Italian Dishes

Neapolitan Crocchè

Crocchè

Italian potato croquettes, often served as street food and commonly associated with Naples.

Neapolitan Eggplant Parmigiana

Parmigiana alla Napoletana

A Southern Italian baked dish of fried eggplant layered with tomato and cheese, associated with Campania/Naples style.

Neapolitan Pizza

Pizza Napoletana

A classic Naples pizza with a soft, airy rim and a thin center, traditionally baked quickly at very high heat.

Octopus Sandwich

Panino col polpo

A popular Italian street-food sandwich filled with cooked octopus, often dressed with oil, lemon, and herbs.

Orecchiette with Turnip Greens

Orecchiette con cime di rapa

A Puglian pasta dish pairing orecchiette with bitter cime di rapa, often seasoned with garlic and anchovy.

Panzerotti

A Southern Italian fried turnover made from pizza dough and typically filled with tomato and mozzarella.

Pappardelle with Wild Boar

Pappardelle al cinghiale

A Tuscan-style egg pasta served with a hearty wild boar ragù.

Pasta alla Gricia

Pasta alla gricia

A Lazio pasta dressed with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper, often described as a tomato-free precursor to amatriciana.

Pasta and Potatoes

Pasta e patate

A comforting Italian dish combining pasta and potatoes, often cooked together until creamy.

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e fagioli

A traditional Italian soup-stew combining pasta and beans, with many regional variations.

Pasta e Fagioli with Mussels

Pasta e fagioli con cozze

A coastal variation of pasta e fagioli that includes mussels for a sea-flavored broth.

Pizza Capricciosa

Pizza capricciosa

A classic Italian pizza commonly topped with tomato, mozzarella, and a mix such as mushrooms, artichokes, and ham.

Pizzette

Small Italian mini pizzas, typically topped with tomato and cheese and served as a snack or appetizer.

Polpette

Italian meatballs served as an appetizer or main, with recipes varying by region and restaurant.

Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Risotto ai funghi porcini

A creamy Italian risotto flavored with porcini mushrooms and typically finished with butter and cheese.

Potato Pizza

Pizza patatosa

An Italian pizza topped prominently with potatoes, often with cheese and herbs.

Potato Soup

Zuppa di patate

An Italian-style potato soup that can range from rustic and brothy to creamy depending on the kitchen.

Pumpkin Risotto

Risotto alla zucca

A Northern Italian risotto made with pumpkin (or squash) for a sweet, creamy result.

Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes

Pomodori col riso

A Roman dish of tomatoes stuffed with seasoned rice and baked, often served with potatoes.

Risotto alla Trevigiana

A Veneto risotto associated with Treviso, commonly prepared with radicchio and finished in a creamy style.

Sagne with Beans

Sagne e fagioli

A regional Italian pasta-and-beans dish using sagne, a rustic flat pasta shape.

San Daniele Prosciutto

Prosciutto di San Daniele

A cured Italian ham from San Daniele del Friuli (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), typically served thinly sliced as an antipasto.

Scafata

A rustic Italian stew commonly built around broad beans and seasonal vegetables.

Sciatt

Cheese-filled fritters from Valtellina (Lombardy), typically made with a buckwheat-based batter and fried.