Traditional Italian food is not what you think it is. While many dishes are world famous, there’s much more variety than you’d imagine. In fact, food in Italy is actually very regional and dishes we eat in Sardinia may be unheard of in Lombardy or in Sicily. One thing for sure though is that one of the perks of visiting Italy is eating.

Let me start by stating that are several traditional Italian dishes that are eaten throughout Italy, and you will be able to try them no matter where and when you visit. However, there is a whole spectrum of Italian regional food – dishes that have regional and seasonal variations. There even are dishes don’t exist outside their tiny area of creation.