The historic city of Mantua is often overlooked by foreign visitors but as John Brunton finds out it offers sumptuous cuisine… and one rather surprising ingredient
January 2010
Weekend food and travel special
Weekend travel special: Jeanette Winterson in Italy
The deli owner and novelist learns to make ravioli the traditional way
October 1999
Battle of the bulge
The tastebuds take a tender pummelling in this part of northern Italy where portions are big enough to satisfy a Borgia. Joseph O'Connor makes a meal out of Mantua.
