Italy themed gift ideas

Looking for Italian gift ideas for your Italy-loving family and friends? We’ve scoured the internet for the best ideas so you don’t have to. Whether your friend loves Italian food, coffee, fashion or books, there’s an idea here to get that gifting list checked off in no time. Plus, as we’re all about experiences, you’ll find lots of great ideas to bring a little piece of Italy.

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Portable Pizza Oven

If your loved one has a passion for making pizza the Ooni portable pizza oven is the perfect gift. Choose from wood fired and gas powered to get your oven to the right temperature to deliver the perfect pizza whether they’re at home or on the go.

Italy Book Ideas

A thoughtfully chosen book about Italy is always a welcome gift. Some of the new releases from the past year include titles from some of our favorite authors and creatives that have appeared on our podcast.

Wine Doors of Florence by Robin Gheesling

We’ve spent a lot of time curating Italian reads into a long list of books that are either set in Italy or have an Italian theme. You’ll find cookbooks, novels and photographic essays for inspiration all in our Italy booklist.

Italy Gift Baskets and Boxes

Take a trip all around Italy with a generous gift baskets full of delicious and artisan made goodies. Choose from regional gift boxes shipped direct from Italy or delicious snacks and treats bundled up with artisan wares and even books.

Italy Coffee Gifts

When you can’t be in Italy, a simple brew of Italian coffee can take you there in an instant. These Italy coffee gift ideas are an easy and thoughtful way to give the gift of Italy for many mornings to come.

A classically Italian and stylish gift is Italy’s favorite Bialetti stovetop moka pot – for classic or induction cooktops.

Experiences in Italy

Here at Untold Italy we love experience gifts. If they have a trip planned to Italy in 2024, why not gift your family and friends the experience of a lifetime. How about a cooking class in the Tuscan hills or a Ferrari driving experience.

Italian Language Courses

Speaking Italian is a joy as it is such a beautiful, lyrical language. If you’d like to give the gift of language, we recommend the following online courses

• Intrepid Italian Learn Italian Fast – perfect for learning travel ready Italian
• Rocket Italian – comprehensive and multi-dimensioned approach to learning Italian to advanced level

Online Italian Experiences

While you wait for your trip to Italy, transport yourself there and build the excitement with these fun online experiences. From cooking classes to virtual tours, it’s never been easier to connect with Italy from home.

Italian Food Gifts

You could also create your own hamper with delicious Italian food goods available in your town. Look for biscotti, traditional panettone, olive oil and balsamic vinegar plus beautifully packaged Amarena cherries. We just love the jars they come in which can be repurposed as decorative items once the cherries have been gobbled up.

Italian Gifts for Her

Italians are well known for their classic style and beautiful fabrics. Choose a gorgeous Italian silk scarf or cute Italian themed charm to remind her of Italy. Italian made soaps are another indulgent gift that will be well received.

Italian Gifts for Him

Whether he likes football or is a snappy dresser, there’s an Italian gift idea to suit. We love the Acqua Di Parma fragrance – it’s an instant way to transport you to Italy. Just add a cashmere scarf and he’ll be as well turned out as any well-heeled Italian.

Italy Gift Cards

Not just a last minute gift option (but very handy for that too!) gift cards allow them to choose their own digital guides and planners from us at Untold Italy or tour experience from Take Walks or one of our favorite food tour companies Eating Europe.

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