♦ Italy Travel TipZ BlitZ: #1 Eating – Food Rules ♦
This just happens to be the longest chapter in the book with over 100 tipz!
For example… everyone loves Italian food but, did you know that much of the food that you think is Italian, you won’t find in Italy? Three examples are: fettuccine Alfredo, 
“Italian” salad dressing and veal or chicken parmigiana.
This and many More Food Rules TipZ such as…
- A bar is not a “bar”! It’s where you get a caffè or quick snack. (p. 17)
- Do as the Italians do – get used to standing… (P. 18)
- Yes, the menus may be only in Italian! (p. 16)
- Don’t dip your bread in olive oil. (p.14)
The menu will often be in Italian! 
When a bar is not a bar…
A bar is where you grab a bite to eat…
NO cheese please!
- Never sprinkle cheese on seafood! (p. 14)
- Be adventurous and try local, regional specialties. (p. 16)
“Non toccare” = Don’t touch!
Shop local….
Try local specialties.
Explore local markets…
- Local markets – look but non toccare (don’t touch)! p. 23
- Need a coffee break? Learn a few Italian Caffè Culture Basics before you order that cappuccino after lunch (uhoh, a no-no!) (p. 20)
Menu at a Bar
Cappuccino? Si! After noon? No!
Do as the Italians do…
“Un caffè ” = un espresso - If you order a latte, you will get milk! (p. 20)
- If you order un caffè, you will get an espresso! (p. 20)
- Meal times may be around your normal bed time! (p. 15)
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6 thoughts on “♦ Italy Travel TipZ BlitZ: #1 Eating ♦”
I just love hearing stories of major or minor faux pas while eating in Italy! Quite frankly why go there if you insist on eating “just like back home”…stay back home! There are so many things that we’ve tried and so many that we now cook and enjoy at home! The cappuccino after 11 is the one people just don’t want to accept! Also…in my experience…no cheese will be offered for fish or seafood dishes. Although there is an odd one that does have cheese…rarely though! Yum, yum!
I agree with you wholeheartedly, Phyllis. A sense of adventure and appreciation for what is authentic is a
definite advantage.
There are reasons, as you know for avoiding cappuccinos and, no, I have never seen cheese offered or served with
fish/seafood BUT I have seen diners ask for it! The look on the face of the server/chef was priceless!
As always, love having you stop by and share!
Awesome tips, Victoria!!! Simple but important
Grazie, Margie! Yes, sometimes it’s often the “simple” things that can make or break someone’s experience. Hopefully,
my book will help travelers to Italy avoid many those avoidable “spoilers”!
Thank you again for “stopping by” and commenting!
Food rules may be the most important! It’s helpful to fully enjoy Italian food to know the rules. Thanks Victoria!
Kathryn, I completely agree which is why is the first AND longest chapter! Soooo many misconceptions about “food” in Italy!
I’m so glad you are enjoying my tips and grazie for sharing! If people are more knowledgeable, they won’t be “disappointed”!
V.
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