Chianti
Cucina contadina (food from the farmer's kitchen) is the mainstay of this pretty restaurant run by Carla Barucci – the kitchen garden is right outside and…
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Olbia
Stone walls, timber ceilings and coastal paintings give this restaurant a cheery air. Dig into soul food such as zuppa gallurese (a hearty soup made with…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
A top lunchtime spot, this is a classic, dyed-in-the-wool trattoria specialising in old-school country cooking. It's a relaxed place offering a welcoming…
Venice
Venice is known for its seafood but this cosy, woody bistro taps into the other side of the cuisine, serving a concise menu focused on meat and seasonal…
Sassari
Housed in a modern white building, Sassari's produce market is a thriving city institution. Locals come here to browse stalls laden with squid and silvery…
Verona
Impeccable gelato is made on the premises with alpine milk from Alto-Adige (Südtirol). Flavours like bacio bianco (white chocolate and hazelnut), candied…
Centro Storico
This welcoming modern trattoria stands out among the many lacklustre options around Campo de’ Fiori. The emphasis is on updated regional cuisine, so look…
Centro Storico
Dining at this quintessential Roman trattoria-pizzeria is a delight. With a crowded interior and tables spilling onto the pretty piazza outside, it serves…
The Veneto
In San Giorgio, Trattoria Dalla Rosa Alda has been serving honest local fare since 1853, including house-made gnocchi and beef braised in Amarone. The…
Castelli Romani
This is the sort of place that makes Romans endure summer traffic jams to get to Lago Albano. Rough-and-ready with basic tables and close-up lake views,…
Rapallo
Seafood is the star here, and it's done well with the occasional creative touch. House-made stuffed pastas have particular appeal – sea bream ravioli…
Corniglia
If you need a break from sit-down restaurant fare, pay a visit to this lovely deli and food shop. The front counter offers oven-baked veggies, made-to…
Southwestern Sardinia
An isolated farm in the green hills northwest of Montevecchio, this welcoming place serves bumper meals with cold cuts, ravioli with ricotta, lemon and…
Noto
Costanzo is justifiably famous for its gelati, torrone (nougat), dolci di mandorla (almond sweets) and cassata (with ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit)…
Ionian Coast
Right by the harbour, this polished stalwart is where locals come for quality fish and seafood, tucking into tried-and-tested dishes like tuna tartare,…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This slightly off-the-beaten-track branch of one of Rome's best bakeries serves delicious pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice), pasta dishes and other…
Central Sicily
For many locals, Saturday night means a meal at La Piazzetta. That might mean a pizza and beer or something more substantial such as fresh pasta with…
Southern Tuscany
Chef Moreno Cardone takes great pride in his dishes, using quality local produce to create tasty, attractively presented meals. There are fish and meat…
Southern Tuscany
Generous pourings of local wine are on offer at this cavernous restaurant and wine bar next to one of the panoramic viewpoints on Piazza della Repubblica…
Trento
This ever-popular shack serves up a variety of burgers, including unconventional offerings that pair a beef patty with melted brie, caramelised shallots,…
Salina
Homemade pasta and fresh-caught fish predominate on the menus posted daily outside this cheerful yellow house, tucked just back from Via Risorgimento,…
Assisi
This charming backstreet trattoria is known for its grilled meats, prepared on a huge fireplace in the small dining area. In summer, tables on the pretty…
Southern Tuscany
Traditional Tuscan dishes are reinvented with a contemporary sensibility by young chef Valerio Pulitani at this atmospheric restaurant in Pitigliano's…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Cividale is made for gelato-licking strolls and this cute artisan gelateria is the town's best. You'll find all your favourite flavours but also some…
Bellagio
This intimate terrace just above a meeting of laneways in Bellagio's old town is a fine place for a meal. The restaurant has been around since 1887, which…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
A fruit-and-veg shop doubling as a salad and juice bar, this friendly outfit is a vegetarian oasis in the homeland of Rome's carnivorous cuisine. As well…
Milan
Simple platters of superior cold cuts, carpaccio, quiches and Lombard cheeses accompany glasses of interesting small-production wines at this laid-back…
Cagliari
Classical Sardinian cooking is celebrated at this rustic backstreet restaurant near Piazza Yenne. A menu highlight is prize bue rosso beef which is…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Boasting a prime location on a pretty piazza, this cheerful trattoria is staffed by volunteers and people with disabilities, who welcome guests with a…
Eastern Sardinia
Clean, bright Mediterranean flavours shine through in regional dishes such as tagliata di tonno (sliced tuna steak with rocket and pecorino) at this…
Centro Storico
Ditirambo wins diners over with its central location, informal trattoria vibe and seasonal, organic cuisine. Dishes cover many bases, ranging from…
Lake Garda
The artfully lit arches of Hotel Gardesana's restaurant make a romantic spot for dinner as the sun sinks over a pink-tinged lake and the distant mountains…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This basic San Lorenzo pizzeria is as adrenaline-fuelled as its name: waiters zoom around under whirring fans, delivering tomato-loaded bruschetta, fried…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
A popular choice near the Colosseum, Divin Ostilia is a model wine bar with a high brick ceiling and wooden shelves lined with bottles. It's a small place…
Trieste
A historic restaurant and one-time favourite of James Joyce, yes, but also a restaurant with a serious bit of history in its midst. Enjoy its menu of…
Oltrarno
When the urge for a pasta-free evening in a minimalist interior strikes, consider this contemporary noodle bar serving beautifully sculpted platters of…
Padua
Rustic wooden tables, wine-filled tumblers and a single-sheet menu packed with hearty dishes keep things real at dei Fabbri. Slurp on superlative zuppe …
Cagliari
A corner of Piedmont in Sardinia, Crackers specialises in northern Italian cuisine with a wide range of risottos, including a classic risotto al Barolo …
Centro Storico
Rome's favourite snack, the supplì (risotto ball), gets a gourmet makeover at this elegant street-food joint. Sit back on the vintage leather sofa and dig…
Val d'Orcia
Occupying a stylishly renovated building with two dining rooms featuring brick-vaulted ceilings and walls lined with bottles of wine, Daria's well…
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