The Dolomites
This place would be worth a visit for the decor alone; it's a wonderful series of dark-wooded rooms strewn with moody mountain paintings and Alpine curios…
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Chianti
Modern twists on classic Tuscan dishes are the focus at this osteria on the Castello di Brolio estate. The food here is light and full of flavour, made…
Southern Rome
Designer denizens head to this hybrid restaurant-bar-gallery inside Testaccio's hip Hotel Abitart to deconstruct the likes of Claudio di Carlo over a…
Southeastern Sicily
If you like your food creative and your views spectacular, reserve a table (at least a week ahead in August) at this fine-dining standout, located inside…
Eastern Sardinia
A simple trattoria on the face of things, S'Hostera impresses with its delectable, locally sourced renditions of traditional Nuorese and Barbagian recipes…
Centro Storico
This unassuming pizzeria-trattoria near the Chiostro del Bramante is an excellent choice for a simple meal in a warm, cheerful setting. In summer, the…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
One of Rome's finest artisanal gelaterie, Fatamorgana whips up delicious, gluten-free gelato in a range of fantastic flavours – citrus and ricotta, peanut…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
The name says it all: this pretty ivy-clad place specialises in Tuscan-style wine and food. Cosy up inside its bottle-lined interior or grab a table on…
Venice
Flowers on the windowsill are just one of the thoughtful touches that characterise this bistro and bookshop lined with gorgeous graphic novels, children’s…
Padua
This swish wine bar and fish restaurant is atypical for Padua's traditional dining scene. A contemporary interior sets the scene for inventive fish dishes…
Venice
Adorned with artworks by some well-known creative fans, this honest, good-humoured osteria (casual tavern) is well known for its simple, classic seafood…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Glassy-eyed shoppers are drawn to this classic eatery for its sunny disposition and great-value two-course set menu (not available Sunday). Arrive early…
Polignano a Mare
Huddled against the eponymous 'Old Walls' of Polignano, this delightful little restaurant features a vaulted cave-like interior with lanterns and bells…
Mantua
Understand: Tavern 500 isn’t really a tavern and the decor (creamy walls embellished with subtle watercolours) doesn’t look very 500 (the 16th century in…
Agrigento
A good option for panini (sandwiches) and piadine (Italian flatbreads) crammed either with your choice of cheese, vegetables and meat, or from the concise…
Cagliari
Historic Flora has been here for years. Its owner, Beppe, keeps a kind eye on the white-linen dining room favoured by local families out for a delicious…
Brindisi
Named after the Rabelaisian giant Pantagruel, this trattoria three blocks from the waterfront serves excellent fish and grilled meats. Expect fresh…
Merano (Meran)
This intimate place is what Merano is all about: gentility and tradition. A few Italian dishes (steak tagliata, tagliatelle alla bolognese) sit side-by…
Alberobello
Vegetarians will be pleased here, as vegetables step timidly out of the contorni shadow, into the primi limelight. Alongside the swordfish, shrimp and…
Cagliari
Hidden in the alleys of Stampace is this friendly restaurant, with stone walls, cheek-by-jowl tables and a refined, low-key atmosphere. Chef-owner Sabrina…
Oltrarno
A happening pasta bar on Florence's hippest square: admire chefs at work in the open kitchen while you wait for a table. A buoyant, party-loving crowd…
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Capri
This laid-back, sand-between-your-toes trattoria is just beyond the swish bathing facilities at the Grotta Azzurra. The setting is lovely for a summer…
Centro Storico
This palatial restaurant dazzles with its column-lined dining hall and stained-glass roof. Its wine list, one of the best in town, complements a refined…
Milan
Locals come after work to pick out a bottle from some 300 regional wines or share a generous platter of goat’s cheese and mostarda (fruit in a sweet…
Venice
With outside seating on pretty Campo Santa Marina, cheerful Didovich offers the rare opportunity to sit down for a cooked breakfast. Otherwise you join…
Lucca
Find Lucca's beautiful, young, music-loving things lingering over burgers, pancakes, smoothies and all-day breakfasts at this fun, all-day hangout – a…
Southern Rome
This small, charismatic restaurant in an old stone house has an open fire for grilling, plus a small terrace. The menu offers Roman classics such as pasta…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Specialising in barbecued meats and featuring Australian Black Angus, Japanese Wagyu and Tuscan T-bone steak, this hybrid restaurant and cocktail bar next…
Corniglia
A Corniglia mainstay since 1999, Alberto Melandri serves some of the best gelato for miles around. Try the basilico, made from basil grown in his garden…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
With rugby paraphernalia on the walls and basic wooden tables, this hectic eatery offers an authentic neighbourhood trattoria experience. The fixed-price…
Southern Tuscany
The view from the terrace of this friendly osteria (casual tavern) is simply spectacular, making it a particularly popular choice in fine weather. The…
Northwestern Sardinia
Things don't get much more off the beaten track than this agriturismo, ensconced in silent woods 1km or so beyond the Necropoli di Sant'Andrea Priu. Meals…
Panarea
For four and a half decades, Paolino has been serving top-quality, home-style Aeolian specialities on his breezy blue-and-white terrace overlooking the…
Venice
With just-baked strudel and reliable cappuccino, Rosa Salva has provided Venetians with fresh reasons to roll out of bed for more than a century…
The Dolomites
This friendly, casual wine-focused place right by Brunico's fast-running river is a good pick for lunch or early evening drinks. Dishes here tend more…
Palermo
Cheap, tasty grub awaits at cafeteria-style Basile. Scan the antipasti counter and check the board by the kitchen for the day's pasta specials. Order…
Mediterranean Coast
Cannoli fans, look no further. This humble pastry shop just off Favara's main square is one of the best places on the island to sample Sicily's beloved…
Pisa
For generous-sized pizza (€4 to €12), cooked in a proper, wood-burning oven, and burgers (€10 to €12) washed down with a local craft beer, you won't do…
Perugia
A wildly popular, standing-room-only panini hotspot offering locally-sourced porchetta (Wednesdays and Thursdays only) and salumi-stuffed sandwiches…
Northwestern Tuscany
This traditional trattoria, just off central Piazza Palestro, is the place to feast on crostini caldi con lardo (warm toasts topped with lardo),…
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