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Food culture

Five things that Italians do differently when eating out

14 March 202630 December 2025
Out and about in Naples in the evening

In Italy, you don't eat to get full.

Categories Lifestyle & Everyday Life, Mamma mia, mangiare Tags Food, Food culture, Art of living, Lifestyle, Mangiare

Antipasto, primo, secondo? This is how Italy eats - and how to order correctly

14 March 202617 November 2025

An Italian menu is not a sprint, but a walk.

Categories Mamma mia, mangiare Tags Food culture, Mangiare, Menu

The secret language of the menu in Italy

14 March 202630 July 2025

A short language course for great moments at the table.

Categories Mamma mia, mangiare Tags Food culture, Mangiare, Restaurant, Menu

Why Italians talk about food even when they're eating

14 March 20263 May 2025
Eating at a ristorante in Naples and a waiter brings two pizzas

These conversations have flavour - and Emozioni Grandi.

Categories Mamma mia, mangiare Tags Food culture, Lifestyle, Mangiare

More than full: what Italian food is really all about

14 March 202623 April 2025
This is what antipasti looks like in southern Italy: Bon appétit!

Eating in Italy is more than just eating.

Categories Mamma mia, mangiare Tags Food culture, Mangiare

10 basics so you don't stand out in a restaurant in Italy

14 March 202611 April 2025
Ristorante in Napoli in Italy: an evening in summer, street scene

Tipping, paying separately and flip-flops: everything you need to know.

Categories Mamma mia, mangiare, Travel tips for Italy Tags Food culture, Italian everyday life

Trattoria, osteria, pizzeria and more: this is how you eat in Italy!

14 March 20263 September 2024
Restaurants in Rimini: what are the differences between the various eateries in Italy

Trattoria, osteria, pizzeria or rather enoteca: in Italy you are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. Not all restaurants are the same.

Categories Mamma mia, mangiare Tags Food culture, Facts, Mangiare, Travel tips

MAMMA MIA - It's all about Mangiare!

14 March 20268 August 2024
Mangiare title

A very important topic, if not THE topic in Italy: MANGIARE. EAT! The most important things to know about breakfast, lunch and dinner...

Categories Lifestyle & Everyday Life, Mamma mia, mangiare Tags Food culture, Mangiare

RESTAURANT - How to recognise a "good Italian"!

14 March 202629 July 2024
title - the good italian

How to recognise a "good Italian"! The search for the delicious, simply typical Italian restaurant: these tips will help you check out the restaurant again.

Categories Mamma mia, mangiare, Travel tips for Italy Tags Food culture, Italian restaurant, Mangiare

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