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All of the latest news and articles from the team at La Trattoria Italian Restaurant. Stay up to date with all of our news, special offers and blog articles about our traditionaly made Italian food and drink, insights and recomendations from our resaurant in Bowness on Windermere. 

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Where Does Your Favourite Pasta Dish Come From?

Pasta is a staple of Italian cuisine that has been embraced not just here in the UK but around the world. Each pasta dish carries its unique flavour and history, often tied to a specific region of Italy.

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Why Tiramisu is the Italian National Desert

Everyone loves a tiramisu. This indulgent dessert is synonymous with Italian cuisine around the globe. The layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and a dusting of chocolate…

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Great Italian Wines for Great Italian Food

Central to the complete Italian dining experience is the harmonious pairing of food with wine. It’s here that each region of Italy offers unique combinations that complement the whole range of culinary delights…

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Pineapple on a Pizza?

To some pizza buffs it’s a travesty. For others, it’s the first thing they order. The culinary world is rife with debates that stir passion and provoke thought, yet few topics have polarised palates as much as the inclusion of pineapple on pizza…

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5 Classic Pasta Dishes You Have to Try

If you’re heading to an authentic Italian restaurant, the menu can seem like a maze of different options.  Of course, pasta dishes stand out as traditional fayre, all encapsulating the heart of this amazing cuisine…

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