What is Aperitivo? - A great Italian tradition that you should try!

What is aperitivo - Today we will tell you one of the best thing to do in Italy, Aperitivo, a great Italian tradition that is becoming really popular.
Well Aperitivo, or Aperitif, is basically Italian happy hour. what is so special about it, you might ask. Well the thing that sets Aperitivo aside from happy hour everywhere else is the fact that when you order a drink it comes with complimentary food! So next time you are visiting Italy stop for an Aperitivo you won't regret.

Aperol Spritz Original Recipe:
3 parts prosecco
2 parts Aperol
1 part Soda water
Lots of ice and a slice of orange to garnish.

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[jpaw]

You guys…THANK YOU for this video. My partner and I are planning a trip to Italy next spring. We had heard about apertivo from other YouTubers and are eager to try it. As I am a drinker and my partner is not, I was concerned he might feel left out of the custom. While we were watching your video, I thought “wouldn’t it be nice if they made a video about non alcoholic alternatives for apertivo?” And a minute later I realized we were already watching that video! Many thanks for this all inclusive review of this Italian tradition.

[isabelvilleneuve]

Preparing my trip to Italy in September, thanks for all the advise. A big thanks from beautiful Puerto Rico!

[itsmetaran]

It's definitely on the list next time I visit Italy. Thanks a lot.

[TheLostTimeLady]

Great tips, thank you. I'd love a video of your favorite places for aperitif, Rome, Florence, everywhere.

[mirkocutura]

very good tips guys, I'm going to Italy the next month!! greetings from Chile!!

[IreneBallesteros]

I love your videos! Greetings from New York

[zenbija]

I'm enjoying your videos as I get ready for Italy! One question comes to mind about aperitivo, and the food portion of it. If you have dietary restrictions, will these places adapt--say, bring you a vegetarian plate?

[FallingInLove]

I’m also enjoying your videos & getting lots of helpful information, which I’m noting. Grazie.
Anyway, I haven’t heard you mention limoncello … yet … and thought this video was a good one to ask about it.
I’m wondering if it’s something I can try at an apertivo? I’ve tried it in the USA at a chain restaurant and have been told it’s much different there.
Not sure if I want an entire bottle, like Eric, yet, but do want to try the real thing.

[ericl]

if i plan to buy a bottle of limoncello in rome (our last stop before fly back home), any suggestion where to buy, brand name, average price?

thanks

[j.claveau]

Hello from Canada! I am learning so much from your videos. Could you recommend a place for an aperitivo near the centre of Rome?

[jestermacao]

Is aperitivo mainly a drink with small bites or is it just a drink or it can be just small bites before dinner without a drink? What’s the difference between aperitvo and appetizers?