Italian food in the current form has been developed after several improvements and modifications. The origin of this cuisine is dated back to the 4th century BC. This cuisine has been influenced by cooking from diverse countries like the food of prehistoric Greeks, ancient Romans, Jewish, Etruscan, Byzantine and Arab. Through the introduction of items like the potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, considerable variations have taken place in the cuisine flavors and tastes. This cuisine is moreover renowned for the regional variety that it offers to the food fans. In India, the Italian food and the Indian restaurants providing Italian food have achieved fame lately.
