Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food Experiences
So much produce, so many specialities, so little time! Fine-tune your culinary radar with
the following edible musts.
Meals of a Lifetime
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Osteria Francescana,
Modena
Bold reinterpretations underline the world's third- best restaurant, as voted in
the 2013 San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants. (
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Pizzarium,
Rome
Superlative dough and toppings make for unforgettable
pizza al taglio
(pizza by the
slice). (
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)
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All'Arco,
Venice
Top-of-the-class
cicheti
(Venetian bar snacks) in new- and old-school flavours. (
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here
)
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Il Santo Bevitore,
Florence
Perfectly revamped classics and an infectious buzz make this a Florentine food-
ie hot spot. (
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Dal Pescatore,
Mantua
The first female Italian chef to hold three Michelin stars, Nadia Santini is a self-
taught culinary virtuoso. (
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)
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Il Frantoio,
Puglia
Legendary eight-course feasts at an olive-grove-fringed
masseria
(working farm). (
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here
)
Cheap Treats
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Pizza al taglio
'Pizza by the slice' is the perfect piazza-side nibble.
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Arancini
Deep-fried rice balls stuffed with
ragù
(meat sauce), tomato and vegetables.
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Pecorino
A nutty sheep's-milk cheese perfect with fresh, crunchy
pane
(bread).
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Prosciutto crudo
Sweet-smelling and satisfyingly salty, air-dried ham is another perfect
panino
filler.
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Porchetta rolls
Warm sliced pork (roasted whole with fennel, garlic and pepper) in a crispy roll.
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Pane e panelle
Palermo chickpea fritters on a sesame roll.
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Gelato
The best Italian gelato uses seasonal ingredients and natural colours.
Dare to Try
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Pajata
A creamy Roman pasta dish made with calves' entrails containing the mothers' congealed milk.
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Missoltini
Como's sun-dried fish cured in salt and bay leaves.
