Italian food has always been everyone’s favorite. According to one study of more than 25,000 people in 24 different countries, pizza and pasta were found at the top of the most popular foods in the world. With cherished recipes and ingredients that are part of a proud national heritage, Italy has a long-standing relationship with food that is defined by tradition.

But now entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and chefs from unconventional backgrounds are now claiming a seat at the table. Who are the new voices entering the arena? What is the current food landscape in Italy, as of today? And how is it changing? We spoke to some professionals at the cutting edge of Italy’s food scene.