Food Shopping in Italy

Food Shopping in Italy - Italian Grocery Shopping Guide
Guide to shopping for food and groceries in Italy. How grocery shopping in markets and supermarkets in Italy is different than shopping in the US.

Fish Market in Cagliari, Sardinia
Cagliari, Sardinia, has one of the top fish markets in Italy. Take a look at pictures of the fish and produce market in Cagliari's central covered market.

Florence for Foodies - Inside San Lorenzo Market
James Martin, Europe Travel, gives us an inside look at Florence's central market, San Lorenzo Market.

Rome Food Markets
Full of color and variety, Rome's food markets are a great place to find out what fruits, vegetables, and herbs are in season as well as get a fantastic glimpse of everyday Roman life. Following are Rome's top food markets and what to find in these markets.

Frutta E Verdura: Italian Fruit and Vegetables
Kyle Phillips, our Guide to Italian Food, has put together an excellent photo gallery of Italian fruits and vegetables, frutta e verdura, with pictures taken at local produce markets. Use this gallery to help you order in Italian restaurants, shop at the market, or look for recipes.

Funghi or Mushrooms at an Italian Market
Photo of funghi for sale in an Italian Market in fall.

La Galleria del Pesce - Photos From Italian Fish Markets
There are many different kinds of fish avialable in Italy. About's guide to Italian Cuisine has put together a great photo gallery of fish with pictures taken in Italian fish markets.

Pasta Shapes Picture Gallery
Pictures of pasta shapes you might see in Italy from about.com's Italian cuisine.

Porchetta
If you're shopping at an outdoor market in many parts of Italy, you're likely to see a truck selling porchetta. Here's an illustrated look at porchetta on About.com's Italian Food site.