$54.90 Available from: www.cittadesign.com It’s borderline blasphemy to enjoy a bowl of steaming pasta without an accompanying glass of red. Present your tipple of choice in style with a lead-free crystal glass like these beauties from Città.

$509 Available from: www.store.alessi.com Considering Italian design includes the likes of Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, it’s fair to say that the nation’s fashion can be far from subtle. Embrace the elaborate with a statement centrepiece, like this Opus design, crafted from sleek stainless steel to mimic the delicacy of lace.

$429 Available from: www.store.alessi.com Proving that sitting down with a cuppa can be a stylish affair is the Il Conico courtesy of famed Italian designer and architect Aldo Rossi. This sleek silver kettle embraces the conical designs for which Rossi is now famous.

$29.90 Available from: www.cittadesign.com Take a cue from Italy’s greatest artists and embrace the beauty of the brushstroke, like those made across these ceramic beauties that can serve as a home for your coffee cup, or your bread and butter.

$120 Available from: /www.williams-sonoma.com.au/imperia-pasta-machine Let’s face it – homemade pasta isn’t just impressive to look at, its taste and texture is also unparalleled. Make your own pasta with a traditional-style machine like this one from Imperia. The optional attachments will help you make everything from pappardelle to pillowy ravioli.

$289-$569 Available from: www.urbancouture.com.au It’s no secret that Italians have a penchant for gold. And while that may typically be in the form of jewellery, there’s no harm in extending that palette to the dinner table. Offer your guests a little chocolate, some nuts, or a piece of fruit from this sleek gold bowl courtesy of Scandinavian brand By Lassen.

$499 Available from: www.tableking.com.au A dinner party is a chance to kick things up a notch in the style stakes, even when it comes to cutlery. Forget the mismatched and turn your attention instead to a sleek selection of silverware like this Bugatti Incanto set complete with ergonomic handles and flowing curves for comfort and visual appeal.

$2.95 Available from: www.victoriasbasement.com.au A little patriotism never goes astray, so why not incorporate the red, white and green of Italy’s flag into the evening’s colour scheme. The concept can be chic and fun, like in the form of these vibrant glassware offerings from Luigi Bormioli.

$979 Available from: www.reissimall.com.au Dining like a king (or queen) is incomplete without a throne – or two. Seats like this stylish pair by Airnova, which combine stretch leather over a sleek steel frame, will do perfectly. The design is 100 per cent Italian from design to production.

$49.90 Available from: www.top3.com.au In the age of Instagram, the presentation of your cheeseboard is just as important as the quality of its components. Don’t let your utensils bring you down – replace those mismatched cheese knives with these sleek but rustic takes on the tools.

$150 Available from: www.spenceandlyda.com.au The Missoni family are just one of the fashion giants interwoven through Italy’s fashionable reputation. And it’s true that an Italian-themed occasion benefits enormously from a hint of the distinct patterns for which the house has become famed. Decorate your table with a touch of Missoni (and bring a delectable scent to your home) with this candle of cypress, fir balsam, incense and sandalwood.

$33 Available from: www.coffeacoffee.com.au Whether an espresso or an affogato is on your mind, the way to make it is the traditional way. The Bialetti Aluminium coffee pot is a classic when it comes to stovetop coffee – and a sure-fire way to produce a rich, authentic Italian brew in minutes.