
Pasta alla Carbonara
Spaghetti with guanciale, egg, pecorino and black pepper
Simplicity taken to perfection. A few quality ingredients, no frills. Italy feeds the soul as much as the stomach.
Incontournables

Spaghetti with guanciale, egg, pecorino and black pepper

Long-risen dough, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

Creamy saffron and parmesan rice, a Lombard specialty

Braised veal shank with gremolata, a Milanese classic

Thin, crispy flatbread filled with stracchino cheese

Breaded and fried rice balls stuffed with meat or cheese

Grilled rare Chianina-breed beef steak

Pasta with pecorino romano and black pepper, absolute simplicity
Boissons

Short, intense coffee drunk at the counter, a daily ritual

Aperol, prosecco and soda, the essential aperitif

Tuscan red wine, a classic accompaniment to meals

Iced lemon liqueur served as a digestif
Street food
Vocabulaire
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Buono | Good / delicious |
| Il conto | The bill |
| Grazie | Thank you |
| Acqua | Eau |
| Pane | Bread |
| Vino | Vin |
| Scusi | Excuse me |
Etiquette
Never ask for parmesan on fish or seafood
Cappuccino is only drunk in the morning, never after a meal
You don't cut spaghetti with a knife
The coperto (cover charge) is a normal surcharge, not a scam
Coffee is taken standing at the counter: it's cheaper than at a table
Regime
Italian cuisine is naturally rich in vegetarian dishes
Pasta, pizza and risotto are easily made without meat
Vegetable antipasti (melanzane, zucchine) are excellent
Warning: some cheeses use animal rennet
The concept of 'senza carne' (meat-free) is well understood everywhere
Budget
2-6 EUR
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
8-18 EUR
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
20-50 EUR
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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