Roma
This may vary from local to local - but (imo) if there’s one dish you need to have in Rome it’s Supplì.
Supplì is a fried rice ball with tomato sauce and a mozzarella heart.
This food has been appropriated so often that many will call it an “Aran...
Supplì
This is also a fried rice ball but usually has a cone shape and is filled with zafferon rice, peas, and meat.
Arancini
Fried, meat-stuffed green olives. These are addictive and so delicious!
Olive all'ascolana
Alice is a chain that makes some of the BEST Pizza al Taglio in Rome. Pizza al Taglio, “pizza by the cut”, is an absolute must when in Rome. This style of pizza tends to have a thicker and crunchier dough, and the toppings are more exciting than regu...
ALICE PIZZA, Rome - Via delle Grazie 7/9, Vatican / Borgo
This is one of Rome's most iconic pasta dishes. Cacio is a type of cheese, while pepe is black pepper. If you love a cheesy pasta and pepper, you cannot miss out on this dish.
Cacio e pepe
Carbonara needs no introduction. Rome is famous for its Carbonara, a dish that involves crispy guanciale, and a sauce made of pecorino cheese, egg yolks, and black pepper.
Carbonara
Another iconic pasta dish of Rome is Amatriciana. This pasta involves crispy guanciale bites, tomato sauce, and some chili.
Amatriciana
Piadina is Italy's “flatbread sandwich”, and it's something you simply must try! The best and most famous filling is Prosciutto Crudo, Arugula/Rocket Salad, and Stracchino (cheese).
Piadina romagnola
Florence
This steak is the star of the Florentine cuisine!
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Schiacciata is essentially a sandwich made with a type of focaccia bread, and it's to die for! Antico Vinaio is the world-renowned spot, but being a touristy place - you can expect ridiculous lines. If you're celiac, make sure to go to Sgrano!😍 This...
Schiacciata
Cantucci, often called “Biscotti” in the US, are tough, double-baked biscuits with almonds on the inside. In Florence, to soften the dough and add an extra kick, these are traditionally dipped in Vin Santo - a sweet wine.
Cantucci and Vin Santo- a heavenly combination which is made at ...
Modena
Just 30 minutes from Bologna is the small, and humble, city of Modena. Why do I call Modena humble? Because this hidden gem is home to some of the most incredible inventions of Italy - from Parmigiano Reggiano, to Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic Vinega...
Tigelle are thin and small, round breads that you stuff with your favorite fillings - from savory to sweet. You will never feel like you eat enoguh of them, from how delicious they are!
Tigelle
Gnocco Fritto is Modena's take on fried dough. This savory and airy dough has a buttery flavor that just melts into your mouth, and with the toppings you add - such as Prosciutto di Parma and other cured meats.
Gnocco fritto
Ragu is Modena's meat sauce, similar to the Bolognese. You cannot go to Modena without having this dish with Tagliatelle (pasta)!
Tagliatelle with Ragu Modenese Recipe - The Today Show