EMILIA-ROMAGNA Best for... foodies
Eating well is a way of life in Italy, but nowhere more so than in this rich and vibrant region in north-central Italy. The verdant Po lowlands and its river – the longest in the country – is the source for much of Emilia-romagna’s agricultural richness. The list of local foods reads like a who’s who of the gastronomic world: Parma Ham, Modena’s balsamic vinegar, mortadella sausage and spaghetti bolognese from the medieval capital, Bologna.
Eating out in Emilia-romagna is diverse too, whether you choose a multi-michelin-starred osteria or rustic trattoria. Hombre, an organic dairy farm producing Parmesan near Modena, offers guided tours, while Taste Bologna, in the capital, has balsamic vinegar tasting, cookery classes and a pizza and gelato tour.