Two-Week Culinary Journey Through Italy

Milan → Florence → Venice → Southern Italy (Capri/Amalfi/Positano) → Rome A non-stop feast… Italian cuisine has officially dethroned Spanish tapas in my heart (self-proclaimed ranking)! So many gems couldn’t fit here… Listing the absolute must-tries 🥹 1️⃣ Milan 📍 Osteria da Fortunata – Handmade pasta (Tomato-braised oxtail pasta is a must!) 📍 Yikou Shaguo – Chinese restaurant (Hot & sour noodles, cucumber-prawn salad) 📍 Caffe Napoli – Experience Italians downing an espresso while standing! 2️⃣ Florence Mains 🍽️ 📍 Bella – Truffle pasta & Florentine T-bone steak 📍 Central Market 1st Floor – Lampredotto (tripe sandwich) at the green storefront (long queues!) 📍 Trattoria Za Za – Insta-famous spot with palace-like decor Desserts 🍮 📍 Ditta Artigianale – Liquid tiramisu 🌟🌟🌟 📍 Vivoli Gelateria – Classic affogato + photo-worthy wall window 3️⃣ Venice 📍 Suso Gelato – Island’s most popular gelato (expect crowds) 📍 Shi Bai Wei – Northeast Chinese BBQ (Skewers & spicy hotpot, surprisingly good!) 4️⃣ Southern Italy Coast 🏝️ Sorrento 📍 Mamma che pasta 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 – Hidden gem! Locals swear by their handmade pasta (few Google reviews but worth it). 📍 La Cantinaccia Del Popolo – Book ahead for this busy trattoria. 🏝️ Capri 📍 Le Arcate – Fried calamari 🌟🌟 + wood-fired pizza (near Annacapri bus stop). 🏝️ Amalfi 📍 Pescheria C.I.C.A – Famous fried calamari spot. 5️⃣ Rome Mains 🍽️ 📍 Al 34 – Lobster pasta & braised oxtail. 📍 La Chengdu – Chinese cuisine (Hot & sour noodles, stir-fried veggies, Xinjiang-style chicken). Coffee ☕ 📍 Antico Caffe Greco – Historic café with merch/coffee beans/magnets. 📍 La Casa del Caffe Tazza D’Oro – Iconic Roman cream-filled buns. #ItalianCuisine #ItalyTravel #MilanEats #FlorenceFood #VeniceEats #SouthernItaly #RomeFood #ChineseFoodInItaly #TravelFoodie #UKStudentLife