The “Capunata” Caponata (Capunata in Sicily’s dialect) is a typical and traditional dish of Sicilian cuisine that comes from the rural traditions. It is a mix of vegetables and tomato sauce, similar to a ratatouille, very well known all over Italy....
Semolina, cheese, honey: Seadas explained The Seada is a typical dish of traditional Sardinian cuisine. It is a famous fried sweet: a pastry enclosing a soft and tasty filling that honours the typical flavours of the island, with its fresh pecorino cheese and a twist...
Tasty news for the following week! All you need to know to enjoy the beginning of summer in Berlin. Summer is definitely here, and we are welcoming it with a big smile on our face and – why not? – a Spritz or ice cream in our hand. But much more is coming,...
Cheeses: one of the products that the world envy to Italy Italy is one of the European countries with one of the largest number of products recognized as Protected Designation of Origin (DOP), Protected Geographical Indication (IPG), and Traditional Speciality...
A cone-shaped pie made of soft sponge cake and a delicious ricotta cream enriched with candied fruit and chocolate drops: the Cassata Siciliana The Cassata Siciliana is a traditional pie based on sugared ricotta (traditionally sheep), sponge cake, royal pasta, and...
Peperoni Imbottiti (stuffed peppers) and curiosities on this recipe The peperoni ‘mbuttunati is a traditional recipe from Naples and Campania region. They are known also as puparuoli ‘mbuttunati. This second course is substantial and tasty. This recipe was born...
Here’s what you need to know about the true Italian cuisine in Berlin this week. It’s another exciting summer week in Berlin and we have some juicy food news waiting to be discovered and enjoyed! Malafemmena, not only pizza! The Neapolitan pizzeria Malafemmena...
Fettuccelle and a bit of its history Fettuccelle is a typical Italian homemade pasta. It’s originally from the central and southern Italy and It is made from a mixture of semolina and egg. Fettuccelle is part of the Fettuccine family and are mainly used in Roman...
A fresh and tasty salad for a quick lunch, that will take you to Sicily in one bite. Fennel and orange salad is a light and refreshing side dish, typical of Sicilian cuisine. This dish can be served as an accompaniment to a rich second course or as a tasty aperitif....
P’Berg’s historic Italian restaurant ‘born’ in Milan but specialized in fish and pasta Led by the slogan “Good food unites family”, for more than 10 years PAPPA E CICCIA has been delighting the palates of those who love to treat...
Culurgiònes: a traditional Sardinian pasta Culurgiònes are a typical dish of Sardinia cuisine. It is a stuffed pasta also known as angiulotus (agnolotti). This pasta is filled with potatoes, pecorino cheese, and mint; a typical culinary specialty of the Ogliastra...
Lavoro a Berlino: piccolo ristorante di cucina gourmet cerca da subito un Sous Chef. Zona Charlottenburg Un piccolo ristorante italiano situato a Charlottenburg, è alla ricerca di uno Sous Chef da aggiungere al proprio team. Requisiti Il ristorante cerca uno Sous Chef...
Attention to details and very high quality: this is the only way for pizzerias to obtain the Gambero Rosso award. Pizza, a popular dish turned gourmet. The challenge is enormous, expectations are high, pizza makers become artists and the competition can begin!...
Sfincione, the soft and tasty treat Sfincione is a typical product of the Sicilian tradition and gastronomy. It was inserted in the Italian traditional agribusiness products list (P.A.T. is the Italian abbreviation). Sfincione is the symbol of Palermo street food...
How much do you know about Italian spices? Spices and aromatic herbs, as you know, have really ancient origin. These product cover a fundamental role in the Italian cuisine. They envelop dishes with aromas, transforming meals into extraordinary experiences. Before...
Risi e Bisi, all the tradition in one dish! Risi e Bisi is the traditional first course of Veneto region, in particular of Venezia, Verona and Vicenza cuisine. This recipe is based on rice and peas. This is a first course that is considered somewhere between a risotto...
Pasta ‘ncasciata, from tradition to popularity thanks to Commissario Montalbano. Pasta ‘ncasciata is the perfect dish to share and enjoy with family and friends. It is a baked pasta that works as a single dish, typical of the Sicily region. This dish is...
The queen of Marche cuisine: olive all’ascolana Olive all’ascolana is one of the most known dishes of Italian cuisine, originally from Marche. This recipe is traditional and representative of this land but they are appreciated and known all over the world....
Orecchiette, Recchitelle or Strascinati? Retichelle and strascinati are two other names of orecchiette alle cime di rapa (Orecchiette with turnip tops). This recipe is traditional from Apulia’s region especially from the province of Bari. It is a typical dish...
It is one of the most old heritage of the Italian tradition and a great part of the typical Italian routine. Its origin is as ancient as charming and covers an international surface. You can’t go to Naples and don’t drink a real Italian coffee: caffè...
Top street food delicacy Gnocco Fritto is one of the most famous and delicious dishes of Italian cuisine. This recipe belongs to traditional Emilian gastronomy and it’s one of the most known street food in the country. All over Italy, this specialty is known...
How much do you know about Potacchio? Potacchio is one of the most ancient recipes of Marche’s tradition. Rosemary, garlic and white wine are the basis of this delicacy. This is a meat second course, very tasty with a rustic flavour. The most common meat that is...
The perfect dish for the greediest Cotoletta alla Valdostana is one of the most typical dishes of Aosta Valley cuisine. This recipe is known all over Italy and also abroad. This second course is perfect in Autumn or Winter period because of the fatty ingredients. In...
The backbone of Abruzzo cuisine: Pallotte Cacio e Ova Pallotte Cacio and Ova are delicious balls, typical of Abruzzo. This is a recipe of the rural ancient tradition, loved by all and still served today in typical local “trattorias”. This is a recipe with...
Besciamella: the queen of sauces The Béchamel sauce is one of the most important sauces in Italy. It’s quick and easy to prepare and will give your dishes a delicious flavour. Its preparation is very easy, you just need: milk, butter and plain flour. Most of the...
Tuscany probably is the main Italian region for the wine production and sales. Not only on a national basis, but also from an international perspective. Italy has always been in competition with France for the wine dominance all over the world, but Italy, and in...
Recreate a Neapolitan Easter with Pastiera and Casatiello Would you like to celebrate Easter in a typical Italian way? The Neapolitan cuisine is here for you. Naples has got an actual procedure to follow on Easter’s Day. From Fellata to Pastiera, the Easter menu...
Torta Pasqualina, the perfect Easter appetizer Easter is here, what is the best way to celebrate? Preparing Torta Pasqualina! Torta Pasqualina is a traditional Italian recipe prepared on Easter! It is the perfect dish to celebrate spring and for outdoor snacks,...
Easter and its savoury specialties Colomba, Easter egg, Pastiera are just some of the famous and traditional Italian Easter sweet recipes. But what savory recipes do you know about this period? There are a lot of different and traditional recipes in every region as...
Supplì and some of its curiosities Do you know the difference between Arancini and Supplì? They seem very similar but they are actually quite different from oneanother. They are both a rustic street food speciality, but weather Supplì are a regional recipe from the...
The Queen of Milanese cuisine Cotoletta alla Milanese is one of the most known dishes from Milan’s cuisine, together with Risotto alla Milanese and Panettone. It’s an easy and speedy recipe, the symbol of the city of Milan, known all over the world. This...
A traditional cake that fills the house with sweet scents The famous Torta di Mele (Apple Pie) is known all over the world for its simplicity and genuineness. It is a big classic that never goes out of fashion. Apples have always been the stars of most Italian...
An important gastronomic, traditional and ancient cuisine: Piedmont welcomes you with many amazing dishes. Let’s discover the most famous ones. We can divide the typical Piedmont recipe into two groups: those from the noble tradition of Savoia’s royal...
A typical biscuit of the Piedmont patisserie The history of the most romantic biscuit of the world! Baci di Dama is a famous Italian homemade pastries that has its origin in Piedmont. The history of Baci di Dama start in ‘800 and since then, delights gourmet palates....
Lasagna, the perfect dish for a Sunday with family! Lasagna is the first traditional course par excellence and it is a national heritage. This rich and savoury dish has its origin in the city of Bologna, in Emilia Romagna. It’s one of the most famous and most...
A dessert for all women in the world, inspired by the mimosa flower 8th March is a special day for women as it’s International Women’s Day! Women are celebrated with a flower called mimosa, from which the cake takes its name: little yellow pieces of sponge...
The secret behind Italian cuisine Nowadays Italian cuisine enjoys widespread popularity, as well as several particular regional traditions. Among Italians, the different and typical recipes play a huge role in everyday life and they are regarded as a symbol of pride...
An appetizer or main course much loved by Italians, a simple and delicious recipe. The Vitello tonnato (veal with tuna sauce) is a typical Piedmontese dish. Although known by its French name “vitel tonnè”, this recipe is clearly Italian. Since the...
Grandma’s Pie: an inevitable dessert on Italian tables Torta Della Nonna (Grandma’s Pie) is a famous and delocious italian pie. It’s the perfect cake for breakfast and also as a dessert and it’s loved by young and old alike. It’s the homemade cake...
Among the many Roman food traditions, Carciofi alla Giudia are maybe less known than other recipes, but that doesn’t make them less delicious! The artichoke is a main product in Rome. Along with Carbonara, Gricia and Amatriciana, artichokes are regarded as a...
We have already talked about classic Arancine, but their time is not over yet – what about a chocolate variety? Among their several food specialties, Arancine are the pride of Sicilian people. But be careful on how you call them: arancine or arancini? It depends...
When you feel like having a tasty but quick lunch, a delicious snack or a side dish to your aperitif, a piece of focaccia and a slice of farinata could be just perfect! Both soft and crunchy, these two Italian delicacies are the symbols of the Genoese cuisine and...
Here are the 64 most voted pizzerias in Berlin from last week’s True Italian contest: now it’s time for the real competition to start It started as a list of more than 150 pizzerias, and they resulted in just 64 runners. But now, the real competition has...
Hosting Italian mums for an uncommon restaurant There is a unique restaurant in London serving typical Italian food, but in a very particular way. “La Mia Mamma” is run by mums only, from different Italian regions. Every three months, some mothers of...
Romagna’s traditional pancake Cantarelle are a typical dessert from Emilia Romagna’s region, especially from the province of Rimini, as poor and peasant culture. As a matter of fact, with few simple ingredients, you can prepare delicious Cantarelle rapidly and...
Theologians think they know the questions, scientists think they know the answers. I think it’s time to drink another Spritz” (Anonymous) In its original recipe, the ‘Aperol’ is served matching Prosecco and seltz, and is accompanied by some ice cubes and a slice of...
Let’s make a jump in the North of Italy and enter the magic region of Trentino–Alto Adige, an area characterized by hills, valleys, beautiful mountain ranges of the Alps and breathtaking landscapes. It is one of the smallest Italian regions but at the same time, it is...
Tiramisù: how much history is there behind the symbol of the Italian dessert for excellence? Tiramisù is the fifth most famous Italian word abroad, the top one in the desserts category. The name comes from saying ‘tireme su’, in Tevigian dialect “lift me...
Veneto is a region rich of history, beautiful landscapes and… wonderful dishes A variety of crops and farms are rocking the Veneto region and they characterise the various courses that each city and province can offer. Ingredients change according to the area:...
Do you feel homesick from time to time? Or do you wanna feel at home just for a drink or better to say… An ‘aperitivo’ with your friends? We have researched and picked the best places in Berlin where you can spend the ‘Golden Hours’ drinking an Aperol Spritz or...
