Must-Try Foods of the French & Italian Riviera | Ultimate Food Travel Guide

From creamy pesto with a surprising twist to rich and earthy ratatouille, and a street food perfect for a hike or picnic, I’m eating my way along the French and Italian Riviera to find the region’s most unforgettable dishes.

Join me as I explore the food scene of the Italian and French Riviera, tasting iconic local dishes, unexpected flavors, and even a spicy African dish you wouldn’t expect to find here. Along the way, I also try a unique local drink named after a farm animal 🐐🍷

If you love food travel, European cuisine, or discovering what to eat in France and Italy, this Riviera food tour is for you.

📍 Locations: French Riviera & Italian Riviera

🍽️ Dishes: Pesto, ratatouille, bajia, trouchia & more!

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Alassio, Italy Food Tour 🇮🇹 | Pesto, Aperitivo & Riviera Eats

Join Brent in Alassio, Italy, a beautiful town on the Italian Riviera, as he eats his way through local specialties you won’t find anywhere else 🇮🇹🍽️

From traditional Ligurian pesto with a surprising ingredient to a famous local cookie named after the town, Alassio has some seriously underrated food.

Brent also explores the town’s unique **walk of fame—approved by Ernest Hemingway himself—**and enjoy a generous Italian aperitivo featuring a one-of-a-kind cocktail.

If you love Italian food, hidden gems, and travel experiences beyond the tourist hotspots, this Alassio food crawl is for you. 📍

Location: Alassio, Liguria, Italy

🍝 Food Highlights: Pesto, local desserts, aperitivo

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