7Don’t Ignore the Local Cuisine: Embrace Italian Dining Etiquette

Italian cuisine is an integral part of the Florentine experience, and it comes with its own set of dining etiquette. Never ask for extra cheese on your seafood pasta, as it’s considered a culinary faux pas. Likewise, avoid putting ketchup on pasta – Italians take great pride in their traditional recipes, and these gestures may be seen as disrespectful to the chef’s expertise.