Rome Sweet Rome! Bobby and Giada In Italy, Episode 1 (2024)

We're so excited about the long-awaited debut of Bobby and Giada in Italy, so we're giving you the behind the scenes scoop - starting with episode 1!

Back in September 2019, Giada went on an incredible trip to Italy - she met up with Bobby Flay, and now we finally get to see the whole thing on Bobby and Giada In Italy on Discovery+.
We have so many behind-the-scenes shots, fun tidbits and recipes that go along with every episode - we thought, why not share them with you? Every week, we'll be posting them with their coinciding episode - so, naturally, we're kicking it off with episode 1: "When In Rome".
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At the beginning of the episode, Giada notes that the first thing shealwaysdoes in Italy is head to Roscioli for their pizza bianca with mortadella. "Nobody does it better than Roscioli," says Giada, who states that they've been making bread since the 1800s - and that's why they're the best at it! Giada loves this dish so much, she created a recipethat pays homage to the beloved dish.
Bobby's got a different favorite thing to get as soon as he touches down in Rome: Gelato! His go-to spot is Otaleg in Trastevere (Gelato backwards!), which focuses on innovative and bold flavors. Otaleg makes Giada's list of favorite spots for a scoop, too - among a few others!
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Later, Giada talks about one of her all-time favorite dishes in Rome, and even tries her hand at making them - the Mortadella Meatballs at Dilla. With tons of mortadella and a creamy pistachio sauce, these memorable meatballs made such an impact on Giada, she developed her own recipe that you can make at home.
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After even more food adventures, like cooking with Chef Sarah Cicolini at Trattoria, joining Bobby on his Trastevere pizza crawl and hanging out at Buvette, Giada grabs one of her favorite souvenirs to gift to Bobby - these custom engraved marble signs at La Bottega del Marmoraro. They're one of the coolest handmade gifts to commemorate any trip to Rome.
Tap the links below for articles about where Bobby and Giada ate at in Episode 1, and a few recipes you can make in your own home kitchen!


Rome Sweet Rome! Bobby and Giada In Italy, Episode 1 (2024)

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Rome Sweet Rome! Bobby and Giada In Italy, Episode 1? ›

Bobby and Giada in Italy | Food Network.

What channel is Bobby and Giada on? ›

Bobby and Giada in Italy | Food Network.

Where did Giada and Bobby go in Rome? ›

For 'Bobby and Giada in Italy,' Bobby and Giada visited iconic restaurants like Dillà in Rome. During their trip, Bobby and Giada visited culinary hotspots like Fatamorgana, a gelato shop spearheaded by Maria Agnese Spagnuolo, and Dillà, an eatery famous for its polpettine (mini meatballs).

Where did Bobby and Giada eat in Tuscany? ›

What could be better than a farm-to-table cheese tasting with the rolling hills of Tuscany in the backdrop? After getting their fill of cheese, Bobby and Giada head over to a region called Sarteano to eat at Tenuta Astrone.

When did Bobby go to Italy with Giada? ›

Back in September 2019, Giada went on an incredible trip to Italy - she met up with Bobby Flay, and now we finally get to see the whole thing on Bobby and Giada In Italy on Discovery+.

Where can i stream Giada? ›

Simply Giada, a cooking series is available to stream now. Watch it on Food Network GO, The Roku Channel, Science Channel GO, Philo, Travel Channel GO, Max, Cooking Channel GO, Sling TV - Live Sports, News, Shows + Freestream, Destination America GO, Prime Video, Apple TV or Vudu on your Roku device.

At what age did Giada leave Italy? ›

We moved to the States when I was 7 years old, and I think for my family, in particular, it was really about holding on to our traditions.” Those Italian family traditions that were held onto so tightly by De Laurentiis' family would go on to build the foundation of Giada's passion for food and entertaining.

Where did Bobby and Giada stay in Italy? ›

Bobby and Giada stayed in a beautiful villa overlooking a medieval town called Montalcino. Vineyards to your left, castles to your right, what's not to love? Montalcino is about 30 miles south of Siena, and it's famous for its incredible wine. The two head to the town to do a bit of shopping.

Where did Bobby Flay stay in Italy? ›

Giada, Bobby and their film crew spent a week in Montalcino to film an episode of their new series “Bobby and Giada in Italy”. Together with their personal assistants, they stayed at the our neighbours' beautiful villa: Villa Palazzetta.

Where does Giada eat in NYC? ›

13 Giada De Laurentiis' Go-To NYC Restaurants College Students Can Actually Afford
  • Zabar's ($$) $11-30. snowpea&bokchoi on Flickr. ...
  • Brodo ($) Under $11. ...
  • Roberta's ($$) $11-30. ...
  • Eataly ($$)
  • RedFarm ($$) $17-39. ...
  • Antonucci Cafe ($$)
  • Basta Pasta ($$) $16-30. ...
  • Hill Country BBQ Market ($$) $11-30.

Does Giada cook in her house? ›

Considering Giada is always cooking in the kitchen, fans are quite familiar with her life at home.

Where is Giada's new cooking show filmed? ›

Join Giada De Laurentiis and her family in Florence, Italy, for the summer vacation of a lifetime, complete with authentic recipes and culinary adventures.

How long did Bobby Flay live in Italy? ›

For their recent show “Bobby and Giada in Italy,” Flay and De Laurentiis spend a month in Rome and Tuscany learning about the the history and traditions of Italian cuisine.

Does Bobby Flay live in Italy? ›

Though Bobby Flay is technically not Italian, he has a strong passion for all things Italy, even going so far as to relocate to Rome a few years ago to immerse himself in the language, the culture and, yes, the food there. He's been dreaming of going back ever since, particularly to experience Italy as locals do.

When did Giada open her first restaurant? ›

She opened her first restaurant in May 2014. The restaurant, simply called "Giada", is located in the Cromwell. She opened a second restaurant in early 2018. "Pronto by Giada", taking up residency in Caesars Palace, is a fast casual dining restaurant.

What network is simply Giada on? ›

Simply Giada | Food Network.

What channel is Bobby and Sophie on? ›

Bobby and Sophie On the Coast | Food Network.

Why is Giada not on TV? ›

After 21 years as a host and chef personality at the network, she will no longer collaborate on new projects there, and instead signed a multi-year deal for unscripted series production with Amazon Studios. Deadline was the first to report the news of her new deal.

Does Giada still have a cooking show on Food Network? ›

Although Food Network will no longer be De Laurentiis' main home, she won't be disappearing entirely from the network that made her a household name. Reruns of her shows, which include Giada at Home and Giada Entertains, will continue to air on Food Network and stream on Discovery+.

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