There’s no doubt about it, traditional Italian food is some of the best cuisine in the world (although we may be a bit biased!). No matter who you are or what you like, there is sure to be an Italian dish that you will love. Check out these 8 Italian foodie Instagram photos to make you salivate.

Aperitivo anyone?
You may find Italians starting their dinner with a cheese and salami platter. Paired with wine, this is the perfect way to start any meal.

Cacio e pepe with fried Zucchini
Typical of Rome, this pasta dish made with Pecorino cheese and black pepper the go to dish for an evening with friends.

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Carprese Salad
Caprese salad, a very popular Italian salad. The ingredients are simple but the flavors of mozzarella, tomato and basil are amazing.

Spaghetti con frutti di Mare
For seafood lovers, spaghetti seafood is the perfect dish to order in the summertime. If you are traveling anywhere along the coast, you are sure to find the local catch of the day in your dish as well.

Carbonara with Black Truffles
Everyone loves a good carbonara, but top it with truffles and it becomes even more amazing. Truffles are considered quite a prestigious food in Italy, hunted by dogs once a year in areas such as Tuscany and Umbria. If you get a chance to eat a dish like this, you are sure to properly fall in love with Italy.

Neapolitan Pizza
There are few places in the world where you will find pizza quite like that of Naples. It is, after all, the birthplace of this beloved dish. The Neapolitan pizza has a crust which is light and fluffy compared to the thin crust of Roman pizza.

Cannoli
Filled with delicious cream filling, this mouth-watering fried dessert is native to Sicily and definitely worth a trip to the south to taste the real deal.

Carciofi alla Romana
Also known as “Roman-style artichokes”, this dish is a staple of the traditional Roman cuisine. They are served in nearly every restaurant during the spring time – peak season for artichokes.

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