Monterosso
If you're looking for something a little more elegant than a seafront fry-up, Miky does a seasonal fish menu in a moody, modern dining room. Booking ahead…
Must-see restaurants in Italy
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Also called l’obitorio (the morgue) because of its vintage marble-slab tabletops, this is Trastevere’s oldest and most popular pizzeria (it opened in 1931…
Ristorante Aglio, Olio & Pomodoro
Ischia
Garlic, olive oil and tomatoes are the base for a lot of simply executed dishes at this warmly welcoming trattoria serving local dishes such as rabbit,…
Lake Como
You can't get closer to Lake Como than these 15 or so tables set on a terrace suspended over the water. Which means you can dine on lake fish, duck breast…
Lazio
In the small town of Compagnano di Roma, some 4km east of Via Cassia (SR2), family-run Iotto is a smart choice for seasonally driven regional food. It's…
La Trattoria da Maria Giuseppe
Northwestern Sardinia
For a relaxed meal, head to this unpretentious, neighbourhood trattoria near Piazza Pianedda. Locals come here for the excellent wood-fired pizzas, but…
Mantua
The building is as beautiful as the food: a lemon-yellow facade dotted with faded olive-green shutters. Inside, Mantua's gourmands graze on delicately…
Venice
Not since Tintoretto lived next door has this neighbourhood seen so much action, thanks to this bustling osteria (casual tavern). Sicilian chef Lorenzo…
Costa Smeralda
Abuzz with a steady mix of locals and tourists, this village-centre trattoria knows its way around all the Sardinian classics, from guazzetto di cozze …
Alghero
Duck down into this vaulted, hole-in-the-wall pizzeria and for a few euro you can snack on perfectly thin, crisp pizza or fainè (chickpea pancakes)…
Reggio Calabria
Offering a long wine list and locally caught seafood such as pesce spada (swordfish), this restaurant looks like a sophisticated version of a fisherman’s…
Perugia
A relaxed juice and snack bar where you can fire up your laptop and linger over a fresh panino and cold-pressed juice – try the apple, pineapple and…
Lake Garda
Trentino specialities punctuate the menu of this cosy trattoria, which sits snug underneath the arches of one of Riva's lakeside squares. Try the…
Southern Tuscany
Ultrafresh ingredients and budget pricing are the hallmarks at this hybrid restaurant and wine bar near the duomo. There are fish and vegetarian options…
Alghero
A city institution, Il Pavone offers the best of both worlds – excellent food and a prime location on Piazza Sulis. Its sea-facing pavilion is a lovely…
Assisi
This cosy brick-vaulted osteria sets an attractive stage for flavoursome regional fare. Presuming you've booked ahead, you're in for quite a treat:…
Venice
Be the envy of the passing Grand Canal traffic by nabbing one of the few tables on the deck of the Sina Centurion Hotel, or hide away inside the dazzling…
Cagliari
Let Gianpaolo welcome you with open arms into his tiny restaurant, which feels more like his living room. He'll serve you the antipasti, pasta and dishes…
Eastern Sardinia
Guests are welcomed like family members at this whitewashed agriturismo, romantically set between vineyards and olive groves. Home-grown wine, olive oil…
Matera
This old-school pasticceria, established in 1946, is all gleaming glass, polished tiles and gaudy, delectable cakes. Buy a paper bag of delights to take…
Turin
Sip cups of molten coffee in the glorious, gold-on-black Sala Cinese of the Venaria Reale palace. Also on order are top-quality panini, pastries and ice…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
For that late-night snack, nowhere beats this decades-old 24-hour basement bakery. When the munchies strike, head here to load up on cheap-as-chips…
Southwestern Sardinia
After visiting the Castello, decamp to this attractive stone-clad bar-trattoria near the castle entrance. Relaxed and informal, it's good for a classic…
Centro Storico
Tonino’s might be defiantly low-key with its frilly gingham curtains and tightly packed tables but it's also almost always crammed with locals and…
Venice
With fish fresh from the Rialto every morning and a preference for organic veg and cheese, chef Alberto does a take on Venetian classics that has…
Bolzano (Bozen)
This venerable 800-year-old inn with its cosy bar and checked-tablecloth dining area is the perfect stage for sampling the cloudy, unfiltered Bozner beer…
The Veneto
With beautiful views of the river Brenta, this rather upmarket restaurant serves seasonal fare such as Bassano-style asparagus and local radicchio, as…
Centro Storico
For an authentic trattoria experience, search out this long-standing neighbourhood restaurant. It's distinctly no-frills with basic wooden tables,…
Mercato della Terra di San Miniato
Northwestern Tuscany
Don't leave town without experiencing the foodie buzz of this vibrant farmers market, humming with fresh fruit, veg, meat, raw milk and other local…
Sorrento
The postmodern decor – imaginative lighting, exposed steel pipes and jujube-coloured seating – is a far cry from that of Sorrento’s traditional trattorias…
Centro Storico
Fatamorgana is a surefire bet for artisanal gelato made with top seasonal ingredients. There's a good choice of flavours ranging from the classic to more…
Trentino & South Tyrol
A cute-as-a-button historic trattoria that's worth it for the decor alone, but also serves up hearty pastas, occasionally inventive mains (say trout…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
Always busy, this boisterous joint serves the best pizza in the Colosseum neighbourhood. Locals and tourists squeeze into the noisy interior – set up as a…
Abruzzo
This venerable hostel at the top of the Gran Sasso funivia (cable car) has a small bar offering coffee and cakes as well as a casual sit-down restaurant…
Como
The 'Corner of Silence' lives up to its name with a succession of dining rooms and a fine rear garden. Locals mix with the occasional celeb hoping to pass…
Northwestern Sardinia
Behind an unassuming roadside exterior, this smart restaurant enjoys a stellar reputation for high-end seafood. There’s a creative edge to many of the…
The Dolomites
Rustic stone and wood decor and red-and-white-checked tablecloths create a cosy vibe at this Vigo di Fassa mainstay. Grilled meats and polenta figure…
Matera
In Sasso Barisano, this lofty and convivial cavern is styled as a Neapolitan pizzeria. It has a great, cheery atmosphere with excellent, substantial…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This outpost of the venerable Gelataria dei Gracchi, by the Vatican, is known for its superb ice cream made from the best ingredients. Flavours are…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
One of the better options in the touristy pocket near the Colosseum, this easy-going trattoria stands out for its authentic regional cooking. Daily…
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