Don’t take my word for it. If you’ve never been, watch this series then decide to come to italy.

What Stanley says:

“In Italy, food is never just food. It’s about family, history, identity - and politics.”

“Every Italian dish tells a story - usually about poverty, ingenuity, or both.”

“You don’t really understand Italy until you understand how regional it is.”

“In Italy, tradition isn’t nostalgia. It’s a form of survival.”

“The beauty of Italy is inseparable from its contradictions.”

“Italian food looks simple. That’s what makes it so difficult.”

“Italy doesn’t change quickly, and when it does, it argues with itself the whole way.”

“Meals in Italy are about time. If you rush them, you’ve missed the point.”