The Veneto
The Ciprianis behind this Renaissance villa are the same as those in Venice, and they are just the latest in a long line of illustrious owners including…
Must-see restaurants in Italy
Pistoia
A timeless faithful, Pistoia's traditional enoteca (wine bar) promises hearty Tuscan fare in the company of excellent wine and a staunchly local crowd…
Venice
Don’t be fooled by the casual piazza seating: this restaurant saves all the drama for your plate. Each course of the tasting menu brings two bites of…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
A local institution, this humble eatery is about as hardcore as it gets with its blackboard menu of Roman staples, spartan interior and no-frills service…
The Dolomites
With a modern blonde wood dining room and a sunny front terrace gazing up towards Fié allo Sciliar's onion-domed steeple, Binderstube offers a classy,…
Le Marche
One of Macerata's best-known restaurants, Da Secondo is a welcoming spot for regional maceratese specialities like vincisgrassi (the local version of…
Turin
Cult Slow Food baker Andrea Perino turns out dense, fragrant torta langarola (hazelnut cake), naturally yeasted panettone and focaccia that draws sighs…
Western Sicily
The chef cooks up tasty, unpretentious pasta and seafood dishes at this down-to-earth, atmospheric trattoria on Favignana's central piazza. Try busiate …
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Homemade soups, quiches, wraps, salads, cookies and cakes jam-packed with natural goodness make for a super-powered lunch at this organic market and…
Ionian Coast
While it makes its own pastries, cakes and gelato, this 1950s veteran is famous for its granita, considered among the best in Sicily. If the weather is…
Livorno
Its name means 'the Anchor', an acknowledgement of this building's history as a 17th-century marine workshop. The vaulted-brick interior is atmospheric,…
Calabria
This family-owned restaurant just off Pizzo's main square has a stylish outdoor deck, the ideal spot to enjoy local seafood like spada (swordfish), prawn…
Cilento Coast
North of Castellabate's castle, this restaurant clings limpet-like to the vertiginous cliff, guaranteeing great view of Santa Maria below. When you're not…
Mercato di Piazza San Cosimato
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Trastevere’s open-air neighbourhood market is a top spot to stock up on globe and violet artichokes, broccolo romanesco (Roman broccoli), dandelion greens…
The Dolomites
Sit-down lunches are a great option at the bustling Brunico branch of Merano's famous gourmet shop – especially if you're needing a break from goulash or…
Southeastern Sicily
When the urge to lick proves irresistible, Nivera has your back. This is one of the region's top gelaterie, using seasonal, local and organic produce to…
Milan
Five words: fancy fast food with fish. That's the concept brought to you by the team behind Drogheria Milanese. Enter and you'll find a display of shiny…
Southern Rome
Occupying a rambling 19th-century inn on the Appian Way, this elegant restaurant offers tables beneath age-old beams or in front of the fireplace. In…
Cefalù
This casual waterfront spot serves pizzas, salads and inventive 'Sicilian burgers' made with top-of-the-line local ingredients – like the Tivitti Burger,…
Trieste
Despite its high glamour clubby interior, Angry Diamond is welcoming, serious about the food it serves and great value. Taking Trieste's meaty obsession…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
Just round the corner from the famous Volpetti deli, this casual restaurant serves a cosmopolitan menu of beloved Roman pastas and creative modern mains…
Arezzo
Located near the railway station, this much-loved trattoria is cosy in winter when its vaulted, red-brick cellar setting comes into its own. Cuisine is…
Ionian Coast
This popular joint in Aci Castello is a short walk from the town's famous castle. While the place offers salads and burgers, it's best known for its…
Syracuse
'Voglia Matta' means 'Mad Desire', which is exactly what you'll feel at this busy corner gelateria. The ice cream here is superlative, made fresh and with…
Cefalù
Fresh seafood rules the chalkboard menu at this upscale eatery along the old town's main waterfront thoroughfare. Depending on the season, you'll find…
Pisa
This small bistro on a pretty square, well away from the Leaning Tower crowd, is the perfect fusion of easy dining and gourmet excellence. Its menu is…
Assisi
A short hop from the Basilica di San Francesco, this inviting restaurant is big on old-world charm, with low arches and stone walls. The menu is similarly…
Venice
In addition to unleavened pumpkin and radicchio bread, this kosher bakery sells unusual treats such as crumbly impade (biscuity logs flavoured with ground…
The Veneto
This cosy tavern with its winter fire and streetside summer seating is everyone’s favourite spot in Arquà. The menu features Venetian cuisine with…
Naples
Mennella has developed a cult following with its superb, all-natural gelato. Each flavour is made using fresh, prime ingredients, whether it's lemons from…
Oltrarno
This contemporary pizza space in San Frediano is an inspirational cocktail of perfect pizza, delicious craft beers brewed by small producers and striking…
Vicenza
A short walk from the city centre, behind a stained-glass door, this local institution serves up a thoroughly local scene where walls are hung with family…
Southeastern Sicily
This popular cafe-cum-cake-shop is a great spot for a quick bite of lunch or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. There's a daily selection of pastas and simple…
Centro Storico
A Roman primo colazione (breakfast) rarely consists of more than a coffee and a cornetto (croissant). Not here. Coromandel is renowned for its breakfasts…
Ancona
Hidden away in a tennis club near the Passetto, this workaday fish restaurant is as authentic as it gets. Every lunch, crowds of hungry locals – everyone…
Siena
The name means 'Whaddya want?' and the answer is simple – cheap and tasty food prepared fast and served in pleasant surrounds. Beloved of local students,…
Turin
Northern Italians are fond of a 'concept' and Bolognese chef Cesare Marretti's concept here is sorpresa (surprise). Beyond the choice of meat, fish or…
Livorno
Harbour workers are the first to fill the long wooden tables at this unpretentious osteria (casual tavern), with other locals following close behind…
Centro Storico
It's all in the name – Beppe and his cheeses. Serving cheese throughout the day, this small restaurant, attached to a well-stocked deli selling formaggi…
Chianti
Sit inside the 18th-century villa or on the terrace of the restaurant on the Castello di Ama wine estate to enjoy rustic dishes featuring vegetables grown…
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