The Italian nusach has been considered an offspring of the ancient Land of Israel minhag and it has similarities with the nusach of the Romaniote Jews of Greece and the Balkans. However, the documents discovered in Cairo Geniza reveal that the influence of Minhag Eretz Israel on Benè Romì is less extensive than believed.[1]
Unique features of the Nusach
On Friday nights, the Maariv Aravim and Emet VeEmunah blessings are recited using a special text for the Sabbath.