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Europe · Southern Europe

Italy at the table.

Italy is a mosaic of local food cultures, from Alpine dairy and polenta to southern tomatoes, citrus, olive oil, and seafood.

A useful way in

Look for the details.

Italian food rewards restraint: a few good ingredients, treated with attention, are often enough.

Keep an eye out for

Essential ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Tomatoes
  • Durum wheat

Begin here

Dishes to know

  • Pizza
  • Ragù
  • Tiramisù

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