| Shaped by hundreds of years of social and political | | | | after-dinner hours. Usually serves sandwiches and |
| change, Italian cuisine has definitely come a long way | | | | paninis, as well, as side dishes. |
| since the discovery of the New World and the | | | | Birreria - This is perfect for a night out with the boys, |
| widespread trading of ingredients and spices. | | | | or for a nightcap after a long day of visiting tourist |
| Traditional dishes that were once central to the regions | | | | spots. They offer beers that are native to central and |
| are now finding its way to urban Italy, complete with | | | | northern Italy. |
| delicious variations and modifications. | | | | Pizzeria - A must-visit if you want to try pizzas made |
| Here are some of the types of dining places you will | | | | the authentic way, where dough is baked on a |
| find in Italy where you can enjoy the whole gamut of | | | | traditional wood-fired pizza oven. Ask for the classic |
| Italian food: | | | | Margherita pizza which is topped with delicious |
| Trattoria - This is best when eating out with the wife | | | | mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes. Originally patterned |
| and kids or with your closest friends. Oftentimes | | | | after the colors of the Italian flag by the wife of Don |
| family-operated and with prices that will not hurt your | | | | Raffaele Esposito and named after Queen Margherita |
| pocket while keeping the atmosphere casual and | | | | when she visited Naples in 1889. |
| relaxed. | | | | Spaghetteria - Originally started in Napoli, these kinds of |
| Bar/Caffé - This is recommended if you're | | | | establishments offer a variety of filling main courses |
| looking for a light meal. These serve coffee, juice, soda | | | | and scrumptious pasta dishes such as puttanesca, |
| and alcoholic beverages from early morning until | | | | spaghetti aglio, pesto and Bolognese. |