Procida
Procida’s prime pastry shop has a sugar-spiked range of cakes and pastries and is a good place to get acquainted with the local indulgence, lingua di bue …
Must-see restaurants in Southern Italy
Cosenza
This venerable cafe behind the duomo has been run by the same family since 1803 when the founder arrived from Naples and began baking gooey cakes and…
Calabria
Follow signs from Mormanno’s church to this humble but much-lauded eatery. The menu stars the region’s highly prized lentils, which accompany local…
Cilento Coast
Ignore the cheesy heart-shaped sign: with its glorious garden setting and great reputation for seafood, Core a Core is your best bet in Palinuro. The…
Valle d’Itria
In a narrow side street off Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, this well-regarded trattoria serves robust Itrian fare such as pork cheek in a primitivo reduction…
Agropoli
There’s no sea or historic-centre view from this ristorante-pizzeria on the main drag to and from the station, but who cares? This is the kind of simple…
Gallipoli
Book ahead to ensure your table at the place for fish in this seafood-loving town. Follow the practically obligatory seafood antipasti with delicious…
Ragusa
This exceptional gelateria makes wine-flavoured ice creams with Marsala, passito and muscat, plus other unconventional offerings such as pine nut, prickly…
Lecce
You'll eat handsomely at the in-house restaurant of the Patria Palace Hotel, right in the heart of old Lecce. The food is Puglian, mainly elevated…
Ischia
Old and popular enough to qualify as an 'institution' (1947 and counting), Da Ciccio (not to be confused with the restaurant of the same name) is an…
Matera
'The Deck' marries views over Sasso Barisano with traditional Lucanian food and a 17th-century cellar carved into the rock. Adventurous gourmets might go…
Capri
This is a great place to impress someone – not so much for the food, which is decent enough, but for the dramatic setting: its two dining areas are set in…
Modica
This is one of Modica's smartest restaurants. Housed in an elegant 18th-century palazzo, its dashing dining area sees tables set under stone arches and…
Stromboli
Follow the trail of painted lizards to the shady verandah of this whitewashed Aeolian house, hidden down an alley off Via Roma. Eclectically decorated…
Basilicata
Don’t miss this authentic Lucano restaurant in Castelmezzano, which serves excellent regional cuisine based on seasonal local ingredients. It also offers…
Agropoli
Il Gambero is located across from Agropoli’s beach – get here early to grab a table out front and enjoy the sunset over the Lungomare. Specialities…
Trani
Renowned for its seafood, swish La Darsena is housed in a waterfront palazzo. Outside tables overlook the port while inside, photos of old Puglia cover…
Cefalù
This is about as hip as Cefalù gets. Functioning as a restaurant, cafe and gallery space, La Galleria has an informal vibe, a bright internal courtyard…
Positano
This small wine-coloured restaurant bang in the centre spills out into a lovely enclosed piazza and hides a hip little bar in its interior. The emphasis…
Bari
Peep through the lace curtains into the cool interior of this rustic trattoria, where worn flagstone floors and period furnishings make you feel like you…
Procida
If you want your cappuccino served in a mug by a cool Procida local then head to this internationally flavoured portside bar/cafe. Carb-heavy snacks…
Milazzo
For stellar seafood just paces from the port, this upscale eatery with a devoted local following is the obvious choice. Service can be a bit stiff and…
Matera
This welcoming little cave restaurant is a great bet for Materan classics and spanking fresh seafood. Try the tuna tagliata, stuffed mussels or…
Matera
'To the Ovens!' is the cry of this stylish ristorante in Matera's new town, noted in particular for its seafood. Clear perspex chairs and stiff white…
Stromboli
West of town on the main road to Piscità, this wine bar–cafe dishes up small but delicious portions of homemade lentil soup, pasta and local fish,…
Minori
The old sage of Minori restaurants has been around as long as the Fiat Cinquecento and is arguably just as good. Sit on the terrace underneath a canopy of…
Bari
Excellent service and a quiet and shaded interior garden make Piccinni 28 a good option for lunch or dinner. Pizzas feature innovative toppings, dishes…
Tyrrhenian Coast
Stone walls, beamed ceilings, tile floors and delightful smoky aromas contribute to the rustic atmosphere at this cosy pizzeria-trattoria. Along with wood…
Matera
This elegant cave restaurant makes atmospheric use of its rock-hewn interior as the setting for great traditional Lucanian (Basilicatan) cuisine. Local…
Cilento Coast
Set opposite the charming town beach, epicure favourite Perbacco offers an expertly curated wine list and unconventional takes on local seafood…
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,…
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…
Salina
Homemade pasta and fresh-caught fish predominate on the menus posted daily outside this cheerful yellow house, tucked just back from Via Risorgimento,…
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)…
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)…
Calabria
Da Annibale offers local seafood served in a wisteria-draped outdoor area. Swordfish, tuna carpaccio, stuffed pumpkin flowers and handmade pasta dishes…
Ischia
With bamboo furniture, surrounding greenery and wonderful views of the Castello Aragonese, this makes for a fantastically romantic sunset dinner spot. It…
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…
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,…
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