7 MUST TRY ITALIAN DISHES

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Italy's most famous dish, pizza comes in many varieties, with classic options like Margherita and Neapolitan-style being particularly popular.

PIZZA

PASTA CARBONARA

A Roman specialty, pasta carbonara features spaghetti or rigatoni tossed in a creamy sauce made with eggs, cheese, pancetta or guanciale, and black pepper.

LASAGNA

Layered pasta sheets baked with a combination of meat ragù, béchamel sauce, and cheese, lasagna is a hearty and satisfying dish enjoyed by many.

FOCACCIA

A popular Italian bread, focaccia is soft and fluffy with a crisp crust. It can be topped with various ingredients like herbs, olives, cherry tomatoes, or onions.

This Milanese specialty features braised veal shanks cooked with white wine, broth, vegetables, and herbs.

OSSO BUCO

RISOTTO

A creamy rice dish cooked slowly with broth, risotto is often flavored with ingredients such as mushrooms, saffron, or seafood.

GELATO

Italy's answer to ice cream, gelato is known for its dense and creamy texture. It comes in chocolate, pistachio, stracciatella, and many more options.

BRUSCHETTA

A simple and popular appetizer, bruschetta consists of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and sometimes mozzarella or cured meats.

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