Milan
Search out this cosy, Slow Food–recommended restaurant east of the city centre – a block north of Corso XXII Marzo – for lovingly prepared Milanese…
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Milan
Blindfold yourself and point at the menu, because that's the only way to choose from zucchini flowers stuffed with artisanal herbed ricotta, risotto with…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
Sigh-worthy meals are to be had at this justifiably well-regarded restaurant, upstairs in what used to be the village prison. They do the Piedmontese…
Todi
If it's a fine day, bypass the brick-vaulted interior and head straight out to the terrace for towering views. Try filling regional pasta like…
South Coast
No summer day out would be complete without a gelato and this smart little gelateria is one of the best in town. Among the flavours are some unusual and…
Centro Storico
This historic Ghetto restaurant, complete with dated decor and a rather starchy atmosphere, is a top spot for traditional Jewish-Roman cooking. Signature…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast bowls, soup and fresh juices are all prepared with speed, skill and fresh locally sourced organic ingredients at this…
Centro Storico
Few tourists make it to this long-standing neighbourhood trattoria on a cobbled cul-de-sac near Ponte Sant'Angelo. But it still gets busy as local diners…
Volterra
Catering to vegans, vegetarians and anyone keen on organic plant-based cooking, this casual bistro stocks its bain-marie with an array of dishes that's…
San Remo
Italian panache with a perfectly positioned terrace in front make this elegant cafe-enoteca-salon de thé one of the most appealing spots in town for a…
Venice
The stupidly romantic view of gondolas floating past the windows helps to distract from the hotel-restaurant vibe of Ai Reali's dining room. The excellent…
Lazio
Hidden down a side alley near the cathedral, this smart restaurant impresses with its seasonal menu of updated Italian fare. Dishes such as pappardelle al…
San Gimignano
'The Prison' is as popular with San Gimignano locals as it is with visitors, something that can't be said of many places in this tourist-driven town. The…
Positano
This small wine-coloured restaurant bang in the centre spills out into a lovely enclosed piazza and hides a hip little bar in its interior. The emphasis…
Il Giardino di Giulia e Fratelli
Southern Rome
Just north of the tomb of Cecilia Metella, this garden cafe is a bucolic delight. Book one of the well-spaced tables beneath the orange trees and feast on…
Cefalù
This is about as hip as Cefalù gets. Functioning as a restaurant, cafe and gallery space, La Galleria has an informal vibe, a bright internal courtyard…
Milan
A Japanese restaurant with a difference. Not only does J's Hiro offer unusual specials, like a delicate dish of fig and sashimi, along with the usual…
Central Tuscany
Boasting seating on the main piazza, on a rear terrace and in a former blacksmith's forge and stable, this sprawling business place has multiple strings…
Lazio
Excellent panini, smooth gelato and fresh, creamy dolci – there's a lot to like about this inviting Subiaco pasticceria (pastry shop). Its vintage,…
Bari
Peep through the lace curtains into the cool interior of this rustic trattoria, where worn flagstone floors and period furnishings make you feel like you…
Milazzo
For stellar seafood just paces from the port, this upscale eatery with a devoted local following is the obvious choice. Service can be a bit stiff and…
Procida
If you want your cappuccino served in a mug by a cool Procida local then head to this internationally flavoured portside bar/cafe. Carb-heavy snacks…
Western Sardinia
Its tables draped in multiple shades of sea blue, this restaurant a couple of blocks in from the waterfront serves an unabashedly fish-focused menu…
South Coast
With its turquoise look and driftwood fish designs, Oresteria by Ponza is the very picture of a summery waterfront restaurant. Overlooking the port, it…
Orvieto
If you want to know what a genuine Italian trattoria experience is all about, head to this family-run local favourite. Wood panelling and old-school house…
Siena
A bastion of traditional Sienese dining, the Gallo Nero has a vaulted brick interior, tasty food and a wine list brimming with local and regional drops…
San Teodoro
This super-trendy beachside lounge-restaurant attracts gym-fit guys and girls, who come to pose by the palm-fringed pool by day and sip mojitos to DJ…
Trentino & South Tyrol
The Yak & Yeti is a 17th-century farmhouse that Messner has transformed into a restaurant, 'bio-homestead' and yak farm; the menu features typical food of…
Porto Cervo
You know you've struck gold when you find a restaurant frequented by locals in a purpose-built resort. With its garden terrace, pleasant service and spot…
Lucca
The primary allure of this bright modern address is its hidden red-brick courtyard, complete with romantic potted lemon plants and parasol-shaded tables…
Milan
Named for the gardens that once lined Via Manzoni, this contemporary cafe-restaurant occupies a leafy niche off the main drag. Its sleek interior and…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
With a look that has endured since this restaurant opened in 1934 (wrought-iron chandeliers, polished dark wood and white tablecloths), Nino is enduringly…
Siena
Head down the stairs from Via delle Terme or through the side door on Via dei Pittori to enjoy a meal at this attractive basement eatery, which is known…
Trieste
The counter here is a site of porcine carnage: legs, necks, bellies, tongues and testicles, all awaiting a slap of relish from the huge ceramic mustard…
Southern Tuscany
Its name means 'snow potions', and there are plenty of delectable icy concoctions (granita or crushed ice with natural flavour, sorbet and gelato) on…
Alghero
Al Refettorio is a smart wine bar and restaurant with tables under a low stone arch and in a softly lit vaulted interior. Creative seafood is the headline…
Chianti
A long-standing favourite, this romantic choice on the main road through Radda has a traditional interior but the menu has an untraditional tinge,…
Reggio Emilia
Tucked back off the street around a lovely interior garden, this is Reggio's best spot for an elegant dinner. Chef Gianni d'Amato launched this new…
Chianti
An ideal lunch stop en route from Chianti to Siena, this friendly roadside inn on the SR222/SP2 5km south of Panzano serves traditional Tuscan dishes in…
Matera
This welcoming little cave restaurant is a great bet for Materan classics and spanking fresh seafood. Try the tuna tagliata, stuffed mussels or…
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