Bruschetta with tomato, basil, olive oil is a favorite.
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Caprese
Salad of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
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The 10 Most Mouthwatering Things To Eat In Italy
Chianti
Especially from Tuscany.
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The 10 Most Mouthwatering Things To Eat In Italy
Pistachio cookies.
Just like how Nona makes them.
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The 10 Most Mouthwatering Things To Eat In Italy
Gnocchi
Gnocchi with pesto or gorgonzola is the best.
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The 10 Most Mouthwatering Things To Eat In Italy
Lasagne
Made of stacked layers of this flat pasta alternating with ragù fillings.
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The 10 Most Mouthwatering Things To Eat In Italy
Napoli Pizza
Must be made with either San Marzano tomatoes or Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio.
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The 10 Most Mouthwatering Things To Eat In Italy
Negroni
Made of one part gin, one part vermouth rosso, and one part Campari, garnished with orange peel.
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Panini
Served warmed by grilling or toasting.
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Tiramisu
Coffee-flavoured dessert made with ladyfingers.
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Italian food is perhaps the most popular and widely known cuisine around the world.
But does anything compare to eating the real thing in Italy? Heck no.
Due to traditional cooking methods and amazingly fresh ingredients, you can bet your bottom dollar that everything you put in your mouth in Italy will be divine. So much so that many of us would be perfectly content doing nothing but eating during a Roman Holiday without seeing any of the sights. Other than the obvious pasta and gelato that are staples of Italian cuisine, here are some must try foods in Italy that don’t get any better outside the motherland.
As the empowered female behind the blog: International Women of Mystery, Nadia reps Team JST traveling the world in search of exclusive features on hidden gems and cool hotspots. You can find her exploring metropolitan cities or lounging on tropical beaches.