A traditional dish made with fried cheese (usually Montasio cheese), often combined with potatoes and onions. There are different versions: crispy, soft, or even mixed with other ingredients like bacon. 1)
A hearty soup made with sauerkraut, beans, potatoes, and pork. It reflects the region’s Slavic influence and is perfect for colder months, especially in the Trieste area. 2)
A unique type of plum-filled gnocchi. The sweet plums inside the gnocchi contrast with the savory dough and are typically served with butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar. 3)
This is a fish stew from Trieste, made with various types of local fish, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine. It’s often served with polenta and is a flavorful tribute to the region’s coastal heritage. 4)
Sweet and savory ravioli from the Carnia area. The filling can include ingredients like raisins, cinnamon, herbs, ricotta, and potatoes, with a buttery sauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. 5)
A sweet bread filled with a mixture of walnuts, raisins, pine nuts, grappa, and honey. It’s traditionally served during holidays and special occasions, particularly around Cividale del Friuli. 6)
Musetto is a sausage made with pork meat, typically served with brovada, which are fermented turnips cooked in red wine. The dish is a distinctive blend of tangy and savory flavors. 7)
A unique risotto cooked with Schiopettino wine, a red wine native to the region. The wine gives the risotto a deep, fruity flavor, often complemented by wild herbs and cheese. 8)
A combination of polenta (cornmeal) and Frico, the cheese and potato dish. The creamy polenta pairs beautifully with the crispy, cheesy goodness of Frico, making it a comforting, hearty meal. 9)
A traditional fish dish from the Laguna di Grado, made by cooking fish in garlic, vinegar, and black pepper, then served with polenta. It’s a simple yet intensely flavorful dish. 10)
San Daniele ham is one of Italy’s most famous cured meats. It’s similar to prosciutto di Parma but has its own distinct flavor due to the specific microclimate of San Daniele del Friuli. Served thinly sliced, it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious. 11)
A dish made from fermented turnips cooked slowly and served as a side dish with meats, especially sausages like cotechino or musetto. It’s a classic winter dish with a tangy, earthy flavor. 12)
A strudel-like dessert made with apples, raisins, and pine nuts, influenced by the region’s Austro-Hungarian past. It’s rolled in dough and baked, offering a wonderful blend of sweetness and spice. 13)
A creamy polenta-based dish made with cornmeal, served with a rich, buttery sauce flavored with cheese and sometimes mushrooms. It’s a rustic, satisfying dish from the Carnia mountains. 14)
Fried sardines marinated in onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts. This dish is typically associated with Venetian cuisine, but it’s also popular along the coast of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where the fish are plentiful. 15)