{"id":26733,"date":"2023-07-16T18:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T18:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/16\/an-insiders-guide-to-eating-and-drinking-your-way-through-italy-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-07-16T18:00:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T18:00:22","slug":"an-insiders-guide-to-eating-and-drinking-your-way-through-italy-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/16\/an-insiders-guide-to-eating-and-drinking-your-way-through-italy-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"An insider\u2019s guide to eating and drinking your way through Italy &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ernest Hemingway may have called <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/destination\/europe\/france\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris<\/a> a moveable feast, but the expression describes <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/destination\/europe\/italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italy<\/a> to a tee. The country has an incredible diversity of regional dishes and places where you can enjoy them.<\/p>\n<p>As an American based in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/destination\/europe\/italy\/rome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome<\/a>, I consider it my mission in life to eat my way through Italy. I\u2019ve traveled from the Dolomites in the north to Sicily in the south, dining on classic pasta dishes in old-school trattorias in Rome, brioche doused with almond granita in Sicily and the freshest seafood in Capri at stylish beach clubs.<\/p>\n<p>A word to the wise: Unless you\u2019re getting street food to go, reservations are essential in Italy. Some restaurants use online reservation systems, but many don\u2019t, so you\u2019ll have to call or ask the concierge at your hotel to make a reservation for you. Believe me \u2014 it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever you travel in Italy, you\u2019ll find plenty of places to dine. To help you narrow down your options, here are some of my favorite insider spots.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"rome\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Rome<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Dining alfresco in Piazza Navona, Rome. GARY YEOWELL\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting Italy, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll spend at least a couple of days in Rome \u2014 as you should. The Eternal City is not only full of remarkable ancient ruins, incredible museums and charming cobblestone streets; it\u2019s also a foodie paradise where culinary offerings run the gamut from mouthwatering street food to Michelin-starred restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>At most traditional Roman trattorias, the menu will feature the four classic pastas\u00ad \u2014 carbonara, amatriciana, pasta alla gricia and cacio e pepe \u2014 but that doesn\u2019t mean every trattoria makes them equally well.<\/p>\n<p>Salumeria Roscioli \u2014 a deli and restaurant that\u2019s part of a small family-run empire that also includes a bakery, a cafe, a wine bar and a brand new location in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/destination\/north-america\/usa\/new-york-city\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York City<\/a> \u2014 is arguably the most famous. Tables book up a month in advance, but you can usually find availability on shorter notice at Rimessa Roscioli, the wine bar that serves a similar menu.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I also love the family-run trattoria Da Enzo al 29 in Trastevere and La Matriciana dal 1870, which claims to be the restaurant that introduced bucatini all&#8217;amatriciana to Rome.<\/p>\n<p>The hottest new restaurants, however, just opened in two of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/new-hotels-rome\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">city\u2019s buzziest new hotels<\/a>. In June, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hotels-bulgari-rome-jw-marriott-tanzania\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bulgari Hotel Roma<\/a> swung open its doors and its namesake restaurant by chef Niko Romito of Michelin acclaim became an instant hit. Also, the debut of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/marriott-edition-growth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Rome Edition<\/a> brought with it a fantastic new restaurant called Anima helmed by Paola Colucci, whose restaurant Pianostrada is a favorite among locals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__XqB82\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 130 124\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"url(#a)\" r=\"62\"\/><mask height=\"124\" id=\"b\" maskunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" width=\"124\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"62\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#b)\"><circle cx=\"49.547\" cy=\"60.043\" fill=\"#FDF268\" r=\"31.978\"\/><path clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M75.068 83.272a4.66 4.66 0 0 0-7.696-3.452c-3.15-3.953-8.035-6.454-13.48-6.36-.068.002-.136.008-.204.01-.774-2.911-3.445-5.035-6.592-4.98a6.689 6.689 0 0 0-5.046 2.431c-1.319-4.982-5.889-8.62-11.273-8.526a11.424 11.424 0 0 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newsletter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"florence\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Florence<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" 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GARY YEOWELL\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another perennial favorite, Florence seems to be enjoying a new vibrancy.<\/p>\n<p>In a city where tradition often trumps innovation, one of the hottest tickets these days is Angel Roofbar &amp; Dining at Hotel Calimala, which features fantastic views of the city\u2019s terracotta rooftops. You\u2019ll need to book well in advance to sample alternative takes on classic Italian cuisine. Expect plates like roasted cauliflower amped up with Israeli flavors like tahini and spicy harissa.<\/p>\n<p>La M\u00e9nag\u00e8re is another excellent place to experience modern Florentine dining. Up front, there\u2019s a flower shop and a boutique, as well as a casual cafe, while in the back, the candlelit dining room has a refined air that is perfect for a romantic dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Hankering for a classic bistecca alla Fiorentina? The place to get this regional staple is Regina Bistecca, which serves the finest Chianina beef in a charming space that used to be an antiquarian bookshop.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"amalfi-coast\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Amalfi Coast<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.71875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Breakfast-in-Positano-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Breakfast with a view in Positano. ANDREA COMI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Enough about cities. In Italy, summer is best enjoyed at the sea.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re heading to Italy\u2019s seaside destination par excellence \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/splurge-or-save-amalfi-coast\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amalfi Coast<\/a> \u2014 you would do well to make restaurant reservations far in advance, especially if you want to dine at the most coveted spots. Many of the most in-demand tables can be found at the top luxury hotels, including La Sponda at Le Sirenuse Positano and Rossellinis Restaurant at Palazzo Avino, which has a Michelin star.<\/p>\n<p>Michelin stars tend to inspire images of a fancy restaurant with white tablecloths and jacketed staff. However, one of the best Michelin-starred meals I\u2019ve ever had was at Il Riccio in Anacapri, which feels like a slightly gussied-up beach club with turquoise tables overlooking the sea. Slurp oysters and spaghetti with sea urchins, but be sure to save room for dessert \u2014 there\u2019s a whole dessert room filled with cakes, cookies and pastries like the classic torta caprese cake made with chocolate and almonds.<\/p>\n<p>The big news on Capri earlier this year was the highly anticipated opening of Hotel La Palma, a member of the luxurious Oetker Collection. Its restaurant, Gennaro\u2019s, is the place to see and be seen this season. It also has a chic beach club called Da Gioia by La Palma in Marina Piccola. Both restaurants are run by award-winning chef Gennaro Esposito.<\/p>\n<p>This spring, the luxurious Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel also opened with a fine dining restaurant run by a promising young chef. In the evenings, the casual restaurant transforms into a pizzeria by Gino Sorbillo, the king of a family-run Neapolitan pizza dynasty.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"puglia\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Puglia<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:67.9296875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Locorotondo-Puglia-Getty-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Puglian town of Locorotondo is surrounded by vineyards. VALERIOMEI\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Amalfi Coast and Capri have long been hot spots for jet-setters. However, the secret is out about Puglia. The heel of Italy\u2019s boot is known for its pristine beaches. It\u2019s also the country\u2019s largest producer of olive oil and where you can find the best burrata.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s on your list, it\u2019s worth doing an olive oil tasting and visiting one of the region\u2019s many cheese-producing farms, such as Agriturismo Aglio Piccolo.<\/p>\n<p>Also be sure to visit a historic masseria \u2014 the old farms that dot the countryside. Many of them have been transformed into rustic restaurants like Masseria Le Stanz\u00ede. You&#8217;ll even find a few in luxurious hotels, such as Masseria Torre Maizza, which is run by Rocco Forte Hotels.<\/p>\n<p>For a fine dining experience, head to Due Camini, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Borgo Egnazia, the pioneering member of Leading Hotels of the World that put Puglia on the map.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"sicily\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Sicily<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.5234375%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/Sicilian-granita-a-warm-brioche-and-a-view-of-Mount-Etna.-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Sicilian granita, warm brioche and a view of Mount Etna. SICULODOC\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, no guide to eating and drinking your way through Italy would be complete without a section about Sicily. The largest island in the Mediterranean conjures dreams of arancini, eggplant parmigiana, cannoli and gelato.<\/p>\n<p>Sicily produces the most prized pistachios and almonds in Italy, both of which are used to make two of the best flavors of granita, the sweet frozen treat that Sicilians eat from morning till night.<\/p>\n<p>A traditional Sicilian breakfast is brioche dunked in almond granita with a shot of espresso poured on top. Thanks to a turn on \u201cChef\u2019s Table,\u201d Caff\u00e8 Sicilia in Noto is probably the most famous place to get it. You can find the ubiquitous treat everywhere from fancy hotels to little food trucks parked by the beaches, though. (The best lemon granita I ever had was at a truck parked near the beach in Noto.)<\/p>\n<p>When in Sicily, eat <em>all<\/em> the street food. Just walking through the bustling markets in cities like Palermo and Syracuse is a thrill, with vendors hawking their wares and smoke billowing up as cooks fry up local delicacies.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from arancini (the baseball-size fried rice balls found all over Sicily), you must try panelle (flat pieces of fried chickpea batter), sarde a beccafico (sardines with raisins, bread crumbs and pine nuts) and pane cunzatu (a sandwich with anchovies, pecorino, oregano and tomatoes).<\/p>\n<p>Also, eat <em>all<\/em> the seafood, especially the red shrimp from Mazara del Vallo, which are famously tasty. For an epic seafood feast, splurge on lunch at Anciovi, the chic poolside restaurant at San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel, where the second season of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/white-lotus-four-seasons-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;The White Lotus&#8221;<\/a> was filmed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning an Italy trip? Start with these stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/insider-guide-eating-and-drinking-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ernest Hemingway may have called Paris a moveable feast, but the expression describes Italy to a tee. The country has an incredible diversity of regional dishes and places where you can enjoy them. As an American based in Rome, I consider it my mission in life to eat my way through Italy. I\u2019ve traveled from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26734,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-26733","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26733\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}