What to Eat in Italy (Besides Pasta and Pizza)

Cosa mangiare in Italia (oltre a pasta e pizza) Pasta, pizza and lasagna? Yes to all three, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. Italian cuisine is renowned for its great variety, in terms of the foods used, the dishes and the contexts in which they are prepared, but that’s not all. The …

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Learn the Names of These 10 Famous Italian Cookies… One Bite at a Time!

Mmm, Italian cookies! These scrumptious treats are as diverse as the regions of Italy, plus each has a unique story to tell. From crunchy Cantucci to the melt-in-your-mouth Baci di Dama, cookies are a true representation of the country’s rich culinary heritage.  Whether you’re savouring them with a cup of coffee or enjoying them as …

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15 Commonly Mispronounced Italian Food Words

Italian food is delicious. We all know that. The whole world knows that, and so the whole world has adopted Italian cuisine into their hearts. In so doing, we English-speakers have also adopted some Italian words into our food vocabulary, however incorrectly. Check out this list of some of your favorite Italian foods that you …

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The Best Pizzerias in Naples, Italy

Le migliori pizzerie di Napoli Naples is known for being the homeland of pizza. The culinary symbol of the Neapolitan city has historical traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation. In fact, Neapolitan families have been preserving and transmitting this ancient gastronomic art to their descendants for centuries. Napoli è conosciuta per …

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10 Famous Italian Desserts You Should Try at Least Once

This article is part of our Bilingual Blog series, where we share useful information and tips about non-language related aspects of Italian culture such as food, music, travel and more. These articles have been written in Italian and English to give our readers the opportunity to improve their reading skills whilst learning something new about …

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How to Order Food in Italian (Italian Restaurant Phrases – Part 2)

This is a three part series that describes all the most important Italian phrases you can use at an Italian restaurant. Part 2 deals with useful expressions for ordering food in Italian once you are inside the restaurant. If you haven’t already visited Part 1, we suggest you check it out before proceeding! Part 1 …

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