Last Updated on 12/27/2021
Looking for gifts for the Italy lover in your life? I’ve selected a few special items that are sure to bring back memories of traveling in Italy. I use and enjoy many of these things every day. With so many wonderful culinary treasures coming from Italy, it’s easy to find something for the Italian food lover. I’ve also included local food products, skincare and clothing made in Italy.
This gift guide also features several small business based in Italy. This year has been particularly hard and they’ll appreciate your support!
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Coffee
Everyone needs a Moka pot to make authentic Italian coffee at home. Go with the original and get a Bialetti. Pair it with Illy coffee to complete the gift. I also have this espresso machine and it’s perfect for someone who loves a good cappuccino.
Books & Puzzles
Your friend has probably already read (or at least seen) Under the Tuscan Sun and Eat Pray Love, but has she read the series by Elena Ferrante? This is a must read for anyone who has been to Naples. Start with My Brilliant Friend.
No matter where you go in Italy, you’re certain to see Italians sipping Aperol spritzes. Spritz includes the famous drink’s history, classic recipes and modern spins.
The puzzle business might be one of the more unexpected industries that saw huge profits in 2020. I too purchased a few puzzles, including this Positano puzzle. It’s a sure favorite for anyone who has been to Positano.
For the Kitchen
Want to get an incredible gift and support a small family business in Capri? Look no further than the gift packs by Michel’angelo. You can choose between their tomato sauces, wine, olive oil, recipe books and more. I’ve been to their restaurant in Capri several times and their food and wine is amazing.
Anything from Vietri pottery (select pieces at Nordstrom and at Macy’s) is sure to be a special gift for the Italy lover in your life. These pieces are handmade in Italy. I’ve actually spent wayyy too much money been to their ceramic factory in Nove, Italy.
For Her
For someone special, gift a Lois Avery cashmere scarf . Their scarfs are made in Italy with cashmere from family-owned mills. You’ll also be supporting a passionate female entrepreneur and fellow Italy lover.
Cuyana’s saddle bags and cashmere cardigans are made in small family factories in Italy. The brand also has pledged a commitment to sustainability by creating high quality pieces designed to last. Cuyana is also founded by women.
Italian skincare is a great gift for the beauty enthusiast. Furtuna Skin and Skin & Co are both brands that make products in Italy with unique ingredients from the Sicilian and Umbrian countryside. Read more about skincare made in Italy in this post: Italian Beauty Products.
Shoes
For hand crafted Italian shoes, gift a pair of M.Gemi driver moccasins or the “Perfect Loafer.” M. Gemi shoes are made in family workshops across Italy.
Buon Natale!
Where can I find the little motor scooter keychain you have in your gift list? Thank you.
Hi Donna,
I bought mine from Anthropologie (looks like it is sold out there and on Rifle & Paper Co.’s website directly). Maybe you could find it on Poshmark or eBay? Best of luck!
Wonderful to discover your writing of Avellino. Compania, Italia
My grandmother Frezzaroli was from Quindici and grandfather Pesapane from Lauro. I have researched and emailed churches for birth records. They say destroyed in fire maybe earthquake.
Recently I have done a watercolor of Castello Lancellotti 11th century castle in Irpina. Lauro.
In Quindici I drew and painted the village, bell tower and church with silver dome.
My question I looked up and cannot find is who built the bell tower and name of church.???
If you could help me I would appreciate it very much.
Best regards.
Ciao.
Ruth Ann Midi
Hello Ruth,
There have been several large earthquakes in the area and it doesn’t surprise me that records might have been lost.
I am not that informed on bell towers and who built them. Best of luck in your research!
My fiancé and I are getting married in October and his family is from Avellino Italy. I wanted to surprise him with a gift from Avellino or something of Avellino.
Congratulations! We really loved living in Avellino. It’s a special area of Italy. I’m not sure where you live, but maybe you could get a nice bottle of Taurasi wine? It’s a type of wine local to that region.