Calabrese Cuisine

Calabrian cuisine has played an important role in shaping Italian culinary traditions, with a history deeply rooted in its land, culture, and the influence of various civilizations over 3,000 years. Positioned at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Calabria has seen waves of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, Spanish, and French settlers, each leaving their mark on the region’s food. This rich history has helped Calabrian cuisine evolve into a distinctive and essential part of Italian cuisine.