Salvatore Ferragamo on His Family’s Wine & Hospitality Interests
The grandson and namesake of the Italian fashion icon talks with Appetito about his family's wines and luxury resorts.
Featured
Baked, Fried, or Simmered Raw: Which Meatball Is Best?
Vinny DelGiudice of Always from Scratch tested baked, fried, and simmered raw meatballs to see which method creates the best flavor and texture. His results show that sometimes the best choice is simply the one that brings everyone to the table.
From Lagoon to Lunch: A Blue Crab Salad Born in Burano
A fresh blue crab salad from Burano made with tomatoes, olive oil, and local crab - how fishermen turned an invasion into a summer recipe.
Turin: An Essential Guide for Coffee & Chocolate Lovers
Appetito has provided an essential guide to acclaimed coffee houses and chocolatiers in the lovely Piemonte city of Turin.
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Now, when you purchase an annual subscription to Appetito, you will receive a bottle of Bona Furtuna extra virgin olive oil from Sicily and other gifts. Subscribe to Appetito today!
Recipes
When Risotto Met Shrimp & Grits in the South Carolina Lowcountry
This coastal South Carolina twist on risotto marries northern Italian tradition with Lowcountry innovation.
Biancomangiare: The Ultimate Sicilian Summer Dessert
Discover Biancomangiare, a refreshing, silky Sicilian summer dessert that is gluten free, vegan and requires no baking.
How to Make the Summer Vegetable Stew of Giambotta
Discover this versatile summer vegetable stew that originated in southern Italy and pulls from whatever is growing nearby.
News
Settepani Harlem Celebrates 25 Years of Italian Culinary Tradition
Settepani marked 25 years in Harlem with a celebration that honored the bakery’s journey, its family roots, and the community that has supported them every step of the way.
Appetito’s Andrew Cotto Receives a 2025 Giambelli Culinary Award
The Italian Language Foundation's 2025 Giambelli Culinary Award winners included Appetito's co-founder Andrew Cotto
Sicilian Spirits and Tuscan Sweets Take Over Portrait Milano
Portrait Milano hosted Sicily's Morgana Cocktail Bar alongside a new Sammontana gelato kiosk bringing Tuscan sweetness to Milan all summer.
Una Pizza Napoletana Wins Top Pizza in USA Again
Una Pizza Napoletana has once again been crowned top pizzeria in America by 50 Top Pizza USA. Discover this year’s winners and pizza trends.
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Italian Travel Ideas
Where To Eat and What To Do in Como and Around Lake Como
Charming villages with excellent restaurants and sights surround Italy’s world-famous lake and the city that bears its name. Here’s how to experience all that Lake Como has to offer.
Where to Find a Romantic Dinner in Florence
Our Florence-based contributor pairs with a local friend and wedding planner to offer tips on the most romantic places in the city.
What to Do and Where to Stay when Visiting Rome during the Jubilee
A former resident of Rome offers advice as how to best enjoy the Eternal City while visiting during Jubilee.
Making Pizza and Friends in the Amalfi Coast Village of Tramonti
Our contributor travels to Tramonti, a small village on the Amalfi Coast, in search of pizza and finds a beautiful community as well.
The Latest
L’Olivo Introduces Venetian Cicchetti Culture to Calgary
Giuseppe di Gennaro launches L’Olivo, a cicchetti restaurant and lounge redefining Italian dining in Calgary’s Inglewood.
Gene & Georgetti Meats Delivers Chicago’s Steaks
Gene & Georgetti celebrates 85 years as Chicago’s original Italian steakhouse by delivering its signature USDA Prime steaks and Tuscan-inspired flavors to homes nationwide.
The Scotto Restaurant Empire Arrives in Charleston with Pelato
The Scotto family has extended their Italian restaurant presence in the south with the opening of Pelato in Charleston.
Family Business: (A) Pizza Play, and a Cultural Revelation in New Haven
A family visit in Connecticut leads to a discovery of New Haven's Italian American cultural history with pizza as the portal.
Italian Language Foundation Announces Giambelli Culinary Award Winners
The Giambelli Culinary Awards were announced at a gala honoring outstanding individuals and businesses in the Italian culinary industry.
