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 ITALY HOTEL COLLECTIONS

Italy Food Guide

A guide to help you find the best hotels & places in Italy for Food lovers

MADE BY TBI HOTEL EXPERTS

Italy’s food is much more than just pizza and pasta!

Brilliant Italy draws food lovers keen on eating her gastronomic delights. With such a rich culinary culture, which is much more than pizza and spaghetti, this fantastic Mediterranean land presents myriad of specialities and mouthwatering foods.

Italian cuisine dates back in time more than 2,000 years and has been subjected to several influences, as the meals provided in ancient Rome carry both similarities and differences in the present cuisine. After all, through the years many dishes that used to be regional, have been enriched with variations all over the county.

With each Italian area having its own traditional must-eat dishes, the culinary options offered through the country are literally uncountable! In Northern Italy, you will taste the freshest fish and seafood, in Central Italy delicious recipes with locally produced tomatoes and pecorino cheese, while Southern Italy's local dishes are based mainly on dried pasta, local cheeses and vegetable-based soups.

That being said, it is essential to know that even though some of the main ingredients of each Italian region might vary, there are particular ones directly linked to the Italian cuisine! Wherever you go you will sample dishes prepared with olive oil, pasta, vinegar, Parmigiano, prosciutto, basil and various types of cheeses. The most popular culinary destinations in Italy known for their rich gastronomy tradition are RomeNaples and Florence.

Rome, else known as the Eternal city, fascinates gastronomy travellers with its own culinary tradition, besides the food culture of the country itself. From the city’s high-end restaurants to traditional trattorias, you will taste the Roman classic pasta dishespizza Romana, delicious fried artichokes as well as yummy street desserts such as Italian tartstiramisu, and icy treats, else gelato!

Naples is one of the oldest cities in Italy and the birthplace of modern pizza Margarita, the original recipe that is made with fresh tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella and a little olive oil. So simple yet so delicious!

Florence, regarded as one of the most romantic cities in the world, has many top-notch restaurants with incredible views of the river Arno. You will be tempted with city’s Italian cuisine but mostly with dishes traditionally made in Florence that you won't find elsewhere; from the starter antipasti, a bruschetta with an assortment of toppings, and Panzanella, a delicious salad of bread and tomatoes, to Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, a main course of thick porterhouse cut of beef that is also the flagship of Florentine cuisine.

Wine Tasting in Italy
With more than 350 common indigenous wine grape varieties in Italy and having some of the oldest-wine production regions in the world, there is no wonder why Italy is known for its excellent wine varieties! Most of the wine regions are concentrated in PiedmontLombardiaVeneto and Tuscany where several wineries showcase their finest wines paired with local food and stunning vineyards on the backdrop.

Italian Coffee
Coffee is an integral part of the Italian culture and when you order cafe in Italy, espresso is what you will be served! That's why the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Italian coffee is this small and strong cup of coffee.

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The Best Hotels with Restaurants in Italy

All along the Mediterranean coasts and Italy’s mainland, hotels with restaurants and traditional villas welcome you to a palatable journey of gastronomic and wine tasting experiences.

The Italian hotels in Naples and Tuscany cater to your needs with healthy Mediterranean breakfast buffets where the freshest vegetables, fruits, and local cheeses prevail. While in Rome hotels with restaurants pride themselves for their outstanding service, delicate dishes, and sublime settings with Rome’s city on the backdrop. 

Whichever region, city, or village you visit in Italy, you will be treated to the local foods and wines of each area along with the warm hospitality of Italian people. While the rich culture and natural beauty that spread all over Italy ensure unforgettable holidays in Italy.

Find the best 5-star, boutique hotels and villas in Italy offering exceptional wine-tasting and gastronomic experiences always combined with views over the sea, the mountains or vibrant city landscapes.

The best places for food lovers in Italy

From Rome to Naples, to Florence, to Venice, to Sicily, the Italian cities and regions have something delicious to offer to every food traveller! Charming streetside trattorias, gourmet restaurants, and wineries await to immerse you in Italy's food traditions!

See our collection with the best places for food lovers in Italy!

Food Tips

Italy is known for its top-notch wine production and export, as you will notice some of the best wines globally known originate from Italy.

Even though Wine is the local product of Italy, there has been observed a big increase on Irish-style pubs in every major Italian town serving all types of beer from all over the world.

Milan introduced a new trend the latest years, the so-called Happy Hour & a lot of bars have started offering fixed-priced cocktails during these hours accompanied by a free & usually good buffet menu.

The Italians tend to go out in the evening for a drink, usually before dinner, which is called aperitif.

Good to Know; Even though water in Italy is generally safe to drink, tap water in some Italian destinations might look cloudy with a weird taste. So, it is recommended to prefer bottle water!

The food options of Florence range from gourmet restaurants to take away food. However, keep in mind that restaurants have different food prices if you sit on a table rather than take it on delivery

When you visit Naples, don't miss to try pizza Margherita, the original recipe that is made with fresh tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella and a little olive oil. So simple yet so delicious!

Rome is one of the few cities in the world featuring its own culinary tradition, in addition to the food culture of the country itself.

The simplicity of the Italian cuisine is mainly due to the fact that the local chefs believe in quality and not quantity. Italian cuisine is distinguished for its regional diversity thus you will notice several differences on the local gastronomy of each region.

Travel Info

How to get there

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  • By ferry

Move around

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  • Metro
  • Tram
  • Electric trolley-buses

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  • Honeymoon & wedding
  • Road trip
  • Celebration & retirement holidays
  • Family holidays
  • Art & culture
  • Local gastronomy
  • Wine tasting
  • Weekends
  • Couples holidays

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Our Travel by Interest Experts have created this dedicated food travel guide, to help you easily plan your next culinary holidays and discover all the places you want to see and all the things you want to do. You can find here the top restaurants, bars, cafes, bistros as well as gastronomy Hotels to stay!

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