Although Tuscany is recognized for its exceptional pasta, truffle-infused dishes, and numerous other delicious delicacies will prevail upon everyone. For a region known worldwide for its cuisine and wine, you can go above and beyond with your ideas when you’re creating your Tuscany wedding menu.

Each couple’s Italian wedding menu is unique, meaning there are no rules when it comes to its creation. But, the feast must complement the theme of your Tuscany wedding. Given the endless great delicacies the region provides, the menu should be carefully examined in light of them. In other words, due to the various Tuscan customs, you won’t lack choices. 

Antipasto

Begin the Italian wedding dinner with a selection of customary Tuscan antipasti. These appetizers set the vibe for the main feast and are a magnificent introduction to the flavors of Tuscany. Offer your guests Crostini Toscani. The combination of bread, chicken liver pâté, capers, and anchovies will have guests coming for more.

Another option for your Tuscany wedding is the Bruschetta al Pomodoro. This straightforward starter includes garlic-rubbed toasted bread topped with basil, fresh tomatoes, and a drizzle of virgin olive oil. If you are more for assorted meats like prosciutto, salami, and finocchiona, go for Affettati Misti, completed with pickled vegetables and local cheeses.

Generally, a wedding dinner in Italy is preceded by several buffet tables filled with the finest delicacies of Italian cuisine, such as freshly sliced prosciutto and cold cuts, fresh cheeses and mozzarella, meat, fish, fried foods, and local vegetables, for example.

Primo Piatto

Italian for the principal course, the primo piatto in Italy includes pasta or risotto. Think about these traditional dishes for your Tuscany wedding, like Pappardelle al Cinghiale or Ribollita. The first is a broad, flat pasta with rich wild boar ragù, while the second is a comforting soup made with bread, cannellini beans, and various vegetables stewed to perfection. 

There is also the option of Risotto ai Funghi Porcini. This creamy Italian wedding food is cooked with fragrant porcini mushrooms, which will give everyone a glimpse of the local woodlands.

Secondo Piatto

Secondo Piatto, or the main course, includes various meats and seafood. It will satisfy even the most perceptive palates, offering an authentic Tuscan taste. A show-stopping T-bone steak from Chianina cattle, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, is barbecued to perfection with added salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.

Or you may want to go with Cacciucco, a generous seafood stew made with various fish, shellfish, and mollusks stewed in a tomato and wine broth. And lastly, you can include Arista di Maiale in your Tuscany wedding, a delicious roast pork loin enhanced with garlic and rosemary flavors. It is frequently served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Contorno

An Italian wedding dinner is incomplete without contorni, side dishes that balance the main courses while, at the same time, enhancing them. Choose between Fagioli all’Uccelletto, Cavolo Nero, or Patate al Forno. The first dish is made of Cannellini beans stewed with tomatoes, garlic, and sage. Known as Tuscan kale, Cavolo Nero is a leafy green often sautéed with garlic and olive oil, offering a nutritious and tasty side. The final dish is oven-roasted potatoes, crispy outside and tender inside, seasoned with rosemary and olive oil.

Dolce

No Tuscany wedding can go by without ending with traditional Tuscan dolci. There are an endless number of them, but the most famous are Cantucci e Vin Santo and Torta della Nonna. The first is basically almond biscotti matched with a sweet, fortified wine for dipping—a region classic. The Nonna’s cake is a rich custard tart finished off with pine nuts and powdered sugar.

And finally, Gelato! You can’t go wrong with ice cream. Go for a selection of artisanal gelato for your Tuscany wedding, including flavors like pistachio, stracciatella, and seasonal fruits.

Conclusion

If you are creating a Tuscany wedding menu, we recommend working with nearby caterers who understand the local culinary traditions. Who better assist you with choosing the best seasonal ingredients and guarantee that every dish is prepared with the authenticity and enthusiasm that Italian cuisine is known for? They will likewise know how to combine each dish with local wines from the Chianti, Montalcino, or Montepulciano regions.

Take advantage of the beauty of Tuscany and make it a part of your dream Italian destination wedding. Interested in more? Read our other blogs!

Buon appetito and best wishes for a beautiful Tuscany wedding!