Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Gremolata
Gremolata is a beloved condiment, traditional to Italy.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella counts among the traditional food of Italy, a cheese locals hold dear.
Occhi di Pernice
Occhi di Pernice is a traditional pasta from Italy.
Olive Ascolane
A celebrated Italian appetizer of large green Ascolano olives, pit removed in a spiral curl and stuffed with a sautéed blend of veal, beef, pork, Parmigiano and soffritto, breaded and deep-fried until crisp.
Pani ca Meusa
Pani ca Meusa counts among the traditional food of Italy, a sandwich locals hold dear.
Pasta Alla Pecorara
Pasta Alla Pecorara counts among the traditional food of Italy, a pasta locals hold dear.
Tordelli Lucchese
Hailing from Italy, Tordelli Lucchese is a much-loved pasta.
Zuppa Pavese
Zuppa Pavese counts among the traditional food of Italy, a soup locals hold dear.
Cacciucco Alla Viareggina
Versilia fish stew from Viareggio on the Tuscan coast, layering snapper, scorpionfish, mussels, and prawns in tomato-wine broth.
Casoncelli di Barbariga
Rooted in Italy, Casoncelli di Barbariga is a pasta enjoyed for generations.
Cipolle Ripiene di Magro
Cipolle Ripiene di Magro is one of the classic dishes in the appetizer tradition of Italy.
Fettunta
Fettunta counts among the traditional food of Italy, an appetizer locals hold dear.
Luganega
Hand-tied Italian pork sausage coiled at the butcher\u0027s counter — a Lombard classic lifted with grana padano and rosemary.
Moretta Fanese
Moretta fanese is a dark espresso-and-brandy drink from Fano on Italy's Adriatic coast, layered with anise liqueur, lemon and cracked pepper.
Pisarei
Pisarei are tiny hand-rolled breadcrumb pasta from Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna. Served in a rich bean and pancetta broth (pisarei e fasö).
Pizza Boscaiola
Pizza Boscaiola is a traditional pizza from Italy.
Pizza Melanzane
Pizza Melanzane is one of the classic dishes in the pizza tradition of Italy.
Profezeni
Profezeni is a traditional sandwich from Italy.
Ristretto
Ristretto is one of the classic dishes in the coffee (beverage) tradition of Italy.
Slinzega
From Italy, Slinzega is a well-known cured beef.
Soppressata
Soppressata counts among the traditional food of Italy, a sausage locals hold dear.
Soppressata di Calabria
Soppressata di Calabria counts among the traditional food of Italy, a sausage locals hold dear.
Tuaca
Tuscan vanilla-rum liqueur bottled in the Versilia hills — sweet, gently warming, the classic Italian digestivo after a long lunch.
Tzigoiner
Hailing from Italy, Tzigoiner is a much-loved beef dish.