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Italy Food and Drink

Italy isn’t just a country—it’s a full-blown flavour journey. Hand-rolled pasta in Bologna, street food in Naples, seafood in Sicily, and cheese boards that deserve their own holiday. This section is where you’ll find everything worth eating (and sipping) across Italy. Regional dishes, foodie tips, markets, and a few personal favourites thrown in for good measure.

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    What to Eat in Florence: A Food-Lover’s Guide to Local Dishes

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    The Best Food Tours in Florence (And How to Choose the Right One)

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    Winery Tours from Florence: The Best Tuscan & Chianti Wine Experiences

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    The Ultimate Guide to Pizza in Naples Italy

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    Learning to make pasta from scratch at a cooking class in Florence

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    What to Eat in Rome: The Best Food and Where to Try It

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    How to find the best gelato in Italy

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    Urban Adventures Florence Foodies Walk review: eat like a local in 2.5 hours

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    Inside the Carpigiani Gelato University: Where Italy’s Best Gelato Gets Serious

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Travelling for the views, staying for the food. Plates, pastries, questionable detours — I follow whatever smells good.

Read more: Inside the Carpigiani Gelato University: Where Italy’s Best Gelato Gets Serious

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