Treat yourself to the world-famous Italian cuisine, tasty wine, and cheese while enjoying an Italy food tour. Our Italy food tours are planned by the best destination experts and include smooth logistics, rich sightseeing, centrally located hotels, and local professional guides. Be prepared to see the must-visit places, as well as to immerse into mouthwatering food and drinks. Read the essential food & drinks to try in Italy and tips for eating in Italian restaurants for more inspiration.
Essential Food & Drinks to Try in Italy
- Rigatoni Carbonara, Rome
- Pizza al Taglio, Rome
- Sparkling wine & Spritz, Venice
- Florentine steak, Florence
- Risotto, Milan
- Pasta allla Norma, Palermo
- Arancine, Palermo
- Castelmola Almond Wine, Taormina
- Cannoli, Syracuse
Tips for Eating in Italian Restaurants
- Most Italian restaurants are open from 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for lunch and from 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. for dinner
- In some Italian restaurants, tips are added to your bill. If your bill has "servizio," you don't need to tip. If no service charge has been added to your bill, you can tip 5-10% of your bill
- Most Italian restaurants don't split bills
- If you want a bill, you have to ask for a waiter to bring it. Use the phrase “il conto dettagliato” or ““il conto lungo“
- Learn some basic Italian phrases. Locals will appreciate it, and it might help you to order food