Must-see restaurants in Italy

  • Soda

    Alba

    A stylish, minimalist space near the south side of the old town that serves outstanding vegan cuisine. Here you'll find beautifully prepared pad thai,…

  • Albergo Ristorante Silvestrino

    Northwestern Sardinia

    On Stintino's main drag, this evergreen hotel restaurant is a dependable choice for classic Sardinian seafood. Its sunny dining hall and small streetside…

  • Gelateria La Rotonda

    Abruzzo

    You have to trust local knowledge at La Rotunda, a small, innocuous gelateria just off the main square that seems to be visited by half the town on…

  • Trattoria da Bepi Già '54'

    Venice

    Much better than it looks, Da Bepi is a traditional trattoria in the very best sense. The interior is a warm, wood-panelled cocoon, and service is…

  • Da Aristide

    Manarola

    Near the tunnel leading to the train station, Aristide has tables in an old village house and in a bright, modern marque terrace on the square. Order a…

  • Bar dell'Amicizia

    Lampedusa

    Ask people where to find the best desserts in Lampedusa and they'll likely point you to the 'Bar of Friendship' – just look for the cute sign depicting…

  • Porto Bello

    Salina

    For some of Santa Marina's best seafood head for this restaurant with a terrace overlooking the harbour, run by the same family since 1978. In low season,…

  • Soul & Fish

    Sorrento

    Soul & Fish has a hipper vibe than Marina Grande’s no-nonsense seafood restaurants. Your bread comes in a bag, your dessert might come in a Kilner jar and…

  • Caracalè

    Procida

    Along this unpretentious marina with its old fishing boats, piled fishing nets and haughty cats, half-a-dozen fine restaurants call out like mythological…

  • Cicirinella

    Salerno

    This place, tucked behind the cathedral, has that winning combination of an earthy and inviting atmosphere and unfailingly good, delicately composed…

  • Il Caminetto

    Western Sardinia

    Hidden away in the historic centre, this is one of the best-known seafood restaurants in the area. Sit down to island classics such as muggine affumicato …

  • C'è pasta... E pasta!

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Fresh pasta sold here is ready for you to prepare and eat at home; ready to eat and wrapped for takeaway; or ready to eat at one of the simple tables here…

  • Verde Pistacchio

    Southern Rome

    Camilla, Raffaele and Francesco are the friends behind Green Pistachio, a stylish bistro-cafe with a minimalist, vintage interior and pavement tables. The…

  • Trattoria da Oscar

    Monterosso

    Behind Piazza Matteoti, in the heart of the old town, this tiny vaulted dining room is run by a young, friendly team and attracts a loyal local crowd. The…

  • Enoteca Zanini

    Bergamo

    Run by two accredited wine sommeliers who have worked for Gualtiero Marchesi in Erbusco, this is a great place to sample regional wine by the glass. The…

  • Forno Roscioli

    Centro Storico

    This is one of Rome's top bakeries, much loved by lunching locals who crowd here for fabulous sliced pizza, delectable pastries and hunger-sating supplì …

  • Taverna del Vecchio Borgo

    Southern Tuscany

    Massa's best restaurant is as atmospheric as it is delicious. You'll sit in a dimly lit brick-vaulted wine cellar dating from the 16th century and dine on…

  • La Trattoria da Cicero

    Northwestern Tuscany

    Ask any local where to find the freshest and finest fish and seafood in town, and they'll all direct you to the same address: this traditional trattoria…

  • SoFish

    Otranto

    A modern update on a traditional friggitoria, SoFish features excellent fried seafood, good salads – the one with huge slabs of seared tuna almost…

  • E Pulera

    Lipari

    With its serene garden setting, low lighting, tile-topped tables and exquisite food – from tuna carpaccio with blood oranges and capers for dinner to…

  • Bacaro Vintidò 22

    Venice

    Daniela and Ruggero really make this little tavern feel like a home, with worn carpets, a ramshackle bookshelf and an exceedingly warm welcome offered to…

  • Venissa Osteria

    Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

    A more affordable companion piece to its Michelin-starred sister, this upmarket osteria offers updates on Venetian classics such as marinated fish, duck…

  • La Cambusa

    Positano

    Sporting summery pastel hues and a seafront terrace, La Cambusa is on the front line, which, given the number of cash-rich tourists in these parts, could…

  • Ristoro dello Scoiattolo

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Perched at 1600m, near the base of the Mufara ski slope, this rustic year-round restaurant is Piano Battaglia's perennial favourite spot to indulge in…

  • Giolitti

    Southern Rome

    Locals needn't make the long trek to the Pantheon for some of Rome's best gelato. Legendary Giolitti has a cafe right beside Lago dell'EUR. Get a cone or…

  • La Pinnata del Monsù

    Salina

    With a sunny terrace overlooking the vineyards and the sea at Malfa's southern edge, this relaxed trattoria serves up superbly rendered Sicilian classics…

  • Caffè Palombini

    Southern Rome

    EUR's best option for a meal, a snack or a cocktail is this large, buzzing, bustling cafe and restaurant. Sit on the sunny terrace for a drink, browse the…

  • La Locanda dei Mori

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    Immersed in a country setting just off the main road 6km south of Santa Teresa, this lovely agriturismo spreads a sea of tables onto its open-air terrace…

  • Cappun Magru

    Manarola

    Near the Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Cappun Magru is a favourite among locals for its home-style cooking, its delicious cakes and Manarola's best espressos…

  • Ristorante Siro

    Umbria

    This convivial, picture-plastered restaurant is big on old-school charm and classic Umbrian cuisine. Its signature starter for two – a piled-high platter…

  • Mystic Burger

    Como

    Come the weekend and you’ll be hard-pressed to squeeze into the grotto-style dining room of this burger joint where young comaschi come to down Baladin…

  • LatteNeve

    Milan

    This award-winning gelateria focuses on organic ingredients such as yoghurt from the alpine region of Valtellina, Bronte pistachios from Sicily and IGP…

  • Il Massimo della Focaccia

    Monterosso

    Just below the train station, this photogenic takeaway fires up the best focaccia in all of Cinque Terre. You can order that perfectly crisped bread…

  • Trattoria da Peppe

    Abruzzo

    Vasto’s grill king runs a small eight-table operation in the old town. The emphasis is on charcoal-grilled meat – namely lamb, beef and sausages – backed…

  • Prosciutteria Sant Miquel

    Alghero

    A model wine bar complete with wooden ceiling, hanging hams and a menu of delicious Sardinian charcuterie and cheeses. Grab a table in the tiny, usually…

  • San Martino Gastronomia

    Monterosso

    The go-to place for delicious market-fresh fair at reasonable prices, San Martino has a changing chalkboard menu posted out front and just a couple of…

  • Peperino

    Northwestern Tuscany

    Book the only table – a table for two – at Peperino, the world's smallest restaurant plum in the heart of Tuscany's most gourmet village, next to big…

  • Il Violino

    Cremona

    Il Violino is Cremona's timeless classy option. Smooth service is key to this elegant spot, where you can peruse a menu filled with intriguing names such…

  • Tiramisù Zum

    Centro Storico

    The ideal spot for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this fab dessert bar specialises in tiramisu, that magnificent marriage of mascarpone and liqueur-soaked…

  • Osteria da Rioba

    Venice

    Taking the lead with fresh seafood and herbs pulled from the family's Sant'Erasmo farm, Da Rioba's inventive kitchen turns out plates as colourful and…

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