Arezzo
A delectable array of local cheese and cured meats awaits at this popular alimentari (grocery store), which fills fresh panini (sandwiches) and foccacias…
Must-see restaurants in Italy
San Polo & Santa Croce
The counter at this friendly hole-in-the-wall takeaway is a sea of oven-fresh pizza perfection of both the thin- and thick-crust varieties. Join the queue…
Alberobello
Although tourists have discovered this place, located to the side of a little Doric temple, it has maintained the high standards established back in 1958…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This historic Tolmezzo tavern is the perfect place for cold winter nights. Strung with bottles, its low-beamed ceilings and stone walls make for an…
Northwestern Sardinia
One of the better places in Fertilia, Il Paguro specialises in fresh fish and seafood dishes such as sautéed mussels and grilled red prawns. The…
Salina
This family-run place in Pollara, with a sprawling outdoor terrace, specialises in old-fashioned Sicilian home-cooking, including several vegetarian…
Tivoli
Overlooking Tivoli's historic market square, this attractive bakery is a fine place for a casual meal. You can nip in for a quick slice of pizza or grab a…
Corniglia
An all-around good option, no matter the time of day. Friendly staff serve up hearty breakfasts, focaccia sandwiches, wine and appetiser specials, and a…
The Dolomites
Stunning views at 1985m coupled with traditional food and mountain hospitality make this a quintessential Badia experience. Book ahead if you'd like to…
Padua
Industrial student feeding spot near the university with a basic concept – choose from four types of pasta, add one of 10 sauces, buy a drink, and hang…
Verona
The last of the historic osterie (casual taverns) that once lined this riverside alley, Sottoriva still draws local crowds to rough-hewn tables under the…
Cosenza
Beloved of the locals, this unpretentious trattoria is one of Cosenza's best. Simple, robust dishes such as fagioli con cozze (beans with mussels),…
Ravello
One in a quartet of refined cafes lined up al fresco in Ravello's Piazza Duomo, Calce supposedly serves the best coffee. You'll have to seek out its far…
Cagliari
It's all in the name – 'Island Flavours'. This friendly deli specialises in top-quality Sardinian delicacies: breads, pastries, cured meats, cheeses,…
Cagliari
Snuggled away north of the centre in the Villanova district, this artsy, red-walled bistro-pub is a chilled pick for a Guinness and a bite to eat – the…
Lake Orta
About 1.5km north of Orta on the main road, this family-run place has a winning combination of lakeside tables and simple, no-nonsense cooking. Not…
Rome
This local chain of gelaterie offers a broad range of unusual flavours, from black olive to carrot cake and beyond. The location is a perfect refreshment…
Agrigento
This eatery, resembling a Wild West ranch, is the perfect place to enjoy wood-fired pizza on the summer terrace while gazing out over the temples. You…
Bosa
At the hotel of the same name, Sa Pischedda is one of Bosa’s top restaurants. With tables laid out on a romantic verandah and in a stylish back garden, it…
Cala Gonone
Fresh seafood is what this authentic place is about. Sit on the terrace for sea breezes and fishy delights, such as pasta with ricci (sea urchins), and…
Bergamo
The rooftop restaurant of the Hotel San Marco offers exquisitely prepared dishes against a sweeping panoramic view over Bergamo. Dine on black ink…
Venice
Make a reservation for one of the two evening sittings at this tiny restaurant and come prepared for Bruno Gavagnin's beautifully plated seafood feasts…
Agriturismo Cascina Casareggio
The Italian Lakes
A spruced up agriturismo serving regional cuisine in a lovely rural setting. The food is expensive for the area, but well executed. Expect regional…
Southern Tuscany
A popular local hangout, this laid-back enoteca (wine bar) offers a limited menu of soup, lasagna and taglieri (cheese-and-meat boards). There's a good…
Elba
A Portoferraio favourite, this harbourside restaurant has a long terrace overlooking a string of bobbing yachts. White napery and efficient service…
Trentino & South Tyrol
A small, welcoming place with contemporary rustic decor, that serves both vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as some gluten-free options, to an…
Basilicata
On the main coastal highway in the village of Cersuta (about 5km north of Maratea), the flower-bedecked Da Cesare is worth seeking out for its simple,…
Northwestern Sardinia
A long-standing favourite, this casual bar-restaurant is a jack of all trades. You can sit down on the waterfront terrace and order anything from coffee…
Verona
Home to Verona's plumpest brioche, sassy Miozzi also peddles finger-licking pastries (including mini versions for those on a diet), biscotti and…
Verona
Concealed atmospherically under the arcading on Via Sottoriva, this high-ceilinged, wood-panelled and bottle-filled trattoria does a mean pizza as well as…
Treviso
Named after an old mulberry tree, this classy restaurant serves some of Treviso's finest seafood. Chef Gaetano selects the finest ingredients from the…
Cagliari
A cool, gallery-style eatery that hums at lunchtime as shoppers, students, visitors and business folk pack into its black, glass-plated interior to chat…
Perugia
If you're a goloso (glutton) for gelato, search out this small gelateria in Perugia's historic centre. Flavours run the gamut from classics such as…
Val d'Orcia
Known for its zuppa di pane e fagioli (bread and white-bean soup), bruschette, crostini and range of local pecorino (sheep's-milk cheese), this simple…
Sassari
This is a model trattoria in a tiny back lane – go through the arch near the tourist office – specialising in traditional island cooking. Expect starters…
Vieste
Al Cantinone is a convivial, welcoming place set in a deep, vaulted room. Pugliese classics are rendered with aplomb, and there are more unusual dishes …
Stromboli
A Stromboli institution, the panoramic terrace of this all-purpose cafe-gelateria-pizzeria is busy throughout the day as islanders come for their morning…
Syracuse
It's not just the location off Piazza del Duomo that's the attraction – the house-made gelato is pretty good, too. It's all preservative free and made…
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Santa Teresa's go-to spot for romantic dinners and special occasions, this sleek eatery with wrap-around windows and a cool white interior serves some of…
Caserta
Located an easy 250m east of the Reggia di Caserta is this popular local cafe. Great coffee aside, the counters heave with freshly made panini (sandwiches…
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