Three out of three: Italy dominates once again top 100 cities ranking where to eat meglio al IT world;, According to Taste Atlas, the famous international portal dedicated to traditional cuisine. At the top are Naples, Milan e Bologna, three cities that are symbols of a gastronomic heritage that continues to conquer palates across the planet.
The ranking is based on over 477 thousand verified reviews of 15.478 typical dishes, evaluated by lovers of good food from every corner of the globe.
Naples, Milan and Bologna dominate the TasteAtlas world ranking
Naples, considered the world capital of pizza, fascinates with every bite of a real Pizza Margherita (4.6), accompanied by classics such as sfogliatella (4.3), gnocchi alla sorrentina (4.3), spaghetti with clams (4.3) and zeppole (4.2), symbols of a rich and genuine tradition.
Milan surprises and convinces, earning second place thanks to its ability to combine traditional roots with a cosmopolitan soul. Here, risotto alla milanese (4.3), cotoletta alla milanese (4.2) and ossobuco (4.2) mix with dishes such as cassoeula (3.5) and panettone (3.8), best representing the variety and elegance of Milanese cuisine.
In third place, Bologna, “the fat one”, confirms its consolidated fame thanks to iconic dishes such as tagliatelle with ragù (4.5), lasagne alla bolognese (4.5), tortellini in broth (4.1), cotoletta alla bolognese (3.7) and crescentina (4.0), a true paradise for lovers of traditional Emilian cuisine.
Other Italian cities in the TasteAtlas top 100
Italy not only conquers the top spots on the podium, but places numerous cities in the ranking of the best gastronomic destinations in the world, confirming the richness and variety of its culinary tradition.
- Florence (4th place): birthplace of the Florentine steak (4.5), pappardelle with wild boar (4.5), ribollita (4.0), Tuscan crostini (4.0) and pappa al pomodoro (3.9)
- Rome (6th place) – land of carbonara (4.5), cacio e pepe (4.5), pasta alla gricia (4.5), tiramisu (4.5) and coda alla vaccinara (3.5)
- Turin (9th place): famous for its agnolotti (4.5), gianduiotti (4.4), pizza al padellino (4.3), veal with tuna sauce (4.2) and panna cotta (4.2)
- Genoa (13th place): queen of pesto with trofie (4.4) and trenette (4.2), of chickpea farinata (4.2), of Genoese ravioli (3.8) and of cappon magro (3.5)
- Ferrara (18th place): noted for the tenerina cake (4.4), the Ferrarese pumpkin cappellacci (4.3), the salama da sugo (4.3), the macaroni pie (3.8) and the Ferrarese pinzini (3.5)
- Catania (21st place): famous for pasta alla Norma (4.3), arancini (4.3), granita (4.2), caponata (4.2) and spaghetti with cuttlefish ink (4.0)
- Venice (23rd place): noted for the tiramisu (4.5), the bigoli in sauce (4.3), the creamed cod (4.0), the spaghetti with cuttlefish ink (4.0) and the Venetian-style liver (3.7)
- Palermo (31st place): try the panelle (3.9), caponata (4.2), cannoli (4.2), pasta chî sàrdi (3.9) and pasta alla Norma (4.3)
- Bari (41st place): unmissable for the panzerotti (4.4), the focaccia barese (4.5), the orecchiette alla barese (4.1) and the cialledda (3.5)
- Modena (69th place): famous for fried gnocco (4.2), tortellini in broth (4.1), gramigna with sausage (4.0), crescentina modenese (4.1) and zuppa inglese (3.5)
- Sorrento (79th place): gnocchi alla sorrentina (4.3), spaghetti with clams (4.3), linguine allo scoglio (4.5), caprese salad (4.3) and spaghetti alla Nerano (4.0)
- Taormina (80th place): specialties such as cannoli (4.2), pasta alla Norma (4.3), caponata (4.2), parmigiana (4.4) and arancini (4.3)
- Lucca (88th place): don't miss the buccellato di Lucca (4.0), necci (5.0), Florentine steak (4.5), pappardelle with hare (4.4) and tordelli lucchese (4.3)
- Mantova (89th place): renowned for pumpkin tortelli (4.2), sbrisolona cake (3.6), risotto alla mantovana (4.2), cotechino (3.5) and polenta (3.7)
- Siena (92nd place): Siena ricciarelli (3.8), panforte (3.5), cavallucci (3.5), Florentine steak (4.5) and Chianti tuna (5.0)
- Parma (97th place): famous for tortelli d'erbetta (4.3), gnocco fritto (4.2), anolini in brodo (3.5), cappelletti in brodo (4.1) and zuppa inglese (3.5)
- Trieste (100th place): specialities such as frico (3.9), jota triestina (4.8), tiramisu (4.5) and goulash triestina (3.8)
The 2025 TasteAtlas ranking leaves no doubt: Italian cuisine, with its authenticity and extraordinary regional variety, remains a global point of reference. From North to South, the cities of the Bel Paese tell a story of flavors, traditions and culture that continues to conquer the world.
