ITALO

Culture and Dining in Italian Australia

By Cristian Bonetto

ITALO is a gorgeous guide to Australia’s Italian communities and the huge impact of Italian migration on Australian life.

The chapters are organised by state, focusing on various landmarks within major Australian cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide). ITALO provides readers with curated walking routes, historical context, interesting facts, and practical information to explore these cities.

Italian-Australian travel writer Cristian Bonetto includes his favourite museums and attractions, eateries, shops and other cultural landmarks, as well as fun sections on specific Italian influences on areas like wine, language and coffee culture. With a stunning design that blends retro and contemporary, featuring illustrated maps and lavish photography, ITALO fully embodies la dolce vita.

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$45.00 RRP
ISBN
9781741179064
Publish date
15 September 2026
Category
Australia, Travel
Format
Hardback
Page count
288
Dimensions
225 x 175 mm

About the author

Born to Italian parents, Australian travel writer and food lover Cristian Bonetto has written over 50 travel guides for Lonely Planet. He has hosted numerous Lonely Planet travel videos and contributes to a string of media outlets, including The Guardian, Times Travel, The Telegraph, The Independent and Wanderlust. He is the author of Venice Pocket Precincts and Rome Precincts, published by Hardie Grant Explore.

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