Milan
When the Quad’s most historic restaurant, Bagutta 1924, closed in 2014, residents were aghast. But now Bagutta is back as one of the offerings in this…
Must-see restaurants in Italy
The Dolomites
Stop by this social hub at 2040m for a spritz with a view or settle in for a lunch of Schlutzkrapfen (ravioli), beef goulash or the Tyrolean favourite…
The Veneto
An unlikely bastion of culinary sophistication lodged practically underneath an overpass, Da Conte has one of the most interesting wine lists in the…
Parma
Parma's best pizzeria is this hip hotspot in Oltretorrente started by young upstarts from Campania. It's all about authentic pizza napoletana and trendy…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Founded in 1893 by two English women, these tea rooms were an instant hit with the hordes of English tourists in Rome desperate for a decent cup of tea…
Naples
So you thought a sfogliatella from Pintauro was crispy perfection? Bite into the piping-hot ricotta filling at this retro pastry peddler and prepare to…
Arezzo
Follow the locals to this bright, modern gelateria artigianale (artisan gelato shop) on Arezzo's main passeggiata (late afternoon-strolling) strip…
Pistoia
A backstreet treasure that you really won't find unless you know about it, this stalwart no-frills trattoria cooks up some of the most traditional and…
Isola Maddalena
Buzzing with youthful energy and a welcoming vibe, this newly hatched restaurant breaks with its Mediterranean island surroundings, specialising in…
Catania
When the weather's fine, the tables are out on the pavement terrace at Cutilisci, a much-loved waterfront restaurant in the harbour of San Giovanni li…
Camogli
If you're not on a mission to taste-test every town's focacceria, Revello is a suitably respectable choice if you had to choose just one. Pick up slices…
Oltrarno
With just a handful of tables, this salotto bio (organic living room) oozes intimacy. Miniature cabbage 'flowers' decorate each table, fruit and veg…
Mount Etna
There can be few better ways of rounding off a day in the mountains than with a meal at this Nicolosi stalwart. Occupying a converted wine and oil press,…
Central Sicily
Owned and run by a warm, hospitable couple, Centro Storico is all about gorgeous produce cooked with love and pride. Trust the staff's suggestions, which…
Naples
Made with pepper, almonds and pork fat, oven-baked taralli mandorlati (savoury almond biscuits) are dangerously addictive and readily available at this…
Como
Ride the funicular up to Brunate to dine in this peaceful historic villa a few steps up from the top station, with great views over the lake. The place is…
Southern Tuscany
Seating a mere 10 people at four tables (another six can squeeze onto tiny alley tables outside), this friendly place operated by Raffaella Cecchelli…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
For a steaming bowl of impepata di cozze (pepper-spiced mussels) or frittura Napoletana (fry-up of battered anchovies and salmon) near Stazione Termini,…
Modica
Nostalgia rules the roost at bustling, affable 'Osteria of the Forgotten Flavours', right on Modica's main drag. Decked out in a jumble of traditional…
Amalfi
Grab a chair on the square at this popular fish restaurant. Specials vary according to the catch of the day but might include carpaccio di baccalà (thin…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
Rabayà, on the southern fringe of the village, has the ambience of dining at a private home. The signature veal shoulder in Barbaresco works better in its…
Naples
Of Neapolitan dolci (sweets), the cream of the crop is the sfogliatella, a flaky-pastry shell filled with sweat, cinnamon-spiced ricotta. This local…
Mantua
Wooden chairs scrape against the tiled floor as diners eagerly tuck into Slow Food–accredited culatello di Zibello (lard) at this 250-year-old trattoria…
Trattoria Il Rifugio della Buona Stella
Lecce
A third-generation family restaurant in a gorgeous Leccese building with sandy stone walls and medieval decor, this wonderful trattoria serves utterly…
Central Sicily
Those in the know head to this smart little restaurant for top-quality seafood and impeccable service. What exactly you'll eat depends on the day's catch,…
Ischia
Part of the dining room at hillside Montecorvo is tunnelled into a cave, while the verdant terrace offers spectacular sunset views. Owner Giovanni prides…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This 19th-century fiaschetteria (meaning ‘wine seller’) is a stuck-in-time place with a short menu and a long list of local devotees. At lunch, regulars…
Mediterranean Coast
If the idea of budget seafood usually sets alarm bells ringing, think again. This welcoming portside trattoria is one of the few places you can feast on…
Trapani
The upmarket dining choice, Il Moro ('The Dark') is actually a light and soothing, all-cream space with elegant white tablecloths, vases of fresh flowers…
Como
Going strong since 1958, Castiglioni's wonderful deli has evolved to include an enoteca (wine bar; situated 50m around the corner) and a lunch-only…
Syracuse
Brisk, friendly service complements the trendy, casual atmosphere at this eatery just west of Ortygia. While it serves grilled meats and salads,…
Northwestern Tuscany
For an exhilarating taste of the seaside (accompanied by the odd greedy seagull) head to the quayside where this gleaming mint-green friggitoria…
Camogli
Up a back lane from the waterfront, stylish Da Paolo has the town's best fish and seafood, all fresh off the boats and done in a variety of simple local…
Palermo
Bare stone columns, exposed brick walls and vaulted ceilings set an atmospheric, evocative scene at this buzzing restaurant-wine bar. Approved by the Slow…
Western Sicily
Perched directly above the tiny port, Gino's no-frills village cafe cooks up a bird's-eye view of the big blue sea and ferries sailing to the island…
Naples
Focused on artisanal producers, this cultured address offers a buzzing ground-floor bistro and a quieter dining room upstairs. The tasting menus aren't…
Catania
Humble yet quietly sophisticated, Da Antonio spoils food-lovers with well-priced, beautifully cooked food served by knowledgeable waitstaff. Despite…
Cetara
A new player in Cetara’s rigidly traditional dining scene, Spadone is the kind of place where the head chef stands ingratiatingly at the front door at 7pm…
Catania
This tiny bakery has developed a cult following for its wholesome artisan breads, made with ancient Sicilian grains like tummina and perciasacchi. You'll…
Elba
Much-loved by locals, this traditional address sees chef Massimo cook up the very best of Tuscan produce with a generous peppering of simplicity. The menu…
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