Regions

Despite rich arable soils and access to ports for fresh seafood, Campania’s claim to fame is the wide selection of street food, which may be baked, fried, grilled or even frozen. These treats are generally hand held and are available at…

In 1970, Abruzzi and Molise split apart, creating Italy’s newest region. Formerly ruled by Sicily, Molise cuisine strongly reflects this influence. As with many other Italian regions, a history of poverty created an emphasis on simple…

Abruzzi is located in the mountains along the Adriatic region of Italy.  The Abruzzi cuisine is known for hearty meals.  The most famous expression of their love for good food is the annual festival called La Panarda.  Originally dedicated…

Lazio’s clame to culinary fame diverse flavors collected from influence around the world, wherever the Roman empire reigned. The national capital of Italy, Rome, is a sophisticated city full of international political emissaries and wealthy…

Marche’s location is ideal for fresh seafood and harvesting food from the land. Marche cuisine makes use of the best of each in their dishes. While Marche recipes use the ever present pecorino cheese, olive oil and unsalted bread, they are…

Umbria cuisine is distinct from the others despite its small size.  Visitors are drawn to Umbria because of the gracious nature of the locals.  Having no access to the oceans has limited Umbria cooking to the land based food, but the…

Food in the Tuscany region of Italy has been defined by its elegant simplicity for millennia. Their expectations for quality are very high. Rather than create overly complex dishes with exotic ingredients, Tuscans expect to eat produce that…

Liguria can be found on the Italian Riviera, along the northwestern coast of Italy. The climate in this mountainous region is mild, perfect for growing vegetables, olives and grapes. Liguria cooking is known for the simple flavors of fresh…

Foreigners thinking of luxurious Italian food usually think of classic Emilia Romagna cuisine. The land of plenty is known for its flavorful produce dishes. Bright green asparagus is served with Parmigiano Reggiano and melted butter. The…

Friuli Venezia Giulia cooking is known as a composite of Fruilian peasant fare, sophisticated Venetian food and influence from the Slavic and Austrian cultures. Despite these vastly different styles of cooking, this region manages to merge…