A survey published on the Italian portal In Italy revealed which Italian recipes are most searched for in the world between January 2024 and March 2025. The survey used data from Google Trends, considering research carried out in all countries, including Italy.
According to the study, December accounts for most of the online interest in Italian recipes, driven by the Christmas festivities.
Among the countries that search for Italian recipes the most are Malta, the United States and Australia. Canada, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Seychelles also appear on the list. In Europe, Germany, Spain and France lead the search volume.
The most popular Italian recipes
The survey identified the following recipes as the most sought after:
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo, popular especially in the United States, is at the top of the list of the most searched Italian recipes in the world on the internet.
Fettuccine Alfredo | Photo: iStock
Carbonara Pasta
In the ranking that brings together the most sought-after Italian recipes in the online world, we couldn’t miss Carbonara Pasta: internationally appreciated specialty, was highlighted by New York Times as one of the best pasta dishes to eat in Italy.
Carbonara Pasta | Photo: iStock
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Meatballs
Polpette (meatballs) are a huge hit on the internet: in most cases, users search for the recipe for meatballs in sauce, used mainly in Brazil and the United States as a side dish for pasta.
Meatballs | Photo: iStock
Ossobuco alla Milanese
Ossobuco alla milanese, voted one of the best Italian dishes by Business Insider, is among the most searched Italian recipes by online users.
Ossobuco alla Milanese | Photo: iStock
Bolognese Sauce
Pasta sauces are very popular on the internet: among the most popular is also ragù alla bolognese.
Bolognese Sauce | Photo: iStock
Spaghetti all’assassina
There is great curiosity surrounding spaghetti all’assassina: in 2024, they were already among the most sought-after pasta dishes in Italy and are now also among the most sought-after Italian recipes worldwide.
Spaghetti all’assassina | Photo: iStock
Classic Tiramisu
Among the most searched Italian recipes on the internet worldwide, there is no shortage of desserts: the classic tiramisù is a highlight, being an excellence appreciated all over the planet.
Tiramisù | Photo: iStock
Focaccia bread
Focaccia is also one of the most searched Italian recipes online: many people want to try their hand at making this traditional bread at home.
Focaccia bread | Photo: iStock
Sicilian cannoli
Speaking of desserts, the Sicilian cannoli recipe is also very popular on the internet.
Sicilian cannoli | Photo: iStock
Sicilian Arancini
Still on the subject of Sicily, one of the most searched recipes online is arancini. Among the countries that search the most for Italian recipes are Malta, the United States and Australia, followed by Canada, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Seychelles.
Sicilian Arancini | Photo: iStock
Research shows that the Italian culinary tradition remains one of the most admired and reproduced in the world, especially during festive periods and family celebrations.