Pizza. Number one on our list of the best traditional foods in Italy has to be pizza. Everyone knows what pizza is, it needs no introduction, but what you probably know as pizza isn't quite the same as in Italy.
The most important holidays – with the most closures – are Christmas and Easter, followed by New Year's Day and Labor Day. Chiuso per Ferie means Closed for Holiday – a sign you're likely to see anytime there is a public holiday or in August!
Italy is famous for the Renaissance and the incredible artists it produced. Italy is famous for its tourism, its art cities and unique scenery. Italy is also known for its language, its opera, its fashion and its luxury brands. It is also known for its football team!
But in Italy, bacon is more of a specialty food used in cooking. Lean cuts of bacon (found in Italy) are taken from the back of the pig, whereas fattier cuts (found in America) come from the side or belly. Bacon is a cured meat that is often smoked to add additional flavor. It is always cooked before eating.