• Watch Full Seasons
  • TV Schedule
  • Newsletters
  • Sweepstakes
  • Restaurants
  • Recipes on TV
  • Food Network on Max
  • St. Patrick's Day
  • Comfort Food

Food Network Kitchen’s Beef Shepherd’s Pie.

  • Outchef'd 8am | 7c
  • Outchef'd 8:30am | 7:30c
  • Guy's Grocery Games 9am | 8c
  • Guy's Grocery Games 10am | 9c
  • Chopped 11am | 10c
  • Chopped 12pm | 11c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 1pm | 12c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 1:30pm | 12:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 2pm | 1c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 2:30pm | 1:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 3pm | 2c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 3:30pm | 2:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 4pm | 3c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 4:30pm | 3:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 5pm | 4c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 5:30pm | 4:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 6pm | 5c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 6:30pm | 5:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 7pm | 6c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 7:30pm | 6:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 8pm | 7c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 8:30pm | 7:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 9pm | 8c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 9:30pm | 8:30c
  • On Tonight Beat Bobby Flay 10pm | 9c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 10:30pm | 9:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 11pm | 10c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 11:30pm | 10:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 12am | 11c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 12:30am | 11:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 1am | 12c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 1:30am | 12:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 2am | 1c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 2:30am | 1:30c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 3am | 2c
  • Beat Bobby Flay 3:30am | 2:30c
  • Restaurant: Impossible 4am | 3c

italian travel cooking show

  • Trending Eats

italian travel cooking show

  • Product Reviews
  • Shop Everything

italian travel cooking show

  • Spring Into Cooking
  • Living the Dream
  • All Sweepstakes + Contests

italian travel cooking show

Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy

Stanley tucci: searching for italy episodes, naples and the amalfi coast.

Stanley Tucci feasts on pizza in Naples, searches for the freshest mozzarella and best San Marzano tomatoes and enjoys a spectacular spaghetti and zucchini.

In the Eternal City, Stanley Tucci searches for the famed Four Pastas, sampling rigatoni all'amatriciana, carbonara, cheeses and sausages from the region.

Considered the food capital of Italy, Stanley Tucci explores Bologna. This region is home to Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma and balsamic vinegar.

Eating and drinking his way around the fashion capital, Stanley Tucci enjoys an aperitivo and is inspired to make the beloved regional pasta pizzoccheri.

Back in his family's homeland, Stanley Tucci embarks on a wine crawl, celebrates the lowly loaf and samples dishes using stale bread as the central ingredient.

Immersing himself in Sicily's rich cultural heritage, Stanley Tucci samples the grapes grown in the island's unique soil and reflects on Sicilian hospitality.

  • Previous Season
  • Next Season

Guy's Grocery Games

Beat bobby flay, restaurant: impossible, what's new.

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Competitors of Spring Baking Championship Season 10 13 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Chefs Competing on Tournament of Champions, Season 5: The Qualifiers 17 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Chefs Competing on Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions, Season 5 28 Photos

italian travel cooking show

11 Food Hacks and Facts I Learned From Guy’s Grocery Games 12 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Worst Cooks in America, Season 27: Meet the Recruits 17 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Competitors of Kids Baking Championship, Season 12 13 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Chopped: Julia Child’s Kitchen — Meet the Competitors 16 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Behind the Scenes of Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays 21 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Teams Competing on The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown 7 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Guy's Grocery Games: Flavortown Academy — Meet the Competitors 8 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Competitors of Holiday Baking Championship, Season 10 13 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Teams Competing on Holiday Wars, Season 5 12 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Contestants of Outrageous Pumpkins, Season 4 9 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Halloween Baking Championship Season 9: Meet the Competitors 13 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Teams Competing on Halloween Wars, Season 13 10 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Titans and Chefs Competing on Bobby's Triple Threat, Season 2 15 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Worst Cooks in America, Season 26: Meet the Recruits 17 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Chefs Competing on Chopped: All-American Showdown 17 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Grill Masters Competing on BBQ Brawl, Season 4 13 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Teams from The Great Food Truck Race: Season 16 10 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Competitors on Beachside Brawl, Season 2 11 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Bakers Competing on Summer Baking Championship 11 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Chefs Competing on Ciao House 11 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Celebrity Guests on Fast Foodies 11 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Competitors of Spring Baking Championship: Easter, Season 3 9 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Competitors of Spring Baking Championship, Season 9 12 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Chefs Competing on Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions, Season 4 32 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Worst Cooks in America, Season 25: Meet the Recruits 13 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Competitors of Kids Baking Championship, Season 11 13 Photos

italian travel cooking show

Meet the Bakers on Bake It 'Til You Make It 8 Photos

Latest stories.

italian travel cooking show

Guy Fieri Recruits Noah Cappe and an Elite Bite Club to Find the Best Bite in Town on All-New Series Mar 6, 2024

italian travel cooking show

24 Chefs Face 24 Challenges in 24 Straight Hours on All-New Series 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing Feb 29, 2024

italian travel cooking show

Fill Out Your Tournament of Champions, Season 5 Bracket NOW! Feb 15, 2024

italian travel cooking show

Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions Season 5 Brings Intense Culinary Battles, Randomizer Wild Cards and Unpredictable Upsets Jan 22, 2024

italian travel cooking show

Tiffany Derry Joins Anne Burrell to Mentor Pampered Cooking Disasters Dec 6, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Selena Gomez Doesn't Drink Coffee — Here's What She Drinks Instead Dec 5, 2023

italian travel cooking show

‘Tis the Season of Holiday Wish Lists and Watch Lists Nov 29, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Food Network Chefs Are Spending the Holidays in Selena Gomez’s Kitchen Dec 5, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Talented Chefs Embrace the Legacy of Julia Child in New Chopped Tournament Nov 13, 2023

italian travel cooking show

We're Unwrapping Holiday Magic with All-New Series The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown Dec 13, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Selena Gomez Invites Four Culinary Superstars to Her Home in Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays Nov 29, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Treat Yourself to the Ultimate Creepy Watchlist Sep 20, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Scary Good Things to Watch This Month Sep 7, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Franco Noriega Turns Up the Heat with Sizzling Recipes on Hot Dish with Franco Oct 27, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Eight Culinary All Stars Face Off in Flavortown Aug 9, 2023

italian travel cooking show

The Winners are Back in Flavortown Aug 2, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Forecasting Unpredictable Flavors in Flavortown Jul 18, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Skilled Chefs Face Off in a Nostalgic Showdown on All-New Series Battle of the Decades Hosted by Jonathan Bennett Sep 19, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Next Up in Flavortown Cafeteria: Tostada Tuesday Jun 22, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Sledding Into Flavortown’s Coldest Competition Yet Jun 29, 2023

italian travel cooking show

The Great Food Truck Race Returns with Food Truck Pros vs Talented Rookies May 11, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Baking Championships Heat Up with New Summertime Competition Apr 5, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Fearless Military Chefs Take Their Skills to the Chopped Kitchen Mar 16, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Fill Out Your Tournament of Champions, Season 4 Bracket NOW! Feb 13, 2023

Guy fieri's tournament of champions returns for its wildest, most unpredictable season yet jan 19, 2024.

italian travel cooking show

Sun, Sand, Eats and Drinks: SOBEWFF 2023 Returns Jan 9, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Food Network and NFL Team Up For An All-New Primetime Event Nov 28, 2022

italian travel cooking show

Chef Kathy Fang Innovates Chinese Cuisine While Honoring Longtime Family Traditions in New Docuseries Chef Dynasty: House of Fang Nov 16, 2022

italian travel cooking show

Celebrate the Season with a Fresh Batch of Holiday Programming Dec 7, 2023

italian travel cooking show

Get Ready for Two New Holiday Feature Films Starring Fan-Favorites Bobby Flay and Duff Goldman Coming Soon to discovery+ Oct 12, 2022

Our newsletter.

Get your fill of the tastiest topics (from trends to craveworthy recipes) delivered weekly.

By entering your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the Privacy Policy . Food Network and its affiliates may use your email address to provide updates, ads, and offers.

To withdraw your consent or learn more about your rights, see the Privacy Policy .

an image, when javascript is unavailable

The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News

Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter

site categories

Stanley tucci going back to italy after nat geo signs up former cnn host.

'Tucci — The Heart of Italy,' was announced by Nat Geo one year after CNN canceled his travel food series 'Searching for Italy.'

By Alex Weprin

Alex Weprin

Media & Business Writer

  • Share this article on Facebook
  • Share this article on Twitter
  • Share this article on Flipboard
  • Share this article on Email
  • Show additional share options
  • Share this article on Linkedin
  • Share this article on Pinit
  • Share this article on Reddit
  • Share this article on Tumblr
  • Share this article on Whatsapp
  • Share this article on Print
  • Share this article on Comment

Stanley Tucci Heart Italy

Exactly one year after CNN canceled his popular travel food series Stanley Tucci : Searching for Italy , the actor will hit the Autostrade once more, this time for National Geographic.

The Disney-owned nonfiction content company has ordered a new 10-part docuseries called Tucci — The Heart of Italy . The series bears a striking similarity to his late CNN series, following Tucci “as he unlocks the distinct flavors that define each region and discovers the rich versatility of Italy through those he meets along the journey.”

Related Stories

Cnn gives phil mattingly new role after morning show cancellation, 'cnn this morning' moving to atlanta, staffers asked to reapply for jobs.

“National Geographic is all about adventure and exploration, and I am honored to take viewers once again to explore Italy through the lens of food,” said Tucci in a statement. “In Italy’s many distinct regions there is always something new to discover and I’m more than excited to begin the process in partnership with BBC Studios.”  

Searching for Italy was one of CNN’s most successful original series, garnering two straight Primetime Emmy Awards. It was canceled as part of a larger pullback at the CNN Originals unit under then-CEO Chris Licht. Licht, of course, would be ousted himself six months later.

A source close to Tucci noted at the time that the actor could seek to shop the series — or a similar series — elsewhere.

Searching for Italy was the first travel food show on CNN since the death of Parts Unknown host Anthony Bourdain in 2018.

“What he did is open the doors to all of us who were interested in food, and travel, to explore in our own ways,” Tucci told THR ahead of that show’s debut in 2021. “He was, and still is, and always will be, a hero of mine. He was an extraordinary writer, a nice person, and a great explorer of the human condition through food.”

THR Newsletters

Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day

More from The Hollywood Reporter

Netflix fight night: mike tyson to battle jake paul in “boxing mega-event” streaming live in july, naomi watts on babe paley’s ‘feud’ story arc and if she and capote ever rekindled, bbc acquires viaplay crime drama ‘rebus,’ based on ian rankin novels, chris harrison set to return to tv with new reality dating series and morning show, josh brolin channels his inner thanos while shooting hoops in ‘saturday night live’ promo, the oscar producers really want to remind you about that early start time.

Quantcast

How to Watch and Stream 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy'

The actor and cookbook author had the idea for this show years ago.

preview for This 35-Minute Spaghetti Carbonara Is The Comfort Food Fix You Need TONIGHT

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process.

The Emmy-winning actor and best-selling cookbook author is the host of the new original series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy . ICYMI: The Devil Wears Prada star kicked off the show in Naples and the Amalfi Coast and then made his way to Rome.

In an interview with CNN , Stanley shared that the show was inspired after his own Italian heritage. He recalled Italian history, culture, and food being important on both sides of his family while growing up, but it wasn’t until he lived in Florence for a year that he truly began to appreciate his origins. According to Stanley, he had the idea for the show years ago and when CNN came knocking, he knew exactly what he wanted to do.

After premiering on Valentine’s Day, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy was promptly renewed for season 2, according to Deadline . With a season 2 release date set for 2022, there’s plenty of time to get caught up on the current season and keep tuning in.

How to Watch and Stream Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

New episodes of Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy air on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on CNN. If you have a TV, you can tune in via the CNN channel. Otherwise, you can grab your laptop and watch from the CNN website after signing in with your TV provider login. The network is also available through streaming services like YouTube TV , Hulu + Live TV , AT&T TV and Sling TV .

If you prefer to watch from a mobile device, you can download the CNNgo app on iPhone or Android devices. The CNNgo app can also be added to other devices like Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Samsung TV.

@media(max-width: 64rem){.css-o9j0dn:before{margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-right:0.625rem;color:#ffffff;width:1.25rem;bottom:-0.2rem;height:1.25rem;content:'_';display:inline-block;position:relative;line-height:1;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.loaded .css-o9j0dn:before{background-image:url(/_assets/design-tokens/goodhousekeeping/static/images/Clover.5c7a1a0.svg);}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.loaded .css-o9j0dn:before{background-image:url(/_assets/design-tokens/goodhousekeeping/static/images/Clover.5c7a1a0.svg);}} Entertainment

jeopardy tournament of champions 2024 ike barinholtz instagram

Kelly Clarkson Responds to John Legend's Call Out

live mark consuelos las vegas audience member instagram reaction

'Live' Fans Can't Get Over Mark's Audience Moment

criminal minds evolution season 2 release date cast episodes spoilers

All About 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 2

audrey hepburn

The Best Interviews With Classic Movie Stars

where to watch stream mean girls 2024 movie

Where to Watch the New 'Mean Girls' Online

ncis michael weatherly cote de pablo spinoff paramount plus twitter

'NCIS' Fans Receive Tony DiNozzo Spinoff News

american idol 2024 judges kyra waits audition reaction

Why 'AI' Judges Gave Kyra Waits a Standing Ovation

only murders in the building “the white room” episode 304 charles’s stage fright reaches unimaginable heights, involving a break from reality and multiple baby dolls mabel is confronted by a mysterious individual from her past with a pivotal proposal mabel selena gomez, oliver martin short and charles steve martin, shown photo by patrick harbronhulu

'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 News

luke newton as colin bridgerton, nicola coughlan as penelope featherington in episode 302 of bridgerton

All Your 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Questions, Answered

in indianapolis, in, mina starsiak hawk shows off the backyard of this home to sienna and friend sylva, as seen on house hunters all stars, season 1

A 'House Hunters' Spin Off is Coming to HGTV

the voice 2024 reba mcentire john legend today show audition instagram

Read Why Reba Called Out Hoda and Jenna

Stanley Tucci fans are thirsting over the actor after watching him eat and drink his way across Italy in a new show

  • Stanley Tucci hosts a six-part travel and cooking show currently airing on CNN. 
  • "Searching for Italy" follows the star through different Italian cities and regions. 
  • While the scenery is breathtaking, some fans are more focused on how good Tucci looks.

Insider Today

Stanley Tucci's cocktail tutorials were winning over fans in early quarantine, and it looks like his new show, " Searching for Italy ," is giving them even more to swoon over.

The six-part CNN series follows the award-winning actor as he travels through Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Bologna, Milan, Tuscany, and Sicily.

And yes, he's technically there to eat and talk about food. But he's also impeccably dressed and showing off his "sneaky cut" physique , which generated plenty of buzz on Twitter.

Viewers took to Twitter to gush about the show, Italian food, and Tucci's bod

After the show aired its first episode focusing on Naples and the Amalfi Coast on Sunday, Twitter users flocked to the social-media platform to show their support for the actor.

While some simply enjoyed watching his culinary and travel adventures, others took a more direct approach and raved about how good he looks.

—alicia (@AliciaGilstorf) February 15, 2021
—DeShebra D. Justice (@dedejustice) February 15, 2021
—Enrica Jang (@EnricaJang) February 15, 2021
—dogslovesushi (@MarjiStevens) February 15, 2021

Plenty of people had crushes on Tucci before , but "Searching for Italy" appears to have only amplified them.

—Sherri (@sherriontherock) February 14, 2021
—Patti M (@mamapatti55) February 16, 2021

Some comments took a turn for the blatantly sexual.

—wittyidiot (@stephenszczerba) February 15, 2021
—chrissy b (@xtinebianx) February 15, 2021
—Cristina Rosato (@Rosats) February 15, 2021
—A (@am_el_fl) February 17, 2021
—MuffyRobért (@MuffyStJaques) February 15, 2021

And still others were just inspired to create some mouth-watering Italian dishes of their own after watching Tucci gush over the country's cuisine.

—ManuFactured Artists (@ManuFacturedAs) February 17, 2021
—Lori O'Brien (@Haliewa13) February 17, 2021

Beyond Tucci's looks, some fans simply appreciated that this show provides the exact kind of escapism they've been craving during the pandemic.

—Ali B (@wtflanksteak) February 15, 2021
—JEN KIRKMAN 👩🏻‍💻 (@JenKirkman) February 16, 2021
—FencingLibrarian (@LettyLibrarian) February 15, 2021
—Victoria Kuhlman (@victoriakuhlman) February 15, 2021

This isn't the first time fans are showing Tucci some love

The resurgence of Tucci appreciation started in April when the "Julie & Julia" actor showed off his real-life bartending skills.

Tucci showed fans how to make his version of the perfect Negroni , to which one Twitter user, Mark McDevitt, said , "Nothing — and I mean nothing — has soothed me in the last six weeks quite like the way Stanley Tucci making a 'Negroni' on Instagram has."

Following the viral success of his makeshift mixology classes, Tucci made a quarantini on brother-in-law John Krasinski's web series . He then took on another cocktail, the old fashioned , in October, and in December, he made a Christmas cosmo for his family.

italian travel cooking show

  • Main content

Cookie banner

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy . Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use , which became effective December 20, 2019.

By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

Follow Eater online:

  • Follow Eater on Twitter
  • Follow Eater on Facebook
  • Follow Eater on Youtube
  • Follow Eater on Instagram

Site search

  • Los Angeles
  • New Orleans
  • Philadelphia
  • Portland, OR
  • San Francisco
  • Twin Cities
  • Washington DC

Filed under:

I Am Tired of Watching People Go to Italy

Major networks, I am pleading: There are other countries

Share this story

  • Share this on Facebook
  • Share this on Twitter
  • Share All sharing options

Share All sharing options for: I Am Tired of Watching People Go to Italy

Bald man wearing sunglasses walks down a street surrounded by old buildings.

Everyone is in Italy this year — including Alison Roman, whose new cooking series will, like half the people my Instagram feed, take us on a tour of the Amalfi Coast. CNN announced yesterday that Roman’s four-episode (More Than) A Cooking Show , which was originally slated for the now-defunct CNN+, will hit CNN this fall. The show will invite audiences into Roman’s New York kitchen and to join her on her travels abroad. Sure, that sounds fun, if a bit familiar.

Between Bobby and Giada in Italy ; Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy ; episodes of Chef’s Table , Somebody Feed Phil , Top Chef , and Salt Fat Acid Heat , I can’t help but feel a little Italy-ed out in recent years, like I’ve hit my capacity for watching clips of cheesemaking or people eating perfectly crisped Neapolitan pizza. (And that doesn’t even include Italy’s dominance over fictional food-adjacent shows like Netflix’s upcoming From Scratch and the second season of HBO’s hospitality-themed The White Lotus .) Now, I’m no stranger to dreaming up my own Eat Pray Love spaghetti scene , and the green-eyed monster and I were in close company this summer as I scrolled past so many friends and influencers’ Lake Como weddings and rented villas.

Yet it’s all starting to feel repetitive, especially when one considers how infrequently this in-depth treatment is given to other countries. Italy and France, for that matter, are countries and cuisines whose regionality is given its due in the food landscape of the United States — while so many places in the world remain simplified in the culinary imagination: a visit in a food series episode here and there, usually relying on the same biggest-name cities and chefs.

It’s as though major networks, wanting a guaranteed hit, see the success of all this Italy-centric TV and think, great, let’s do that again — which is almost certainly what’s happening (streaming overload led Time to claim last year , “Welcome to TV’s era of peak redundancy”). CNN is a perfect example of that: Not only is Roman’s Italy show dropping this fall, featuring the Amalfi Coast, but so is the continuation of Tucci’s, which will explore Italy’s regions further after going to Tuscany, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Bologna, Milan, and Sicily last year.

It all feels a little safe: Showing potential travelers from the U.S. food that is already pretty familiar, in a country that feels like a safe bet, thus reinforcing Western expectations about which cuisines are valuable and which countries worth traveling to. I’m happy to imagine Italian beach moments a la The Talented Mr. Ripley , but what other daydreams could we have if food travel shows dared to delve deeper into places less frequently depicted?

More From Eater

Sign up for the sign up for eater's newsletter.

The freshest news from the food world every day

Thanks for signing up!

Check your inbox for a welcome email.

Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again.

A jar of Knorr’s Caldo de Tomate.

The Secret Weapon in My Marinara Is This Tomato Chicken Bouillon

Collage featuring Emma Stone, Margot Robbie and Ryan Reynolds in character atop the word “Barbie,” a nuclear detonation, and a border collie.

How an Oscars Viewing Party Expert Creates His Iconic Pun-Filled Food Spread

Two men wearing cowboy hats standing in front of a fence. Both are drinking from blue coffee cups.

‘Yellowstone’ Is Trying to Take Over Your Kitchen

An illustration of pots and pans, a table covered in food and floral decor, and jars and bowls of various ingredients

Sign Up for Dining In, the New Eater at Home Newsletter

Two blondies and the recipe on the back of the Hershey’s mini chip bag. Photo collage.

For the Perfect Blondie, Look No Further Than the Hershey’s Bag

A small child sits on a stack of cookbooks in a kitchen, reading The Joy of Cooking. Illustration.

Kids’ Cookbooks Are Finally Growing Up

A new generation of cookbooks teaches kids to actually cook — with heat, flavor, and sharp objects

  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews

Gino's Italian Escape

Gino D'Acampo in Gino's Italian Escape (2013)

TV chef Gino D'Acampo returns to his home country of Italy and embarks on a culinary odyssey, from major cities like Rome and Naples to coastal villages, to discover the secrets of its cuisi... Read all TV chef Gino D'Acampo returns to his home country of Italy and embarks on a culinary odyssey, from major cities like Rome and Naples to coastal villages, to discover the secrets of its cuisine in this cooking travelogue adventure. TV chef Gino D'Acampo returns to his home country of Italy and embarks on a culinary odyssey, from major cities like Rome and Naples to coastal villages, to discover the secrets of its cuisine in this cooking travelogue adventure.

  • Gino D'Acampo
  • 2 User reviews

Episodes 49

Gino D'Acampo in Gino's Italian Escape (2013)

  • Self - Presenter …
  • All cast & crew
  • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

More like this

Gino's Italy: Like Mamma Used to Make

Did you know

  • Connections Featured in Gogglebox: Episode #2.3 (2013)

User reviews 2

  • supernovaz-909-211828
  • Jul 27, 2018
  • How many seasons does Gino's Italian Escape have? Powered by Alexa
  • September 13, 2013 (United Kingdom)
  • United Kingdom
  • Official site
  • Gino's Italian Express
  • ITV Studios
  • MultiStory Media
  • See more company credits at IMDbPro

Technical specs

  • Runtime 23 minutes

Related news

Contribute to this page.

Gino D'Acampo in Gino's Italian Escape (2013)

  • See more gaps
  • Learn more about contributing

More to explore

Production art

Recently viewed

Almost Ginger

  • Travel Tips
  • Czech Republic
  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Film Locations
  • Film Festivals
  • Where I’ve Been
  • My Bucket List
  • News & Stories
  • Work With Me
  • Freelance Services
  • Features & Press

10 TV Shows About Italy To Watch Before Your Trip

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy - Best TV Shows About Italy

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer here .

I don’t know about your home country but in the UK, every minor celebrity seems to have their own travel TV shows about Italy. Inevitably, at least one episode features this B-list personality strolling down cobbled streets in a straw hat slurping pasta and sipping chianti. And who could blame them?!

There aren’t just lots of travel shows about Italy focusing on food or culture either. Some of the best Italian shows on Netflix, for example, are dramas set amongst the crowds of Florence or vineyards outside Venice.

If you’re visiting Italy soon, you will no doubt want to seek out as many awesome films and shows about Italy as you can!

Check out these blog posts for recommendations of movies set in Venice , Rome , Sicily , and the rest of Italy .

But if you are specifically looking for a mix of travel shows and TV shows set in Italy, you’re in the right place! Here are some of the best options. There’s a slight UK bias but you should be able to source most of these recommendations wherever you are.

List of TV Shows About Italy: Travel Shows and More

1. travel man: 48 hours in….

English | 11 Seasons (so far) | 30-60m | Watch on Channel 4

  • Season 2, Episode 6: Venice with Jo Brand
  • Season 3, Episode 4:  Naples with Jack Dee
  • Season 3, Episode 5:  Florence with Rebel Wilson
  • Season 5, Episode 1:  Rome with Matt Lucas
  • Season 7, Episode 4:  Milan with Morgana Robinson

Let’s start with not just one of the best Italy travel shows, but one of my favourite travel shows of all time. Presented by Richard Ayoade since 2015 with Joe Lycett taking over in 2021,  Travel Man  usually focuses on easy weekend city break destinations from the UK.

The presenter goes on a weekend break with a famous guest, usually a comedian/comic actor, and they have a lovely time.

So far, the show has covered many major Italian cities with direct flights from the UK. They still have Palermo, Catania, Turin, Verona, Genoa, Palermo, Bari, and Bologna plus some others yet to cover so we don’t have to rule out more Italian content in the future!

All episodes are free to watch on Channel 4  in the UK and some of the series are on  Netflix  for international audiences.

Travel Man: 48 Hours In... Naples with Jack Dee

2. From Scratch 

English, Italian | 8 Episodes | 60m | Watch on Netflix  

Although it didn’t get the love it deserved when first released at the end of 2022, this limited series is one of the best Italian shows on Netflix . 

From Scratch  is a show based on the memoir by Tembi Locke (also incredible). She’s an American who studies abroad for a year in Florence where she meets her future husband, who is a chef from Sicily . However, once they return to the US to live together, illness and family tensions seek to tear them apart.

I must warn you that the last few episodes are unbelievably sad (you’ll be ugly crying throughout). But it displays incredible scenery from both Tuscany and Sicily as well as lots of Italian cooking!

From Scratch (2022) Best TV Shows About Italy

3. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

English, Italian | 2 Seasons (so far) | 60m | Watch on BBC iPlayer

Hands down,  this  is one of the most popular Italian TV shows if not  the  most popular Italy travel show of all time.

Tucci, who speaks Italian and has Italian heritage on both sides of his family, is on a quest to explore all 20 regions in Italy. He’s deep diving into the dishes, flavours, wines, and heart of everywhere from Bolzano to Basilicata.

So far, he’s covered: Campania, Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Tuscany, Sicily, Veneto, Piedmont, Calabria, Sardinia, Puglia, and Liguria. Unfortunately, CNN cancelled the show after two seasons in 2022 but Tucci has promised to continue without them. Watch this space!

4. The White Lotus

English | 2 Seasons (so far) | 60m | Watch on Amazon Prime

The White Lotus  was a HUGE hit when HBO released season one in 2021. It’s a drama set in a hotel of the same name in Maui where one of the characters ends up dead. Since it’s an anthology show, season two was transplanted to another White Lotus hotel with an almost entirely new cast in Taormina , Sicily . 

It’s absolutely one of the most popular TV shows set in Italy in recent years. And the best part is, you don’t really need to watch the first season to understand this one! Although you really should, they’re both incredible television shows.

Season two will make you want to stay in a five-star hotel, until you look at the room rates, of course. Luckily, there are tons of gorgeous agriturismos and villas in Sicily you can book instead.

The White Lotus One of the Best TV Shows About Italy

5. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

English | 12 Seasons | 60m | Watch on Amazon Prime

  • Season 2, Episode 6:  Sicily
  • Season 8, Episode 10:  Rome
  • Season 10, Episode 8:  Southern Italy

Anthony Bourdain was the master of food and travel TV shows. I always end up watching at least one episode from one of his shows before travelling anywhere, because he seems to have travelled  everywhere .

You can’t help but learn something you didn’t expect from Anthony Bourdain. In his landmark series Parts Unknown he shows Italy, and all of the places he travels to, in a different light than 99.9% of travel TV series in Italy.

It’s a real shame he didn’t shoot more episodes in Italy but it’s understandable that he didn’t since this country is well-traversed terrain. The show is called Parts Unknown , after all!

Anthony Bourdain has two other travel food shows,  No Reservations  and  The Layover , with episodes set in Italy. These shows and Parts Unknown  often appear on Netflix, so watch out for them the next time you are searching for Netflix Italian TV shows.

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

6. Somebody Feed Phil (+ I’ll Have What Phil’s Having)

English | 6 Seasons/Limited Series | 45-60m | Watch on Netflix | Watch on Amazon Prime

  • Season 2, Episode 1:  Venice
  • ( Season 1, Episode 2:  Italy)

The Anti-Bourdain (in a good way!), Phil Rosenthal is an affable presenter who will inspire you to eat all of the things and travel to all of the places. While making lighthearted ‘my wife’ jokes, feeding the crew, and making his loved ones back in the US jealous of his treats, of course.

Somebody Feed Phil is one of the best TV shows in Venice I’ve ever watched. During my trip to Venice in April 2023, I visited almost all the places suggested during his episode! As a Netflix Original, it’s one of the top Italian TV shows on Netflix too.

If you weren’t aware,  Somebody Feed Phil  started out as a PBS show called  I’ll Have What Phil’s Having . You used to be able to watch every episode for free on YouTube but sadly, it’s been taken down.

I’m still mentioning it as the Italy episode was perfect and you can still access it through Amazon Prime in some countries.

Somebody Feed Phil One of the Best TV Shows About Italy

7. Francesco’s Italy: Top to Toe

English, Italian | 4 Episodes | 60m | Watch Free on YouTube

One of the more random entries on this list, I literally searched ‘Italy’ in BBC iPlayer before my trip to Rome in June 2018 and found this travel show from 2006. Francesco da Mosto is a Venetian architect who drives his Alpha Romeo Spider across Italy, from the north to the south. 

This TV show is super helpful if you’re planning a trip but you’re not sure  where to go in Italy . It covers the entire country!

Just some of the things I learned about from watching this Italy TV programme were more about the Fiat car, the British Aristocracy’s history in Tuscany, and the poverty of Sicily. British actress Dame Maggie Smith even makes an appearance!

Even though it’s no longer on BBC iPlayer, you can play all four episodes for free on YouTube.

Francesco's Italy: Top to Toe

8. The Trip to Italy

English | 6 Episodes | 30m | Watch on Amazon Prime

I still don’t understand the  The Trip… format. There have been four seasons so far (2010’s  The Trip  set in the Lake District, 2014’s  The Trip to Italy , 2017’s  The Trip to Spain  and 2020’s  The Trip to Greece ). 

But then these series are re-released as films? Plus, the premise is that comedic British actors Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan visit restaurants in these places to ‘review’ them for a newspaper column, which is fake.

They even play fictionalised versions of themselves featuring kids they don’t have in real life. Is this what  Made in Chelsea  is like?!

Regardless, it’s still a fun TV series set in Italy. They follow in the footsteps of the British romantic poets and visit lots of places from Capri to Piedmont .

Although you can watch it through Amazon Prime , this is another show that often hits Netflix .

Read next: 27 Best Movies About Greece (& Ancient Greece): A Big Fat List

The Trip to Italy

9. Everybody Loves Raymond

English | 9 Seasons | 30m | Watch on Channel 4

  • Season 5, Episodes 1&2: Italy

Yes, I’m including the two episodes of the US sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond  that were set in Italy on this list! It’s my list, I can do what I like.

Coincidentally, Phil Rosenthal of  Somebody Feeds Phil  was the creator of  Everybody Loves Raymond  so it all ties together. Ray Romano plays Ray Barone, a family man with three kids living in Long Island, NY with his parents living across the street.

I remember watching  Everybody Loves Raymond  on Channel 4 every morning before school. I used to look forward to the Italy episodes in Rome at the start of season five as they would always make me dream of visiting Italy one day.

In the UK, you can watch every episode for free on Channel 4 but I’m sure you can stream them in other places worldwide.

Everybody Loves Raymond

10. Master of None

English, Italian | 3 Seasons | 30m | Watch on Netflix

  • Season 2, Episode 1: The Thief
  • Season 2, Episode 2:  Le Nozze

Raise your hand, who wants to take a break from your life to be a pasta-making apprentice for three months? Oh, and you also get to live in the gorgeous city of Modena, Italy ? Me too, my friend. Me too…

Master of None  is mostly set in New York but the first two episodes of season two are in Italy. There are homages to Italian neorealist film  The Bicycle Thief  and it’s so wanderlust-inducing that it has to be one of the top Italian Netflix shows.

Master of None

Other TV Shows About Italy: A Taste of Italy  (2021),  Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (2014),  Alex Polizzi’s Italian Islands  (2016),  We Are Who We Are  (2020),  Luna Nera  (2020),  My Brilliant Friend ,  Hotel Portofino  (2022)

TV Shows About Italy: That’s a Wrap!

Have you watched any of these TV shows set in Italy? Do you have any more recommendations for TV shows about Italy? Let me know in the comments below! 

22 Amazing Films set in Italy to Inspire you to Visit

italian travel cooking show

Hey! I wrote this. And I'm the human (and hair) behind Almost Ginger. I live for visiting filming locations, attending top film festivals and binge-watching travel inspiring films. I'm here to inspire you to do the same! Get in touch by leaving a comment or contacting me directly: [email protected] .

3 thoughts on “ 10 TV Shows About Italy To Watch Before Your Trip ”

Pingback: Best Travel Shows Italy — I Live Italy

italian travel cooking show

“Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix is an amazing show if food is also important during the trip. The show contains 22 cities on different continents, and Venice and Modena (Italy) was also beautifully represented. Apparently a new season is also coming. Philip Rosenthal is the creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond”.

italian travel cooking show

Hey Coenraad! Yes, I LOVE Somebody Feed Phil!! I wrote this guide back in the spring of 2018 so I hadn’t heard of him then…

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. *

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

“ What are you looking for? ”

5 Italian Cooking TV Shows to Binge-Watch Right Now

Carole Hallac

The wide variety of Italian TV cooking specials on streaming services will inspire people to get busy in the kitchen, even on quarantine.

If TV binge-watching is your favorite sport during quarantine, we've got your back. Foodies might miss their favorite Italian restaurant meals, but they can always count on an infinite choice of food-related TV series and documentaries to immerse themselves in. Chef’s profiles, culinary travels, and cooking competitions might also give some recipe ideas to whip up in the kitchen.

Here are some shows to explore. After all, you eat with your eyes first.

Chef’s Table - Netflix The visually stunning tv series follows some of the best chefs in the world, including some prominent Italian masters sharing their personal lives, passions, and culinary skills. Follow Massimo Bottura ’s rise to fame in Modena (Season 1 Episode 1), or Dario Cecchini, the aspiring veterinarian that became the world’s most famous butcher (Season 6 Episode 2). Don’t miss pastry chef Corrado Assenza ’s episode, transporting you to the beauty of his native Sicily and tempting you with his delectable desserts, from almond granita to marzipan fruits (Season 4 Episode 2).

Image may contain: Massimo Bottura, Face, Human, Person, Glasses, Accessories, Accessory, and Beard

The Wine Show – Hulu and Amazon Prime Do you want to learn everything about wine? British Actors have you covered! In the Wine Show’s first season, Matthew Goode and Matthew Rhys, based in a stunning Tuscan Villa , take the road to explore some of the finest wineries in Italy and reveal their fascinating stories. The show also follows wine experts Joe Fattorini and Amelia Singer visiting some of the best wineries in the world. Goode is joined by James Purefoy on a more France-centric second season, while Dominic West is a new host for the upcoming season 3 to explore Portuguese wines (launching in 2020).

Top Chef – Bravo tv and Hulu The celebrated reality television show is in its 17 th season, with Padma Lakshmi hosting an All-Stars L.A. special with the help of judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. The cast is composed of returning contestants, and the season finale took place in Italy, marking the first time the show has traveled to Europe. Who will win the $250.000 cash prize? Tune in to find out.

Image may contain: Gail Simmons, Footwear, Clothing, Shoe, Apparel, Human, Person, Long Sleeve, and Sleeve

Somebody Feed Phil - Netflix Philip Rosenthal, better known as the producer of the hit show Everybody’s Love Raymond, travels the world in search of culinary gems. In his Venice episode he discovers traditional cicchetti , assorted tapas like slices of bread served with a variety of toppings, fried seafood served in paper cones ad street food, and a famous fried poke chop. In his Italian adventure, Phil passes by Modena to try the gnocco fritto , a doughnut-like pastry made with pig fat, and get a backstage sneak look Bottura’s Osteria Francescana. (Season 2 Episode 1).

image

F*ck That’s Delicious – Hulu Rapper and former chef Action Bronson tours the world and enjoys the best food while diving into different cultures. The series started online as part of Vice Munchies series, and includes an Italy centric episode following the larger-than-life Bronson and his crew at in the kitchen of Osteria Francescana, trying shellfish in Naples while sharing a blunt with the local restaurant’s staff, and enjoying street food in Rome. (Season 2 Episode 6)

Chef Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura’s Online Cooking Class Wins Two Taste Awards

Image may contain: Market, Grocery Store, Shop, Supermarket, and Shopping Cart

Staying at Home for 2 Weeks: The Italian Way

Bravo Top Chef

Top Chef Returns for 17th Season with Grand Finale in Italy

  • Massimo Bottura
  • Italian Cuisine

Get fresh Italian recipes and food news every day!

Subscribe to our newsletters:

Coming soon to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami…

italian travel cooking show

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy UK airdate – news, trailer for BBC Two series

The Devil Wears Prada star's travel series is finally coming to the UK.

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

  • Lauren Morris
  • Share on facebook
  • Share on twitter
  • Share on pinterest
  • Share on reddit
  • Email to a friend

American national treasure Stanley Tucci wowed us in Spotlight, The Hunger Games franchise and Julie & Julia – and now he's hosting his own food-travel series with Searching for Italy.

While the show originally aired in the States last year, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy is finally coming to BBC Two this Sunday, with the Oscar nominee travelling through various Italian regions to learn about the cuisine and the culture.

From Naples and Rome, to Sicily and Tuscani, Tucci heads all over the European country that's given us pizza, pasta and range of other dishes.

Read on for everything you need to know about the Emmy-winning series.

Don’t miss anything special. Get newsletters direct to your inbox.

Sign up to receive the latest and greatest from the world of entertainment

By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time.

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy UK airdate

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy is finally making it to the UK, with season 1 premiering on BBC Two on Sunday 27th February at 7:20pm .

More like this

All episodes will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from Sunday onwards.

Season 1 aired on CNN in the US back in February 2021, with the series winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction.

What is Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy about?

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

The six-part series follows Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as he travels across Italy, discovering the secrets of the country's regional dishes.

The episodes see the Devil Wears Prada star visit a different region of Italy, exploring Italy's history and culture through Italian cooking.

"From the luxurious creamy carbonara of Rome, the delicious simplicity of Sicily’s pasta alla Norma, the saffron-infused silkiness of risotto in Milan and the world’s best pizza in Naples – he comes prepared with a bottomless appetite for it all," the BBC has teased.

Stanley Tucci said about the show airing in the UK: “It has been a dream of mine to make this show for many years and a great joy to make it with CNN and RAW. I am so honoured that it has been acquired by the esteemed BBC.”

Who is host Stanley Tucci?

Stanley Tucci is best known for his roles in films like The Devil Wears Prada, Julie & Julia, The Terminal, Deconstructing Harry, Spotlight and The Lovely Bones, for which he was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA.

He has also appeared in The Hunger Games film series, Beauty and the Beast, Easy A, Captain America: The First Avenger as well as TV shows Feud: Bette & Joan, Central Park, Winchell and Conspiracy.

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy trailer

A trailer for Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy came out last year, showing the actor and director try all sorts of cuisine from across the regions of Italy.

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy airs at 7:20pm on Sunday 27th February on BBC Two. Visit our dedicated Documentaries page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide .

The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l isten to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.

italian travel cooking show

Subscribe to Radio Times

Try 10 issues for £10!

italian travel cooking show

Save up to £504* on car insurance

Compare 110+ car insurance providers and save up to £504*

italian travel cooking show

Calculate how much you could release

Discover how much money you could access through equity release with our free online equity release calculator. It's quick and easy to use.

The best TV and entertainment news in your inbox

Sign up to receive our newsletter!

Authentic Food Quest

11 Top Italian Cooking Vacations for Tasting Italy in 2024

Pinterest Italian Cooking Vacations Review by Authentic Food Quest

This article has links to products and services we recommend, which we may make a commission from.

Italian cooking is one of the most recognized and celebrated cuisines . It has a reputation for being simple, ingredient-based, and fiercely regional. 

What you eat in one part of the country is nothing like the food of another. 

Taking Italian cooking vacations helps you dive into the country’s distinctive regional foods. 

You’ll learn to make not just the popular dishes but also the home-cooked meals that are part of the culinary culture. 

On our culinary travels in Italy exploring the local food specialties, we are constantly in awe of the local dishes and variety in the authentic recipes.

If you are looking to explore the cuisine in the Bel Paese , this list of 11 Italian cooking vacations is your guide.

Dive into the “heart and soul” of Italy on a cooking vacation. 

Table of Contents

Best Italian Cooking Vacations Comparison Table

AUTHENTIC FOOD QUEST TIP: Make your culinary travels worry-free! With the right travel insurance, you’ll enjoy a delicious experience. From medical emergencies, flight cancelations, car rental protection, or tour cancelations, a good travel insurance has got you covered. Check out our travel insurance review for food lovers to get started .

Amalfi Coast Cooking Vacations

1. amalfi coast cooking vacation 8-days – best for overall cooking vacation.

These are 8-Day mountain and sea cooking holidays in Agerola town, perched above the Amalfi Coast.

This cooking vacation in Italy consists of five culinary classes where Mamma Gabriela will teach you how to prepare a host of Italian dishes.  

Using fresh produce from the in-house garden and the easily accessible markets, you’ll learn how to make a different dish each day.

You’ll also visit a local winery and mozzarella cheese maker as you explore the rich culinary traditions of the Amalfi Coast.

One of the highlights of this cooking vacation is a cultural tour of Pompeii. You’ll visit the ancient village and archaeological ruins of Pompeii, a UNESCO heritage site.  

You will be hosted at a country house in Agerola, surrounded by an attractive garden with breathtaking views of the sea. Single rooms are available for singles or those traveling solo.

In addition to having free time to explore the region, you’ll also visit a local potter with beautiful hand-painted ceramics.

In this family-run cooking vacation, you’ll be immersed in the Italian spirit and leave with new friends on the Amalfi Coast.

Cinque Terra Cooking Vacations

2. traditional cooking vacation in liguria 4-days – best for sightseeing.

Liguria is one of Itay’s most beautiful regions and the location for this Italian cooking vacation.

Located in Chiavari, on the Italian Riviera, is where you’ll spend four days learning about and cooking regional dishes .

One of the most popular dishes from the region is Pesto alla Genovese, which you will learn to master like a pro.

Alongside Anna, your host and cooking instructor, you’ll dive into the cuisine in one cooking class that will last 3 to 4 hours.

This cooking vacation includes a number of culinary activities for a well-rounded experience of the local food and culinary culture.

You will learn about the regional street foods on a guided street food tour . 

Wine tasting at a local winery will introduce you to Liguria wines, including those from nearby Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna.

If you want an Italian cooking vacation with sightseeing , this Liguria cooking vacation has built-in excursions.

You explore the coastline between Portofino and Cinque Terre and seaside villages like Zoagli and Santa Margherita. And in your free time, you can go to the beaches or hiking inland.

Your accommodations are in a private apartment surrounded by olive groves.

This is one of the best Italian cooking vacations that combines food, sightseeing, and spectacular views.

Tuscany Cooking Vacations

3. cooking and wine vacations – best cooking vacation in tuscany.

This immersive cooking vacation in Tuscany dives into the origins of Cucina Italiana, and the essential ingredients that make Italian food so famous.

Over an 8-day period, you’ll learn how to make over 45 recipes with the renowned Chef Paolo Monti.

In addition to hands-on cooking classes, you’ll hit the fish and vegetable markets to shop for ingredients and fresh fish that go with Italian cuisine.

Culinary tours that take you to the heart of some of Italy’s most famous products are part of the experience. 

You’ll enjoy engaging and fun visits to olive farms, Parmigiano Reggiano for cheese, Modena for traditional balsamic vinegar, and more.

Italian wine is included with recipes and meals paired with local Tuscan wines. Additionally, visits to two wineries in Chianti are included, where you’ll sample and learn about wines made from the Sangiovese grape variety.

This food and wine cooking school in Tuscany easily accommodates solo travelers as there are no restrictions on the minimum number of participants.

Your accommodations will be at the Tuscan Sun Apartment in Lucca , luxuriously spread out amongst vineyards.

The sheer number of recipes makes this one of the most immersive cooking vacations in Tuscany. 

And, if you are a solo traveler, you’ll be right at home with chef Paolo Monti as you learn to cook and savor Tuscany specialties.

4. Cooking & Wine Tours in Lucca 8-Days – Best Hand On Italian Cooking Vacation

This 8-day all-inclusive food and wine tours in the province of Lucca in Tuscany delivers a combination of flavors and beauty. 

You get four traditional cooking classes with an assortment of recipes, including pizza, fish dinners, fresh stuffed pasta and cheese, and spinach-filled ravioli.

The cooking courses also include making soups and sauces like salsiccia e porcini  or sausage and mushrooms sauce, zuppa di farro (spelt soup), and more.

Italian dessert also takes center stage as you learn to make mouthwatering cakes, tiramisu and other local delicacies.

A visit to a local market is included to help you make these delicious Italian dishes. 

You will be accommodated for seven nights at the Residence La Mezzaluna in Barga, with easy access to all of Lucca.

The famous wines of Tuscany feature prominently in this Italian cooking vacation experience. You’ll visit two local wineries and learn about the wines with food pairings. 

This cooking vacation in Tuscany takes you around the region . You’ll visit beautiful medieval villages like the hill town of Sommocolonia, Barga. In nearby Pisa, you’ll visit the Piazza Miracoli and local markets. 

And, in Lucca, one of the most charming cities in Tuscany, you’ll sample local specialties as you tour the historic city.

All these Tuscany food and wine tours come at a reasonable price in comparison to similar culinary vacations.

RELATED: 9 Best Cooking Vacations in Tuscany You Should Consider

5. Chianti Wine and Cooking Vacations 8-Days- Best For Wine Lovers

You will spend your nights at the Palazzo Leopoldo in the heart of Radda in Chianti for this 8-day Italian cooking vacation . 

You are close to the markets where you will get all your ingredients for the cooking classes. This culinary vacation has the most comprehensive winetasting experience. 

It involves several wine tastings as well as six different winery visits throughout Chianti, each with its own unique specialties.

This Tuscany cooking vacation has four cooking classes, one of which is a baking class. While the cooking classes are hands-on, you can get as involved as you want.

Culinary tours to sample local cheese and extra virgin olive oil take you to local producers in Tuscany, Chianti, and Siena.

For lovers of Tuscan wines and hands-on cooking classes, this is one of the best cooking vacations in Tuscany.

RELATED: Best Chianti Wine Tours From Florence For Wine Tastings and Sightseeing

6. Gourmet Cookery Vacation 5-Day – Best For Singles

Located in the northern part of Tuscany, the area of La Garfagnana will be home for your cooking vacation in Italy

This 5-day all-inclusive cooking vacations in Italy teaches you the basics of Italian cooking plus the techniques to make exceptional food every time.

You will have two hands-on cooking classes and learn step-by-step how to make local dishes like homemade pasta, sauces, fish and seafood, pizza, Italian desserts, and more.

Your home for this entire experience will be the beautiful Residence La Mezzaluna, with a small winery nearby . You’ll be able to admire the Tuscan landscapes while sipping on delicious wine.

Included in your Italian cooking vacation are visits to the beautiful Italian villages of Barga and Lucca, where you’ll visit the local markets and stop for tasting at local artisans.

This all-inclusive Italy cooking vacation in northern Tuscany offers a wonderful blend of personalized cooking experiences and free time. 

You have two days of cooking for about 3 to 4 hours and have enough time to venture off and discover Tuscany at your own pace.

The warmth and care you‘ll receive from Rita, your host and cooking instructor, will make you feel like family, even as a solo or single traveler.

RELATED: Tuscany Day Tour: Visit Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti in One Day

Sicily Cooking Vacations

7. authentic etna gastronomic tour 8-day – best for michelin star cooking.

This week-long gastronomic adventure takes you to Southern Italy, Ragusa, Etna, and Caltagirone.

Your base and accommodations are in an 18 th -century Sicilian villa with all the comfortable modern conveniences you’d expect.

This experience includes cooking classes, culinary tours as well as wine tours at the foot of the famous Mount Etna. 

Your cooking classes will be led by a Michelin-starred Italian chef focused on authentic Sicilian dishes.

Over the week-long culinary vacation,  you’ll sample Sicilian wine at 3 different wineries. And, you’ll also explore the UNESCO heritage cities of Modica, Ragusa, and Caltagirone. 

You’ll pop into a gelateria and sample the exceptional Sicilian ice cream. In Modica, the capital of chocolate, you’ll visit an artisan producer and sample the finest treats.

Included in your culinary vacation is lunch at Sicily’s finest Michelin restaurant, Il Duomo by Ciccio Sultano .

For those who love shopping, a full day is dedicated to shopping at the Sicily Outlet Village . 

You’ll save on Italian fashion designer clothing, household items, accessories, sports goods, and more.

This Sicily cooking vacation experience gives you a wide range of culinary and cultural experiences on the eastern side of the island.

READ MORE: The Best Sicilian Food: 25 Authentic Dishes in Sicily You Must Eat

Other Cooking Vacations Throughout Italy

8. luxury culinary vacation in roman countryside 7-day – best exclusive vacation.

Discover the exquisite tastes of Italy on this luxury cooking vacation in the Roman countryside of Palombara Sabina, about 30 minutes away from Rome.

This 7-day/6-night Italy cooking vacation includes 4-hands Italian cooking classes where you’ll learn the secrets of fresh pasta, risotto, and seafood dishes. 

With the help of your talented Italian chef, you’ll learn to make antipasti, homemade pizza, Italian sauces, and a variety of desserts. 

Besides cooking, you’ll also enjoy cultural excursions for an experience of a lifetime.

You will visit the town of Tivoli with its Renaissance gardens of Villa d’Este , a Unesco World Heritage Site. 

In Umbria, you’ll visit a family-owned winery for lunch and a private tasting. You’ll also explore the medieval town of Orvieto dating back to Etruscan times.

A day to discover the secrets of ancient Rome is included in this cooking vacations experiences.  On a guided tour, you’ll spend a full day exploring art, food, and culture in Italy’s capital.

Your stay for this culinary vacation is at the luxurious La Cucina Sabina villa . The deluxe rooms have mountain views overlooking the magnificent landscapes.  

An outdoor swimming pool, gorgeous gardens surrounded by cherry and olive orchards, and spa treatments are at your disposal.

This Italian cooking vacation outside of Rome offers a luxurious experience that combines cooking with sightseeing of famous cities and the gorgeous countryside.

RELATED: The 9 Best Wine Tours From Rome For Wine Tastings and Sightseeing

9. Cooking and Wine Holiday in Umbria 5-Day – Best Hidden Gem

Enjoy discovering Umbria, the green heart of Italy . This Italian cooking takes place in the food-loving region with dedicated truffles and prosciutto festivals.

This 5-day cooking vacation offers 3-hands on cooking classes in traditional Umbrian cuisine. 

The classes take place in a spacious kitchen in the La Volpe e l’uva farm, an old farmstead in  Perugia, the capital city of the Umbria region.

It is also here where you’ll spend four nights in an oasis surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and olive groves. 

Your host and chef, Raffaella, will teach you how to prepare rustic and authentic Umbrian sauces, soups, and desserts.

Some of the recipes you’ll learn to make are ragu sauce, salsa di pomodoro, ravioli, risotto, pasta, meat dishes, and amazing Italian sweets. 

In Italy, cooking goes hand in hand with Italian wines. As such, when you visit medieval cities like Bevagna, Montefalco, and Montepulciano, you’ll also stop at wineries for exclusive tastings.

Another cultural aspect of this Italian cooking vacation includes a visit to a  renowned ceramic laboratory in Deruta. 

These high-quality Italian Deruta ceramics are known all over the world since the Renaissance times. 

On each day of your 5-day cooking vacation, you’ll discover delicious new tastes of Umbria and the nearby Tuscany.

10. Cooking Vacation in Bologna 8-Days – Best Value Cooking Vacation in Italy

Bologna, considered Italy’s capital is one of our favorite cities in Italy. The traditional dishes and local food culture are unsurpassed.

To experience a sweet taste of Italian life, this 8-day taste Italy in Bologna cooking vacation will exceed all expectations.

Nestled in the Apennines mountains in the province of Bologna is where your expert chef, Stefania, will guide you.

You will learn how to make iconic Bolognese dishes like ragù, bruschetta, pasta dough from scratch, tiramisu, and much more.

There are three dedicated cooking classes, including one focused on Italian classics, like pizza and more.

This Italian cooking vacation includes excursions to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, wine tastings, and local restaurants.

Outside of cooking, you have free time to enjoy excursions to Bologna City, Modena, Florence, and other nearby cities.

You will stay in a farmhouse with independent apartments. Expect all modern amenities. and there is also a swimming pool on the grounds.

Go deeper into Italian culture and cuisine on this cooking vacation in Bologna.

RELATED: 12 Reasons Why Is Bologna Worth Visiting (Food & Travel Guide)

11. Molise and Puglia Culinary Vacation 11-Day – Best Immersive Cooking Vacation

This is an 11-day, all-inclusive Molise and Puglia culinary vacation , excellent for acquiring culinary skills from the local chefs. 

This immersive Italian food experience includes cooking classes, wine tours, street food tastings as well as cultural visits.

You’ll enjoy two hands-on cooking classes with local chefs and visits to local producers and artisans.

One of your first gastronomic experiences will be visits to cheesemakers renowned for their aged Caciocavallo di Agnone , cow milk cheese.

Wine tastings are also part of the experience. You’ll enjoy a private tasting and tour with a sommelier and lunch prepared by the winery chef.

Other experiences you’ll enjoy on this 11-day culinary vacation include a private dinner at a local’s home featuring authentic Bari recipes.

Cultural tours are also part of the experience, including the sea caves of Polignano a Mare, the Trullo buildings of Alberobello, the ancient Marinelli bell foundry, and more. 

This Italy cooking vacation also includes a boat trip to relax on the Tremiti Islands. You’ll have free time to rejuvenate in the middle of the food and wine magical experiences.

Along with your fabulous memories, your keepsakes are an apron and a recipe book from the cooking vacation.

Which of these Italian cooking vacations are you most excited about? Please let us know in the comments below which cooking vacations in Italy you’d like to go on.

Savor The Adventure!

How to Best Choose Your Cooking Vacations in Italy

The italian cooking experience.

These cooking classes offered all feature Italian authentic recipes. Regional Italian wines also feature prominently in these Italy cooking vacations.

Some are hands-on cooking classes, while others are less involved. 

Italian food connoisseurs and home chefs will appreciate the cooking vacations with daily classes. Other travelers who want a mix of cooking and culinary tours will find options for them as well. 

Whatever your preference, you’ll find the best cooking vacations in Italy for you.

What Is Your Budget and How Much Time Do You Have

These Italian cooking vacations offer different packages, and they range from four to eleven days in length. 

The number of cooking experiences offered varies, with some squeezing in several classes and others leaving full days for exploration or unwinding.

The prices for these Italian cooking vacations range from about $1,030 to $5,300.

Depending on how much time, your budget, and the level of activity you want, select the best Italy cooking vacation for you.

Number of Participants

All these Italian cooking vacations focus on small groups to provide immersive Italian cooking experiences. 

Some of these Italian cooking vacations are available for single or  solo travelers, while others require a minimum of two participants.

Private rooms and shared rooms are also available depending on the culinary vacation you select.

Safety Measures

Flexible booking conditions are available on all these cooking vacations in Tuscany. In the case of any unexpected events, it’s a good idea to get travel insurance .

Cancel up to 7 days prior to the arrival date, and you can reschedule your booking free of charge or receive trip credit for your non-refundable deposit to use at another time.

More Local Food Experiences and Recipes

10 Best Cooking Classes in Rome: From Pizza, Gelato to Pasta Making

Top 7 Sicily Food Tours: Must-Try Foodie Experiences

10 Must-Try Food Tours of Florence To Explore the Local Cuisine

The 7 Best Food Tours in Bologna For 2023

12 of the Best Italian Cookbooks to Travel to Italy With Your Tastebuds

Pasta alla Norma Authentic Recipe: Taste The Most Famous Pasta in Sicily

Love Italy Cooking Vacations? Pin It!

Rosemary

Rosemary is the editor-in-chief and strategist at Authentic Food Quest.

Traveling slow since 2015 with her partner, Claire, she has explored the cuisine in 45 countries and more than 240+ culinary cities.

Her writing about local food specialties has been featured in Lonely Planet, Business Insider, Honest Cooking, Food Insider, and Huffington Post.

As a food and travel writer, Rosemary has co-authored three books, including one in collaboration with Costa Brava Tourism.

Rosemary is an avid runner when she’s not eating and exploring new destinations. She has run ten marathons and counting.

Before Authentic Food Quest, Rosemary held senior-level strategy positions in advertising. 

Find out more about Authentic Food Quest

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Post a comment.

We love to hear from you, so tell us what you think.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked.

National Geographic content straight to your inbox—sign up for our popular newsletters here

books

Eat your way around the world with these 6 food travel books

These travel books take you on a culinary journey around the world, from coastal Italy to the culinary belly of Seoul.

Travel books with a real sense of place are often those you can almost taste. And there’s a tantalising crop of globetrotting food books hitting the shelves this spring. We’ve really enjoyed Cold Kitchen , Caroline Eden’s travel memoir hewn through recipes from as far and wide as Central Asia, Ukraine, the Baltics and Turkey. And Jenny Jefferies’ Islands in a Common Sea , which delves into farming and fishing in countries such as Bhutan, Australia, Nigeria and Argentina, with human stories, recipes and beautiful photography celebrating biodiversity. Along with these tasty titles, here’s our selection of books that will work up your appetite for travel this season.

1. China in Seven Banquets

A ‘flavourful history’ of 500 years of Chinese cuisine via seven storied dinners. Food historian Thomas David DuBois shares his findings from decades of travelling around China, revealing the country’s culinary character through meals including the ‘tail-burning’ banquet of the Tang dynasty, plus insights into food featured in Chinese literature and film, a New Year’s buffet from 1920s Shanghai and a 21st-century delivery menu. Reaktion Books, £18

Korean-born food writer Su Scott returns to her native Seoul to eat her way around the city’s pocha street stalls. Short for pojangmacha (‘covered wagon’), they include everything from a tarpaulin-covered stall to a makeshift bar where snacks are served. It’s a personal take on this lively destination, rendered through vibrant photography and 80 recipes covering classics such as fried chicken and kimchi pancakes. Quadrille, £27

3.   Italian Coastal

Take a culinary tour along Italian shores from Tuscany to Northern Sicily with Amber Guinness. The food writer blends travelogue, memoir and cooking insights, singling out 60 easy-to-make recipes that offer a taste of specific Italian seaside regions — and the stories behind them — including potato and caper salad from the island of Salina and the ultimate Amalfi lemon cream cake. Thames & Hudson, £29.99

4. The Food Adventurers

Professor of food studies and history, David E Bender shows how tourism has shaped our fascination with world cuisines through an examination of travel, from the age of the sailboat to the rise of the jet plane. He looks at how we eat on the road, covering subjects such as Tahitian roast pig in the 1840s, the colonial ‘discoveries’ of fruit like the mangosteen, 1970s hotel restaurants and caviar served on board luxury cruise liners. Reaktion Books, £20

5.   Foodie Places

Travel writer Sarah Baxter and illustrator Amy Grimes serve up a guide to 25 food destinations, uncovering local delicacies like pastries handmade by nuns in Portugal, vegan curries in Southern India — where plant-based dishes have been offered to gods and pilgrims for centuries — and paella from its Spanish birthplace in Valencia. Plus, visits to contemporary food capitals Montreal, Osaka and Melbourne, famed for global dishes and fusion food. White Lion Publishing, £14.99

6.   At the Table in Paris

Try out the recipes served in Paris’s best bistros, cafes and restaurants in this culinary tour that takes in classic spots along the Seine as well as more local hangouts in hip ’hoods like Belleville. Divided into meals of the day, it includes 40 recipes typically enjoyed in France, including moules frites, coq au vin and creme brulee, plus plenty of practical tips on food shops, markets and more. Hardie Grant, £20

LEAP YEAR SPECIAL

Get a FREE BONUS ISSUE when you subscribe

Related Topics

  • FOOD HISTORY
  • STREET FOODS
  • FOOD TOURISM

You May Also Like

italian travel cooking show

A guide to Dijon, Burgundy's wine-soaked medieval capital

italian travel cooking show

Where to eat in Bogotá, the Colombian capital taking on Lima's food crown

italian travel cooking show

Liked ‘The Bear’? Eat your way around Chicago with these iconic dishes

italian travel cooking show

Does Castle Douglas, Scotland's self-appointed 'Food Town', live up to the hype?

italian travel cooking show

A food guide to Barcelona, from historic markets to atmospheric vermouth bars

  • Environment

History & Culture

  • History Magazine
  • History & Culture
  • Race in America
  • Mind, Body, Wonder
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Nat Geo Home
  • Attend a Live Event
  • Book a Trip
  • Inspire Your Kids
  • Shop Nat Geo
  • Visit the D.C. Museum
  • Learn About Our Impact
  • Support Our Mission
  • Advertise With Us
  • Customer Service
  • Renew Subscription
  • Manage Your Subscription
  • Work at Nat Geo
  • Sign Up for Our Newsletters
  • Contribute to Protect the Planet

Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic Society Copyright © 2015-2024 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved

NEWS... BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

Can’t afford Sardinia? This ‘gorgeous’ dupe travel destination is 6 times cheaper

author image

Share this with

Scenic view of Lama Monachile Cala Porto beach in Polignano a Mare, Italy

The beautiful island of Sardinia offers unspoilt beaches, delicious food and rich culture. The only problem is, you’ll pay through the nose to go there.

If your budget doesn’t stretch far enough, though, you can still enjoy an unforgettable Italian escape; just look eastwards to the country’s mainland.

Puglia is the perfect ‘ destination dupe ’ for Sardinia that won’t break the bank. In fact, it’s been hailed as one of the world’s best alternative travel spots by 1st Move International, who gave it an overall score of 6.46 out of 10 for interest and Instagramability.

This Southern region forms the heel on Italy ’s ‘boot’, and features 800km of coastline.

A largely agricultural location , its small towns (such as Brindisi, Lecce and Santa Maria di Leuca) look as if they’ve been plucked straight from a postcard.

Whether you’re looking to swim in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, soak up some history or stuff yourself with Puglia’s many culinary delights, this spot has something for every traveller.

Gravina in Puglia

Yet unlike Sardinia and the Italian Riviera, you don’t need to spend a fortune to visit. Whereas a mid-range hotel in Sardinia can come in at around €300 (£256) a night during high season, in Puglia you can find quality accommodation for as little as €50 (£43) a night .

Additionally, since it isn’t such a popular tourist trap, you’re unlikely to get fleeced with overpriced food and drink. Plus, you can enjoy the sights without fighting the crowds.

Fancy it? Here’s the lowdown on holidaying in Puglia.

@italytravel_ Puglia,italy🇮🇹 #puglia #italy #alberobello #trullidialberobello #italytraveltips #italytiktok #beautifuldestinations ♬ L’Italiano – Toto Cutugno

How to get to Puglia

Airlines like British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet all run regular flights (which take just under three hours) from London Gatwick and Stansted to Bari and Brindisi in Puglia. During the summer months, there are also routes from Edinburgh or Manchester available.

April is the cheapest month to travel, with return fares starting at just £38, while in August and between December and February you’re looking at upwards of £140 for your round trip, according to Skyscanner.

Santa Cesarea Terme - Salento Apulia region - Lecce province - south Italy

It’s often prudent to rent a car in Puglia, as this allows you to explore the large region and its more remote locations.

If you’d prefer to avoid driving, however, there are train stations in Polignano a Mare, Bari, Monopoli, and Ostuni, so it is possible to explore by rail. You can book tickets in advance via Trainline, and it’s an affordable way of getting around at under €10 for most one-way journeys.

What travellers say

On Tripadvisor, dubfam called Monopoli ‘gorgeous’ and Cisternino ‘so pretty’, adding: ‘The food was gorgeous and the people were very proud of their local food and eager for us to enjoy it.’

Meanwhile, Davcat , who visited in January this year, said: ‘It was amazing, totally exceeded our expectations and left us wanting to return again as soon as possible.’

Another traveller, MC9 , wrote: ‘The region and its beauty did not disappoint,’ and that Puglia had ‘amazing people and cuisine.’  

Things to do in Puglia

It’d be remiss to visit Puglia and not spend time enjoying its beautiful coastlines and beaches. The sandy shores of Porto Cesareo look more like the Caribbean than Europe, while Caraibi del Salento features activities and music at waterside beach bars and Punta della Suina is ideal for watching the sunset.

The Cave of Poetry (Grotta della Poesia) is a real bucket list spot, and the natural pool surrounded by cliffs and caves shouldn’t be missed if you’re in the Lecce or Otranto areas.

The famous Grotta della Poesia, province of Lecce, in the Salento region of Puglia, southern Italy.

Lecce itself is packed with culture, featuring limestone Baroque buildings like the Basilica di Santa Croce and the Cathedral dedicated to Maria Santissima Assunta. There’s also a Roman ampitheatre build in the 2nd century that’s sometimes open to the public, as well as the hugely interesting Museo Faggiano.

Or, history buffs can head to Gallipoli to the Castello Angioino fortress for guided tours explaining the fortress’s medieval origins. Alternatively, just spend some time on this little island’s Old Town, which is as quaint and quintessentially Italian as it comes.

Ostuni Cathedral (Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta), roman catholic cathedral in Ostuni, province of Brindisi, Apulia, Italy.

Like many regions in this country, Puglia is famed for its food. Delicacies here include pillowy focaccia barese, orecchiette pasta, cheese and herb snacks called polpette di ricotta and tiella, a layered mixture of rice, potatoes, and mussels.

And if you’re into animals, you may even spot Europe’s largest colony of pink flamingos at the Saline Margherita di Savoia nature reserve near Foggia or the Salina dei Monaci south of Taranto.

Where to stay in Puglia

Where you stay in Puglia all depends on your base. If you’re keeping it rural, authentic B&Bs (known as masserias) beside olive groves and farms are your best bet, but family-run guesthouses by the sea are just as pretty and affordable.

Luxury lodgings like the Hotel Don Ferrante in Monopoli and Borgo Egnazia in Fasano can also be found if you want all the bells and whistles of a hotel stay – this one is a favourite of celebrities like Madonna, so you’re in good company.

@jesslouiseellis Here’s a tour of the Trullo I stayed in when I visited Alberobello in Puglia, Italy last year! 🇮🇹 Trulli are unique dry-stone huts that that were originally built as homes and barns, and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are typically whitewashed, have a small window or door and their conical roofs are designed to help rainwater run off. There are over 1,000 trulli in Alberobello, and you can visit trulli museums, take trulli tours, or even stay in a trullo Airbnb like this 🤍 #italy #travelitaly #puglia #pugliagram #travelpuglia #visitpuglia #alberobello #trullo #visititaly #londontravelblogger #uktravelblogger ♬ Theme from “A Summer Place” – Percy Faith And His Orchestra

For something a little different, book a stay in one of Puglia’s famous Trulli buildings. These conical-roofed hut properties are distinctive and historic, first built by farm workers as storehouses. Nowadays, you can rent a number of these quirky little Trullo for a unique bolthole.

Puglia weather and when to go

Between July and August, inland weather regularly tops 30°C, while May, June and September see temperatures of around the mid-20°Cs. April and October can be just as balmy, although you do run the risk of colder days and the odd spot of rain. It’s typically coldest around December to February, and you are likely to encounter showers, so plan your trip accordingly.

Puglia tends to be busiest during the Summer months, meaning there’s something of a trade-off between the warm temperatures and lack of crowds. Additionally, you may want to visit during the region’s largest festival, Carnevale di Putignano, which runs roughly from Boxing Day to Shrove Tuesday and sees entertainment and floats lining the streets.

Do you have a story to share?

Get in touch by emailing [email protected] .

MORE : Going on holiday? These UK airports have already binned their liquid rules

MORE : From Tokyo to Mount Fuji: A comprehensive two-week travel guide to Japan

MORE : You can get paid £150,000 to move to a majestic remote island — but there’s a catch

Metro Travel presents... The Getaway Newsletter

Get need-to-know travel news, inspiration and advice from Metro every week.

Sign up here....

Privacy Policy

italian travel cooking show

We met briefly waiting for the bus. I told you that you were beautiful.…
To Charlie, who was wearing a green quarter-zip top and drawing on a…

Get us in your feed

  • Deals and sales

8 Deals Just in Time for Spring Cleaning, Travel, and More

A collage including a robot vacuum, a lawn mower and someone wearing a Bonobos Soft Everyday Tee.

Just as the groundhog predicted, spring has sprung—and so have seasonal sales. But not every spring sale event is worth the hype. These expert-vetted deals can help you stay prepped and ready for whatever the change of season throws at you, whether you’re giving your space a long-overdue deep clean or emerging from winter hibernation to pursue outdoor adventures.

Here’s the deal

Spacesaver vacuum storage bags (medium, pack of 10), bissell little green portable carpet cleaner 3369, roborock q5+ robot vacuum, ego st1511t power+ 15″ powerload string trimmer, ego lm2135sp power+ 21″ select cut lawn mower, betrayal at house on the hill board game (3rd edition), bonobos soft everyday tee (pack of two), l.l.bean bean boots (8-inch).

A SpaceSaver Vacuum Storage Bag with clothing in it.

SpaceSaver Vacuum Storage Bags

Our vacuum-sealed storage-bag pick.

We love these vacuum-sealed bags for neatly packing away seasonal clothes and bedding. They shrank down significantly faster and looked flatter than other options we tested, and they held their seal even after repeated use.

Buying Options

You save $5 (20%)

Other things to know: We generally prefer plastic bins or blanket bags for storing clothes and bedding, but vacuum bags are a decent option if storage space is tight. Deal is for 10 medium storage bags with a travel pump.

Read our review of the best closet organizing ideas .

Someone using a Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 3369.

A nearly identical variant of our top-pick portable carpet cleaner

A favorite among neat freaks and casual cleaners alike, this Walmart-exclusive version of our longtime favorite portable carpet and upholstery cleaner gets the job done. It’s a game changer for small messes, particularly if you have pets or young kids.

You save $21 (19%)

Other things to know: Negligible differences between this model and our pick, primarily a different color. Completely removed wine and chocolate stains with its handheld suction brush, hot tap water, and cleaning formula. Designed to tackle small areas only. Water tank is difficult to clean. One-year warranty is shorter than that of the competition.

Read our review of the best portable carpet and upholstery cleaner .

A Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum.

Roborock Q5+

The best self-emptying robot vacuum.

Better mapping, easier app navigation, a longer battery life, and more-reliable voice commands are just some of the attributes that give this super-smart robot vacuum an edge over its competition. It excels on hard floors and low- and medium-pile carpets, making spring cleaning a breeze.

Use promo code ROBOROCKS

Use promo code SPRINGSAVE20

Other things to know: Comes with a charging station that empties debris into a disposable bag. Struggles with debris near thresholds and baseboards, like nearly all models we tested. Compatible with Siri, Alexa, and Google Home. Use code ROBOROCKS to buy new directly from Roborock. Use code SPRINGSAVE20 to buy a certified manufacturer-refurbished model from eBay, which includes a two-year Allstate warranty.

Read our review of the best robot vacuums .

The Ego ST1511T Power+ 15″ Powerload String Trimmer.

The best string trimmer

Having perfectly manicured flower beds is a breeze with our favorite string trimmer, which outperformed the other trimmers we tested in terms of run time and sheer power. A telescoping shaft and handle make this tool easy to adjust and comfortable to use.

You save $40 (18%)

Other things to know: The charger can deliver a full battery in about 40 minutes. The deal from Lowe’s includes a free extra battery that’s helpful for larger lawns or use as a backup.

Read our review of the best string trimmers .

An Ego LM2135SP Power+ 21″ Select Cut Lawn Mower.

Ego LM2135SP Power+ 21″ Select Cut Mower

Our runner-up for the best lawn mower.

Forgo the noise, emissions, and maintenance of a typical gas mower. This battery-powered, self-propelled mower is considerably quieter than its gas counterparts, and it can run for about an hour on a single charge.

You save $150 (20%)

With store pickup - includes bonus battery

Other things to know: Minimal maintenance compared with gas models. A little less powerful and has a shorter runtime than our top pick, but a fine trade-off for the lower price if you don ’ t have a huge lawn. First deal we ’ ve seen since Black Friday.

Read our review of the best lawn mower .

The Betrayal at House on the Hill Board Game (3rd Edition).

Betrayal at House on the Hill

One of our favorite horror-themed board games.

If H.P. Lovecraft wrote an episode of “Scooby-Doo” and turned it into a tabletop game, it would be this campy board game. Not much strategy is involved, but it’s easy to get invested in the goofy goings-on, making it a perfect rainy day activity.

You save $9 (25%)

Other things to know: Accommodates three to nine players. Games run about 60 minutes long. Recommended for ages 12 and up. First big drop in price we’ve seen in nearly a year.

Read our review of the best horror board games to play at home .

Someone wearing a Bonobos Soft Everyday Tee.

Bonobos Soft Everyday Tee

Our boxier, more relaxed white t-shirt pick.

Swap out your bulky winter sweaters in favor of something lighter—namely, these extremely soft 100% cotton tees. Their quality, fit, and comfort make them a hit among our staff, especially our plus-size testers.

Add 2 to cart

Other things to know: Generous fit may not work for people with smaller frames. Available in a variety of colors and sizes. Choose between crew neck or V-neck and slim or standard cut. Add two shirts to your cart to get the deal price; discount applies automatically.

Read our review of the best men’s white T-shirts .

Two pairs of L.L.Bean Bean Boots.

L.L.Bean Women’s Bean Boots (8-inch)

Our duck-boot pick for mixed terrain (women's sizes).

Half rain boot, half traditional boot, these are the de-facto stylish boots for those April showers. Their comfort, durability, and versatility make them among the most thoughtfully designed pieces of outdoor gear we’ve tried.

(select colors and sizes)

italian travel cooking show

L.L.Bean Men’s Bean Boots (8-inch)

Our duck-boot pick for mixed terrain (men’s sizes).

Deftly balancing fashion and function, these duck boots are great for wet and muddy weather. They’re laced tighter to the foot than rubber boots, so they don’t slip on and off as easily as others, but they’re some of the most thoughtfully designed pieces of outdoor gear we’ve tried.

Other things to know: We like that these boots are unlined since it keeps the shoe true to its nature as a multi-seasonal, versatile piece of your outdoor kit. The leather upper and the coated laces require some breaking in.

Read our review of the best rain boots for women and men .

Editor’s note: The photo at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter’s expert-approved picks.

This article was edited by Janie Campbell and Nathan Burrow.

Meet your guide

italian travel cooking show

Kaitlin Mahar

Kaitlin Mahar is a staff writer for Wirecutter’s Deals team. Her byline has appeared in Delish, Esquire, and Town & Country. When she’s not hunting for deals and fiercely defending the Oxford comma, she’s a proud cat parent, an avid yogi, and a co-producer and co-host of the podcast Crime Culture . Please tell your pets and grandparents she says hi.

IMAGES

  1. Ciao Italia

    italian travel cooking show

  2. ITALIAN COOKING SHOW

    italian travel cooking show

  3. 10 of the Best Cooking Classes in Italy

    italian travel cooking show

  4. Italian cooking class in Milan

    italian travel cooking show

  5. Italian Cooking Class

    italian travel cooking show

  6. Tuscany Cooking Class: winery visit and market tour

    italian travel cooking show

VIDEO

  1. Italy

  2. Gino's FIRST TIME EVER Cooking For His Italian Family

  3. Cooking In Front of Europe's Tallest Waterfall in Umbria

  4. Cooking with Puglia Olive Oil

  5. Gino Cooks 'Proper Italian Food'

  6. Making Frittata 'The Gino Way' In Naples

COMMENTS

  1. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (TV Series 2021-2022)

    Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy: With Stanley Tucci, Felicity Blunt, Massimo Bottura, Tess Masazza. Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.

  2. 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy'

    LONDON. 'Oh my god! It's amazing': Tucci's wife is stunned by this pasta dish. While in London, Chef Gennaro Contaldo and Stanley Tucci cooked up tagliolini with Amalfi lemon and London rocket ...

  3. Stanley Tucci Is Back In Italy With An All-New Travel Food TV Show

    Getty Images. Deliciously appealing, Stanley Tucci has returned to Italy this month to film an all-new, 10-episode TV series for National Geographic network that celebrates food and travel in the ...

  4. Stanley Tucci Is Returning to Italy With a New Food Series

    Jan 9, 2024. Stanley Tucci isn't done exploring Italy! The Emmy and Golden-Globe winning actor will once again be taking viewers on a culinary tour of the country in a new docuseries. A year after ...

  5. 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy': What's on the menu

    TUSCANY. Stanley Tucci takes in the view in Tuscany. Raw/CNN. The fifth episode of "Searching for Italy" was a homecoming for Stanley Tucci, who spent a year in Florence with his family as a ...

  6. Episodes

    Rome. In the Eternal City, Stanley Tucci searches for the famed Four Pastas, sampling rigatoni all'amatriciana, carbonara, cheeses and sausages from the region. Season 1, Episode 3.

  7. Searching For Italy: New Food Travel Series With Stanley Tucci

    They pine to travel as soon as more people are vaccinated and borders reopen. Many want to explore or revisit Italy. Tucci's new six-part CNN series, Searching for Italy, will premiere on ...

  8. Stanley Tucci Searching Italy Again for New Nat Geo Series

    Searching for Italy was the first travel food show on CNN since the death of Parts Unknown host Anthony Bourdain in 2018. "What he did is open the doors to all of us who were interested in food ...

  9. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

    Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy is an American travel and food show which premiered on February 14, 2021, on CNN.The series follows American actor Stanley Tucci, who travels around Italy visiting each region and exploring their cultures, cuisine and history.. The series has received seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning Emmys for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series in 2021 and 2022.

  10. How to Watch and Stream 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy'

    New episodes of Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy air on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on CNN. If you have a TV, you can tune in via the CNN channel. Otherwise, you can grab your laptop and watch ...

  11. Gino's Italian Escape

    Chef Gino D'Acampo discovers the secrets of real Italian food as he undertakes a culinary journey around his native Italy. Subscribe to Our Taste: bit.ly/3OZ...

  12. Fans Are Loving How Stanley Tucci Looks in "Searching for Italy"

    Stanley Tucci is eating and drinking his way across Italy in CNN's "Searching for Italy." CNN. Stanley Tucci hosts a six-part travel and cooking show currently airing on CNN. "Searching for Italy ...

  13. Food TV Shows Are All Going to Italy

    From Alison Roman's new CNN show to more seasons of "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy," food travel shows are focusing on Italian food. Major networks, I am pleading: There are other countries.

  14. Gino's Italian Escape (TV Series 2013- )

    Gino's Italian Escape: With Gino D'Acampo. TV chef Gino D'Acampo returns to his home country of Italy and embarks on a culinary odyssey, from major cities like Rome and Naples to coastal villages, to discover the secrets of its cuisine in this cooking travelogue adventure.

  15. 10 TV Shows About Italy To Watch Before Your Trip

    Season 3, Episode 4: Naples with Jack Dee. Season 3, Episode 5: Florence with Rebel Wilson. Season 5, Episode 1: Rome with Matt Lucas. Season 7, Episode 4: Milan with Morgana Robinson. Let's start with not just one of the best Italy travel shows, but one of my favourite travel shows of all time.

  16. TV Show

    Premiering on PBS stations across the US, the pledge special/event Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive explores how Italy can change your life - whether adapting to the Italian lifestyle at home, traveling to Italy in a more meaningful way or deciding to move there. Dream of Italy host Kathy McCabe explores the 11 essential elements ...

  17. An Italian culinary tour, with Stanley Tucci

    Amanpour. Link Copied! In his new CNN series, "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy," the actor tours Italy to experience its food and culture up close -- as he explains to Amanpour. 09:52 - Source ...

  18. 5 Italian Cooking TV Shows to Binge-Watch Right Now

    After all, you eat with your eyes first. Chef's Table - Netflix. The visually stunning tv series follows some of the best chefs in the world, including some prominent Italian masters sharing their personal lives, passions, and culinary skills. Follow Massimo Bottura 's rise to fame in Modena (Season 1 Episode 1), or Dario Cecchini, the ...

  19. Ciao Italia

    Ciao Italia. Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito is America's longest running cooking show and premiered in 1989. Join Mary Ann on her travels to Italy as she prepares authentic regional recipes ...

  20. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy UK airdate

    Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy airs at 7:20pm on Sunday 27th February on BBC Two. Visit our dedicated Documentaries page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you're looking ...

  21. Travel through food: 9 shows every foodie should watch

    Gino's Italian Escape. TV chef Gino D'acampo returns to his home country of Italy and embarks on a culinary odyssey, from major cities like Rome and Naples to coastal villages, to discover the secrets of its cuisine in this cooking travelogue adventure. Gino's Italian Escape airs on SBS FOOD on Monday evenings.

  22. Lidia's Family Table

    From CreateTV: Lidia's Family Table emphasizes cooking for the family, and each episode is filled with delicious master recipes for everyday Italian-style feasting and imaginative ideas for ...

  23. 11 Top Italian Cooking Vacations for Tasting Italy in 2024

    8. Luxury Culinary Vacation in Roman Countryside 7-Day - Best Exclusive Vacation. Learn the secrets for perfect antipasti from an Italian chef. Discover the exquisite tastes of Italy on this luxury cooking vacation in the Roman countryside of Palombara Sabina, about 30 minutes away from Rome.

  24. 6 new food travel books to read this year

    Clockwise from top left: Italian Coastal by Amber Guinness, At the Table in Paris, China in Seven Banquets by Thomas David DuBois, The Food Adventurers by Daniel E. Bender, Pocha by Su Scott, and ...

  25. 'Somebody Feed Phil' New Season, March 1: Fantastic Travel-Food Fun

    Ocean Motion: India food critic, journalist, TV personality and talk show host, Vir Sangi accompanies Rosenthal to Trishna, a superb seafood restaurant, for fish curry, charcoaled jumbo prawns ...

  26. Visiting Nude Saunas in Austria and Germany Without Feeling Awkward

    Austria and Germany abound with popular resorts called thermen where getting the full sauna experience typically means having to take it all off.

  27. Can't afford Sardinia? This 'gorgeous' dupe travel destination is 6

    If you're looking for an affordable 'dupe destination' to Sardinia, try Italy's Puglia region, which boasts great beaches, food and culture.

  28. A Food Network chef's favourite sandwiches in his hometown of Chicago

    Village Tap, Mauro's choice for the best Italian beef in the city, is comparatively new to the city.Begun in 1990 as a craft beer taproom, it expanded with a beer garden surrounded by walls ...

  29. 8 Deals Just in Time for Spring Cleaning, Travel, and More

    Spring has sprung—and so have seasonal sales on gear for spring cleaning, gardening, and travel. Our experts share what's actually worth buying.