Last updated on October 8th, 2023
Are you looking for the perfect graduation gift for your Italy-obsessed sister?
Perhaps you want to find a birthday present for your husband who loves all things Italia.
Look no further! After over 20 years of living in Italy and guiding travelers around the country, I’ve gotten a pretty good idea of what Italy fans enjoy receiving as gifts.
You won’t find 1,000 ideas here – these are my favorites, and they’re gifts I’d actually give (or have already given) to my own family and friends.
Even if you don’t find something here, I hope this list inspires you and gives you some ideas for gifts for the important people in your life!
Andiamo – let’s go!
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Italy-Themed Food, Wine, & Kitchen Gifts
Pasta Cutter Wheel
Click to see pasta cutter wheel
Ravioli-making is a breeze with a quality pasta cutter wheel. This one can be passed down to the next generation! If you’re looking for something a little more utilitarian (and a bit easier on the wallet), check out this one.
Moka Pot
If you’ve ever made espresso in Italy, it was probably on a stovetop with a moka pot shaped just like this one. Just close your eyes and imagine you’re looking out onto the hills of Tuscany. If you’re looking for function over form, this moka pot also does the job.
Biscotti
Click to see Nonni’s Classic Almond Biscotti
If you can’t find authentic Antonio Mattei Biscotti at your local Italian grocery store, these are your next best option. Nonni’s makes individually-wrapped biscotti, but I love the packaging on this jar of classic biscotti with mandorle.
White Truffle Oil
Click to see white truffle oil
Truffle-lovers, rejoice! Da Rosario’s organic white truffle olive oil is excellent drizzled on dishes like pasta and pizza, and also on scrambled eggs, popcorn, and even mashed potatoes. It’s a small bottle, but a little goes a long way.
Wine
Give the gift of a bottle (or 3!) of Italian wine. Wine.com has selections from some of Italy’s most famous wine regions, including Piedmont, Tuscany, Sicily, the Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. VeroVino works will smaller Italian producers. You can shop for farm-to-glass, artisan wines from Vero here.
Corkscrew
If your recipient is always misplacing the corkscrew, this is the perfect gift. Italian company Alessi always puts design and function on equal levels – so not only is this corkscrew easy to use, but it’s also a great conversation piece.
I’ve also got my eye on this electric corkscrew.
Olive Oil
Click to see tin of EVOO from Fattoria Bini
Here in Tuscany, we harvest and press our olives in early November. Our family gifts ‘new’ olive oil, and we also love receiving it (it’s fun to taste the differences between olive oils from other parts of the country).
My all-time favorite is from Villa Zottopera from Sicily, and if you want to order it, you can find it on Amazon or order from them directly. If you’re a Costco member, I also recommend Costco’s Italian extra virgin olive oil. If you’re looking for quality EVOO in a beautiful package, try this tin from Fattoria Bini, located in the Tuscan hills near Florence.
Espresso Cups
We have these Bialetti ceramic espresso cups and I love the fun colors.
Click to see ceramic espresso cups
Click to see double-walled Bodum espresso cups
Espresso fans can always use a new set of espresso cups! I like these colorful espresso cups, and these Bodum double-walled espresso cups are an excellent choice if you’re looking for something a little less flashy.
Italian Coffee
Click to see Lavazza Qualità Rossa blend
My Italian husband will only drink this Qualità Rossa blend from Lavazza. Perfect for espresso in the moka pot, espresso machine, or a traditional American coffee maker.
Espresso Machine
Click to see the Breville Bambino Plus espresso machine
Click to see the Nespresso Vertuo coffee and espresso machine
If using a moka pot is too much work, the Breville Bambino Plus espresso machine does it all for you. Or, do like many Italians do and choose one of Nespresso’s popular-in-Italy coffee and espresso machines – like the Vertuo.
Picnic Knife
Lion Steel knives, made in the Friuli region of Italy, are high-quality and gorgeous. They’re perfect for an Italian picnic. This Opinel knife also works well and has a handy corkscrew.
Sweet Treats
Click to see Leone candy gift box
I often bring candies and chocolates to friends and family. Some favorites over the years include Leone candies and Venchi chocolates.
Italian Foods Gift Basket
You could put together your own gift basket of Italian goodies, or buy one already made. This gift basket from Eataly showcases food products from Sicily, including capers, olive oil, and pistachio pastries.
Clothing & Accessory Gifts for Italy Lovers
Soccer Jersey or Scarf
Click to see Juventus adidas jersey
Click to see Italy soccer scarf
Do you have a Juventus fan in your life? They’ll surely appreciate a jersey. Or, gift an Italia calcio scarf in preparation for the Canada / Mexico / USA World Cup in 2026 (forza Italia!).
Cycling Jersey
Click to see Castelli cycling jersey
Whether you’re riding an indoor bike or putting in the miles outside, a Castelli cycling jersey makes a perfect gift for an Italy-loving cyclist.
Scarf
Florence’s Salvatore Ferragamo creates gorgeous silk scarves – this one has a gorgeous floral theme.
Sunglasses
Chanel your inner Lady Gaga with a pair of oversized Gucci shades like these.
Purse or Wallet
You can’t go wrong with an Italian leather purse or wallet, and if you can’t get to Florence to buy directly from a shop, the Capri clutch, this Furla tote (with a large zippered inner compartment) or this Bottega Veneta wallet will still thrill your recipient.
Beauty & Body Care Gifts for Italy Lovers
Acqua di Parma
Click to see Acqua di Parma Colonia spray
Click to see Acqua di Parma body cream
Men and women appreciate the timeless fragrances from Aqua di Parma, and especially the Colonia spray. Or choose the scent’s luxurious body cream.
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy
I love giving and receiving the melograno (pomegranate) bar soap, and men will catch notes of the fruit in the before-and-after shave cream.
Ortigia Sicilia
The colorful packaging is almost as delicious as the scents, which include fig, bergamot, and jasmine. This Sicilian lime hand cream is a luxurious treat for anyone’s mani hands.
Italy-Themed Toys & Games
LEGO & Building Blocks
Click to see LEGO Vespa set
Click to see Colosseum building block set
Click to see LEGO Trevi Fountain set
Click to see LEGO Leaning Tower of Pisa set
Click to see LEGO Technic Ferrari set
LEGO fans will love one of these Italy-themed sets – a Vespa, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or a Ferrari.
3D Puzzles
Click to see Colosseum 3D puzzle
Click to see Pantheon 3D puzzle
Click to see Venice 3D puzzle
If you’re looking for something a little more exciting than a traditional puzzle, these are for you! Lifelike mini versions of Italian monuments like the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the city of Venice.
Scopa Cards
This game brings families and generations together. It’s one of Italy’s most popular card games, and it’s sure to be a hit with your recipient.
Home Gifts for Italy Lovers
Vintage Italian Posters
Click to see Rome Tramvia poster
Click to see Campari poster
Choose a vintage Italian cinema, cocktail, or city poster. You can also frame it so it’s ready to hang. Note – you should know the person you’re giving this to very well. A poster isn’t something you can ‘tuck away’ easily if you don’t like it.
Olive Wood Utensils
Click to see olive wood spoon set
Italian olive trees are gorgeous, and you can have a little piece of one (literally) in the kitchen. These olive wood spoons are useful and beautiful to look at.
Kitchenware
Click to see fruit bowl
Click to see cheese knife
Click to see salad utensils
Alessi products are loved in Italy and beyond. Wouldn’t you be happy to receive this fruit bowl, cheese knife, or salad utensils?
Map
Click to see Italy map
Click to see Rome map
Click to see Italy wine map
Help your gift recipient daydream about past and future trips to Italy. Gift a wall map like one of these.
Art Print
You can find plenty of beautiful Italy prints on Etsy. For something a little more unique, commission a special watercolor painting by talented Tuscany-based artist Lisa Brancatisano.
Calendar
Click to see 2024 Italy wall calendar
This wall calendar takes you on a journey through Italy, visiting a new region each month. Every day has a small photo of something beautiful or interesting from the region.
Linens
H by Frette is a line by the famous Frette brand that makes the luxurious linens a little more affordable. They’re still incredible and they make an amazing gift!
Experience Gifts for Italy Lovers
Language Class or Software
In-person language classes will help take your recipient’s Italian language skills to the next level (or even the first level, if they’re just beginning!). If that’s too difficult to organize, you could also gift an online language course or Italian language software.
Click to see Rosetta Stone Italian language program
Click to see Pimsleur Italian language program
Trip to Italy
I spent ten years working in the active travel industry, and I can tell you that seeing Italy on foot or by bicycle is an incredible way to visit! Check out Backroads.com’s Italy trips and give a gift of a vacation to Italy(!) or help with the expense by purchasing a gift card.
Cooking Class
Yes, you can replicate that amazing ragù, dreamy carbonara, and mouthwatering ravioli in the comfort of your own home! Join a group or private online course (check out The Chef & the Dish, The Table Less Traveled, and The Pasta Chef) or look for an in-person course in your recipient’s hometown. Stores like Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma often offer courses, and you can check with local Italian restaurants, delis, and bakeries as well.
Wine Tasting
Gift a wine tasting at a local wine shop, or look online (and you can even gift the wines they’ll need for the online tasting).
Italy-Themed Book & Movie Gifts
Italian Cookbook
Click to see Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
Your chef (and wannabe chef) friends will appreciate an inspiring cookbook. For general Italian cooking, I always find myself grabbing Marcella Hazan’s “Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking.” You may want to read about my favorite Tuscan cookbooks.
Italy Books for Adults
You can find an Italy-themed book in any genre. Some of our favorites to gift include:
- The Agony & The Ecstasy, by Irving Stone (and other books about Michelangelo)
- Eat Pray Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Leonardo da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson
- Tim Parks’s books about Italy
- Under the Tuscan Sun, by Frances Mayes
- Elena Ferrante’s novels
- A Room With a View, by E.M. Forster
- Angels & Demons, by Dan Brown
- Brunelleschi’s Dome, by Ross King
- War in the Val d’Orcia, by Iris Origo
Italy Books for Kids
I have three kids, and they love reading and listening to the Who Is? series. Some Italy-themed books from the series include:
As a bonus, even though they’re kids’ books, I really enjoy reading them too!
Magic Treehouse fans will find a few books about Italy, including Vacation Under the Volcano and Carnival at Candlelight.
Italy Books for Babies & Toddlers
Some of our family’s favorites to gift and read include:
Italy Coffee Table Book
Click to see Italy by Gray Malin
Gray Malin’s Italy and Always Italy by Frances Mayes and Ondine Cohane both have gorgeous photos that will have the reader ready to book a flight.
Italian Phrase Book
Those who are learning Italian will appreciate a phrase book like Rick Steve’s Italian Phrasebook. And some recipients will get all they want and need from Gabrielle Euvino’s Dirty Italian.
Movies Set in Italy
You can gift a Netflix subscription because there are always movies and shows about Italy on the platform. Or, purchase and gift individual films – from classics like Cinema Paradiso and La Vita è Bella to modern movies like Call Me By Your Name and Letters to Juliet.
Italy Travel Guides
There’s an Italy travel guide for every type of traveler. Take a look at:
- Rick Steve’s Italy (and his regional and city guides)
- DK Eyewitness Italy
- The Rough Guide to Italy
- Lonely Planet Italy
Moleskine Notebook
Milan-based Moleskine has a few products that make excellent gifts. The classics include its yearly planners and simple notebooks.
I hope you found a gift that’s perfect for your friend, family member, or colleague!
