We don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup of iconic eating and drinking experiences in Italy that you should experience at least once in your life.

Eating Pizza In Naples With A Knife & Fork. We had to start here., in the the birthplace of pizza, Naples. So revered is pizza here that it’s often said that the fathers of Italy want their sons to become one of two things; a footballer for Napoli or a pizzaioli – that’s a pizza chef to you and I.