La comida de Italia es variada. Refleja la variedad cultural de sus regiones así como la diversidad de su historia. La cocina italiana, está incluida dentro de la denominada gastronomía mediterránea y es imitada y practicada en todo el mundo. Es muy común que se conozca a la gastronomía de Italia por sus platillos más famosos, como la pizza, la pasta y el risotto, pero lo cierto es que es una cocina donde coexisten los abundantes olores y sabores del mediterráneo. Se trata de una cocina con fuerte carácter tradicional, variada gracias a cada una de sus regiones y heredera de largas tradiciones, que ha sabido perpetuar recetas antiguas como la pizza, plato napolitano por excelencia, o la polenta, que hoy en día puede degustarse en cualquier trattoria del norte.

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Italian cuisine (Italian: cucina italiana [kuˈtʃiːna itaˈljaːna]) has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, now central to the cuisine but not introduced in quantity until the 18th century. Italian cuisine is noted for its regional diversity, abundance of difference in taste, and it is probably the most popular in the world, with influences abroad. Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only four to eight ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation. Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Many dishes that were once regional, however, have proliferated with variations throughout the country. Cheese and wine are a major part of the cuisine, with many variations and Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) (regulated appellation) laws. Coffee, specifically espresso, has become important in Italian cuisine.

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