Gourmet food tours in Italy

Discover the best gourmet food experiences across Italy. From food tours and wine tastings to traditional cooking classes, this section features everything you need to explore Italy’s rich culinary heritage. Whether you’re interested in Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, pasta-making, or fine dining, browse through our articles to plan your next food adventure in Italy.

Gourmet food tours in Italy

Cremeria Santo Stefano: “Creamy Concoctions in a Historic Square: The Magic of Cremeria Santo Stefano.”

Cremeria Santo Stefano is one of Bologna’s most decorated gelato shops, located on Via Santo Stefano directly on the edge of Piazza Santo Stefano. It holds three cones in the Gambero Rosso Gelaterie d’Italia guide — the highest rating awarded — placing it among the best artisan gelato producers in the country. The location is […]

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Hand holding a cone of pistachio and chocolate gelato shaped like a flower, with potted cacti in the background.
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Gelateria delle Moline Bologna: Artisan Gelato in Via delle Moline

Gelateria delle Moline has been making artisan gelato on Via delle Moline 13B for around 40 years. It is one of a handful of gelaterie in Bologna where the product is made fresh daily using natural ingredients, without artificial colours or industrial bases. The queue outside most evenings tells you everything you need to know.

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Hand holding a dual-flavor ice cream cone with creamy scoops in a tiled shop setting.
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La Sorbetteria Castiglione Bologna: Artisan Gelato on Via Castiglione

La Sorbetteria Castiglione has been making artisan gelato on Via Castiglione since 1994. Founded by Marina Marchiori and Giacomo Schiavon, it is one of the few gelaterie in Bologna known for trademarked signature flavours — named recipes that have become the reason most people make the trip to the Santo Stefano area specifically. What to

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Gelateria Gianni: A Stone’s Throw from Piazza Maggiore, A Leap into Flavorful Traditions

Cremeria FuniviaIn the heart of Bologna, one of the gastronomic capitals of Italy, lies a celebrated culinary jewel named Gelateria Gianni. Nestled just steps away from the bustling Piazza Maggiore, this artisanal ice-cream shop charms residents and visitors alike with its delightful melodies of traditional Italian gelato. A visit to Gelateria Gianni is not just

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A sfoglina making tortellini by hand in Bologna — the traditional pasta-making craft passed down through generations
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Osteria Broccaindosso, Bologna: What to Order and What to Expect

Osteria Broccaindosso sits on Via Broccaindosso in the university quarter of Bologna — a narrow street a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Verdi, in one of the oldest parts of the city. It is a small, traditional osteria: a handful of tables, simple interiors, and a menu that rotates daily around three or four pasta

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Bottega Portici: Where Bologna’s Historic Culinary Roots Meet Contemporary Flair

Bottega Portici is a fresh pasta shop and open kitchen at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana 2, steps from the Due Torri (Two Towers) in the centre of Bologna, under the covered porticoes that define the city’s streetscape. The format is straightforward: pasta made from scratch on the premises, visible from the counter, and served quickly

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