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…
Must-see restaurants in Italy
Savona
A popular gathering spot for all – families, young couples, visitors, old timers with small dogs – Green is an easy-going spot with a spacious covered…
Rome
In-the-know Romans claim this pasticceria makes the best millefoglie in town. And while it's a bit of a hike to get to, you won't regret the effort as you…
Trentino & South Tyrol
At this unpretentious little restaurant, your hosts will take you through a menu of mountain dishes and local wines. Tables are set around a traditional…
Perugia
Always packed, this cheerful, hectic pizzeria does some of the best pizzas in town. Served bubbling hot straight from a wood-fired oven, they come with…
Oltrarno
One glance at the constant line out the door of this bright green-and-citrus shop with exciting flavours (ricotta and pear, strawberry cheesecake, walnut…
San Teodoro
Bask in the scent of jasmine on the sweet back patio at this Neapolitan-owned pizzeria smack in the heart of town. The real-deal wood-oven pizzas come…
Cosenza
Traditional Calabrian cuisine, such as cavatelli con cozze e fagioli (pasta with mussels and beans) and grigliata mista di carne (mixed grilled meats), is…
Trattoria La Grotta di Zi Concetta
Molise
There's something about earthy Molise food, even in the region's relatively nondescript towns. Equally good for a spot of lunch or dinner, this old-school…
Pisa
A monster baguette stuffed with cured meat and salsa verde (green sauce) makes for an ideal lunch at this pocket-sized panineria (sandwich shop). Order…
The Veneto
Cheap and cheerful Alla Rocca is known as La Bigoleria because it focuses on the region’s signature pasta (bigoli) served with dozens of different sauces…
San Gimignano
Set in an atmospheric vault under an ancient city arch, this trattoria serves modern cuisine inspired by local ingredients – try the fagottini (pasta…
Centro Storico
From bacon and egg breakfasts to gluten-free pastas, cheeseburgers and earthy lentil soups, this upscale fast-food joint caters to most tastes. Expect…
Lazio
This cool, vaulted restaurant is ideally placed for a post-museum meal. The menu covers a lot of ground but the focus is very much on seafood with a range…
Trieste
Rudy has been concocting traditional boiled meats, cold cuts and beer since, oh, 1897. Come for the pork joints, served up with the house sauerkraut or…
Cagliari
This organic gelateria is ideally placed for a mid-afternoon treat or post-dinner dessert. There's not a huge choice but quality is high and there are…
Eastern Sardinia
The Cortile del Formaggio is a tiny courtyard house where you can buy fresh, smoked and roasted varieties of fiore sardo – Sardinian pecorino made from…
Monterosso
Across from the seaside promenade, Slurp! is an obligatory stop when strolling the waterfront. In-house made gelato comes in a variety of rich flavours…
Cefalù
Tucked away in the marina (called Porto Turistico) east of the historic centre, this is a favourite among locals for its first-rate seafood, pizzas and…
La Spezia
Take a seat around chunky wooden tables beneath beamed ceilings at this buzzing Slow Food–affiliated restaurant and wash down the torte di verdure …
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Il Grottino sets a rustic picture with bare, grey stone walls and warm, low lighting. In keeping with the look, the food is wholesome and hearty with no…
Arezzo
No artificial flavourings, emulsifiers, preservatives or food dyes are used in the creation of the gelato and frozen yogurt here, and this, combined with…
Tyrrhenian Coast
This foodie favourite specialises in expertly prepared dishes crafted from local ingredients. Specialties include roast lamb, asparagus and mushrooms…
Bari
Fish sandwiches, salads and grilled seafood combine with a decent selection of Puglian wine and Italian craft beer at this compact corner spot. Either eat…
Chianti
No fuss, no pretension, family-run Dante is a fine place to plonk down after a long day on your feet, especially if you're in the mood for bruschetta,…
Oltrarno
This unpretentious pizzeria near Piazza Santo Spirito redefines the word 'packed'. Arrive early to grab a bar stool at a wooden-barrel table and pick from…
Vieste
Look beyond the stony, cavernous interior of this modest-seeming restaurant to find what is possibly the best homemade, hand-shaped orecchiette in Puglia…
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
This is where half of Sant’Agata’s population seems to come after Sunday Mass – priests, teenagers, farmers and nonagenarian nonnas – to down a potpourri…
Siena
Head to this popular chain near the Campo for a gelato, frappé, milkshake or hot chocolate (winter only). Gelato flavours change with the seasons, and…
Northwestern Sardinia
With al fresco tables on a sunny cobbled terrace and a bright, light-filled dining room, La Torre is a handsome spot to sit down to wood-fired pizzas and…
The Dolomites
Specialist cheese and speck counters, well-priced local wine and grappa, plus an excellent selection of prepared meals – canederli (dumplings), goulash,…
Val d'Orcia
Famed for its succulent maialino da latte arrosto (roasted suckling pig), this much-loved trattoria is an excellent dining option, especially if you are…
Genoa
A wonderfully old-fashioned place, with fragrant scoops appearing from under metal-topped vats. The panera (a Genovese coffee-and-cream blend), creamy…
Lake Garda
The excellent, if somewhat pricey food at this local harbourside trattoria is served by very attentive staff in a simple, undistracting dining room. The…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Serves up Friulian classics, cjalcions (filled pasta), frico and apple gnocchi and trout fresh from the Tagliamento river in a cosy room that pares back…
Oristano
This restaurant's name refers to the glowing embers of a wood fire, and grilled meats and fish are indeed its speciality – but you'll also find a full…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Hladik accommodates just 25 tables and a small bar beneath its low vaulted ceiling where locals come for home soup, venison goulash and warming plates of…
Savona
In the cobbled centre, this much-loved local spot serves up outstanding farinata (chickpea flour flat bread), as well as delectable, simply prepared…
The Dolomites
The fork-wielding Ladin sausage cooks are a Canazei institution at this roadside stall just by the bus stop. It draws queues of ravenous skiers all winter…
Palau
Locals swear by the authentic antipasti, pasta and fresh fish at this no-frills restaurant just south of the harbour. Stop by for a good-value lunch, or…
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