Eating is truly one of the best and most enjoyable pleasures to experience while vacationing, especially if the country you are visiting is well-known for its unique and delicious traditional dishes.
Some of the delicious dinners we offer include:
Relax in a cozy country guesthouse with tasty homemade meals in Ireland's countryside.
Enjoy top-rated restaurants in Rome or a luxury 5-star meal in a beautiful Tuscan villa.
Taste authentic food in a historic Irish castle or savor fine dining in an elegant French chateau.
You’ll be able to enjoy many of these delicious options as dinners, lunches, and snack selections, as well as during our special food tastings along the way.
German Sausage and Beer
Cheeses of Switzerland
Schnitzel
German Black Forest Gâteau
Swiss Chocolate
The Italian Menu:
Every region in Italy offers unique regional specialties that locals take great pride in. Traditional Italian menus are typically divided into five distinct sections. A classic Italian meal generally includes an appetizer, a first course (primo), a second course (secondo) accompanied by a side dish (contorno), followed by dessert and coffee. While you are not required to order all of these courses during a meal, especially if you’re dining casually, in a more formal or upscale restaurant it is expected that you enjoy more than just a simple pasta and salad. This structure highlights the variety and richness of Italian cuisine.
Olive Oil Cake and Oilve Oil Spaghetti
Antipasti: Appetizer
Antipasti's come before the main meal. A choice could be a plate of the local cold cuts (ie.cured ham and melon) or a salad.. ( I do find you can easily skip this course if you do not want to spend more money)
The First Course - Primo:
The first course is usually your pasta dish, soup, or risotto. Usually there are several pasta choices.
Please remember.. The portion size will usually be smaller than what you are use to in America.. If this is all you order..ie Rigatoni, Spaghetti with bolognese sauce (meat sauce) or Ravioli with ricotta and spinach you will go hungry.
Grandma's Lasagna
The Second or Main Course - Secondo:
The second course will be your meat, poultry, or fish dish. It doesn't usually include a side dish....ie any potato or vegetable...While some may.. Don't expect it will... There are sometimes one or two vegetarian offerings, although if they are not on the menu you can usually ask for a vegetarian dish and/ or a gluten free dish.
The Side Dishes - Contorni:
Usually you will want to order a side dish with your main course. This could be a vegetable (verdura), potato, or insalata (salad).
"No man is lonely while eating spaghetti; it requires too much attention."
—Christopher Morley
The Dessert - Dolce:
Now it's time for dolce. I do suggest you eat dessert. Even if you plan on having Gelato soon after or later in the day/night. Most often there may be a choice of fruit.
There will also be plenty of rich, sweet creamy desserts to choose from. Dessert is also when you would order your coffee.. Or more wine or an after dinner drink.
The Hungry Irishman
Ireland's Famous Full Irish Breakfast. Most commonly consisting of Eggs, Rashers, Sausages, Black and White Pudding, Mushrooms, and a Tomato.
A beautiful HOMEMADE meal- Steak dinner at our Country Home in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
A popular pub meal in Ireland would be Fish and Chips.
Bangers and Mash
Irish Stew
HOMEMADE Salmon dinner at our Country Home in Killarney.
Perfect Full Irish at your perfect Irish castle!
In pubs all around Ireland, you will also find choices like this Chicken Caesar Salad.