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Our Favorite Traditional Italian Foods (and Where to Get Them!)

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Looking for the best traditional Italian foods to try during your next trip to Italy? Take it from us- we know all the best traditional Italian foods from each region of the beautiful country.  Check out our list below:

Pizza

Arguably the most iconic symbol of Italian food is the pizza.  What many may not know is that the modern development of pizza is argued to have originated in Naples after poor locals began using tomato as a topping on their yeast-based flat bread.  The dish slowly began gaining popularity in the early 1800s.

Most true Italians will argue that there are two different types of pizza — the marinara and the margherita.  The ‘marinara’ pizza is a flatbread pizza topped with tomato, oregano, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. La marinara refers to the seaman’s wife, who is traditionally known as the one to cook and prepare this meal for when her husband returns from the Bay of Naples.  The ‘margherita’ is a flatbread pizza topped with a light spread of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. As the story goes, Raffaele Esposito baked several special pizzas for King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889 while the two were passing through.  The Queen’s favorite was the one that captured true Italian patriotism, symbolizing the Italian flag. The basil leaves represented the green, the mozzarella was the white, and the tomatoes of course represented the red. In honor of how much Queen Margherita enjoyed this pizza, the creation was named ‘margherita’ pizza.

Due to its popularity, pizza can be found on nearly every street in Italy.  This doesn’t necessarily mean that every restaurant has great pizza however.  The general rule of thumb for ordering pizza in Italy is ‘less is more,’ in terms of toppings.  Italians traditionally like more natural flavors and believe that adding more will distract from the true beauty of the meal.

Best place to get it: Naples

Florentine Steak

When most people think of Italian cooking, steak isn’t usually one of the first traditional Italian foods to come to mind.  However, bistecca alla Fiorentina, is actually one of the most famous traditional Italian dishes in the city of Florence.  For all the meat lovers out there, this unique dish will make your mouth water.

Florentine steak has a very specific preparation.  The Porterhouse cut between the sirloin and tenderloin, or the costata, must come solely from the loin near the shoulder of the Chianina cow, which is raised in Tuscany.  The 5 centimeter-thick T-bone is cooked for 5 to 7 minutes on each side over a wooden fire until the outside is cooked, while the inside remains a dark red, tender rare.

Unlike the pizza, this Italian dish should be exclusively order within the Tuscan region, whether that be in the heart of Florence or more in the countryside.  Another unique aspect about this Italian dish, is that it’s meant to be shared. Italians customarily look down upon sharing food, but this 1-2 kg item, they’ll make an exception.  

One of the best restaurants within the heart of Florence is Ristorante Perseus, located near Piazza della Libertà and Piazza Savonarola.  Most people order the steak with a side of the crispy roasted potatoes.

Best place to get it: Florence

Risotto

Northern Italy is known for its delicious, creamy rice bowls known as risotto.  Arborio and Carnaroli are two of the most common varieties grown in the expansive rice paddies found in Italy.  To make risotto, rice is cooked in stock and mixed into a velvety consistency. Sometimes vegetables, seafood, porcini mushrooms, or sausage may be added to intensify flavors.

Saffron-infused risotto alla milanese is arguably the most famous type of risotto.  This dish is made with meat stock, bone marrow, cheese, and of course, saffron, giving the creamy soup-like meal a yellow tint.

Best place to get it: Milan

Gelato

If you go to Italy and don’t get at least one or two scoops of gelato a day, did you even enjoy yourself? 

Like pizza, gelato can be found everywhere in Italy.  When seeking to find the perfect gelato, however, there are a few things to keep in mind.  Look at the material of the containers the gelato is being stored in. If the gelato is in a silver or metal circular container, that usually indicates the gelato is freshly made.  True artisan gelato is slowly-churned to ensure an intense flavor and creamy texture. Gelato isn’t made for long-term storage, so stay away from the white or plastic containers. In addition, look at the actual color of the gelato — are they neon or natural tones?  If the fruit flavors (strawberry or fragola for example) are in season, they should be bright in color as good gelato is made with real, natural ingredients.

Best place to get it: Sicily

If you’d like to try some of these traditional Italian foods right here in Los Angeles, come join us at Spumoni Restaurants! Buon appetito!

Book your reservation today here: http://www.spumonirestaurants.com/reservation/

Our locations are listed below.

Santa Monica

713 Montana Ave. 

Santa Monica, California

90403 United States

(310) 393-2944

Sherman Oaks

14533 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, California

91403 United States

Newbury Park/Thousand Oaks

1714 Newbury Rd.

Newbury Park, California

91320 United States

Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Los Angeles

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Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Santa Monica

When it comes time for a family dinner, we understand that it can be a daunting task to make it a success. Firstly, you need the perfect environment that still feels like a nice night out, but isn’t too fancy to bring the kids. You don’t want to receive unwelcome glances from fellow diners as soon as you walk in with children. Then there’s the challenge of finding a restaurant whose food will make everyone happy. Naturally, each person member will likely want to eat something different, so you need a family friendly menu with a wide range of options. Lucky for you, Spumoni checks off on all the above.

Versatile Atmosphere

Spumoni Restaurants pride themselves on the fact that the mood of their restaurant can fit whoever the diner is. The atmosphere is extremely versatile, making it a perfect destination for date night or family dinners. The tables are adorned with candles and flowers, giving it a very romantic feel if thats what you’re looking for. If its a full family affair, Spumoni has you covered there too. The restaurant is extremely family friendly, complete with children’s menus to keep the younger ones happy and entertained. Even better, Spumoni also caters to the needs of dogs for those that want to bring their furry friends to dine with them. The dog friendly outdoor dining area is even complete with doggy bowls filled with water.

Endless Options

As far as menus go, Spumoni’s is one of the most extensive in Santa Monica. There is something for everyone, no matter how picky the eater. They provide wide array of authentic Italian classics, such as minestrone soup, eggplant parmesan, and linguini with clams. These don’t even include the entire section of the menu dedicated to homemade pastas and the vast ‘gnocchi bar’. For those not in the mood for pasta, do not fear; the bases are also covered for fresh meat, fish, and salad dishes. And of course, one could never go to an Italian restaurant and not think about pizza. Aside from their general pizza menu, they also offer a category for specialty New York Style pizza. Let the adults have their wine and three course meal, while the younger members of the family can enjoy the more kid friendly options. Everyone will leave full and happy!

Entertaining Environment

Santa Monica is one of the most family friendly environments in Los Angeles. It is famous for Third Street Promenade, a charming and welcoming outdoor mall that stretches multiple blocks through Santa Monica. In addition to the wealth of stores it offers, you can also find countless restaurants, movie theaters, and other sources of entertainment. However, one of the best features of Third Street Promenade is the street performers. At almost any time of the day or night, you are guaranteed to find at least one dance group, musician, or magician within the span of the promenade. It is unbeatable, family friendly entertainment thats a perfect way to end the night after a meal at Spumoni. The two happen to be in conveniently close proximity to each other, so it wouldn’t be asking too much to take a stroll down the promenade while everyone digests their delicious meal.

Come into Spumoni’s Santa Monica location and enjoy the ideal family friendly restaurant. You’re sure to be the hero of the family and make everyone’s night!

Best Italian Food in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California has one of the most vibrant restaurant scenes in America. That is why you can find the best Italian food here. Los Angeles County holds more than 10 million people, full of people of different race, color, and creed. People from all over the world bring their homestyle cuisines and compete for a spot in the popping restaurant scene here. However, if you are looking for the best Italian food in LA, look no further than Spumoni Italian Restaurant. Spumoni Italian Restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisines made with the finest ingredients. Here are a couple reasons why Spumoni is the best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles.

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We have a wide selection of Pastas here at Spumoni. The pastas here are made with the freshest and best ingredients, with noodles cooked to the perfect firmness. We have carbonara, ravioli, tube pasta, half moon shaped pasta, etc. We have the selection that will surprise you with each bite you take, combined with the best sauces and broth, Spumoni sure does have the best pasta on the block.

If you are into pizzas, we have the favorites such as margherita, marinara, salami, and all kinds of fun choices! We also have a vegetarian pizza for those who are not meat-inclined. Thin crust, thick crust, just how you like it. Our pizzas are made with the best ingredients, and you can taste the freshness just like how it was in the oven! We also have New York style pizza that comes in two sizes, 12″ and 16″.

We understand that not everyone is in the mood for pizza and pastas all the time, so we also offer options such as meats, appetizers, and much more! We got lamb chops, steaks, veals for our land selection, and for seafood offerings we have sole filets, salmon, jumbo tiger shrimps. One of our favorites is the Cioppino Mediterraneo, made from fresh fish, clams, shrimps, calamari, and mussels cooked in a light tomato fish broth. Every bite you can taste the juiciness of the seafood, balanced with the light savory of the tomato fish broth.

At Spumoni Italian Restaurant, we have the best authentic Italian homestyle cuisine. That is why you can find dishes you don’t normally see at other Italian restaurants. One of our best highlights are our Gnocchis. For those who don’t know, gnocchi is a traditional Italian dish that consists of thick, small, and soft dough dumplings. These gnocchis can be customized to your liking – you can put different meats, seafood, and sauces to make your personalized gnocchi dish!

 

In conclusion, Spumoni Italian Restaurant has the best Italian food in Los Angeles. We have locations in Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks . We also offer delivery services if you live nearby one of our restaurant locations, so you would be able to order online or on your mobile phone, and enjoy the best Italian food in your own house. Still don’t believe us? Make a reservation at your nearest Spumoni Italian Restaurant and see for yourself.

Best Pizza Delivery in Santa Clarita

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5 reasons why you should have Italian food Delivered

What’s better than fresh-out-the-oven pizza delivered right to your front door? At Spumoni, we understand that you may not want to get out of your house for food sometimes, so we deliver the best handmade oven-baked pizza to you! Getting food can seem like a hassle sometimes – you could be craving something to eat but the thought of driving 30 minutes instantly turns you off. So instead of getting off your couch and getting changed to go outside, stay where you are and put down an order on www.spumonirestaurants.com. Still not convinced? Here are 5 reasons why you should have Italian food delivered to you tonight.

 

Short Delivery Times

At Spumoni, we have dedicated drivers who can make sure the pizza gets delivered on time to guarantee its freshness. We want our customers to have the same exact experience as they would at our restaurant at the comfort in their own house, and that means keeping delivery times short to keep that pizza of yours fresh. You would be able to continue binging on your favorite Netflix show, and as soon as you realize the Pizza man is at your door with your dinner. 

Simple Ordering Process

The delivery process is simple, just pull out your mobile devices to go online and visit our website at spumonirestaurants.com, choose “order online” and pick your desired items from our menu. Once we have received your pizza order, that order goes straight to our kitchen and your pizza will be on its way to the oven shortly. Once you have paid and the order is confirmed, all you need to do is sit back and relax, and wait for that knock on the door from our friendly delivery person. Who knew ordering pizza can be that easy?

Pizza Options

Spumoni has a wide variety of pizzas available, from the classic choices such as Margherita and Burrata, to the American favorites such as Hawaiian and Chicken Pesto. Even if you are not a meat eater, we have vegetarian pizza options to make sure your dietary needs are met. We have both Italian style and New York style pizza, so we can be sure we have something that suits your taste buds.

Other Dishes

Not a big fan of pizza? That is OK, because at Spumoni we offer so much more than just pizza. We have a wide variety of salads and soups for appetizers, we also have a large selection of pastas like carbonara and ravioli. Looking for something more protein-based? We have everything from veal, lamb chops, to fresh-catch-of-the-day seafood items. You can have these items delivered too, and we will ensure they taste just as good as they do in the restaurant.

Support your local business!

Lastly, we thank you for your support and continued support to keep our business thriving. At Spumoni, we put our customers first because we like to build that lasting relationship as your local Italian restaurant. As long as we are in business, we can guarantee your craving for Italian food will always be filled.

 

So next time when you are sitting at home debating whether you want to go out for a meal, think about the convenience of having delicious handmade pizza delivered to you. Whatever your party size is, Spumoni has the right size pizza just for your party. What are you waiting for? Pick up your phone or go online to www.spumonirestaurants.com to put down your order!