Best Italian Cookbook Recommendations from Reddit Comments

The Silver Spoon - Il cucchiaio d’argento

• Referred to as the "defacto encyclopedia of Italian cooking."
• Assumes the reader is an accomplished cook and may lack instruction.

Marcella Hazan's Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

• Considered a must-have for English speakers.
• Provides authentic Italian recipes appreciated by many.

Il talismano della felicità by Ada Boni

• Said to be the first Italian cookbook translated into English.
• Covers every region in Italy and contains great recipes.

Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well by Pellegrino Artusi

• Considered the first Italian cookbook for regular Italian folks.
• Contains fun anecdotes, remarkable recipes, and lacks measurements.

Nuovo Mondo by Stefano De Pieri

• Described as a great modern Italian cookbook.

Italian Grandma Cookbook of Nonna Lucia

• Recommended for authentic Italian recipes used by actual Italians.
• Praised for simplicity and ease of use.

Other Recommendations:

• Maria’s “La scienza della carne/delle verdure/della pasticceria” by Dario Bressanini
• “Old World Italian” by Mimi Thorisson
• Italiasquisita pasta double volume
• Katie Parla's cookbooks
• Books by Paola Bacchia, Emiko Davies, Rachel Roddy
• "Floyd on Italy" by Keith Floyd
• "Pasta Grannies" by Vicki Bennison
• "Cucina con Ruben" cooking channel for Roman cuisine

Notable Mentions:

• Some commented on favorite cookbooks aside from Italian cuisine, French, Mediterranean, Mexican, and Japanese cookbooks.
• Requests for more non-English/American recipes and old country recipes.

These recommendations span from classic to modern Italian cookbooks, offering a range of traditional recipes, authentic flavors, and enjoyable cooking experiences.