Colazione, breakfast in Italian, although not celebrated nearly as much as the supper, is just as important. A lot of people are bound to be surprised, during a trip to Italy, by the type of breakfast they receive in a hotel or a cafe open early in the morning. So, what does the Italian breakfast look like? What do Italians eat for breakfast?
A typical Italian breakfast – what does it look like?
Breakfasts in Italy tend to be something small and sweet, with coffee. Do keep in mind, that Italians only drink cappuccino till noon, so they often order it on their way to work. Just as often, they opt for an aromatic espresso, to awaken swiftly. The morning coffee is usually accompanied by a cornetto, a sweet croissant, sometimes with some filling.
You’ll also commonly encounter sweet rolls or cakes, specific to the region you’re in. In Italy, almost every town has its own local delicacies. It’s also very popular to have breakfast out, in the town, right before work. Italians take that time to read some news, plan out the day and chatter with the cafe’s staff.
This small and sweet type is the most popular style of breakfast in Italy, and a cornetto with coffee is what you can expect from an Italian hotel, unless specifically stated otherwise.
Aren’t Italians hungry after such a tiny breakfast? Well, you have to keep in mind that the Italian supper tends to be quite bountiful and tends to last till quite late, so it comes as no surprise that Italians don’t need much for breakfast.
We can also add from experience, that you can get used to the small, sweet portions quite quickly.
However, if you’re most certainly more into the salty tastes, you should easily find a bakery or a cafe that’ll provide you with various sandwiches, focaccias or rolls with some consummate filling. You can look for Panificio on your map, you’re bound to find something ‘non-sweet’ there. Pasticceria, on the other hand, is a confectionery line.
No matter what type of breakfast you prefer, you’re sure to find something for yourself in Italy.
