Friuli-Venezia Giulia – known simply as Friuli – sits in Italy’s north-east corner where Austria, Slovenia and the Adriatic all meet. The food here carries the influence of every culture that has passed through. This guide covers the dishes, the ingredients and the places that define Friulian cooking.
I’ve been cooking Italian food for many years, and my passion is not only cooking Italian food at home that is as good as you can eat in Italy. It is also exploring Italy’s extraordinary regional culinary diversity. Much of remains almost unknown outside of Italy.
Follow along for some truly hidden regional gems, many from Italian regions you’ve never even heard of.