Sip, savor, and get the most out of every bite with Rick Steves! With this fun and practical guide to eating well in Italy, you’ll:

* Indulge in the best of Italy’s cuisine, from tantalizing antipasti and saucy pastas to luxurious gelato

* Get a taste of the coffee culture and vibrant wine scene

* Discover what to eat where with food and wine specialties from the country’s 20 regions

* Find lists of Rick’s favorite restaurants in every region

* Follow Rick’s tips to find restaurants for any budget, smartly navigate the menu, and decipher the check

* Hurdle the language barrier with the ultimate Italian food glossary

* Enjoy full-color, inspiring photos throughout

* Commemorate your culinary adventures with a foldout souvenir poster mapRick Steves and co-author Fred Plotkin have devoted decades to traveling through Italy. In this book, they pass along those lessons to you. Appreciate good food the way Italians do with Rick Steves Italy for Food Lovers.