It’s relatively common knowledge that Italian food is highly regional. That’s why you won’t always find carbonara outside of Rome or pesto outside of Liguria. As with all other things food related in Italy, there are regional Italian coffee drinks, too. Some of them are variations on standard coffees, some…
Rome Food Guide: How to eat like a modern Roman I love helping people eat well on their visit to Rome. Bringing someone to a restaurant and seeing their eyes light up as they chew, or getting good feedback from readers or friends based on a tip I gave them…
I recently spent five days on the Lazio coast in Nettuno. I asked my Insta friends and followers for recommendations on where to eat, and they came through! One place was suggested by three different people, and that place was Zero Miglia. Jeremy and I went twice in the five…
If you’ve visited Italy, have Italian friends, grew up in an Italian family, or if you’re just an Italophile, then you know how important food is in Italian culture. It’s no surprise that the country’s cuisine has crept into its language – read on for the top ten Italian sayings…
Restaurant menus in Italy can be confusing if you’re not familiar with the traditional Italian meal structure. I’ve written this guide to take the guesswork out of it for you! A complete guide to the Italian meal structure How are Italian meals structured? Traditional Italian meals follow a multi-course structure….
Emma Pizzeria in Rome Via del Monte della Farina 28 – open daily from 12:30 – 3:00; 7 – 11:30pm Website – +39 06 64760475 – bookings highly recommended Located near Campo de’ Fiori in the city center, Emma is one of those jam-packed, sparkling restaurants, full of the sounds of clinking glasses,…
There are lots of restaurants that are tourist traps in Italy’s major cities. They’re often tempting to eat at because they’re adjacent to popular sights. Who wouldn’t want to eat lunch while gazing at the Colosseum?! If you’re like me, tourist traps make the hair on the back of your…
I love Roman cooking. It’s simple and delicious, and no dish is simpler than cacio e pepe. A combination of pecorino cheese, black pepper, and pasta water, this creamy dish is a must-eat for anyone visiting the eternal city. Now that I’m living in Rome again, I’m searching for the…
Tucked just off one of Bologna’s busiest streets is Trattoria Gianni, a lively little spot that serves up regional dishes, decadent desserts, and a great variety of wines. I ate there for the first time a few weeks ago after a local recommended it, and it has since then made…
Trattoria Serghei in Bologna Location and opening hours Via Paella 12 – 12:30 – 2:30; 7:30 – 10pm – closed Saturdays for dinner and Sundays When I first started working in Bologna, I met a friend for a winter lunch on a chilly, wet day. She had lived there years…