Popyt na włoskie dania regionalne wśród polskich turystów i mieszkańców Włoch

Italian cuisine is based on products that are fresh and accessible in the vicinity, with the large amount of fresh vegetables and spices. It is also characterized by simplicity in making, but the process can be time consuming. Dishes are prepared according to old, traditional recipes, which affects the variety of meals and the Italian flavor of food. The aim of the study was to show which regional dishes are in demand among Polish tourists and which are preferred by Italian residents living in the Marche region. The research was based on a survey using a questionnaire form and included a sample of 225 Poles (in year 2018) and 125 Italians (in year 2017). The favourite dish of the Polish respondents was pizza while the Italian ones were vincisgrassi, brodetto and passatelli. Among the wines responders chose Verdicchio di Jesi, Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno.