Italian Appetizers

Bruschetta, fried ravioli, antipasto—Italy does apps right. See all our top-rated Italian-inspired appetizers.
Peach Brulee Burrata Bruschetta
12 Ratings
closeup of a piece of Tomato and Ricotta Salata Bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar on a tray with more bruschetta in the background
Tomato and Ricotta Salata Bruschetta
3 Ratings
Chef John's Grilled Swordfish Bruschetta
27 Ratings
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closeup of a slice of Italian bread topped with thin slices of lardo and chopped tomatoes
Bruschette al Lardo di Colonnata
1 Rating
sausage rolls in rows on board with small bowl of tomato sauce
Sicilian Sausage Rolls (Tomasini)
9 Ratings
several bulbs of roasted garlic with the top cut off to show the soft and spreadable-looking cloves
Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
25 Ratings
toasted baguette slices topped with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese arranged on a platter
Bruschetta with Mozzarella
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Prosciutto on a cutting board
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overhead view of several balsamic bruschetta with basil on a baking sheet
Balsamic Bruschetta
1,238 Ratings
a close-up overhead view of a platter full of golden-brown fried cheese sticks. One cheese stick has been torn open to reveal gooey mozzarella cheese. served with marinara sauce.
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
831 Ratings
Roasted Garlic Bread
551 Ratings
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Garlic Bread Spread
108 Ratings
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Tomato Mozzarella Salad
92 Ratings
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Focaccia Bread
1,418 Ratings
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Best Caprese Skewers
329 Ratings
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Ciabatta
297 Ratings
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Toasted Garlic Bread
1,057 Ratings
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Italian Bread Using a Bread Machine
795 Ratings
close up view of Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon) on a white plate with bread sticks and a fork
Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon)
35 Ratings
Easy Marinated Artichokes
44 Ratings
Quick Garlic Breadsticks
78 Ratings
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Cherry Pepper Poppers
27 Ratings
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How to Make Cheese Sticks
46 Ratings
Parmesan Garlic Bread
302 Ratings
Salt and Garlic Bagel Chips
43 Ratings
Tomato and Mozzarella Bites
384 Ratings
Authentic Taralli
7 Ratings
Three fried squash blossoms on a stone surface
Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms
22 Ratings
Ali's Amazing Bruschetta
586 Ratings
close up view of Bomba Calabrese (Spicy Calabrian Pepper Spread) in a jar on a cutting board, served with sliced bread
Bomba Calabrese (Spicy Calabrian Pepper Spread)
6 Ratings
A-Plus Italian Olive Oil Balsamic Bread Dip
16 Ratings
Best Ever Party Appetizer
258 Ratings
Basil pesto bread rounds on plate
Basil Pesto Bread Rounds
126 Ratings
Italian-Style Bruschetta
28 Ratings
Easy Bruschetta
77 Ratings
Marinara Dipping Sauce
33 Ratings
Double Tomato Bruschetta
3,159 Ratings
Rhode Island-Style Pizza Strips aka Bakery Pizza
17 Ratings
Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta
117 Ratings
Crostini
60 Ratings
Artichoke Bruschetta
412 Ratings
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Best Bruschetta Ever
573 Ratings
panettone bread
Panettone Bread
80 Ratings
Olive Oil Bread
92 Ratings
Michael's Focaccia Bread
294 Ratings
Bruschetta with Cheese
63 Ratings
close up view of Butternut Squash Ravioli with cheese on a plate
Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli
171 Ratings
Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini
95 Ratings
Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers
88 Ratings
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Buttermilk-Battered Calamari
80 Ratings
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Olive Oil Dip for Italian Bread
115 Ratings
Bagna cauda in a white dish surrounded by bread slices
Bagna Càuda (Italian Garlic-Anchovy Appetizer)
12 Ratings
Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato
34 Ratings
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
48 Ratings
close up view of Garlic Roasted Tomato Spread on a slice of bread, next to fresh basil
Garlic Roasted Tomato Spread
7 Ratings
Garlic Bread Fantastique
492 Ratings
Dip for the Stars
403 Ratings
close up view of Tapenade with cheese in a glass brown bowl, served with toasted bread on a wooden board
Tapenade
70 Ratings
close up view of Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches with Burrata, garnished with Basil, on a white plate
Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches with Burrata and Basil
16 Ratings
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
15 Ratings
close up view of Cream Cheese and Parmesan Bread Spread with herbs, in a white ramekin
Cream Cheese and Parmesan Bread Spread
16 Ratings
Tia and David's Deep-Fried Tortellini
56 Ratings
Antipasto on a Stick
25 Ratings
Hoagie Dip
237 Ratings
Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza
50 Ratings
Italian Popcorn with Parmesan
24 Ratings