Italy is not only famous for its fine art and archeological building, but this place is very much famous for its food. Travelers always visit this place to try different varieties of food offered. Here are simple guide for foods to try while in Italy.
First most loved food is the Risotto. It is nothing but rice cooked and sauted with full of stock in a shallow pan that results in a creamy dish. This food varies according to the recipes and locale, but mostly rice is always combined with cheese, vegetables, meat, and poultry to complete this dish. This food is normally taken after eating Antipasto or pasta after the meal. People in Italy prefer rice more than other people in most European countries. Risotto is the favorite dish in Lombardy and Piedmont.
Next favorite dish is the Arancini, which is nothing but baked or fried rice balls of about 8 to 10cm in diameter. This dish is normally filled with the meat sauce, and sometimes with peas, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and other food items. On the outside of this dish, it is completely covered with bread crumbs. This dish is normally sold in caf.
Another famous dish is the Polenta, which is made from ground yellow or white cornmeal. This food varies according to the region and it is believed that earlier form of this food is derived from grain mush that was used during the Roman Empire. Initially, this food was prepared with grain faro and chestnut flour. This food is served fried, roasted, or creamy.
Another must taste Italian food is the Gelato, which is nothing but an Italian version of ice cream. This is available in a variety of flavors such as chocolate, coffee, tiramisu, and fruit. Tiramisu is the famous Italian dessert item that is made cocoa powder, coffee dipped lady fingers, and mascarpone cream.


