When you're hungry on a road trip in the United States, your options for nourishment aren't always stellar. While you may be lucky to find a diner or a roadside BBQ stand, you're more likely to come across a typical fast food chain or even a gas station supermarket filled with shelf-stable snacks and sad, soggy sandwiches.

Italy, however, does not have this problem. Out of all of the many types of restaurants in Italy, the popularity of a certain rest stop eatery might surprise you. Among the best tips for eating like a local in Italy is stopping at a roadside grill and marketplace beloved by Italians called Autogrill.