While Venice is the most famous city for cicchetti, similar small plates can be found in many other Italian cities, particularly in Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Lazio.

Each region has its own version of bite-sized delicacies that pair perfectly with a glass of wine!

Originating from Venice, cicchetti are an essential part of the region's culture and culinary tradition. Food lovers know that Italy is a treasure trove of culinary delights. While Spanish tapas are famous worldwide, Italy offers its own version of these small, flavorful bites caklled cicchetti.