Italian restaurant music: 6 playlists that set the perfect mood
Great Italian food deserves a soundtrack to match. But Italian restaurant music isn’t one-size-fits-all.
A family-style trattoria, a sleek urban enoteca and a romantic fine-dining room each call for a different vibe. Here are six playlists to pair with your unique menu and restaurant experience.
Italian Restaurants
Featuring: Time-honored Italian hits
A mix of beloved Italian tunes — think Volare and That’s Amore — that transport your guests straight to the heart of Italy. Great for traditional eateries where guests can hum along while twirling spaghetti.
Swoon Over Crooners
Featuring: Legendary jazz, big band and swing
Nostalgic tracks from artists like Frank Sinatra, Anita O’Day and Michael Bublé bring back the golden era of crooners, creating a warm, timeless ambience that pairs well with good wine and good pasta.
Romantic Dinner
Featuring: Jazz and love ballads
A slower, swankier take on the Italian Restaurant playlist, this set adds smooth jazz and heartfelt ballads from Ella Fitzgerald, Freddy Cole, Miles Davis and more. It’s the soundtrack for couples leaning in close and celebratory dinners that deserve a little extra magic.
Background Piano
Featuring: Elegant piano compositions
For fine dining and intimate conversation, a sophisticated playlist is the way to go. Chic and understated, this playlist creates space for your food, wine and service to take center stage.
Italian-American Restaurant
Featuring: Rat Pack favorites
A nod to classic Italian-American romance, this playlist — filled with the smooth stylings of the Rack Pack and their peers — evokes candlelit suppers and vintage charm.
Most-Played Italy
Featuring: Today’s top Italian hits
If your menu puts a modern spin on tradition, pair it with this eclectic mix of the latest songs topping Italy’s charts. A mix of Italian pop and international hits, it’s perfect for a restaurant where old-world passion meets new-world energy.
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