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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute
In Sicily and the toe and heel it is but I can't say for certain in the rest of Italy.
The reason?
Because they think you would be using the cheese to cover up the flavor of the seafood.
Italians believe that the food itself is what makes it worth eating.
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Just spent the evening with family members who spent a month in Europe, with ten of those days in Italy. All said the same thing, Italian food sucks, and this has been the resounding opinion of those I talk with that have spent time in Italy. Initially I thought I was crazy, because Italian food to me has strong flavors, fused with great tasting oils and vinegars, but too many people say the same thing.
Now those I've talked to who served missions there seem to love and defend the food and always tell me I have eaten at the wrong places. I just can't seem to have found a solid meal that I would recommend to another.
For those here on the board who might end up in Italy, avoid restaurants, eat gelato, eat sandwiches in corner delis and save your money for food in France.