Italy can count plenty of dishes that have exotic origins Our peninsula has a very rich history and culture. It derives from the variety of its invaders and the different populations that lived here during centuries.Latins, Arabic, Austrians, Spanish are only some example of the people who settled in our country. It influenced a lot the country’s nature in general, but above all our gastronomic tradition. We can count plenty of dishes that have exotic origins. Italian dishes with exotic origins in the Veneto Region Located in the north-eastern part of Italy, at its northernmost corner it borders also on Austria. The cooking of this area for this reason is similar to Tirolese one and reflects also in gastronomy the connections with Western Austria. Many typical dishes in facy have even today the original German names.Canaderli: bread crumbs balls filled with speck, spinaches, lard or cheese and served in hot soup or with molten butter. As regards as desserts we are spoiled for choice. Apple Pie (Apfelstrudel in german): a traditional Viennese strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling inside;