Italy is universally beloved for its cuisine. When you travel there, you dream of trying the original versions of things familiar in the United States, from pizza and pasta to cannolis and gelato. But there are dozens of true Italian dishes you must try at least once.

There's no doubt you'll be doing a lot of eating there, which means it's wise to think about budgeting. Yes, you should absolutely splash out on a few fancy meals -- when in Rome, right? But realistically, that means balancing those splurges with lower-priced meals that are still genuine, traditional, local, and irresistible. How can you find eats as cheap as they are delicious? Travel expert Rick Steves naturally has the secret.