Italian Cuisine Isn’t Italian-American Cuisine

Don’t expect Italian cuisine to be what you’re used to in the U.S. The real Italian food consists of a healthy, Mediterranean-style cuisine and goes light on the red sauce that we’re accustomed to having. Pizza is an entirely different meal in Italy as well, and it’s usually only served for dinner due to the time it takes for the wooden stoves they’re baked in to come to temperature. Traditional Italian pizza is a flatbread with healthy toppings like vegetables, olive oil and a light amount of cheese. Ordering dishes like spaghetti is somewhat frowned upon. Each city has a cuisine that’s independently its own. Do some research before you visit and try the regional fare of Italy.