Sitting on Adriatic coast and bordered by Austria and Slovenia, the food of this region is heavily influenced by its Slavic neighbors.
It is a combination of this, Venetian inspiration and homely cooking that work together, to create Friuli Venezia Giula’s signature flair.
Regional Dishes:
- Granzevola alla triestina – Baked spider crab and bread seasoned with lemon, garlic and parsley.
- Gulasch – Beef and pepper stew flavored with hot peppers, onions, paprika and tomato usually served with polenta.
- Strukli – Savoury strudel filled with ricotta and potatoes.
- Boreto alla graisana – Turbot chowder often seasoned with garlic, olive oil and vinegar.
- Presnitz – Coiled baked pastry stuffed with nuts and candied fruit.
Regional Wines:
Lison
Ramandolo
Friuli Annia
Latisana
Carso
Collio Goriziano