Florence has a myriad of places to eat throughout the historic centre. From high end ristorante to family run trattorie, street food and beyond. When asking where to eat in Florence it’s important to understand the city’s traditional cuisine. Local dishes include the famous Bistecca Fiorentina, gnudi or ‘naked ravioli’, ribollita vegetable soup, tortino di carciofio or artichoke frittata, as well as ingredients including legumes, truffles, chestnuts, and a lot of offal.

Nonna’s meatball recipe is served with spaghetti but she also added Italian pork and fennel sausages, as well as pork ribs into the sauce. A recipe handed down from our Southern Italian ancestors!

Many of the best things to do around Palermo revolve around food. Sicily and Palermo in particular is famous for street food and a unique local cuisine influenced by multiple invasions over the course of its history.

Agriturismo Carfagna Assisi is located at the foot of the Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi. The property is an agriturismo or farm stay and restaurant named after his family and is open to the public. Guests enjoy views of the surrounding hills, wandering the local trails and listening to the church bells ring each day.

What is the difference between all of different Italian eateries when dining out? How to choose between a Ristorante, Trattoria, Osteria, Enoteca, Taverna, Locanda or Bar?

The city of Florence or Firenze draws tourists from around the world, all year round wanting to explore Italy’s centre of renaissance art. With a number of world-famous art galleries and cultural monuments including the original statue of David by Michelangelo, art lovers will be kept very busy here.

Cook this Carbonara recipe as the Roman’s do! Carbonara is traditionally served with spaghetti, fettuccine, bucatini or rigatoni and is found in most restaurants around Rome. One of the best places to try it is at Salumeria Roscioli, and this is their original recipe.

The Saturnia Hot Springs or Cascate di Mulino are a little off the beaten track in Tuscany’s Grosetto provence. The area has become a point of interest for its warm natural springs. The springs flow rapidly over shallow pools in an idyllic setting amongst the hills drawing visitors who wish to soak in the tiered baths.

Where to stay in Tuscany? Tenuta San Ottaviano is a Tuscan hideaway. A large property converted into a B&B agriturismo and self-serviced accommodation. They offer the atmosphere of a traditional Tuscan villa experience…

Palermo was crowned culture capital of Italy in 2018. Cathedrals, theatres, catacombs, traditional food and marketplaces are just the beginning. Tourism is growing in Palermo and there’s never been a better time to visit the ancient city.

This rhubarb, orange and olive oil cake recipe is the perfect this to enjoy for afternoon tea. In Italy, afternoon tea or la merenda is the perfect time to enjoy something sweet like yoghurt, frutta, biscotti or a slice of crostata or torta. This recipe is a healthier option that satisfies a sweet craving. Opt for organic ingredients where possible, especially when it comes to free-range eggs, fruit, milk and flour.

Aperitivo in Milan is a central part of the culture as in other main cities of Italy where there are more bars than grocery stores. Milan’s aperitivo scene is lively and widespread across most neighbourhoods.

Where to eat in Rome? How to avoid the tourist traps and experience real Roman cuisine? If you’re after something authentic it’s safe to say that you probably won’t find it directly in front of a main monument. Find out where to eat traditional Roman dishes in the eternal city.

What to do in Rome? Between the Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish steps and more, there are enough sites to keep you busy for days. But there’s so much more to see! Experience more than just the main sites of Rome.

Positano and Amalfi are consistent favourites for their gelato coloured houses, picturesque cobbled laneways, seafood restaurants, boutique stores and umbrella lined beaches. Here is the best way to spend a week on the Amalfi Coast.

Calabria
A travel guide to Calabria - the mysterious toe of Italy’s boot

This recipe is characterised by flavours of Italy’s South- olive oil, garlic and chill!

The age old question- which pizza is better? Pizza Napoletana or Pizza Romana? Thin and crispy or light and airy? Soft and doughy or with a crunchy bite? Lets see which team you are on.