Here are my rules for eating and drinking like an Italian.
If you want to not immediately out yourself as a tourist… this is for you.
Read more here: https://open.substack.com/pub/biancabosso/p/20-rules-for-eating-and-drinking
Italy isn’t just about incredible food – it’s about how you eat it. There’s a rhythm, a logic, and a culture behind every meal, from your morning cappuccino to your late-night espresso. Once you understand the unspoken rules, everything clicks into place.
In this video, I’m breaking down 5 essential Italian food rules that will completely change how you approach eating in Italy:
* Why breakfast in Italy is sweet (and why cappuccinos stop after 11am)
* When and how to eat bread (and why you shouldn’t touch it first)
* The structure of an Italian day: big lunch vs light dinner
* What to drink with pizza, pasta, and seafood
* Why an Aperol spritz isn’t really treated like a cocktail
You’ll also start to understand the deeper cultural habits behind Italian cuisine – from fare la scarpetta (mopping up sauce with bread) to aperitivo culture, to why Italians are so particular about coffee timing.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Can you drink cappuccino after 11 in Italy?
What do Italians actually eat for breakfast?
What do Italians drink with pizza?
Why is bread served with meals in Italy?
What is aperitivo?
This video covers it all.
These aren’t strict rules written in stone – but they’re the kind of details that separate a tourist experience from actually understanding Italian food culture.
I’ve got the full list on my Substack, let me know if you want to see my other rules 🇮🇹