The Ultimate Guide to Italian Carnival Foods

Carnival in Italy isn’t just about floats and masks; it’s also about food and indulging in decadent dishes, from rich primi to sweet treats that are often sugary and fried. After all, Carnival is a celebration of excess, abundance and pleasure!

In the past, rich and abundant foods were limited to festive days; the daily diet was much more frugal. In addition, in Catholic liturgical tradition, Carnival celebrations precede Lent, meaning 40 days without any meat,