Italian Romance: These 5 Dreamy Hallmark Movies Set in Italy Will Inspire Your Next Vacation
Few countries are quite as magical as Italy. From the ancient monuments of Rome to the picturesque canals of Venice, it’s no wonder that Italy is perennially one of the most popular vacation spots.
If you find yourself wanting to relive a past Italy trip — or you just crave a romantic escape without leaving the comfort of your couch, you might want to check out some Hallmark Italy movies.
While Hallmark movies often feature charming small towns in the U.S., the channel has also aired a variety of movies set in international destinations. Given Hallmark’s focus on escapism, it’s no surprise they’ve embraced la dolce vita and featured a selection of delightful films shot on location in Italy over the years.
Read on for a look at the five best Hallmark Italy movies sure to give you a much-needed dose of Italian romance.
1. Christmas in Rome (2019)
Former teen star and Hallmark mainstay Lacey Chabert plays an American tour guide in Rome in this holiday rom-com. When she loses her beloved job shortly before Christmas, she’s not sure of her next move — until a high-powered New York businessman (Sam Page) looking for a seasoned personal guide of his own comes into the picture.
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2. Rome in Love (2019)
If you’re a fan of classic Hollywood, Rome in Love is the perfect Italian romance for your next movie night. The film follows an American actress (Italia Ricci) plucked from obscurity to star in a remake of the iconic Audrey Hepburn rom-com Roman Holiday. While in Rome for this once in a lifetime opportunity, she becomes the subject of an article by an American journalist (Peter Porte) writing for an Italian magazine, and must balance rising stardom with romantic sparks.
3. The Wedding Veil Unveiled (2022)
The Wedding Veil Unveiled, the second movie in Hallmark’s popular Wedding Veil trilogy, was filmed in Burano, a gorgeous Venetian island famous for its colorful houses and centuries-long history of lacemaking. When an American professor (Autumn Reeser) travels to Italy to teach, she visits Burano to learn more about a prized 19th century wedding veil and meets a charismatic native (Paolo Bernardini) who has a long history with the island — and the mysterious piece of fabric.
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4. A Very Venice Romance (2023)
Italy is known for its delicious cuisine, and in A Very Venice Romance, an American executive (Stephanie Leonidas) hoping to launch a new meal prep kit travels to Venice with the goal of getting an acclaimed Italian chef (Raniero Monaco Di Lapio) to collaborate with her. While they don’t initially see eye to eye, soon enough they dream up their own tasty spin on Italian traditions — with a dash of romance sprinkled in, of course.
5. Two Scoops of Italy (2024)
Like A Very Venice Romance, Two Scoops of Italy is another Italian romance that honors the country’s culinary traditions. In this European getaway (part of Hallmark’s “Passport to Love” series), an American chef (Hunter King) in need of inspiration for her new menu travels to Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman village, where she meets a hunky local gelato shop owner (Michele Rosiello) and a love as sweet as Italy’s signature ice cream starts starts to bloom.
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