When you think of Italy, you think of great food. Imagine Italy and you see a rustic environment, air filled with flavors, pizza, cheese, pasta, wine… yummy! If you are bored with the Italian restaurant a few blocks away from home or if you are traveling for business or pleasure and craving for Italian food, there are certain places across the globe where your cravings will be answered.
These little Italies come complete with the food factor, authenticity of the cuisines, and really very Italian feel of everything. The ambiance is not just created by interior designers to make a good image of a business but real warmth that you feel when you look for something Italian.
Norton Street in Sydney, Australia
If you are in Australia, go to Norton Street in Sydney and experience Italy while you are in the Land Down Under. This place in Leichardt offers you a lot of choices when it comes to Italian cafes and restaurants. It is in the middle of a commercial district that has a movie house and shopping arcade but it manages to keep a genuine Italian feel. You can even sit down in a piazza and watch people going in and out of the shops around it.
New York City
NYC might be an obvious choice for a list of top little Italy places. The Little Italy in this corner of lower Manhattan has a lot of stories to tell. If you are heading to New York and want a real Italian experience, go there around September when they celebrate the feast day of San Gennaro attracting tourists and locals alike.
La Boca in Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Boca is in the heart of an old port in one of the oldest districts of Buenos Aires. The place exudes with that old world feel and Italian charm. This comes natural since the first settlers of La Boca are the Italians who emigrated from Genoa. You can enjoy great Italian dishes and flush it down with some very good wine. It is also home to Boca Juniors, a famous soccer team in Argentina. Be sure to trek along the caminito and checkout the goods of the vendors, enjoy some food, and of course, listen to the sounds of tango. Cap the day with a stroll along the waterfront.
The Hill in St. Louis
According to statistics, the population at The Hill is 75% Italian. And truly it caters to everything Italian that you might want to see. Check out their iconic Saint Ambrose Church and Amighetti’s Bakery. If you are a baseball fan, then you might be familiar with the names of Joe Garagiola and Yogi Berra who were born in this neighbourhood.
Mooca in Sao Paolo, Brazil
Believe it or not, everyday around 1.4 million pizza pies are consumed in Sao Paolo. They claim to be the pizza capital of the globe and why not, the city has more than 100 pizzerias and a lot of Italian restaurants. Sao Paolo is plainly in love with the Italian culture and Italian food. Mooca has three universities within its boundaries, and for sure these are guarantees that pizza consumption will never go down any time soon.
San Diego
The Little Italy in San Diego built its foundation a fishing community composed mainly of Italians. The place evolved into a commercial and residential district through the years but the Italian culture is stamped everywhere. You can find Italian restaurants, art galleries, and Italian retailers in San Diego’s Little Italy. Almost every month, festivities are held in this corner of the city.
South Philadelphia
South Philadelphia is now a melting pot of cultures, but its population has a big chunk of Italians. If you are craving for an excellent cheesesteak go to Pat’s King of Steaks. There is also another great food place just across the street called Gino’s which also serve good cheese steaks. Aside from these restaurants, you can also visit their Italian market.
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