PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Enjoying a pizza the action! Mariah Carey tucks into a tasty Italian lunch as she treats twins Moroccan and Monroe to a day of sightseeing in Portofino

She's whisked her two children off to the picturesque Italian village of Portofino for yet another summer holiday.

And Mariah Carey appeared to be in her element as she treated her four-year-old twins - Moroccan and Monroe - to an authentic Italian lunch on Wednesday.

Mariah, 45, was pictured tucking into cheesy calorific goodness in a quiet outdoor café as she fully enjoyed the delights of Italian culture. 

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Enjoying a pizza the action! Mariah Carey tucked into a tasty Italian lunch in Portofino on Wednesday

Enjoying a pizza the action! Mariah Carey tucked into a tasty Italian lunch in Portofino on Wednesday

Family day out: Mariah's four-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe joined their mother for a fun-packed day of sight-seeing in the small fishing village

Family day out: Mariah's four-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe joined their mother for a fun-packed day of sight-seeing in the small fishing village

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The mother-of-two was pictured gracefully placing small slices of pizzas into her mouth one by one.

Mariah - who recently wrapped the second leg of her Las Vegas residency - made a slight effort to disguise her appearance by hiding her eyes behind a pair of large pattern-rimmed sunglasses. 

She wore a face of day-appropriate make-up with a generous dabbing of rose-coloured blusher flushing her cheeks.

The multi-award-winning singer and actress ate with utmost poise, making sure to employ a high level of table manners to ensure her young children follow her exemplary lead.

Food glorious food: The mother-of-two gracefully lifted small pieces of pizza into her mouth as she enjoyed a low-key meal in a local café
Food glorious food: The mother-of-two gracefully lifted small pieces of pizza into her mouth as she enjoyed a low-key meal in a local café

Food glorious food: The mother-of-two gracefully lifted small pieces of pizza into her mouth as she enjoyed a low-key meal in a local café

Where have you been all my life? The multi-award-winning singer appeared to be enamoured with the cheesy goodness placed before her

Where have you been all my life? The multi-award-winning singer appeared to be enamoured with the cheesy goodness placed before her

No speaking with your mouth full: Mariah paused for a moment to engage in conversation with her lunch companions

No speaking with your mouth full: Mariah paused for a moment to engage in conversation with her lunch companions

Manners cost nothing: Mariah ate with utmost poise, making sure to employ a high level of table manners to ensure her young children follow her exemplary lead

Manners cost nothing: Mariah ate with utmost poise, making sure to employ a high level of table manners to ensure her young children follow her exemplary lead

A feast fit for a singing and dancing queen: The Emancipation of Mimi star's delicious lunch comprised all sort of bread-based items

A feast fit for a singing and dancing queen: The Emancipation of Mimi star's delicious lunch comprised all sort of bread-based items

Good behaviour pays off: The generous mother treated her son Moroccan to ice cream following the slap-up lunch
Good behaviour pays off: The generous mother treated her son Moroccan to ice cream following the slap-up lunch

Good behaviour pays off: The generous mother treated her son Moroccan to ice cream following the slap-up lunch

A picture says a thousand words: Mariah wore the expression of a satisfied customer as she exited the eatery holding her young son's hand

A picture says a thousand words: Mariah wore the expression of a satisfied customer as she exited the eatery holding her young son's hand

Mariah emerged from the pavement café with Moroccan and Monroe and a handful of members of her sizeable entourage and the foursome looked fully satisfied after having refuelled.

She showed off her curvaceous figure in a light-weight leopard print dress which reached down to just above her ankles as she tottered out of the eatery to reveal her outfit in full.

She added a pair of chunky black platform sandals which significantly lengthened her frame and she slung over a casual cover-up - which came in the form of a black cardigan - over her day-time ensemble.

Her young kids were on their best behaviour and it paid off as their generous mother treated them to another Italian speciality - ice cream.

Taking a walk on the wild side: Mariah slipped her curvaceous figure into a light-weight leopard-print dress which featured a plunging lace-trim neckline

Taking a walk on the wild side: Mariah slipped her curvaceous figure into a light-weight leopard-print dress which featured a plunging lace-trim neckline

Low-key glamour: The former wife of Nick Cannon added a casual touch to her stand-out frock with a plain black cardigan which she wore unbuttoned
Low-key glamour: The former wife of Nick Cannon added a casual touch to her stand-out frock with a plain black cardigan which she wore unbuttoned

Low-key glamour: The former wife of Nick Cannon added a casual touch to her stand-out frock with a plain black cardigan which she wore unbuttoned

Moroccan - who was dressed in a comfortable blue ensemble - opted for a small cup while Monroe, who looked pretty in a pair of pink checked shorts and a frilly orange top, tucked into a large ice cream cone.

Once everyone was suitably full up, the family and their entourage headed to a harbour where they boarded a boat for a tour around the Med.

It was there where Mariah learned the hard way that she'd not made the most sensible footwear choice.

Thankfully, she managed to avoid a serious accident and stayed upright on her giant platform heels as she was helped along the plank to the luxury yacht by a willing member of the crew.

Keeping a close eye: Moroccan stayed close to his mother's side while Monroe held a member of the family's entourage's hand

Keeping a close eye: Moroccan stayed close to his mother's side while Monroe held a member of the family's entourage's hand

Taking it all in: Mariah's curly-haired twins stared at the immediate sights of the small fishing town with wonder

Taking it all in: Mariah's curly-haired twins stared at the immediate sights of the small fishing town with wonder

All aboard: Mariah and her family headed to a nearby harbour where they were pictured boarding a luxury yacht

All aboard: Mariah and her family headed to a nearby harbour where they were pictured boarding a luxury yacht

Steady as she goes: The 45-year-old star learned the hard way that towering platform sandals weren't the best decision as she was helped onto the boat
Steady as she goes: The 45-year-old star learned the hard way that towering platform sandals weren't the best decision as she was helped onto the boat

Steady as she goes: The 45-year-old star learned the hard way that towering platform sandals weren't the best decision as she was helped onto the boat 

A little help over here? Mariah made a not-so-sassy entrance but she was grateful to have avoided going her length in her giant block heels

A little help over here? Mariah made a not-so-sassy entrance but she was grateful to have avoided going her length in her giant block heels

Little sea legs: Moroccan and Monroe looked excited ahead of their sight-seeing trip around the Med
Little sea legs: Moroccan and Monroe looked excited ahead of their sight-seeing trip around the Med

Little sea legs: Moroccan and Monroe looked excited ahead of their sight-seeing trip around the Med

Portofino is just the family's latest stop during their endless summer tour which began in April when she left home to complete her Las Vegas residency.

In that time, she's been travelling with partner James Packer with whom she's been virtually inseparable.

Following her day-time trip with her two young children, she was spotted dressed up to the nines, enjoying a romantic dinner date with the Australian businessman who made the ultimate sweet gesture by handing her a single red rose.

The couple went public with their romance when they enjoyed a Mediterranean trip several months ago.

They spent time together sailing around the Balearic Islands, which inclued Ibiza and Formentera, on James' famous super yacht, Artic P.

James, 47, recently publicly praised his new girlfriend, comparing her to singing legends Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston.

He told told News Corp Australia: 'Mariah is just incredible, amazing she really is...She’s a genius.

'Who else is there? There is Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Not Madonna...Those three can sing five octaves...' 

Endless summer: The family's trip is the latest stop on their never-ending tour which began in April

Endless summer: The family's trip is the latest stop on their never-ending tour which began in April

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