Italy: 9 Street Food Items You Must Try

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1. Arancini These golden-brown, crispy fried rice balls with a tasty surprise of cheesy or savoury fillings inside are one of the most popular Italian street food items.

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2. Calzone This folded and baked pizza pocket provides a filling meal on the go. It is filled with a delicious combination of cheese, meats, and vegetables.

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3. Focaccia This fluffy, savoury flatbread is loaded with herbs, olive oil, and other toppings and makes a flavorful side dish or quick street snack.

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4. Piadina Often served rolled, this thin, Italian flatbread is mouthwatering and is stuffed with a variety of cured meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables.

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5. Sorbet This cool, fruity frozen treat  is made with fruit puree, sugar, and water and provides a refreshing treat for the palate on hot summer days.

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6. Neapolitan Pizza Neapolitan pizza is a traditional Italian street food with a thin, chewy crust that is baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven before being topped with a rich tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and flavorful basil.

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7. Cannoli Siciliani A delicious dessert indulgence, these iconic Sicilian pastries are made up of crispy, fried pastry tubes filled with sweetened ricotta cheese.

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8. Granita This dessert, which is typically enjoyed in a variety of fruity flavours, is ideal for cooling off on hot days.

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9. Panini These grilled sandwiches are made with crusty Italian bread and stuffed with a variety of ingredients, including cured meats, cheeses, and vegetables. They make a tasty option for street food.

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