Famous Faces and Fictional Follies
The Land of Gelato and Gondolas
Mamma Mia!
Viva la Pasta
100

This character from Friends is famous for his love of food and his questionable acting skills.

Who is Joey Tribbiani?

100

This famous leaning structure is located in Tuscany and attracts tourists from around the world.

What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

100

Italians don’t drink this beverage after noon.

What is a cappuccino?

100

What dish is comprised of these ingredients?
Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, pizza dough

What is pizza margherita?

200

This real-life Italian dictator was nicknamed “Il Duce” and famously declared, “Italy wants peace, work, and calm.

Who is Benito Mussolini?

200

Known for its canals, this city is often called the “City of Water.”

What is Venice?

200

Italians believe breaking this in the kitchen brings seven years of bad luck.

What is a mirror?

200

What dish is comprised of these ingredients?
Eggs, pancetta, pecorino cheese, black pepper, spaghetti

What is spaghetti alla carbonara?
 

300

This Italian footballer famously asked, “Why always me?” after scoring a goal in 2011.

Who is Mario Balotelli?

300

This Italian city is the setting for Romeo and Juliet and is famous for its tragic love story.

What is Verona?

300

Italy has the highest consumption of this vegetable, often confused with a fruit.

What is the tomato?

300

What drink is comprised of these ingredients?
Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange peel  

What is a negroni?

400

This mob boss loved gabagool and therapy in equal measure.

Who is Tony Soprano?

400

This ancient Roman amphitheater is the largest ever built and still stands in the heart of Rome.

What is the Colosseum?

400

According to superstition, you should never place this type of food upside down on the table.

What is bread?

400

What dish is comprised of these ingredients?
Potatoes, flour, eggs, parmesan, butter, sage  

What is gnocchi?

500

This famous Italian has been saving princesses for nearly 40 years and loves mushrooms.

Who is Mario?

500

This town is where the characters of The Godfather are said to hail from, representing Sicilian culture.

What is Corleone?

500

Italians have a unique superstition about which hand you use to make a toast. Always toast with this hand.

What is the right hand?

500

What dish is comprised of these ingredients?
Clams, garlic, white wine, parsley, spaghetti

What is spaghetti alle vongole?