Here Are The 8 Best Things I Tasted, From Kebab In Vienna To Cannoli In Rome

I recently left my home in NYC to spend two weeks traveling by train through Europe, and the food was one of the best parts of my trip.

On A Two-week Trip To Europe, I Ate My Way Through Austria, Italy, And Switzerland

I got my fix of seafood, pasta, and endless coffee while searching for the best cannoli in Italy.

On A Two-week Trip To Europe, I Ate My Way Through Austria, Italy, And Switzerland

I stumbled upon grocery stores with unique offerings and delectable food carts on the streets of Vienna. And I cooked one of my favorite meals with food I bought at a gas station in Switzerland.

On A Two-week Trip To Europe, I Ate My Way Through Austria, Italy, And Switzerland

Döner Kebab is a Turkish dish made of meat cooked and shaved from a vertical rotisserie and served in a sandwich with vegetables, Culture Trip reports.

I Tried A Delicious Döner Kebab From A Street Cart In Vienna And Couldn't Believe It Only Cost Me $5

I was already hungry, and when I saw the vertical rotisserie of chicken inside the cart, I decided this would be my lunch.

I Tried A Delicious Döner Kebab From A Street Cart In Vienna And Couldn't Believe It Only Cost Me $5

I ordered a kebab sandwich with chicken, lettuce, tomato, red cabbage, and yogurt sauce for about $5.

I Tried A Delicious Döner Kebab From A Street Cart In Vienna And Couldn't Believe It Only Cost Me $5

Later that same day, I stopped inside a Viennese grocery store to get some snacks to bring back to my Airbnb.

Then, I Got Some Of Freshest-squeezed Orange Juice I've Ever Tasted From A Grocery Store

I grabbed a bottle, placed it underneath the machine, and pressed the big, orange button to watch my bottle fill up with juice as it was squeezed right out of an orange.

Then, I Got Some Of Freshest-squeezed Orange Juice I've Ever Tasted From A Grocery Store

I had a little bit of time to kill when I arrived in the Venice train station, so I looked for snacks that aren't available in the US.

When I Arrived In Italy, I Picked Up Nutella Biscuits From The Train Station In Venice, And It's My New Favorite Snack

I was craving seafood during my first night in Venice, so I went to Rio Novo, a seafood restaurant right on the canal. I picked this restaurant because it's known for having really good seafood, according to Trip Advisor.

During My First Night In Venice, I Had The Best Scallops I've Ever Tasted

I knew from the first bite that these were the best scallops I'd ever had. They were moist, soft, and tender with a sweet, buttery taste, which I thought contrasted perfectly with the bitter arugula.

During My First Night In Venice, I Had The Best Scallops I've Ever Tasted

I knew I wanted to try cooking fresh pasta while in Italy, so when I stayed at an Airbnb in Rome with a kitchen, I thought it was the ideal time to make my own meal.

In Rome, I Cooked Freshly-made Pasta For The First Time, And I Thought It Tasted Like It Came From A Nice Restaurant

Cannolis are an Italian staple dessert, and they're one of my favorite sweets of all time that I've been eating since I was a kid. In my experience, cannolis typically consist of a crispy shell filled with mascarpone cream.

I Did My Research To Find The Best Cannoli In Italy, And I Tasted It In Rome

I tried coffee drinks every day while I was in Europe, thanks to the continent's rich cafe scene, according to National Geographic.

In Milan, I Drank A Cafe Shake Made With Fresh Gelato, And It Was The Best Coffee Drink I Had In Europe

My last stop in Europe was Zurich, Switzerland, and I stayed in an Airbnb in the nearby village of Roggwil.

I Spent My Last Night In Europe Cooking Sausages Over A Fire In The Village Of Roggwil, Switzerland, And It Was A Major Highlight

I wasn't expecting the sausages to be anything special, since I got them from a gas station. But they were absolutely delicious.

I Spent My Last Night In Europe Cooking Sausages Over A Fire In The Village Of Roggwil, Switzerland, And It Was A Major Highlight

While enjoying my last dinner in Europe, I reflected on all the food I ate during my journey.

Of All The Delicious Food I Ate In Europe, I Was The Most Surprised To Find That The Meals I Made Myself Were Some Of The Best

I was fortunate to taste many wonderful prepared foods throughout my trip, but I was also proud of myself for choosing to cook on a couple of occasions.

Of All The Delicious Food I Ate In Europe, I Was The Most Surprised To Find That The Meals I Made Myself Were Some Of The Best

Next time I'm in Europe, I hope to cook more of my own food and shop at the many farmer's markets I saw in each city.

Of All The Delicious Food I Ate In Europe, I Was The Most Surprised To Find That The Meals I Made Myself Were Some Of The Best

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