Tasty Italian Travels - Our Culinary Travel Story

Welcome to Tasty Italian Travels 🇮🇹

Welcome to our little corner of Italy — a place dedicated to the food, places, and moments that make this country so special.

From golden sunsets and quiet cobblestone streets to the sound of espresso cups at a local bar, Italy has captured our hearts in countless ways.

Here, we share our favourite travel stories, authentic food experiences, helpful tips, and hidden gems — from slow lunches in Tuscany and art-filled days in Florence to market walks in Rome and unforgettable gelato stops.

Italian cuisine is more than just food; it’s about connection, tradition, and enjoying life around the table with the people you love.

Whether you’re planning your next Italian adventure, searching for the best local bites, or simply dreaming of Italy, join us as we discover the country one flavour and one story at a time. 🇮🇹

Tasting Our Way Through Italy, One Bite at a Time

Every trip to Italy is a delicious adventure. With each region offering its own culinary treasures, the journey becomes as much about what’s on the plate as what’s on the itinerary. From rich, comforting pastas to fresh coastal seafood, Italy serves up unforgettable flavours at every turn.

We fell in love with this Puglian treasure: orecchiette, slow-cooked braciole ragù, and authentic Italian flavours

We’ve found that some of the best moments come from simply sitting down and savouring what’s local - like twirling creamy carbonara in a tucked-away Roman trattoria, biting into a warm schiacciata sandwich from a Florentine bakery, or enjoying the catch of the day with a sea breeze on the Amalfi Coast.

No matter where we go, Italy always has something new (and delicious) to offer.

Come hungry - Tasty Italian Travels is where the real stories begin.

Italian Food Tours, Cooking Classes & Tasty Finds

Italy is pure heaven for food lovers. Every corner of the country is bursting with flavours, traditions, and unforgettable meals that make you want to savour every single bite.

One of our favourite ways to dive into the local culture?

Food tours. Wandering through Rome, Florence, or Bologna with a local guide, tasting everything from street food to artisanal delicacies - it’s the perfect blend of delicious bites and great company.

We've taken our fair share (okay, maybe more than our fair share!) and can confidently say we’ve found some of the best foodie tours in Italy.

But the fun doesn’t stop with just eating - we love getting hands-on, too. Cooking classes in Rome or Florence are our secret weapon for impressing friends back home.

Want to learn pasta making in Rome? We’ve gathered the best pasta making classes in Rome to help you find the perfect one.

There’s something special about learning to knead fresh pasta dough or craft the perfect pizza, especially when you're surrounded by history, laughter, and the smell of simmering sauce.

Want something even more dreamy? Head to the countryside. Imagine rolling hills, vineyards in the distance, and a rustic farmhouse kitchen where you learn to cook traditional dishes from scratch.

It’s peaceful, picturesque, and oh-so-authentic. We’ve put all the best Italian cooking classes in one place!

And yes, we absolutely eat our way through every city we visit - from classic trattorias in Bologna to the best gelato spots in Florence.

The classic Italian breakfast ritual: a creamy cappuccino and a freshly baked pastry to start the day the Italian way

We’ve even made it a mission to uncover the best foodie products to bring home. Whether it’s a perfectly aged chunk of Parmigiano Reggiano from a local market, a silky jar of pesto, or a cloud-like panettone, we know just where to find the good stuff.

From north to south, we’ve tasted, cooked, and shopped our way across Italy - and we’re always hungry for more.

Complete travel info to Italy

Planning a trip to Italy? You're in the right spot for you!

At Tasty Italian Travels, you’ll find helpful tips and ideas for your travels.

Getting to see the Colosseum from the outside and then stepping inside was something else. It’s one thing to read about it — but being there? Totally different feeling

First, let’s start with getting to Rome. We know the best ways to get from Fiumicino Airport to your hotel in Rome.

Plus, we've got the favourite activities in Rome (including visiting the famous Colosseum).

See our advice on how many days to spend in Rome.

See how is to visit Rome in spring and summer, and Rome highlights tours we love!

Plus we have a perfect itinerary for seeing Rome in one day for first-time visitors!

Find out about best things to do in Rome!

And advice if you can visit the Vatican and the Colosseum in one day!

We know the best ways to visit the Colosseum, plus top Colosseum tours.

We know when is the best time to visit Rome! And how to visit in May, June, July and August!

Read our advices how to stay cool in Rome in summer!

Find out what is the best street food in Rome!

And where to eat the best pizzas in Rome!

How to find best pizza al taglio in Rome!

Searching for a place to stay in Rome?

With so many options, it can be tough!

We’ve explored various neighbourhoods and found some great places to stay.

Visiting Rome? These attractions & experiences are worth booking ahead.

If you're visiting Rome for just one day from a cruise, we can show you how to make the most of it.

See tours in Rome that we took and love and our guide on how to choose the ideal one!

We travel this route often - from Dubrovnik to Rome and Florence - and we've got tons of tips to share!

You next stop is beautiful Florence?

First, find out all about taking a train from Rome to Florence and finding the cheapest train tickets.

We wrote our review on riding Frecciarossa from Rome to Florence!

We'll let you know which museums are must-sees and best way to visit the Uffizi, plus the best things to do in Florence.

Florence’s historic heart — where every stone carries a piece of the past

Or what you can expect at Piazza della Signoria! Find great tips for your Rome to Florence day trip!

Check out what foodies will love in Florence! See our top picks for what to buy in Florence.

Wonder how many days you need in Florence? Read our guide on this!

We’ll also share the best places to eat and unique souvenirs to pick up. Wonder what to do when it rains in Florence - we have the answer!

For those visiting Florence on a budget - we have some useful tips!

Lastly, if you’re looking to travel around Italy by train, we’ll guide you on getting the cheapest tickets.

Check out our guide on what to do in Bergamo and how to spend one day in Milan!

Heading to Italy from Croatia? See the best ways to travel between these two countries!

See how to explore Monopoli in Puglia region, in th every south, travelling from Croatia.

And how to get from Bari Airport to Monopoli!

Check out what to buy in Puglia!

Stay tuned to Tasty Italian Travels as we continue to share our love for Italian food, helping you discover and enjoy everything Italy has to offer.

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Welcome to Tasty Italian Travels

A little corner for Italy lovers, sharing our travels, favourite places, food finds, and moments that keep us coming back