For Leisure Travelers
The Genuine Experience is our new brand for travelers seeking an authentic Italian food and cultural experience.
For Leisure Travelers

The Genuine Experience is our new brand for travelers seeking an authentic Italian food and cultural experience.
BESPOKE TRAVEL FOR PROFESSIONALS
Get depth and access to
Italian food and wine artisans your way.
BESPOKE TRAVEL FOR PROFESSIONALS
Get depth and access to
Italian food and wine artisans your way.
We craft dedicated bespoke journeys handpicking chefs, food artisans, and vintners across Italy to address your needs. We share our know-how on the trip and help foster new relationships with the masters you encounter.
For Hospitality Groups, Chefs, Importers, and Food Media.

“As a chef and someone who’s traveled a lot, I’ve done many culinary tours over the years, but never, in my entire life, have I had an experience like I did with Zest of Italy.”
—Michael Mina, Mina Group, San Francisco
INTRODUCING OUR
SOURCING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
Infuse traditional Italian food and wine culture into your business with our hands-on services. Put your ideas to work.
INTRODUCING OUR
SOURCING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
Infuse traditional Italian food and wine culture into your business with our hands-on services. Put your ideas to work.
We help execute your vision or new ideas from your food journey with us, at your place of business. Offer unique artisanal food products from your outlets, infuse Italian traditions into your kitchen, add more zest to your restaurant menu, tell new stories to your customers.
For Importers, Entrepreneurs, Restaurateurs, Chefs and F&B Professionals.

“Livio has done fabulous work selecting food products and master artisans for the needs of my outlets… reviving my business in NY…”
—Eli Zabar, New York
About Zest of Italy

Meet Livio, head of Zest of Italy and its co-founder, with his wife, Kathrin. Your go-to person for Italian food and wine artisans and culture.
For the last 15 years, he has inspired food entrepreneurs, award-winning Chefs, and specialist retailers.
With his hands-on approach and thanks to a growing network of food artisans and chefs across Italy, he has consistently delivered excellence and results to the kitchens, dining rooms, and high-end retail outlets of top food and wine professionals in some of the most competitive markets.


“Over the years we’ve taken many research trips to Italy but the depth and connections we were able to access with Livio were far better than those we’ve ever been able to make on our own … I can’t wait to plan another trip with Zest of Italy!”
—Craig Stoll, Delfina Group, San Francisco
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