Home Quote by Graham Spanier

I'd love everyone to try authentic Italian food.

— Gino D'Acampo

I love the simplicity, the ingredients, the culture, the history and the seasonality of Italian cuisine. In Italy people do not travel. They cook…

— Anne Burrell

All of my books have been about authentic Italian food in Italy and bringing that message about simple and authentic food.

— Lidia Bastianich

I love this little family-owned Italian spot called Tep's Villa Roma. It has good home-style food made with love and intention.

— Jamie Anderson

I love Italian food; it's soulful like French food. Italian food is original and homey; it's market-driven, but also can be locally sourced.

— Daniel Boulud

I say to my industrialist friends, when you have guests from out of town, I don't care how important they are, you should feed…

— Brunello Cucinelli

This Italian restaurant I'm at is authentic! When they seat you, they give you a mustache.

— J. B. Smoove

It's in the nature of Italians to live life with a positive tone and to celebrate the invitations that come along in life. Italian…

— Lidia Bastianich

Italian people are so proud to show off. A little bit too much, I have to say. Wherever you go, they prepare a buffet…

— Gino D'Acampo

Eating in Italy is essentially a family art, practiced for and by the family. The finest accomplishments of the home cook are not reserved…

— Marcella Hazan

If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant?

— Martin Scorsese

Simplicity in preparation is the Italian way. Make easy dishes, and then you can elaborate the final preparation by decorating with vegetables or herbs…

— Lidia Bastianich