Le Marche
Forced out of town by the 2016 earthquakes, Le Clarisse is now located on a campsite about 3km out of town. Despite this, and despite its rather…
Must-see restaurants in Italy
Sassari
Join the locals for a taste of authentic Sassarese home cooking at this laid-back trattoria near the city walls. The mustard-yellow and Pompeiian-red…
Eastern Sardinia
A family-run affair, Nascar stands head and shoulders above most places in town, with its romantic garden terrace, slick vaulted interior and faultless…
Centro Storico
Housed in one of the capital's historic wine shops, chef Massimo Viglietti's Michelin-starred restaurant marries a classic, wood-panelled setting with…
Oltrarno
This excellent gelato maker, just off the Ponte Santa Trínita, produces a small selection of gelati that manages to achieve the perfect balance of…
Milan
This sandwich kiosk crammed with locals gives you a sense of Milan's sharp sense of humour. All the handsomely stuffed sandwiches are named after…
Cremona
La Sosta is surrounded by violin-makers' workshops and is a suitably harmonious place to feast on regional delicacies such as goose thigh and veal liver…
Viterbo
With its cosy wood-beamed interior, Viterbo's oldest trattoria is a snug spot for steaming plates of earthy seasonal dishes such as homemade fettuccine ai…
Southwestern Sardinia
A long-standing restaurant in the historic centre, Gazebo Medioevale looks the part with its exposed brick walls, stone arches and Sardinian masks. The…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
A self-appointed champion of all things Friulian, this street-food style osteria and its laneway 'terrace' serves up little trays of salumi, meat balls,…
Riomaggiore
Riomaggiore's standout street food is a mound of fresh fried seafood – calamari, anchovies, shrimp, cod – stuffed into a paper cone and served on the go…
Padua
Rub elbows with locals – literally – at tiny tables precariously piled with traditional Venetian seafood and a few inspired novelties, such as caviale di…
Genoa
A selection of beautiful traditional gelato flavours are complemented by a creative menu of semifreddo-filled cups, ice-cream sandwiches and chocolate…
Matera
Delightful Basilicatan food is de rigeur at this friendly, family-run restaurant. Seasonal produce such as peas, artichokes and cimi di rape (turnip tops)…
Manarola
Opposite the more sedate restaurant of the same name, this lively spot with its Latin grooves serves up a small selection of inexpensive specials (pasta…
Calabria
In Rotonda, this is a winner, with wonderful local meat and seasonal woodland products such as truffles, mushrooms and even nettles (in a dish of ravioli)…
Stresa
Living up to its name, Jolly offers service at a jaunty allegro pace and is one of the best places in town to bag your early-morning Italian breakfast (ie…
Calabria
Da Annibale offers local seafood served in a wisteria-draped outdoor area. Swordfish, tuna carpaccio, stuffed pumpkin flowers and handmade pasta dishes…
Tivoli
With tables set by the 2nd-century BC Tempio di Vesta and water cascading down the green river gorge below, this elegant restaurant sets a wonderfully…
Elba
Ignore the waterfront’s menu-touting waiters and instead duck down Largo Garibaldi to find this unassuming, no-frills trattoria. In business since 1930,…
Ischia
With bamboo furniture, surrounding greenery and wonderful views of the Castello Aragonese, this makes for a fantastically romantic sunset dinner spot. It…
Sirmione
Arguably the best of the cluster of tourist-attracting restaurants around Sirmione’s ferry terminal, Viandate has a detailed menu split into various sub…
South Coast
A casual trattoria with sidewalk tables near the beach in Ponza town. What you'll eat will depend on the morning catch, but you can depend on excellent…
The Dolomites
It would be sad to stop at this backstreet brewery for just a beer. Join big tables of locals by the vats for a sample of no-frills dishes ranging from…
Fiesole
Lounging over a tumbler of vino (wine) around long timber tables in a dimly lit, old Tuscan tavern-styled interior is the charm of Vinandro. Cuisine is…
Lecce
This sweet courtyard restaurant is dependably one of Lecce's better eating options. There are pizzas, but why would you, when the seafood's so good? Try…
The Italian Lakes
This gourmet osteria serves a simple, high quality menu of regional dishes served up with an unfussy modern finish. Choose from Piedmontese Fassone beef…
Manarola
A number of fish dishes, including some tasty antipasti such as soppressata di polpo (sliced boiled octopus) are served up here along with right-by-the…
Centro Storico
The alluring cakes, pastries and dolci (sweets) made at this fashionable pasticceria (pastry shop) are miniature works of art. Curated in every detail,…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
A modern sensibility imbues both the decor and the menu at this wonderful little restaurant. An array of old-fashioned Murano mirrors adorns a wall, while…
Genoa
A much-loved local institution, this back-lane bakery fires up some of Genoa's best focaccia, which are available in countless varieties. The Antico Forno…
Venice
Elbow your way through the morning crush to bag a warm croissant filled with runny apricot jam or melting Nutella. Everything here is freshly baked, which…
Tyrrhenian Coast
La Fornace's rather sterile dining room won't win any design awards, but its impressive array of mountain specialties – Nebrodi pork, porcini mushrooms,…
Western Sardinia
The Pontis fishing cooperative on the waterfront between Cabras and Tharros runs this atmospheric spot. The fresh seafood menu changes according to the…
Sassari
Hidden behind a chipped, low-key exterior, L’Antica Hostaria is a consistently top restaurant. In intimate, homey surroundings you're treated to inventive…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Located in the grain stores of the castle, this Slow Food–acclaimed eatery has a panoramic terrace for summer dining and is renowned for its assured…
Vernazza
Traditional Cinque Terre seafood (mussels, seafood ravioli and lemon anchovies) has been served up in this harbourside trattoria since the 1960s. When it…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
The high-ceilinged interior of this classy neighbourhood restaurant is peppered with paintings, and is very atmospheric. Despite the tourist-central…
Oltrarno
A spartan interior, complete with vintage ceiling fans and stools cleverly crafted from recycled wine crates, creates a shabby-chic vibe at this modern…
Riomaggiore
Perched within pebble-lobbing distance of Riomaggiore's wee harbour, Dau Cila is a smart, kitsch-free zone, and specialises in classic seafood and hyper…
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