I love Italian food!
you and me both, my step-dad was Italian and inrtoduced me to many great Italian dishes
I love the fact that Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity.
it is much different then like Chinese/Japanese/Asian cuisine, which are similar, Italian food is like no other
That is because the cheffs rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation.
that is very true
and lot's of Italian dishes that were only regional,  have proliferated with variations throughout the country.