What is the food like in italy? Is it like the typical north American food?

Question

Okay, so Im a really pick eater... and Im also allergic to alot of things.... But im Traveling to Italy next november on a school trip.

Answer 1

NO NO NO it is not typical North American Food.  It is either especially bland or we as Americans are just used to over-spicing our food.  The most common you will find in Italy is thin-crusted pizza that is nothing like ours (and pepperoni is a pepper not a sausage - THAT is salami), ice cream (yummmmmmy) and spaghetti is really bland as well.  If you order a root beer at McDonalds, you WILL GET BEER. 16 year old daughter did . . .also you have to pay for ketchup for your fries.  Good luck!  I hope you still try new things though.  Expect lack of flavor and add salt.  You may want to bring a shaker of basil and/or garlic powder . . . :-)

Answer 2

Our Italian food here is American Italian. There is a lot of lemon, heavy basil, also a lot of polenta (corn product) in the Northern parts. And it is VERY fresh - also many sea food items. Pasta is used, but it isn't nearly as prevalent as what American ideas of the food are. In fact, many Italians are actually intolerant of wheat products - they have what is called Celiac's Disease and most are tested for this intolerance by the age of 6.

Answer 3

It is the best food in the world - nothing more nothing less.

Answer 4

The food in Italy differs depending on what region you are in. I live in Naples, and there are all kinds of great little "mom & pop" places (at least that's what I would have called them back in the States.)

The Italians love to dine, so their meals consist of appetizers, 1st course, 2nd course, dessert... and of course, lots of fresh homemade bread served with oil and wonderful house wines. I've found that it isn't as filling as traditional American food, probably because the food here isn't deep-fried in grease and fat.

They generally have a lot of seafood choices. For example, if you are allergic to clams or shrimp, stay away from anything that has the word 'vongole' or 'scampi' in it.

No matter where you go, you can get a great bowl of 'pasta quattro formaggi' or 'pasta bolognese' -- generally a safe bet to stick with cheeses and meats if you are allergic to a lot of other things.

In major cities like Rome and Florence, they will most likely speak enough English for you to ask what certain dishes contain and to explain what your food allergies are.

Above all, have fun, enjoy the Italian culture, and especially fall in love with the food!!

Answer 5

It depends on where you go in Italy.  It is a lot of Italian food, as you would guess.

Answer 6

What are you allergic too?

And man if Italy consists of pizza and spaghetti, can I come along? Please I'll be a good little pet *puppy face* lol

<3 Italian food in America mmmmmmmmmmmm

Answer 7

Define "typical North American food"????

As far as the food goes in Italy, here's a hint......it's Italian.

Answer 8

OMW ITALY IS MY HOMETOWN! WOAH! thats crazy

the food is magnifico! haha its amazing like u would love anything u get there the food is wonderful!

ciao

Answer 9

of course there are a lot of sauces and pasta. they have gellattos which is amazing ice cream. you wont have to worry about not having a variety of food plus the food there has so much more taste than food in north america and its healthier.

Answer 10

The only typical North American Food you will find in Italy is MacDonalds and Burger King.... There is pizza but it's generally much better than what you will find back home.

You must let your tour guides know of your allergies and of course those around you. Are you allergic to flour? If so there are substitutes in Italy that are being used to  make pasta and even pizza dough... Just ask ahead.

All the places you'll be visiting will probably serve you Italian fast food - breaded cutlet (Milanese), fries or pasta (lasanga, spaghetti, ect...), or a small steak or a piece of baked chicken and a salad... and fruit. You'll find a variety of apples now and oranges will start coming on the tables.

Answer 11

hi ?I'm also allergic  a lot of food (milk egg, and fish) I live in Abruzzo and there are much optinum food ! ciao sorry but I don't understoond very well your question !!

Answer 12

OMGSH the food is amazing but soo much different than what consider to be italian food! it is just sooo good!!! That is all i can say!