While visiting some countries the local cuisine necessarily takes a back seat to the sight seeing. Not so in Italy. Each region does something better than the others.
Tuscan food is hearty, with emphasis on olive oil, tomatoes, and meats.
Venice has an assortment of seafood specialties. Genoa and the Liguria region are the birthplace of pesto, and the rice that grows in the region leads to many risotto dishes. No matter where you end up in Italy, you will eat well. Foods that made Italy famous Links to pages with information on some of Italy's best dishes. Italian Coffee Almost more important than wine in some parts of Italy.