Venice
Gondoliers and Venetian homemakers flock to this tiny bakery to devour the buttery, just-baked sweetness of almond croissants and take-home boxes of…
Must-see restaurants in Italy
Centro Storico
Close to the Italian parliament, Gino’s is a classic backstreet trattoria perennially packed with journalists, politicians, locals and tourists. Join the…
Southern Tuscany
Located on the road between Massa Marittima and the coast, this local favourite is a great place to source picnic provisions including filled panini …
San Polo & Santa Croce
Contemporary and relaxed, versatile Muro plays the role of both pizzeria and restaurant. Tuck into inventive pizzas and seasonal salads, or linger over…
Milan
Deliberately kitsch, rustic interiors – checked tablecloths, strings of garlic, straw flagons – a loud crush of diners and excellent Roman cooking are the…
Positano
With a row of pavement tables overlooking the town and its umbrella-lined Spiaggia Grande, easy-going, cliff-side Da Bruno serves up beautiful southern…
Lampedusa
Lampedusa's go-to address for refined island cuisine, Cavalluccio Marino puts a modern spin on Sicilian classics, from swordfish cannoli to champagne…
Alba
Menu? What menu? You get whatever's in the pot at this dimly lit place. Munch on the theatrically large breadsticks while you wait for an array of…
Modica
Whether it's a tramezzino (Italian white-bread sandwich) filled with lamb shoulder, artichoke, pecorino cheese and mint, or Roman cacio e pepe pasta made…
Como
Sartoria is part cafe plying its own coffee beans (backed up by muffins and toasted panini), and part bike store selling cycling paraphernalia – we’re…
Montepulciano
The restaurant at Fattoria Le Capezzine only has 30 seats, so bookings are essential if you're keen to sample chef Luca Biancucci's creations, many of…
Southern Rome
One of a line-up of cute little restaurants with terraces overlooking the hulk of Basilica de San Paolo Fuori le Mura, this humble trattoria offers up…
Catania
Delicious, flesh-free grub awaits at little Millefoglie, a shabby-chic, whitewashed eatery with concrete floor, communal tables and an open kitchen. The…
Palermo
Panini go glam at Pan X, a contemporary, sit-down sandwich joint with a dizzying list of eat-and-go options. It offers a wide choice of breads, including…
Capri
Ideal for quick takeaways, this popular, down-to-earth snack bar does a roaring trade in savoury and sweet treats. Hit the spot with panini (sandwiches),…
Chianti
Built on the rooftop of the sleek Antinori winery, this restaurant seats diners on an expansive outdoor terrace with a 180-degree Dolby-esque surround of…
Padua
If you're looking for a fast, well-priced and delicious dinner, roll up to this historic kiosk, which hands out fishy delights, including the signature…
Ancona
This fashionable restaurant, set virtually on top of the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Piazza, cuts a contemporary dash in the heart of the historic centre…
Syracuse
Tending this snug little bistro are chef Marco and waiter Fabio, who together serve up excellent regional cooking with idiosyncratic twists. Offerings…
Taormina
Subdued and sophisticated (if slightly clinical), Andreas is home to chef Andreas Zangerl, a long-time fixture on Taormina's fine-dining scene. While the…
Trieste
Global neo-burger joint meets Triestini sophistication in this casual Canal Grande–side place. Yes there are exposed bricks and pendant lights and boys in…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
What's not to love about a Sicilian ice cream and pastry shop? Pop in for delectable homemade sweets such as cannoli freshly filled with ricotta, cassata …
Marsala
Pasta fiends will be in foodie heaven in this veritable ode to pasta. Be it ravioli, tortellini, gnocchi, pappardelle or the region's much-loved busiata,…
Ravenna
Old men and their dogs swap oenological tips with wine snobs in this cavernous wine-bar-cum-restaurant beautified with frescoed vaulting and floor-to…
Centro Storico
The name Roscioli has long been a byword for foodie excellence in Rome, and this deli-restaurant is one of a clutch of venues the family operates near the…
Palermo
Hidden inside a little courtyard off Via Ruggero Settimo, this long-standing Palermitan favourite specialises in low-cost snacks, including delicious…
Central Sicily
Effortlessly blurring country and creative (think truffle caviar followed by smoked veal carpaccio), this agriturismo restaurant is also well known for…
Promontorio del Gargano
This renowned restaurant owned by well-known chef Gegè Mangano serves excellent fare amid an intimate setting. The seasonal menu always features good…
Eastern Sardinia
The perfect lunch stop after a visit to Mamoiada's mask museum, this Slow Food–recommended eatery has a pretty stone courtyard overhung with vines and a…
Venice
Hiding in the plain-looking site next to La Fenice, this very good cafe and restaurant serves famished opera-goers. Don’t overlook it: Al Theatro's deli…
Castelli Romani
With communal wooden tables under centuries-old chestnut trees, this open-air fraschetta is a halfway-house between a picnic site and a trattoria. There's…
Ferrara
Looking for a reasonably priced place to sample Ferrara's full gamut of culinary specialities? Step into this classy back-alley trattoria and order the …
Turin
Half a dozen tables and a legion of enamoured followers mean this inviting restaurant is hard to get into. Book ahead or arrive at the stroke of 7.30pm…
Stresa
Reminding you that Lake Maggiore's west shore is in Piedmont, this refined dining room peddles such regional delicacies as gnocchi with Gorgonzola and…
Sorrento Peninsula
Tucked away in the tiny mountain town of Pimonte, this family-run pastry shop and cafe is famous for torta palummo, a scrumptious concoction of pan di…
The Dolomites
On a high craggy ridgeline with bird's-eye views down to Vallunga's green meadows, Rifugio Puez is the kind of mountain oasis that old-school hikers dream…
Venice
This trattoria is a rare find in Venice: a friendly family-run restaurant serving tasty home-cooked food. As a result, there’s often a queue, although you…
Naples
Many locals ditch the bigger, more touristy restaurants on Borgo Marinaro for this cheaper, friendlier bolthole. Sit beside bobbing boats and tuck into…
Castelli Romani
Standing out from the traditional trattorias on Lago Albano's shores, this restaurant–lounge bar brings a dash of urban style to the lakeside. Its…
Naples
Its more-famous rivals might get much of the international press, but this come-as-you-are veteran fires some of the best pie in town. Lording over the…
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