Italian starters

A classic Italian appetizer, arancini are deep-fried balls of risotto and filling (we gave 3 options here) that are a classic, versatile crowd-pleaser.

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Delicious Italian Antipasto Skewers with marinated tortellini, mozzarella, salami, olives, and fresh basil. Perfect for parties!

The starter course from the winner of our 2022 Golden Tomato Cook, Kate Phillips. This rich dish uses our sweet and velvety passata in both the arancini as well as the aioli for a creamy and luxurious tomato flavour.

These 24 Italian appetizer recipes are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or a casual get-together.

Looking for Italian appetizers? Here's a delicious collection of Italian starters, including antipasto, vegetarian, meat and seafood options!

Bruschetta, a classic Italian appetizer, has evolved from its simple origins of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil into a versatile dish featuring a variety of toppings. From the traditional tomato-basil combination to more creative options like mushroom, prosciutto, or even fruit, bruschetta recipes offer endless possibilities for delicious and easy-to-prepare starters. https://www.savoringthegood.com/bruschetta-recipes/

If you must know something about me, I’m pretty much a huge sucker for anything fried or cheesy, but come on who isn’t? These cheesy arancini (rice balls) are the perfect appetizers for any party, event or even just because. Arancini is known as “adult mozzarella sticks”, but these crispy, deep fried Italian balls of rice are oozing with the ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese filling.

Crostini, bruschetta, arancini and burrata are just a few of our favourite Italian starter recipes... Find them all in this stunning collection.

An easy, impressive appetizer that's perfect for any charcuterie board!