{"id":4600,"date":"2018-09-18T15:54:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T15:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?p=4600"},"modified":"2023-09-23T11:08:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T15:08:39","slug":"charming-italian-towns-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/charming-italian-towns-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Charming Italian Towns To Visit if You Love Food and Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Charming Italian Towns to Visit in 2023 and 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire country of Italy is a dream for food and wine lovers. Dining in cities like <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/rome-itinerary-3-days\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rome<\/a><\/strong> or <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/travel-resources\/10-essential-authentic-things-to-do-in-milan-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Milan<\/strong><\/a> offer endless options for traditional Italian meals, chic contemporary cuisine, bustling food markets, international eats and beyond. But the best Italian cuisine goes so much further than just pizza or pasta in a busy city. Here are some charming destinations in Italy you should visit to sample all the different kinds of famed delicacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#prosecco\">Prosecco Road<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#bergamo\">Bergamo<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#noto\">Noto<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#genoa\">Genoa<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#umbria\">Umbria<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#sorrento\">Sorrento<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#parma\">Parma<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#tuscany\">Tuscany<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#naples\">Naples<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How To Plan a Trip To Italy: Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"prosecco\"><\/a>Prosecco Road<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/prosecco-road-italy-winetraveler.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/prosecco-road-italy-winetraveler.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Prosecco Road in Italy - Best Italian Cities to Visit | Winetraveler.com\" class=\"wp-image-4777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/prosecco-road-italy-winetraveler.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/prosecco-road-italy-winetraveler-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/prosecco-road-italy-winetraveler-310x207.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We wouldn&#8217;t be Winetraveler if we didn&#8217;t start this list off with Prosecco. This is a beautiful destination for those seeking beautiful countryside views, crisp sparkling wines and a down to earth vibe from the locals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans of the crisp, fizzy drink should weave through the winding hills of the <em>Strada de Prosecco &#8212;&nbsp;<\/em>Prosecco Road. These lush, green vineyards north of Venice are sandwiched between the towns of&nbsp;<em><strong>Valdobbiadene<\/strong><\/em> and <em><strong>Conegliano<\/strong><\/em>. Plan to tour local wineries, sample all sorts of Prosecco (there are over 30 in the region) and explore small, hidden villages scattered among the hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/prosecco-guided-tours-drivers-transfers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"getting a driver or arranging a tour (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>getting a driver or arranging a tour<\/strong><\/a> so you can fully enjoy the area (and its bubbly). We recommend this incredible, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Venice\/A-sparkling-day-in-the-Prosecco-Hills\/d522-102175P1?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private day trip that leaves from Venice<\/a><\/strong>. You&#8217;ll be guided through the remarkable landscape and visit at least 2 wineries. In between wine tastings, you&#8217;ll stop at your guide&#8217;s family-run osteria for a 4 course lunch. This is a great way to avoid the logistics of planning a visit to the region while also having a more authentic, local experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-resources\/sparkling-wines-to-try-from-regions-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sparkling Wines To Try From Around The World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"bergamo\"><\/a>Bergamo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bergamo-charming-town-village-italy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bergamo-charming-town-village-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Charming Towns and Villages to Visit in Italy - Bergamo | Winetraveler.com\" class=\"wp-image-4779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bergamo-charming-town-village-italy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bergamo-charming-town-village-italy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bergamo-charming-town-village-italy-310x207.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bergamo is high on our list of charming Italian towns due to its hilltop location, historic vibe and Lombardian cheese.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a short jaunt from the fashionable Milan, Bergamo&#8217;s prized <em>citta alta<\/em>, the historic city center, is a Medieval town perched a top a hill. Views from afar are simply stunning, as the stucco rooftops and bell towers peek through clouds of mist. But the best way to enjoy the city is to take the funicular up and then start your own foodie tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with trying some&nbsp;<em>bag\u00f2ss<\/em>, a stinky Lombardian cheese that should be nibbled at room temperature. Then, savor <em>polenta<\/em>, a famous cornmeal dish. Top it off with <em>torta di Donizetti<\/em> for dessert, a light, fluffy desert cake named after a famous composer, washing it all done with local Valcalepio red wine. If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Bergamo\/Bergamo-Traditional-food-tour\/d27538-51159P28?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">take a traditional food tour<\/a><\/strong> with a local guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"noto\"><\/a>Noto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15279 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/noto-italy-italian-town.jpg\" alt=\"Best Charming Italian Towns To Visit: Noto in Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-15279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/noto-italy-italian-town.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/noto-italy-italian-town-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/noto-italy-italian-town-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The main square of the old city of Noto, Sicily, Italy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Didn&#8217;t you know?&nbsp;Sicilians eat ice cream (well, sorbet) for breakfast! This special form of ice cream is called&nbsp;<em>granita.<\/em>&nbsp;It&#8217;s typically made with either almonds or lemons, both grown locally in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/sicily\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sicily<\/strong><\/a>. Caffe Sicilia in Noto is famous for its <em>granita<\/em>, having served local patrons for over 120 years. If you haven&#8217;t yet booked your plane ticket, once you consider the Nero D&#8217;Avola wines and the many&nbsp;<em>agriturismos<\/em> (B&amp;Bs that are typically located on farms, growing their own fresh food and serving it to guests) dotting the Noto region, you&#8217;ll likely want to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/noto-hotels-italy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Check Prices at these Luxurious Hotels in Noto (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Check Prices at these Luxurious Hotels in Noto<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"genoa\"><\/a>Genoa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15280 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/genoa-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Villages to visit in Italy - Genoa\" class=\"wp-image-15280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/genoa-italy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/genoa-italy-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/genoa-italy-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Genoa is a great stop to visit during your food trip to Italy. It&#8217;s best known for Pesto, but the seafood here is also fantastic. It&#8217;s also only a short train or car ride away from the magical <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/cinque-terre-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cinque Terre, or 5 villages<\/a><\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Genoa is known for its world-renowned Pesto, a sauce made from basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and cheese. The city is so proud of its special sauce that they even lifted their liquids 100 ml ban at the airport, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airport.genova.it\/en\/pesto\/\" target=\"_blank\">but only for pesto!<\/a>. Plan to make a donation to Flying Angels, a charity that flies children with illnesses around the world if you want to bring your jar of pesto along in your hand luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/cinque-terre-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Here&#8217;s How To Visit Cinque Terre in Italy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"umbria\"><\/a>Umbria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15281 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/umbria-italy-food-town.jpg\" alt=\"What towns to visit in Italy: Umbria\" class=\"wp-image-15281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/umbria-italy-food-town.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/umbria-italy-food-town-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/umbria-italy-food-town-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Italian region of Umbria is one of our favorite food-friendly zones for sampling olive oil and truffles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the Umbria region is revered for its extra virgin olive oils and Orvieto white wine varieties, the real claim to fame is the mushrooms. You can take <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Assisi\/Private-Truffle-Hunting-Experience-in-Assisi\/d27667-314808P1?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">special tours and trips<\/a><\/strong> to hunt and pick all sorts of mushrooms, especially truffle or Porcino mushrooms. If traipsing around in the hills to find your lunch isn&#8217;t your thing &#8212; don&#8217;t worry. Instead, enjoy a variety of mushroom dishes happily relaxed at a local restaurant, glass of Orvieto in hand. You can also take a <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Perugia\/Taste-Perugia-Food-Tour-Led-by-Local\/d22034-88079P2?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">guided food tour led by a local<\/a><\/strong> who will introduce you to traditional Umbrian food. If you&#8217;d like to get outside of the city, <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Perugia\/Emotional-Winery-and-Oil-mill-Tour-in-Montefalco-with-Lunch\/d22034-7233P33?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">wine tours and olive oil tastings<\/a><\/strong> out in the hills are also an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"sorrento\"><\/a>Sorrento<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/sorrento-italy-best-unknown-places.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/sorrento-italy-best-unknown-places.jpg\" alt=\"Best Unknown Places in Italy to Visit - Beautiful and Charming Small Towns | Winetraveler.com\" class=\"wp-image-4782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/sorrento-italy-best-unknown-places.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/sorrento-italy-best-unknown-places-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/sorrento-italy-best-unknown-places-310x207.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sorrento is best known for everything lemon, and is located on Italy&#8217;s Southwestern coast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemon-lovers should head to Sorrento, the gateway to Italy&#8217;s Amalfi coast. Famous for everything lemon, you can eat lemon gelato, cake, juices and plenty of other delights inspired by the citrus fruit. The most notable, of course, is the world-famous <em>limoncello<\/em>, a spirit made from alcohol and lemon peels, served ice-cold after a meal. Anything lemon is best enjoyed on a terrace overlooking the sea. You can also witness the farm-to-table process of producing limoncello and other local products <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Sorrento\/Sorrento-Farm-and-Food-Tour\/d947-16261P3?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>on an actual farm<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"parma\"><\/a>Parma<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15282 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/main-square-parma-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Best Charming Villages in Italy to Visit: Parma\" class=\"wp-image-15282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/main-square-parma-italy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/main-square-parma-italy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/main-square-parma-italy-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The main square in Parma, Italy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard of Parma&#8217;s most popular cheese:&nbsp;<em>parmigiano.<\/em> After all, it&#8217;s named after the city itself! Besides the granular, crumbly cheese, there&#8217;s also <em>Proscuitto di Parma<\/em>, thinly-sliced ham that practically melts in your mouth, several other cured meats and cheeses like <em>salame<\/em> or&nbsp;<em>capicola <\/em>and <em>torta fritta &#8212; <\/em>a fried bread that pairs perfectly with the aforementioned<em> charcuterie. <\/em>Savor your cheeses and meats (and some fresh pasta) alongside wines from the Emilia-Romagna area<em>, <\/em>like an Albana white or a strong&nbsp;Barbera red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/travel-resources\/10-picturesque-wine-regions-for-photography-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Picturesque Wine Regions To Visit for Photography Lovers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"tuscany\"><\/a>Tuscany: Florence, Chianti and Beyond<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15283 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pienza-Tuscany.jpg\" alt=\"Charming towns to visit in Tuscany: Pienza\" class=\"wp-image-15283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pienza-Tuscany.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pienza-Tuscany-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pienza-Tuscany-310x179.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tuscany is chock-full of charming Italian towns to visit. It&#8217;s a huge area, and quaint streets like this one found in Pienza are loaded with amazing local cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Tuscany encompasses so many special spots for foodies, it&#8217;s so hard to pick just one. The entire region is paradise for food lovers, thanks to the expansive Chianti wine zone, Florence&#8217;s amazing foodie scene and a number of tiny villages retaining age-old recipes and cooking traditions. You can&#8217;t go wrong diving into a mouthwatering Florentine steak while pairing it with a full-bodied Chianti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/romantic-tuscany-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Romantic Tuscany Itinerary: Where To Stay, Eat &amp; Drink<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more specific Italian towns that focus on wine, check out this guide to some of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/small-towns-central-italy-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best small towns in central Italy worth a visit<\/a><\/strong>. If you&#8217;re planning on spending several days in the Tuscany region (which we highly recommend), take a look at this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/chianti-itinerary-5-days-tuscany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5-day guide for exploring Chianti<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"naples\"><\/a>Naples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-15284 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/naples-italy-pizza.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza in Naples Italy\" class=\"wp-image-15284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/naples-italy-pizza.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/naples-italy-pizza-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/naples-italy-pizza-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Naples is perhaps best known as being the birth place of pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The birthplace of pizza, Naples has some of the most delicious thin-crust varieties, perfectly crisped in wood burning ovens at 800\u00b0 Fahrenheit. The traditional margarita comes smothered in&nbsp;<em>mozzarella di bufala<\/em>&nbsp;cheese and juicy tomato sauce. When you get tired of pizza, try the Ragu, a flavorful red sauce made with tender beef. It&#8217;s not just the savory stuff in Naples &#8212; the city is also known for its pastries, like the <em>sfogliatella,&nbsp;<\/em>a layered breakfast treat smothered in powdered sugar, or a <em>baba<\/em>, a small cake soaked in rum. We highly recommend taking <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Naples\/Downtown-Naples-Food-and-Wine-Tour\/d508-20455P6?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">a street food tour<\/a><\/strong> with a local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/10-things-to-do-in-naples-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 Essential &amp; Authentic Things To Do in Naples Italy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You are reading \u201c10 Top Charming Small Towns in Italy for Food\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/charming-italian-towns-to-visit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Back To Top<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>small towns in Italy, where is the best food in Italy, food towns in Italy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian wine regions &amp; destinations<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed this guide, consider joining the&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/winetraveler\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Group<\/a><\/strong> to interact with other Winetravelers and for travel inspiration around the world, and be sure to follow along with us on <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/winetraveler_com\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"jetpack_subscription_widget\"><h2 class=\"widgettitle\">Get Articles Like These Directly in Your Inbox!<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-subscriptions__container\">\n\t\t\t<form action=\"#\" method=\"post\" accept-charset=\"utf-8\" id=\"subscribe-blog-1\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-blog=\"202258003\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_access_level=\"everybody\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"subscribe-text\"><p>Subscribe to Winetraveler and receive notifications when new travel guides and itineraries are published. 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