If you’re partial to a sweet treat and planning a visit to Naples, sfogliatelle needs to be on your foodie bucket list. These shell-shaped pastries have me hooked every time I’m in the city. They were born in the 1600s in Salerno’s Santa Rosa convent, but sfogliatelle only arrived in... The post Where to Find the Best Sfogliatelle in Naples appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

Ah, souvlaki. Feasting on mouthwatering skewers of marinated grilled meat is a Greek pastime at this point. For those unfamiliar with souvlaki, which translates to ‘spit’ or ‘skewer,’ it’s been a part of Greek cuisine on islands like Santorini and Crete in some form since the 17th century BC. I’m... The post The 5 Best Souvlaki in Athens appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

Every Italian city has those signature pasta dishes that capture the essence of the local cuisine, and Naples happens to have plenty. Somehow, Naples’ pasta offerings have gone largely unnoticed compared to those in other regions, but I’m here to let you in on one of the country’s best-kept secrets!... The post The Ultimate Guide to Neapolitan Pasta: Must-Try Dishes and Where to Find Them in Naples appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

The cuisine throughout Italy and in major cities like Milan always factors in seasonality. This is tied to the traditional foodways of using what the land gives you, as well as the seasonal rotation of popular traditional dishes. When you go on a Milan food tour, in summer you will... The post Seasonal Eating in Milan – Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

Are you always on a mission to try out new foods and cooking trends, or do you find that exploring food cultures is the focus of all your trips? If the answer to either of these questions is ‘yes,’ you might just be a foodie. Many of us hear and... The post What is a Foodie? How to Tell if You Are One! appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

Naples has a culinary scene that’s revered across the globe, with pizza and spaghetti with clams being some of the city’s most beloved inventions. Yet, ask any local, and they’ll tell you that Napoli’s desserts hold as much significance in their gastronomic landscape as any other dish. Without fail, classics... The post The 5 Best Pastries and Desserts to Try in Naples appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

Naples is better known for its mouthwatering pizzas than for desserts, but there’s one Neapolitan pastry in particular that I’m rather fond of. Babà, also called rum babà or babbà, originated in Poland, but these rum-soaked sponge cakes became one of Naples’ sweetest specialties. Stanislaus Lesczynski, an 18th-century Polish king,... The post The 6 Best Places for Babà in Naples appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

Flor do Mundo is one of those places that feels like a hidden gem—even though it’s a big part of our heart of Lisbon food tour. Tucked next to the historic São Roque Church, it’s the kind of spot where locals gather for the dish of the day, a quick... The post Flor do Mundo Review appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

  Walking into Pata Gastrobar, I immediately felt the understated elegance of this new addition to Mouraria—a neighborhood blending Lisbon’s old-world charm with a modern twist. Opened in May 2024, Pata is the vision of its French owner, who dreamt of creating a place where Portuguese and French flavors could... The post Pata Gastrobar – Where Lisbon Meets France in Every Sip appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more

Cuoppo is a traditional street food in Naples that gets its name from cone-shaped paper that holds assorted fried items. You typically find them at the friggitorie, fried food shops, scattered throughout the city. Fried seafood items like calamari, shrimp, and small fresh-caught fish are the most common. However, there... The post The 4 Best Cuoppo in Naples appeared first on Eating Europe ..read more