A prestigious distinction for Italian cuisine. It was included on the UNESCO heritage list

Pizza, pasta, seafood, cheese, cold cuts and delicious desserts. Italian cuisine is extremely diverseand each region of sunny Italy has unique delicacies to offer. About adding native cuisine to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage lists, the Italian Ministry of Agriculture and Culture started applying in 2023. Italy is known all over the world for its unique approach to food and the celebration of shared meals. Everyone who has had the opportunity to walk the charming streets full of restaurants teeming with life in the evening knows this.

For Italians, good food is one of the most important values. This is mentioned by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, for whom Italian cuisine is synonymous with “culture, identity, tradition and strength.” Interestingly, According to experts, entry on the UNESCO list may directly translate into better profits in the tourism and gastronomy sector in the coming years. According to the website tvn24.pl, Italian cuisine: “(…) in 2024 it reached a value of EUR 251 billion ($293 billion), which constitutes 19% of the global restaurant market.”

When traveling to Italy, you can come across many tips about Italian savoir-vivre at the table, in cafes and restaurants. If we don’t want to look ignorant, we shouldn’t order cappuccino after 12 noon. Italians usually eat our traditional lunch in the afternoon in the evening. If we order spaghetti, we absolutely should not cut it with a knife. However, with pizza, instead of the popular orange drink, it is better to order beer. Many restaurants, especially those in tourist city centers, slightly bend the accepted norms, which is not something that traditional chefs do. One thing is certain, for people all over the world Italian cuisine is one of the most delicious and it is worth protecting its original recipes and flavors, as well as the atmosphere associated with Italian gastronomy.

Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, tvn24.pl