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What do Italian eat for breakfast?

  • Cappuccino, Coffee and Croissant. A cornetto, together with an espresso or with a cappuccino becomes the joy of lots of Italians who love to have a breakfast in a café, in their favourite pastry shop or at the cafeteria just outside the office. ...
  • Bread and Jam. ...
  • Milk and Cereals. ...
  • Yoghurt and Fruit.




A traditional Italian breakfast, or colazione, is typically light, sweet, and centered around coffee. Unlike the savory breakfasts found in English-speaking countries, Italians usually prefer a cornetto (a pastry similar to a croissant but sweeter and often filled with cream, jam, or chocolate) paired with a cappuccino or an espresso. This meal is often eaten standing up at a local "bar" (café) during a quick social interaction with the barista. At home, Italians might eat fette biscottate (hard, twice-baked bread) with jam or honey, or simple biscuits (cookies) like those from the brand Mulino Bianco dipped into a bowl of milk or coffee. It is a cultural "rule" in Italy that cappuccino is strictly a morning drink; ordering one after 11:00 AM or following a lunch/dinner meal is considered a major faux pas by locals. The emphasis is on a quick burst of sugar and caffeine to start the day.

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11:00pm – Midnight.

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Italians eat the most pasta worldwide – about 60 pounds of pasta per person per year. Most Italians eat pasta every day but they keep their portions in check. A portion in Italy is about a cup and the meal includes a small portion of meat and a large portion of vegetables and salad.

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It gets much colder in the north in particular, especially at night, so be sure to wrap up warm. Central Italy is slightly warmer, although it's still brisk. As always, temperatures are highest in the south and you may even see a little sunshine, but you should still be prepared for rain.

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