Italian family style dinner party

My full timeline and menu for the perfect Italian Summer Themed Dinner Party that's delicious, fun and surprisingly not stressful to prepare!

Family style dining at a wedding

Wow your guests with this delicious & simple Italian dinner party menu! We've got easy recipe ideas you'll love from the cocktail to dessert.

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What could be more delightful and Italian than sitting down to enjoy a rich and varied five-course menu?

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What's better than an entire day dedicated to eating? Be the ultimate host with these menu suggestions for a Nine Course Italian Dinner party.

A few years ago, I hosted a late summer Tuscan dinner party on the patio. It was such a magical evening that I have dreamt of recreating it ever since. When