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In Padua, the historic Caffe Pedrocchi serves a famous mint coffee that is not meant to be stirred.

The Venetian island of Burano is known for fresh seafood, like tableside deboned Branzino, and a soft biscuit called bussola.

Other notable dishes included Risotto alla Milanese in Varenna on Lake Como and various gelatos.

I fully enjoyed my first holiday in Lake Como, Milan and the islands of the Venice lagoon. There were also stops in Padua and Verona. Every spot was delicious, as well as historic and beautiful.

Here are some of the unique and interesting foods and drinks I had in Italy.

Caffe Pedrocchi in Padua

The lovely city of Padua took me by surprise. It's easy to be impressed by the University of Padua, founded in 1222, and whose buildings still fill the c

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