Tucci in Italy Season 2: Where Does Stanley Tucci Visit?

If The Devil Wears Prada 2 has reignited your love for Stanley Tucci, we have good news. The star is returning to our screens once again this May for a second dose of his Italian food and travel show, Tucci in Italy. Dropping soon on both Disney+ and National Geographic, the series sees Tucci on the road in Italy again, exploring the culinary delights of five new regions. 

Tucci in Italy Season 2: What To Expect

Born to parents of Italian descent, Tucci grew up in Katonah, New York, but spent time living in Florence during the 1970s. He has long been interested in the culinary stories of his heritage, and the ways in which food can unite people. ‘Politics, ideals, religions, money — these things tear people apart. But food doesn’t do that; it brings them together,’ he said around the premiere of the first series of Tucci in Italy. 

His food documentaries are a love letter to Italy, aiming to go beyond the stereotypical dishes and showcase the diversity of its rich cities and islands. ‘I grew up in a family that really put great importance on food, so that it started there,’ Tucci told PEOPLE. ‘I grew up in an Italian-American family, but then I lived in Florence when I was a kid, so I became really interested in the culture of Italy when I was younger, and I’ve always felt that way since.’

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Season 2 of Tucci in Italy will follow a similar format to the first, following Tucci as he uncovers foodie stories in undiscovered destinations across Italy. ‘In Italy, food is never just food. It’s memory, identity and, sometimes, a full-blown argument,’ said Tucci. ‘This season, we explore how the past continues to shape the present, one region and one extraordinary meal at a time.’

His journey will kick off in Naples, looking at how hardships have led to culinary innovations in the capital of Campania – from the region’s famous tomatoes to buffalo milk and wine grapes. Tucci also heads to Procida to sample a unique type of pesto made from lemons.

The series will then take us to Sicily, an island whose multicultural history has shaped its diverse cuisine. Tucci tells the story of its famous blood oranges, for instance, originally introduced by the ancient Greeks; saffron-rich arancini from the Arabs; and red prawns pulled from the ocean by the island’s Tunisian fishers.

In episode three Tucci travels to Le Marche, a lesser-known region located between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. Here you can find the kind of incredible food you’d go to Tuscany or Umbria for – but without the crowds. Think hand-fished mussels and vincisgrassi, a beloved dish similar to lasagna (but believed to be far superior by locals).

Onto the idyllic island of Sardinia, known for its wild landscapes but also for being one of the world’s Blue Zones. Tucci will look at how the island’s cuisine contributes to the high concentration of centenarians as well as making a trip to Tavolara Island to dine with the esteemed Bertoleoni family at Da Tonino restaurant, famous for its fresh seafood pasta.

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Finally, in episode 5 Tucci discovers how historic dishes are being kept alive in Veneto, a region in northeast Italy bordered by the Dolomite mountains – including its famous tiramisu, invented in 1969 by a restaurant owner’s wife.

Is There A Trailer?

Yes, you can watch the trailer below.

When Is Tucci In Italy Season 2 Out?

All episodes will premiere on Disney+ on 12 May 2026, with the series also kicking off the same day at 8pm on National Geographic. 

What Other Food TV Shows Has Stanley Tucci Done?

A prolific actor with a whole host of Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Emmy Awards, Tucci has starred in a wide range of films – from The Hunger Games franchise to recent blockbuster Conclave. But he’s also known for hosting and producing the documentary series Searching for Italy, which ran for two seasons. Similar to Tucci in Italy, the show saw Tucci travelling across Italy and discovering authentic specialities everywhere from Rome to Florence. But his search also took him to London, where he highlighted restaurants like Sartoria in Mayfair and La Mia Mamma in Chelsea, which is run by mothers from various regions across Italy.