Cicchetti are a way of life in Venice. Think of these morsels as appetisers, aperitivo, hors d’oeuvres or (if you must) compare them to Spanish tapas.
They are generally small enough to be eaten in one or two bites; you can hold them with one hand while the other holds a spritz. Typical cicchetti include warm and cold dishes, plenty of seafood – which the lagoon city is known for – and meat, eggs, salumi and vegetables.
