Mondo Italy

Rich and delicious, Italian food is adored by people the world over. While most people think of pizza when their thoughts turn to Italian food, this richly diverse nation offers a wide range of other culinary treats, from creamy pasta to ice cream and uniquely spiced and flavoured seafood dishes.

However, when it comes to Italian food standards vary widely and it is often the case that the most expensive restaurant in town serves rather bland dishes, while a cheap and cheerful family owned and run establishment may offer some of the tastiest pasta and pizza dishes in the area.

Visitors to Italy who want to find the best places to dine should check out the comprehensive mondo-italy.org website, which contains a directory of all the best places to eat in each area of Italy. Many listings come complete with sample menus as well as full colour photographs of the restaurant in question.

One of the best things about mondo-italy.org is that in addition to advertisements and reviews, the site also features a forum. Here, visitors can share their dining experience with other users of the site, naming and shaming restaurants that offer poor service and Italian food and awarding others for their excellence.

However, generally the food in Italy is excellent. There are literally hundreds of dishes available for visitors to try, ranging from rice-based risotto dishes to spaghetti dishes such as carbonara that feature cream-based sauces to the rich tomato sauces of lasagne and Bolognese. Those who love to eat will really be in their element when they opt for Italian food.