La cucina italiana has influence of ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Jewish cuisines. The center of the Italian cuisine is based on: tomatoes, peppers, olive oil, fish, maize, cheese, mozzarella, prosciuto, herbs, pizza and pasta, and of course, a good glass of wine at the top of it. The traditional coffee, espresso, has a special place in the Italian cuisine.
Italian cuisine is noted for its regional diversity, abundance of difference in taste being very popular everywhere in the world. Italian cuisine has developed over the centuries.
For the Italians, the most formal type of place where they enjoy to eat is not in a hurry, sometimes a little fancy and pricy and often family-run; trattoria and osteria are less formal than a ristorante and usually serve local specialties. There is also the panineria: a sandwich bar and f course, do not forget, the pizzeria italiana!
La cucina italiana has influences of many cuisines, each with its own palette of perfumes and flavors palette and cooking techniques. But la cucina taliana is different du to the diversity with its appetizing medleys of aromas, tastes, colors and textures as it continues to gain favour as the world’s favorite way of cooking.
Having lunch or dinner in Italy means to spend 2 hours eating the appetizer, il primo, il secundo and the dessert followed by a digestive beverage. And all the food is order cooked so you have to have time to eat…
Italian food has influence of the Mediterranean diet and has elements of it: olive oil, grains, vegetables, herbs, fish, cheese, fruit and wine of the ancient Mediterranean.
Italy has conquered the entire world by the reknown pasta, pizza, prosciutto, risotto, balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano, mozzarella, gelato and espresso so Italy has a special image everywhere.
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