- BY ISSIMO
- November 10, 2023
The Tavola All’Italiana
Get inspired by the Italian table ahead of the festive season
Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah are just around the corner, and that means one thing: It’s time to start thinking about your home decor! From cheerful ornaments to dreamy lights, the holiday season calls for a little spruce up of your living spaces, to make the mood festive, cosy, and merry.
That applies to your dining table too. Chances are you’ll be entertaining a lot in the coming weeks – be it for Thanksgiving, an early Christmas dinner, or end of the year parties with family and friends. So, naturally, planning to have a nice table set-up should be on top of your to-do list.
You don’t need to go extra elaborate. Instead, we suggest taking a cue from a table that’s always BellISSIMO, regardless of the occasion: the Italian table.
After all, Italians have quite the expertise in the field. From Sunday lunches with our nonni to the endless meals we sit through as a family throughout the year – Easter, Boxing Day, Ferragosto, you name it – we know how to jazz up a tablescape, create the right atmosphere, and ensure the plates we use match the delicious food we serve.
Below are a few tips and a little inspiration for your next get-together. Read on, shop, and start thinking about your next home dinner. It’ll be a success, we guarantee you.
Bold and charming
Why stick to boring plates? Bold serveware makes for a tablescape that is as bright as it is earthy and can turn a humble dinner into a real festive occasion. That’s all the truer when it’s layered – i.e. soup dishes, regular dishes and fruit bowls presented together– as the different shapes and sizes give tactility to your final setting.
For the ultimate statement, opt for these joyful Apulian sets with their funky splatters of yellow, blue and pink. Bursting with attitude, they are sure to bring a touch of Pollock-esque fun to any tabletop.
Winter woods
Take your tablescapes to the next seasonal level by using fall and winter’s favourite material: Wood. Earthy and warm wooden utensils can bring a ‘rustic garden charm’ vibe to the table and conjure up a very Mediterranean aesthetic in their simplicity.
So think about serving a winter salad in our ISSIMO bowl – with Fork and Spoon to match – and take out the ISSIMO salt and pepper shakers to create a beautiful table moment.
Table fort two
Sometimes, a romantic dinner with your other half can be just as important as a meal with 10 of your closest friends. When it’s time to impress, keep things low-key but molto chic with an elegant choice of tablecloth – or, even better, placemats and napkins. Our ISSIMO Set of Two, hand stitched and embroidered, are a real touch of class, especially if you pair them with some red wine and a dainty primo. Nothing sounds better.
Table fort two
Sometimes, a romantic dinner with your other half can be just as important as a meal with 10 of your closest friends. When it’s time to impress, keep things low-key but molto chic with an elegant choice of tablecloth – or, even better, placemats and napkins. Our ISSIMO Set of Two, hand stitched and embroidered, are a real touch of class, especially if you pair them with some red wine and a dainty primo. Nothing sounds better.
And then the food!
You’ve got the tablescape down. Now it’s time to think about the menu. Keep things simple, delicious and immensely satisfying with an Italian meal, and let our sughi (sauces) lead the way.
From the classic Pomodoro e Basilico (Tomatoes and Basil) to the all-Roman Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana and Carbonara and the Bolognese-inspired Ragu, we’ve got options to cater all tastes and occasions.
From the classic Pomodoro e Basilico (Tomatoes and Basil) to the all-Roman Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana and Carbonara and the Bolognese-inspired Ragu, we’ve got options to cater all tastes and occasions. All you have to do is get the right pasta to go with it – we can help with that too! – and really great olive oil to sautee, sizzle and savour (Olio ISSIMO Deciso is your best bet).
From the classic Pomodoro e Basilico (Tomatoes and Basil) to the all-Roman Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana and Carbonara and the Bolognese-inspired Ragu, we’ve got options to cater all tastes and occasions. All you have to do is get the right pasta to go with it – we can help with that too! – and really great olive oil to sautee, sizzle and savour (Olio ISSIMO Deciso is your best bet).
