Practical guide
What to eat in Treviso
Treviso is one of the most flavorful cities in the Veneto region: it's the birthplace of tiramisù and radicchio rosso, and the prosecco hills are right next door. This guide shows what to order; the list of establishments is on the guide's food page, updated by the business owners themselves.
The city's classics
- Tiramisù — the recipe originated in Treviso; the traditional version includes mascarpone, eggs, coffee, and cocoa, with no cream.
- Radicchio rosso di Treviso PGI — served grilled, in risotto, in pasta, or in salads; the 'tardivo' variety appears from late autumn to winter.
- Risotto — with radicchio, with asparagus in spring, or with sopressa.
- Sopressa veneta — a soft cured sausage, commonly found on boards with local cheeses and bread.
- River and sea fish — the proximity to the lagoon and the Pescheria market explain the constant presence of fish.
To drink
Prosecco from Conegliano-Valdobbiadene is the region's drink, from dry sparkling wine to frizzante. In the late afternoon, the local custom is to have an aperitivo with a glass of wine and snacks—the cicchetti—before dinner.
Helpful hours for planning
In Italy, lunch is usually served in the early afternoon and dinner at night, with many kitchens closed between these two meals. The late afternoon aperitivo is the best window to have a light bite outside of these times.