What is a typical Italian breakfast?

The most common classic breakfast food in Italy is the “cornetto”, or croissant. A cornetto is often filled with some kind of cream, custard, jam or chocolate spread, and accompanied by a coffee.



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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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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.

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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.

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9 Essential Vegetables for Italian Cooking
  • Artichokes. If you're not up trimming fresh artichokes, don't let that stop you from cooking with them. ...
  • Arugula. ...
  • Broccolini. ...
  • Broccoli Rabe. ...
  • Celery. ...
  • Fennel. ...
  • Lacinato Kale. ...
  • Portobello Mushrooms.


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  • Eating Chicken with Pasta.
  • Serving Everything on the Same Plate.
  • Ketchup.
  • Drinking a Cappuccino After a Meal.
  • Asking for Non-Italian Dishes.
  • Sprinkling Parmesan on Everything.
  • Dipping Bread into Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.
  • Drinking Anything Other Than Water or Wine With Food.


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