Why is dinner so late in Italy?

Italy is known for it's very late meals - lunch is about 1.30pm (earliest!) and dinner depends on the season - it can be as late at 11pm! One of the reasons for such late dinners, is so that the members of the family can wait for each other to come back from work and sit down at the table all together.



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Italy is known for it's very late meals - lunch is about 1.30pm (earliest!) and dinner depends on the season - it can be as late at 11pm! One of the reasons for such late dinners, is so that the members of the family can wait for each other to come back from work and sit down at the table all together.

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Siesta in Italy usually lasts for about two to three hours. However, it can be as short as one hour or as long as four or even five hours, depending on the business and the region. Remember, this has been my experience with Italian riposo time living in Rome and near Venice; however, operating hours may vary.

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