Italian food is the stuff of legend, and a big part of the reason many people choose to travel to Italy. (Yes, Italy’s got Roman ruins, priceless museum treasures, and great scenery but let’s face it—we come for the food!) Italy’s cuisine tastes so good in large part to the high quality of ingredients that go into it—extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, free-range eggs and meat, usually sourced as close to home as possible.
While a list of the best dishes in Italy could and does fill volumes, there are a few staples of the Italian pantheon of food that you simply must try while you’re here. Read on for the top 10 foods to try in Italy, plus some suggestions for the best regions or cities to eat them.