There's a lot more to Italian cuisine than just pizza and pasta. Italy has a fantastic variety of local cuisine that varies depending on which part of the country you are in.
In Rome, they use a lot of pecorino (sheep's cheese) and organ meats, while in Tuscany white beans and bread without salt are more common. The Roman pizzas are more like thin crackers, whereas Neapolitan and Sicilian pizza is a lot thicker.
The biggest regional difference is the type of fats used. In the north they tend to use richer and heavier fats like cream butter and cheese, whereas in the south the use olive oil.
North Italian cuisine is quite heavily influenced by French cooking because of the proximity of the border. Italian food is simply delicious and very healthy too; it's regarded by most as the prime example of the Mediterranean diet.
No visit to Italy would be complete without tasting one, (or all!) of these: spinach ravioli
served with lasagna and a side order of cheese; gelato ice cream (incredibly delicious!); pizza - there's too many to mention, but the thin crust Roman version is fantastic.
Only 4 km outside Florence's historic centre, Agriturismo Le Macine is surrounded by Renaissance villas, olive groves and orchards. This 17th-century farmhouse has great bus links into Florence.
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Tenuta La Parrina is 7 km from Albinia. It offers country-style accommodation with garden views.
Albergo E Ristorante (Piedmont)
Restaurant has a massive room with fabulous views of Barolo vineyards; there's an excellent wine list and the tables are always laden with glasses - it's popular with winemakers who take their...
Classic Italian seefood restaurant. Some very unique fish dishes that you won't find in other seafood restaurants like Don't miss the raw tuna served with lemon and thick-cut bruschetta, and orechiette...
This restaurant is all about fish. The quality and variety is excellent. The restaurant is inside the city walls, in an old schoolhouse. It's very comfortable.
Agriturismo Belvedere Di Pierini E Brugi
Reference:agriturismo-belvedere-di-pierini-e-brugiOffering a barbecue and views of the mountains, Agriturismo Belvedere Di Pierini E Brugi is set in Campagnatico in the Tuscany Region, 48 km from Siena. The farm stay has a terrace and sun terrace, and...
Offering a traditional restaurant, Agriturismo Sa Tiria is surrounded by the Sardinian countryside. This property features an educational farm and produces meat, cheese and homemade pasta.
Set in the countryside 6 km from the centre of Modica, Madonna del Monte offers an outdoor pool, restaurant and rustic-style rooms with air conditioning. Olive oil and cereals are produced on site.
Located in the Cilento National Park, 6.5 km from Acciaroli, Agriturismo Il Mulino offers rustic-style accommodation, a restaurant and terrace. This working farm produces olive oil, wine and vegetables.
Surrounded by a well-kept garden only 3 km from the Cratere degli Astroni Nature Reserve, Agriturismo San Martino offers a restaurant and rustic-style en suite rooms. This farm stay has an on-site wine...
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Antico Casale Pozzuolo is located in Tepolini. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and a bidet. You can enjoy garden view from the...
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