Italian starter recipes

Crostini, breadsticks and arancini are just a few of the Italian starters we love so much. Find them all in this stunning collection, or check out the rest of our Italian recipes to complete your meal.

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White bean crostini with anchovy and lemon salsa

White bean crostini with anchovy and lemon salsa

London’s vibrant Flat Iron Square in SE1 is home to a clutch of independent restaurants,...

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Courgette fries with spicy chilli mayonnaise

Courgette fries with spicy chilli mayonnaise

Crisp courgette fries, a pot of homemade spicy chiili mayonnaise for dunking…and a glass of...

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Grilled aubergine salad

Grilled aubergine salad

It doesn’t get much easier than Angela Hartnett’s grilled aubergine salad, served with shavings of...

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Griddled octopus with potatoes and olives

Griddled octopus with potatoes and olives

Serve up Angela Hartnett’s octopus and potato starter as part of a big summer spread....

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Peppers with roasted garlic, anchovies and basil

Peppers with roasted garlic, anchovies and basil

A stunning Italian starter by Angela Hartnett featuring sweet roasted red peppers, salty anchovies, roasted...

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Vitello Tonnato (sliced veal antipasto)

Vitello Tonnato (sliced veal antipasto)

Vitello tonnato – a dish of cold, sliced veal originating from Piedmont – makes an...

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Baked figs with blue cheese and balsamic

Baked figs with blue cheese and balsamic

A simple starter consisting of sweet figs wrapped in salty parma ham, topped with blue...

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Focaccia pugliese with fresh tomatoes

Focaccia pugliese with fresh tomatoes

This gorgeous focaccia pugliese recipe is brought to you by Italian food blogger Chiara Lancia. The...

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Baked ‘nduja and burrata dip with olive breadsticks

Baked ‘nduja and burrata dip with olive breadsticks

Our ‘nduja and burrata dip is easy to make so, if you don’t have time...

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Burrata with balsamic strawberries

Burrata with balsamic strawberries

A five-minute and five-ingredient starter recipe made with gorgeously creamy burrata cheese and sweet summer...

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Gnudi with fried sage, hazelnuts and jerusalem artichoke crisps

Gnudi with fried sage, hazelnuts and jerusalem artichoke...

You’ve heard of gnocchi but have you ever tried gnudi? They are little dumplings made...

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Pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries with smoky chilli tomato relish

Pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries with smoky chilli tomato relish

Possibly the ultimate crowd-pleasing nibble, these pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries are served with a smoky tomato...

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Pancetta, watercress and mozzarella arancini

Pancetta, watercress and mozzarella arancini

Crispy arancini risotto balls with a soft and gooey mozzarella, pancetta and watercress centre. The...

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Bagna cauda (anchovy and garlic sauce)

Bagna cauda (anchovy and garlic sauce)

Italian food blogger Carolina Stupino shares her recipe for this creamy dipping sauce that is...

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Tomato and burrata salad with basil oil

Tomato and burrata salad with basil oil

The beauty of Italian cooking lies in its simplicity and use of quality ingredients; this...

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Russell’s asparagus, gorgonzola, walnut and mint bruschetta

Russell’s asparagus, gorgonzola, walnut and mint bruschetta

Food writer Russell Norman finds his inspiration in Italy’s beautiful cities and this bruschetta recipe,...

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