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Lonely Planet Food Eat Italy: Restaurant Etiquette & Customs | Best Places to Dine & Must-Try Specialties | Local Foodie Neighbourhoods | Authentic & Immersive Experiences
The complete companion to Italian culinary culture Whether it's ordering a cappuccino after 11am, using a spoon to twirl your pasta or asking for parmesan on a fish dish, we'll tell you exactly what not to do to avoid looking like an ignorant tourist. Brush up on restaurant etiquette, local customs and what ingredients to expect in Lonely Planet's Eat Italy . To help you feel prepared for the Italian food scene we'll cover how, when and where to eat, etiquette dos and don'ts, and what classic regional specialties are a must try. You'll find the best places to eat in every region as well as what to order when you're there and how to eat it. If you are looking for an authentic and immersive foodie experience but don't know where to start, Eat Italy is your answer. About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.
224 pages, Paperback
Published May 19, 2021
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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June 21, 2021
I imagine this is of more use to someone unfamiliar with Italy and with Italian food. That being said it is a comprehensive guide to some of the culture, history, and ingredients linked to Italian food. A nice little guide to add to the shelf.
April 11, 2022
Love this series so much! Great overview of the country, it's history, the types of food, where you can find them, and regional specialties. Read these before you go to any of the countries in the series!
July 6, 2023
Great introduction to the history and diversity of Italian cuisine! Perfect to read before your first trip.
June 4, 2025
Wanted to read this before October! I’m drooling now
May 6, 2026
Pretty pages. Great info. Very helpful before and after visiting Italy.
I read the library book but will buy it to keep.
I read the library book but will buy it to keep.
May 16, 2026
I loved reading this before our Italy trip! Super cute and fun to read.
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