Italian Food in Italy

     We have gone to London and had great Thai and Indian food. I have had a hamburger in Scotland (I'd pass next time). There are some excellent French restaurants in Dublin, however Irish food is one reason why you go. But when you go to Italy you expect Italian food. Interestingly enough there may not be such a thing.
     Nearly every region and major city has its own food. Much depends on what is fresh. Sure, there is pasta and pizza, but even they vary by region.
     A good example may be the Italy that lies north of Venice/Verona/ Milan. In the Dolomites you will get Austrian, German and Laden foods. (Laden is a language/culture that is still alive in remote parts of the Sud Tyrol.)
     Laden food is sort of German and sort of Italian, sort of. It is good, hearty fare.
     We did not find much "Italian" food north of Verona. Although, if it is local food cooked in Italy, it must be Italian; it may just not be what we are used to.   While I am not a huge fan of Wikipedia, have a look at this link and you will get an idea about this.                  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Italian_dishes