Italy — Restaurants
La Terrazza dell'Eden
Michelin-starred La Terrazza serves some of the city's finest cuisine, along with sweeping views over the Seven Hills of Rome and Michelangelo's dome of St Peter's. Executive Chef Adriano Cavagnini is dynamic and creative, having worked at Harrod's and cooking for the Al Fayed family, as well as for members of the British government. A seasonally changing menu includes modern Italian cuisine, fresh seafood dishes and creative flavors of the Mediterranean that are light and delicious. Reservations essential. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Hotel Eden, Via Ludovisi 49 (Via Veneto)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.edenroma.com
La Rosetta
Possibly the best seafood restaurant in Rome, the cuisine at La Rosetta is world-class. A selection of marinated seafood appetizers, such as squid with ginger and French beans, is the best way to appreciate the flavors, followed by one of the superb pasta dishes dressed with fish or seafood. The menu includes almost every type of Mediterranean fish, grilled or roasted to perfection, and desserts such as the ricotta cheesecake with honey are worth saving space for. Reservations essential. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Via della Rosetta 8 (Piazza Navona)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.larosetta.com
La Pergola
This sophisticated rooftop restaurant boasts a spectacular view of the city below, and has an elegant setting with candlelit tables and impeccable service. Many Roman food critics claim it is the best restaurant in the city, which is attested to by a list of regulars that includes Prince Rainier of Monaco, Bruce Springsteen and Glen Close. Food is the very best of Mediterranean haute cuisine and each dish is a work of art in presentation and taste. A sundowner at the chic cocktail bar is a fine way to start the evening. Reservations essential. Closed Sunday and Monday. Dinner only.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Hilton Hotel, Via Cadlolo 101, San Pietro
- City
- Rome
Alberto Ciarla
This is one of Rome's best fish restaurants and the original owner chef Alberto Ciarla made it a priority to find the freshest fish for the à la carte menu and the six tasting menus available. Near the entrance is a lavish display of seafood on ice. Original dishes include a variety of seafood pastas and fried, grilled or roasted fish from the Mediterranean, and the trademark sea bass fillet prepared in various special ways. Although chef Ciarla no longer works at the restaurant it is still worth a visit for some of the best fish in Rome. Closed Sunday. Dinner only. Reservations required.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Piazza San Cosimato 40, Trastevere
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.albertociarla.com/RistoCiarla.html
Agata e Romeo
For a gourmet treat, this charming restaurant is elegant yet relaxed, run by a husband and wife team who produce outstanding Roman 'nouvelle cuisine', exceptional desserts and a fabulously stocked wine cellar. Roman specialties include broccoli pasta in skate broth, a gourmet version of a traditional vegetable soup, or sheep's cheese flan with a dried fig sauce. An Agata e Romeo taster menu allows one to sample a variety of specialties, and includes wine. Closed weekends. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Via Carlo Alberto 45 (Termini)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.agataeromeo.it
Ai Tre Scalini
Small, unpretentious and serving top-quality Roman cuisine, Ai Tre Scalini is one of the nicest restaurants in the area close to the Colosseum. The small menu is a gourmet experience, from the cheeses and salamis to porchetta, complemented by the wide variety of wines on offer. Reservations required. Closed Mondays. Open from 6pm.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- ViaPanisperna
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.aitrescalini.org/bottiglieria
Arancia Blu
Arancia Blu offers Rome's best vegetarian fare in a trendy, friendly atmosphere. Individual dietary needs are catered for as staff assist in redesigning menu suggestions to suit everybody's tastes. The dishes are inspired by country Italian cuisines and include things like potato and mint ravioli, or eggplant parmigiana in a pastry crust. There is an excellent dessert menu and extensive wine list. Open for dinner daily, the tea room and bars open from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, dinner starts at 8.00pm. Also open for lunch on weekends. Reservations recommended. Credit cards are not accepted.
- Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via Prenestina
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.aranciabluroma.com
Il Leoncino
This tiny pizzeria is immensely popular and one of the best for the distinctive thin and crispy-based Roman pizza. The service is quick and the food delicious, including starters like crostini topped with anchovies, cheese and ham. Closed Wednesday. No lunch weekends.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via del Leoncino 28 (Piazza di Spagna)
- City
- Rome
Ristorante Quadri
Oozing with old-fashioned romance and elegance coupled with breathtaking views across St Mark's Square, Ristorante Quadri lays it on thick when it comes to fine dining and style. Try the steamed Sea-bass in rosemary flavor with vegetable ratatouille or the lamb cutlets and loin flavored with thyme and parsley and seved with a foundant of potatoe and eggplant. This restaurant might be perceived as being kitsch, but it definitely doesn't disappoint. Open daily, closed on Mondays between 1 November and 31 March. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazza San Marco 120
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.quadrivenice.com
Vino Vino
Located next to the Antico Martini, Vino Vino is a wine bar-cum-restaurant boasting the largest selection of top-quality Italian and imported wines. The food's not bad either, where dishes such as Scallops with cocoa butter and zucchini flowers, carpaccio with pink grapefruit and edible flowers, Sea Bass risotto and strawberry honey flavored duck breasts with croquettes flavored with tonka beans, are paired with a delicious selection of wines. Specials can be found scrawled on the blackboard or displayed under the glass counter. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Campo Teatro 2007, St Marks Square. On Ponte delle Veste
- City
- Venice
- Website
- http://www.anticomartini.com
Ristorante Il Desco
This two-starred Michelin restaurant has earned a reputation in Verona and beyond where diners can enjoy watching chefs chop, whisk, stir and flambé as the dining room looks into the kitchen. Start with the fresh gooseliver in sweet wine sauce and pears with ginger, followed by the fillet of Fassone-beef in Amarone wine sauce and seasonal vegetables. And for those with a sweet tooth, nothing could be more fitting than Pistachio creme brulé with strawberries and mango. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Via Dietro San Sebastiano 7
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ildesco.com
Lineadombra
Enjoy sitting outside on a starry night, taking in a beautiful view of the Giudecca from the deck at Lineadombra, one of Venice's most modern restaurants. The bass fillet with potatoes and vanilla perfume comes highly recommended.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Ponte dell'Umilta, Dorsoduro, 19
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.ristorantelineadombra.com
Trattoria Altanella
Trattoria Altanella has been in the same family for over a hundred years and the French president, François Mitterrand, used to dine here whenever he was in Venice. However, the real attraction to this ambient trattoriais the sumptuous gnocchi, which is homemade and served with tomatoes or nero di sepia(squid ink).
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle delle Erbe, 268, Giudecca
- City
- Venice
Antico Martini
Popular with tourists and featuring grand paintings that occupy entire walls, Persian carpets and beautiful views onto the square of the Fenice theater, Antico Martini is one of the oldest restaurants in Venice, steeped in almost 300 years' history. The superb cuisine will not disappoint and is always made form the freshest ingredients. Open daily from 10.00am to midnight. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Venetian
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo San Fantin (on the same square as La Fenice opera house)
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.anticomartini.com
Trattoria alla Rivetta
This bustling seafood eatery serves some of the most authentic Venetian cuisine and for the right price. Locals and tourists alike flock to this restaurant for delicious pastas, seafood and other mouth-watering Italian fare. Even in off-season there can be a waiting list. Open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays. Reservation recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Castello 4625, Salizzada San Provolo
- City
- Venice
Ca' d'Oro (Alla Vedova)
Located away from Venice's tourists hub, you know Alla Vedova must be good because this is where all the locals eat. With marble counters, charismatic furniture, a cosy atmosphere and some of the tastiest Venetian cuisine in town, diners can feast on dishes such as the delicately grilled cuttlefish cicchetti, pastisso de radicio rosso(lasagna with sausage, radicchio, and béchamel sauce).
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Calle del Pistor, Cannaregio
- City
- Venice
Grand Canal
Located in Calle Vallaresso, this elegant restaurant belongs to the Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal, and serves traditional Venetian cuisine, including seafood and fresh vegetables. Celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been spotted dining here and, only a few meters from the Vaporetto stop, the location is both convenient and appealing, with a very romantic terrace to sit on.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Hotel Monaco, Calle Vallaresso, 1325
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.hotelmonaco.it/customers/hotelmonaco/webhm.nsf/webpages/restaurant_hotel_monaco.htm
Ristorante Ai Quattro Rusteghi
The airy spaciousness of this Venetian restaurant owned by the local Rossi family, coupled with its wonderfully varied menu creates a wonderful dining experience. Located in the heart of the vity's Jewish 'Ghetto' of the Cannaregio district, this eatery is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Try the delicious homemade pastas with mouth-watering sauces, or the gondola,fish baked with tomatoes, olives, capers, potatoes, and white wine in parchment paper and then folded to look like a gondola. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Venetian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo del Ghetto Novo, Canareggio 2888
- City
- Venice
Da Claudio
It may be a landlocked city, but somehow Milan manages to get some of the freshest seafood in the country and Da Claudio knows how to prepare it! Affordable and stylish, this is one of Milan's finest fish eateries. Most popular is the mixed pate, consisting of raw tuna, sea bass, salmon, red snapper, sturgeon, shrimp, prawns and cod which is eating standing at the counter with a free glass of presecco(sparkling wine). Open Mondays from 11.00am to 8.00pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 9.30pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations not accepted.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Cusani
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.pescheriadaclaudio.it
Ponte Rosso
With small tables dotted along the banks of a canal, this trattoria serves simple, hearty and unfussy fare. Guests can sample some Triestino cuisine by starting off with a mixed platter of cured meats called salumi friuliani,from the region famous for the most delicate prosciutto in Italy and the minestrone soup is to-die-for. Other favorites are Triestino sarde in saor(vinegar-kissed fried sardines) and for the carnivores, the manzo in salsa verde(beef in a herb sauce). Closed Sunday lunch and Wednesday dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Ripa di Porta Ticinese 23
- City
- Milan
Il Verdi
This trendy Milan eatery earned itself the distinction of spawning the city's first yuppie scene in the 90s. The clientele are still young but the menu is much more diverse, offering something for just about any taste. Favorites on the menu include risotto with pears topped with a drizzling of balsamic vinegar, and the crabmeat and avocado salads are fabulous. Diners will find the right wine to ccompany their meal as the wine list is just about as varied as the menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Piazza Mirabello 5
- City
- Milan
Premiata Pizzeria
One of Milan's most popular pizzeria is bustling from early dinnertime until the night owls pop by for a late-night snack. The restaurant exudes a wonderfully rustic ambience with exposed copper pipes tracing across the ceilings of rooms overflowing with laughter and long, raucous tables. The wood oven pizzas are excellent while the menu of pastas and meat dishes is equally as appetizing. Open Wednesday to Monday for lunch and daily for dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via E. De Amicis
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.premiatapizzeria.it/
Da Giacomo
Giorgio Armani and other trendy fashionistas frequent Da Giacomo restaurant, and its elegant dining area was put together by world-famous interior designer Renzo Mongiardino. The menu features a selection of traditional Tuscan cuisine such as grilled turbot, or linguini with scampi and zucchini flowers. Open for lunch and dinner daily, reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Pascale Sottocorno, 6
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.giacomomilano.com
Trattoria Milanese
Established in 1933 and located down a narrow lane in one of the oldest sections of the city, the Trattoria Milanese has a three-beamed ceiling sheltering its long, communal tables. Serving traditional local cuisine such as risotto alla Milanese, with saffron and beef marrow, and an excellent minestrone soup, this is a favorite with locals. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via le Gorizia
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.trattoriamilanese.it
Cracco Peck
Linked to the Peck Store, adorned with beautifully modern décor and with masterchef Carlo Cracco at the helm, this is a fantastic choice for a night of fine dining. Serving first class starters and mouth-watering mains, this restaurant was voted one of the world's top 50 by Restaurant Magazine.Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Friday. Mondays and Saturdays the restaurant is open for dinner only. Closed on Sundays.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Victor Hugo 4
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.ristorantecracco.it
Armani/Nobu
This eatery is the place to be seen! As part of a worldwide chain of exceptional restaurants, this is where trendoids can sample such famous dishes as black cod in misu sauce, as well as sushi and sashimi, while sipping on sake with gold leaf. Closed for Sunday lunch. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Asian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Armani World, Via Manzoni 31 (restaurant entrance at Via Pisoni 1)
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.armaninobu.it
Anema e Cozze
Famous for its Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest selection of seafood, such as clams, mackerel, mussels and sardines ,Anema e Cozze is a firm favorite in this neighborhood. It may not be Milan's most stylish restaurant, but it serves tasty affordable food and the fish infused pastas and other antipasti are also delicious. Bookings advisable.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Business
- Address
- Via Palermo, 15
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.milanomia.com/anemaecozze.htm
Al Pont de Ferr
'Good cooking is the friend of living well and the enemy of a hurried life' is the welcoming quip you'll find as you open the menu. Known for its tranquil setting overlooking the canal with tables set out on the flagstones, Al Pont de Ferr is famous for its delicious fare. The paste e fagioliis a taste explosion with bits of sausage, and the tocchetti di coniglio(oven-roasted rabbit with potatoes), is a must. Or for those with a taste for cheese, order a tavolozzaselection of excellent cheeses accompanied by a great selection of half-bottles of wine. Closed Sundays. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Ripa di Porta Ticinese 55
- City
- Milan
Cantinone-già Schiavi
This essential Venice restaurant is famous for its great wine selection from the Veneto region and for its flagship dish, cicchetti(Italian tapas) made up of wedges of Mortadella sausage speared with curly, piquant Tuscan peppers and crostini topped with creamy tuna and shredded leeks. Cantinone-già Schiavi's lively atmosphere and warm and friendly locals is what Venice dining is all about. Travelers will love the food, prices and authentic Italian cuisine at one of Venice's best kept secrets.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 992 Fondamenta San Trovaso, near the Accademia Bridge
- City
- Venice
La Cantina
Not somewhere many tourists would know about, unless escorted here by a local, La Cantina is run and owned by the passionate Francesco who is temperamental yet obsessive about food. Come here for some indulgent and lip-smacking crostini piled with tongue, chopped pickle, smoked ricotta and layers of fresh horseradish shavings, washed down with a glass of local wine. Open when the owner feels like it - usually closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo San Felice (Strada Nuova), Cannaregio
- City
- Venice
Il Refolo
This cosy pizzeria is located alongside the canal where diners can pull their boats in, sit under an umbrella at a shady table and feast on homemade crusted pies filled with roasted figs with prosciutto, amongst other exotic flavor combinations. Open for lunch and dinner from April to October.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- 1459 Santa Croce, Campo San Giacomo dall'Orio
- City
- Venice
Ristorante Re Teodorico
This charming eatery's idyllic location on a hill overlooking the Adige River and Roman Theater makes for an unforgettable dining experience. The stylish dining rooms and picturesque terrace provide the perfect setting for any special occasion and boasting an extensive wine list of Valpolicella's finest vintages, diners can taste the very best of Verona's epicurean delights. Closed on Wednesdays.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazzale Castel San Pietro
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ristorantereteodorico.com
Adriano
A favorite with locals, Adriano serves good old fashioned Italian seafood at an affordable price in a quaint and unpretentious setting. Start with the salad of arugula, pears and roe before diving into bream cooked in a salt crust on the grill, or the baked bass served with grilled vegetables, while the Amaretto parfait and hot chocolate mousse al cioccolato mousse is simply decadent. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Monday dinner only. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 2
- Address
- via Moschini, 26
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ristoranteadriano.it
Al' Duomo
Situated close to the Cathedral, this family-run restaurant is a big hit with locals and tourists alike. Al Duomo is one of the city's popular restaurants with a great selection of well-priced local cuisine. Wednesdays see the restaurant hosting a local Mandolin ensemble. Bookings essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via Duomo 7
- City
- Verona
Enoteca Pinchiorri
Widely recognized as Florence's most famous restaurant, the stylish décor and innovative Tuscan cuisine intertwined with subtle notes of French cuisine make dining here an experience to remember. Start with a poached egg with cauliflower, crispy bread and pancetta with black truffle before moving on to a mouth-watering rack of lamb with garlic and herbs served with Jerusalem artichokes and mint. Open for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Via Ghibellina 87
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.enotecapinchiorri.it
Trattoria il Contadino
One of Florence's little treasure, this family-run trattoria has been serving local Florentines for over 30 years. Try the pesto spaghetti or spinach ravioli to start before diving into the tasty beef stefado with potatoes and Osso Buco (veal crosscut shin) cooked in tomato and served with mashed potato or the tender stewed rabbit with a side of grilled vegetables. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- 69/71 Via Palazzulol
- City
- Florence
Ristorante Celestino
A fabulous place in central Florence, Ristorante Celestino serves a mouthwatering array of traditional Tuscan dishes. Candlelit dinners a great courtyard, this restaurant is a must for any visitor to Florence. Start with the Tuscany Salami and polenta canapés or a tortellini soup before moving on to freshly made pasta or Florence style crepes with buffalo mozzarella. The Risotto with champagne and porcini mushrooms is delectable, and the option of adding a truffle to your meal is not to be missed. Their menu has a wide selection of meat and fish dishes and a whole page dedicated to cheese as well as desserts such as chocolate truffle, green apple sorbet or gelato.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazza S. Felicita
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.ristorantecelestino.it
Da Tito i Peccati di Gola Pizzeria
No trip to Italy is complete without pizza. Florence has a wide selection of pizzerias but Da Tito I Peccati di Gola Pizzeria takes the cake. This funky restaurant has a vast selection of pizzas and a piping hot clay oven. Be sure to try the simple Amon with porcini and prosciutto or the Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and rocket leaves.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Baracca
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.datitoipeccatidigola.it
La Terrazza dell'Eden
Michelin-starred La Terrazza serves some of the city's finest cuisine, along with sweeping views over the Seven Hills of Rome and Michelangelo's dome of St Peter's. Executive Chef Adriano Cavagnini is dynamic and creative, having worked at Harrod's and cooking for the Al Fayed family, as well as for members of the British government. A seasonally changing menu includes modern Italian cuisine, fresh seafood dishes and creative flavors of the Mediterranean that are light and delicious. Reservations essential. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Hotel Eden, Via Ludovisi 49 (Via Veneto)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.edenroma.com
La Rosetta
Possibly the best seafood restaurant in Rome, the cuisine at La Rosetta is world-class. A selection of marinated seafood appetizers, such as squid with ginger and French beans, is the best way to appreciate the flavors, followed by one of the superb pasta dishes dressed with fish or seafood. The menu includes almost every type of Mediterranean fish, grilled or roasted to perfection, and desserts such as the ricotta cheesecake with honey are worth saving space for. Reservations essential. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Via della Rosetta 8 (Piazza Navona)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.larosetta.com
La Pergola
This sophisticated rooftop restaurant boasts a spectacular view of the city below, and has an elegant setting with candlelit tables and impeccable service. Many Roman food critics claim it is the best restaurant in the city, which is attested to by a list of regulars that includes Prince Rainier of Monaco, Bruce Springsteen and Glen Close. Food is the very best of Mediterranean haute cuisine and each dish is a work of art in presentation and taste. A sundowner at the chic cocktail bar is a fine way to start the evening. Reservations essential. Closed Sunday and Monday. Dinner only.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Hilton Hotel, Via Cadlolo 101, San Pietro
- City
- Rome
Alberto Ciarla
This is one of Rome's best fish restaurants and the original owner chef Alberto Ciarla made it a priority to find the freshest fish for the à la carte menu and the six tasting menus available. Near the entrance is a lavish display of seafood on ice. Original dishes include a variety of seafood pastas and fried, grilled or roasted fish from the Mediterranean, and the trademark sea bass fillet prepared in various special ways. Although chef Ciarla no longer works at the restaurant it is still worth a visit for some of the best fish in Rome. Closed Sunday. Dinner only. Reservations required.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Piazza San Cosimato 40, Trastevere
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.albertociarla.com/RistoCiarla.html
Agata e Romeo
For a gourmet treat, this charming restaurant is elegant yet relaxed, run by a husband and wife team who produce outstanding Roman 'nouvelle cuisine', exceptional desserts and a fabulously stocked wine cellar. Roman specialties include broccoli pasta in skate broth, a gourmet version of a traditional vegetable soup, or sheep's cheese flan with a dried fig sauce. An Agata e Romeo taster menu allows one to sample a variety of specialties, and includes wine. Closed weekends. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Via Carlo Alberto 45 (Termini)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.agataeromeo.it
Ai Tre Scalini
Small, unpretentious and serving top-quality Roman cuisine, Ai Tre Scalini is one of the nicest restaurants in the area close to the Colosseum. The small menu is a gourmet experience, from the cheeses and salamis to porchetta, complemented by the wide variety of wines on offer. Reservations required. Closed Mondays. Open from 6pm.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- ViaPanisperna
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.aitrescalini.org/bottiglieria
Arancia Blu
Arancia Blu offers Rome's best vegetarian fare in a trendy, friendly atmosphere. Individual dietary needs are catered for as staff assist in redesigning menu suggestions to suit everybody's tastes. The dishes are inspired by country Italian cuisines and include things like potato and mint ravioli, or eggplant parmigiana in a pastry crust. There is an excellent dessert menu and extensive wine list. Open for dinner daily, the tea room and bars open from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, dinner starts at 8.00pm. Also open for lunch on weekends. Reservations recommended. Credit cards are not accepted.
- Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via Prenestina
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.aranciabluroma.com
Il Leoncino
This tiny pizzeria is immensely popular and one of the best for the distinctive thin and crispy-based Roman pizza. The service is quick and the food delicious, including starters like crostini topped with anchovies, cheese and ham. Closed Wednesday. No lunch weekends.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via del Leoncino 28 (Piazza di Spagna)
- City
- Rome
Ristorante Quadri
Oozing with old-fashioned romance and elegance coupled with breathtaking views across St Mark's Square, Ristorante Quadri lays it on thick when it comes to fine dining and style. Try the steamed Sea-bass in rosemary flavor with vegetable ratatouille or the lamb cutlets and loin flavored with thyme and parsley and seved with a foundant of potatoe and eggplant. This restaurant might be perceived as being kitsch, but it definitely doesn't disappoint. Open daily, closed on Mondays between 1 November and 31 March. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazza San Marco 120
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.quadrivenice.com
Vino Vino
Located next to the Antico Martini, Vino Vino is a wine bar-cum-restaurant boasting the largest selection of top-quality Italian and imported wines. The food's not bad either, where dishes such as Scallops with cocoa butter and zucchini flowers, carpaccio with pink grapefruit and edible flowers, Sea Bass risotto and strawberry honey flavored duck breasts with croquettes flavored with tonka beans, are paired with a delicious selection of wines. Specials can be found scrawled on the blackboard or displayed under the glass counter. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Campo Teatro 2007, St Marks Square. On Ponte delle Veste
- City
- Venice
- Website
- http://www.anticomartini.com
Ristorante Il Desco
This two-starred Michelin restaurant has earned a reputation in Verona and beyond where diners can enjoy watching chefs chop, whisk, stir and flambé as the dining room looks into the kitchen. Start with the fresh gooseliver in sweet wine sauce and pears with ginger, followed by the fillet of Fassone-beef in Amarone wine sauce and seasonal vegetables. And for those with a sweet tooth, nothing could be more fitting than Pistachio creme brulé with strawberries and mango. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Via Dietro San Sebastiano 7
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ildesco.com
Lineadombra
Enjoy sitting outside on a starry night, taking in a beautiful view of the Giudecca from the deck at Lineadombra, one of Venice's most modern restaurants. The bass fillet with potatoes and vanilla perfume comes highly recommended.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Ponte dell'Umilta, Dorsoduro, 19
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.ristorantelineadombra.com
Trattoria Altanella
Trattoria Altanella has been in the same family for over a hundred years and the French president, François Mitterrand, used to dine here whenever he was in Venice. However, the real attraction to this ambient trattoriais the sumptuous gnocchi, which is homemade and served with tomatoes or nero di sepia(squid ink).
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle delle Erbe, 268, Giudecca
- City
- Venice
Antico Martini
Popular with tourists and featuring grand paintings that occupy entire walls, Persian carpets and beautiful views onto the square of the Fenice theater, Antico Martini is one of the oldest restaurants in Venice, steeped in almost 300 years' history. The superb cuisine will not disappoint and is always made form the freshest ingredients. Open daily from 10.00am to midnight. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Venetian
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo San Fantin (on the same square as La Fenice opera house)
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.anticomartini.com
Trattoria alla Rivetta
This bustling seafood eatery serves some of the most authentic Venetian cuisine and for the right price. Locals and tourists alike flock to this restaurant for delicious pastas, seafood and other mouth-watering Italian fare. Even in off-season there can be a waiting list. Open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays. Reservation recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Castello 4625, Salizzada San Provolo
- City
- Venice
Ca' d'Oro (Alla Vedova)
Located away from Venice's tourists hub, you know Alla Vedova must be good because this is where all the locals eat. With marble counters, charismatic furniture, a cosy atmosphere and some of the tastiest Venetian cuisine in town, diners can feast on dishes such as the delicately grilled cuttlefish cicchetti, pastisso de radicio rosso(lasagna with sausage, radicchio, and béchamel sauce).
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Calle del Pistor, Cannaregio
- City
- Venice
Grand Canal
Located in Calle Vallaresso, this elegant restaurant belongs to the Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal, and serves traditional Venetian cuisine, including seafood and fresh vegetables. Celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been spotted dining here and, only a few meters from the Vaporetto stop, the location is both convenient and appealing, with a very romantic terrace to sit on.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Hotel Monaco, Calle Vallaresso, 1325
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.hotelmonaco.it/customers/hotelmonaco/webhm.nsf/webpages/restaurant_hotel_monaco.htm
Ristorante Ai Quattro Rusteghi
The airy spaciousness of this Venetian restaurant owned by the local Rossi family, coupled with its wonderfully varied menu creates a wonderful dining experience. Located in the heart of the vity's Jewish 'Ghetto' of the Cannaregio district, this eatery is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Try the delicious homemade pastas with mouth-watering sauces, or the gondola,fish baked with tomatoes, olives, capers, potatoes, and white wine in parchment paper and then folded to look like a gondola. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Venetian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo del Ghetto Novo, Canareggio 2888
- City
- Venice
Da Claudio
It may be a landlocked city, but somehow Milan manages to get some of the freshest seafood in the country and Da Claudio knows how to prepare it! Affordable and stylish, this is one of Milan's finest fish eateries. Most popular is the mixed pate, consisting of raw tuna, sea bass, salmon, red snapper, sturgeon, shrimp, prawns and cod which is eating standing at the counter with a free glass of presecco(sparkling wine). Open Mondays from 11.00am to 8.00pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 9.30pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations not accepted.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Cusani
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.pescheriadaclaudio.it
Ponte Rosso
With small tables dotted along the banks of a canal, this trattoria serves simple, hearty and unfussy fare. Guests can sample some Triestino cuisine by starting off with a mixed platter of cured meats called salumi friuliani,from the region famous for the most delicate prosciutto in Italy and the minestrone soup is to-die-for. Other favorites are Triestino sarde in saor(vinegar-kissed fried sardines) and for the carnivores, the manzo in salsa verde(beef in a herb sauce). Closed Sunday lunch and Wednesday dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Ripa di Porta Ticinese 23
- City
- Milan
Il Verdi
This trendy Milan eatery earned itself the distinction of spawning the city's first yuppie scene in the 90s. The clientele are still young but the menu is much more diverse, offering something for just about any taste. Favorites on the menu include risotto with pears topped with a drizzling of balsamic vinegar, and the crabmeat and avocado salads are fabulous. Diners will find the right wine to ccompany their meal as the wine list is just about as varied as the menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Piazza Mirabello 5
- City
- Milan
Premiata Pizzeria
One of Milan's most popular pizzeria is bustling from early dinnertime until the night owls pop by for a late-night snack. The restaurant exudes a wonderfully rustic ambience with exposed copper pipes tracing across the ceilings of rooms overflowing with laughter and long, raucous tables. The wood oven pizzas are excellent while the menu of pastas and meat dishes is equally as appetizing. Open Wednesday to Monday for lunch and daily for dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via E. De Amicis
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.premiatapizzeria.it/
Da Giacomo
Giorgio Armani and other trendy fashionistas frequent Da Giacomo restaurant, and its elegant dining area was put together by world-famous interior designer Renzo Mongiardino. The menu features a selection of traditional Tuscan cuisine such as grilled turbot, or linguini with scampi and zucchini flowers. Open for lunch and dinner daily, reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Pascale Sottocorno, 6
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.giacomomilano.com
Trattoria Milanese
Established in 1933 and located down a narrow lane in one of the oldest sections of the city, the Trattoria Milanese has a three-beamed ceiling sheltering its long, communal tables. Serving traditional local cuisine such as risotto alla Milanese, with saffron and beef marrow, and an excellent minestrone soup, this is a favorite with locals. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via le Gorizia
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.trattoriamilanese.it
Cracco Peck
Linked to the Peck Store, adorned with beautifully modern décor and with masterchef Carlo Cracco at the helm, this is a fantastic choice for a night of fine dining. Serving first class starters and mouth-watering mains, this restaurant was voted one of the world's top 50 by Restaurant Magazine.Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Friday. Mondays and Saturdays the restaurant is open for dinner only. Closed on Sundays.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Victor Hugo 4
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.ristorantecracco.it
Armani/Nobu
This eatery is the place to be seen! As part of a worldwide chain of exceptional restaurants, this is where trendoids can sample such famous dishes as black cod in misu sauce, as well as sushi and sashimi, while sipping on sake with gold leaf. Closed for Sunday lunch. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Asian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Armani World, Via Manzoni 31 (restaurant entrance at Via Pisoni 1)
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.armaninobu.it
Anema e Cozze
Famous for its Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest selection of seafood, such as clams, mackerel, mussels and sardines ,Anema e Cozze is a firm favorite in this neighborhood. It may not be Milan's most stylish restaurant, but it serves tasty affordable food and the fish infused pastas and other antipasti are also delicious. Bookings advisable.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Business
- Address
- Via Palermo, 15
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.milanomia.com/anemaecozze.htm
Al Pont de Ferr
'Good cooking is the friend of living well and the enemy of a hurried life' is the welcoming quip you'll find as you open the menu. Known for its tranquil setting overlooking the canal with tables set out on the flagstones, Al Pont de Ferr is famous for its delicious fare. The paste e fagioliis a taste explosion with bits of sausage, and the tocchetti di coniglio(oven-roasted rabbit with potatoes), is a must. Or for those with a taste for cheese, order a tavolozzaselection of excellent cheeses accompanied by a great selection of half-bottles of wine. Closed Sundays. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Ripa di Porta Ticinese 55
- City
- Milan
Cantinone-già Schiavi
This essential Venice restaurant is famous for its great wine selection from the Veneto region and for its flagship dish, cicchetti(Italian tapas) made up of wedges of Mortadella sausage speared with curly, piquant Tuscan peppers and crostini topped with creamy tuna and shredded leeks. Cantinone-già Schiavi's lively atmosphere and warm and friendly locals is what Venice dining is all about. Travelers will love the food, prices and authentic Italian cuisine at one of Venice's best kept secrets.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 992 Fondamenta San Trovaso, near the Accademia Bridge
- City
- Venice
La Cantina
Not somewhere many tourists would know about, unless escorted here by a local, La Cantina is run and owned by the passionate Francesco who is temperamental yet obsessive about food. Come here for some indulgent and lip-smacking crostini piled with tongue, chopped pickle, smoked ricotta and layers of fresh horseradish shavings, washed down with a glass of local wine. Open when the owner feels like it - usually closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo San Felice (Strada Nuova), Cannaregio
- City
- Venice
Il Refolo
This cosy pizzeria is located alongside the canal where diners can pull their boats in, sit under an umbrella at a shady table and feast on homemade crusted pies filled with roasted figs with prosciutto, amongst other exotic flavor combinations. Open for lunch and dinner from April to October.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- 1459 Santa Croce, Campo San Giacomo dall'Orio
- City
- Venice
Ristorante Re Teodorico
This charming eatery's idyllic location on a hill overlooking the Adige River and Roman Theater makes for an unforgettable dining experience. The stylish dining rooms and picturesque terrace provide the perfect setting for any special occasion and boasting an extensive wine list of Valpolicella's finest vintages, diners can taste the very best of Verona's epicurean delights. Closed on Wednesdays.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazzale Castel San Pietro
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ristorantereteodorico.com
Adriano
A favorite with locals, Adriano serves good old fashioned Italian seafood at an affordable price in a quaint and unpretentious setting. Start with the salad of arugula, pears and roe before diving into bream cooked in a salt crust on the grill, or the baked bass served with grilled vegetables, while the Amaretto parfait and hot chocolate mousse al cioccolato mousse is simply decadent. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Monday dinner only. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 2
- Address
- via Moschini, 26
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ristoranteadriano.it
Al' Duomo
Situated close to the Cathedral, this family-run restaurant is a big hit with locals and tourists alike. Al Duomo is one of the city's popular restaurants with a great selection of well-priced local cuisine. Wednesdays see the restaurant hosting a local Mandolin ensemble. Bookings essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via Duomo 7
- City
- Verona
Enoteca Pinchiorri
Widely recognized as Florence's most famous restaurant, the stylish décor and innovative Tuscan cuisine intertwined with subtle notes of French cuisine make dining here an experience to remember. Start with a poached egg with cauliflower, crispy bread and pancetta with black truffle before moving on to a mouth-watering rack of lamb with garlic and herbs served with Jerusalem artichokes and mint. Open for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Via Ghibellina 87
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.enotecapinchiorri.it
Trattoria il Contadino
One of Florence's little treasure, this family-run trattoria has been serving local Florentines for over 30 years. Try the pesto spaghetti or spinach ravioli to start before diving into the tasty beef stefado with potatoes and Osso Buco (veal crosscut shin) cooked in tomato and served with mashed potato or the tender stewed rabbit with a side of grilled vegetables. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- 69/71 Via Palazzulol
- City
- Florence
Ristorante Celestino
A fabulous place in central Florence, Ristorante Celestino serves a mouthwatering array of traditional Tuscan dishes. Candlelit dinners a great courtyard, this restaurant is a must for any visitor to Florence. Start with the Tuscany Salami and polenta canapés or a tortellini soup before moving on to freshly made pasta or Florence style crepes with buffalo mozzarella. The Risotto with champagne and porcini mushrooms is delectable, and the option of adding a truffle to your meal is not to be missed. Their menu has a wide selection of meat and fish dishes and a whole page dedicated to cheese as well as desserts such as chocolate truffle, green apple sorbet or gelato.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazza S. Felicita
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.ristorantecelestino.it
Da Tito i Peccati di Gola Pizzeria
No trip to Italy is complete without pizza. Florence has a wide selection of pizzerias but Da Tito I Peccati di Gola Pizzeria takes the cake. This funky restaurant has a vast selection of pizzas and a piping hot clay oven. Be sure to try the simple Amon with porcini and prosciutto or the Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and rocket leaves.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Baracca
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.datitoipeccatidigola.it
La Terrazza dell'Eden
Michelin-starred La Terrazza serves some of the city's finest cuisine, along with sweeping views over the Seven Hills of Rome and Michelangelo's dome of St Peter's. Executive Chef Adriano Cavagnini is dynamic and creative, having worked at Harrod's and cooking for the Al Fayed family, as well as for members of the British government. A seasonally changing menu includes modern Italian cuisine, fresh seafood dishes and creative flavors of the Mediterranean that are light and delicious. Reservations essential. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Hotel Eden, Via Ludovisi 49 (Via Veneto)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.edenroma.com
La Rosetta
Possibly the best seafood restaurant in Rome, the cuisine at La Rosetta is world-class. A selection of marinated seafood appetizers, such as squid with ginger and French beans, is the best way to appreciate the flavors, followed by one of the superb pasta dishes dressed with fish or seafood. The menu includes almost every type of Mediterranean fish, grilled or roasted to perfection, and desserts such as the ricotta cheesecake with honey are worth saving space for. Reservations essential. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Via della Rosetta 8 (Piazza Navona)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.larosetta.com
La Pergola
This sophisticated rooftop restaurant boasts a spectacular view of the city below, and has an elegant setting with candlelit tables and impeccable service. Many Roman food critics claim it is the best restaurant in the city, which is attested to by a list of regulars that includes Prince Rainier of Monaco, Bruce Springsteen and Glen Close. Food is the very best of Mediterranean haute cuisine and each dish is a work of art in presentation and taste. A sundowner at the chic cocktail bar is a fine way to start the evening. Reservations essential. Closed Sunday and Monday. Dinner only.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Hilton Hotel, Via Cadlolo 101, San Pietro
- City
- Rome
Alberto Ciarla
This is one of Rome's best fish restaurants and the original owner chef Alberto Ciarla made it a priority to find the freshest fish for the à la carte menu and the six tasting menus available. Near the entrance is a lavish display of seafood on ice. Original dishes include a variety of seafood pastas and fried, grilled or roasted fish from the Mediterranean, and the trademark sea bass fillet prepared in various special ways. Although chef Ciarla no longer works at the restaurant it is still worth a visit for some of the best fish in Rome. Closed Sunday. Dinner only. Reservations required.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Piazza San Cosimato 40, Trastevere
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.albertociarla.com/RistoCiarla.html
Agata e Romeo
For a gourmet treat, this charming restaurant is elegant yet relaxed, run by a husband and wife team who produce outstanding Roman 'nouvelle cuisine', exceptional desserts and a fabulously stocked wine cellar. Roman specialties include broccoli pasta in skate broth, a gourmet version of a traditional vegetable soup, or sheep's cheese flan with a dried fig sauce. An Agata e Romeo taster menu allows one to sample a variety of specialties, and includes wine. Closed weekends. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Via Carlo Alberto 45 (Termini)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.agataeromeo.it
Ai Tre Scalini
Small, unpretentious and serving top-quality Roman cuisine, Ai Tre Scalini is one of the nicest restaurants in the area close to the Colosseum. The small menu is a gourmet experience, from the cheeses and salamis to porchetta, complemented by the wide variety of wines on offer. Reservations required. Closed Mondays. Open from 6pm.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- ViaPanisperna
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.aitrescalini.org/bottiglieria
Arancia Blu
Arancia Blu offers Rome's best vegetarian fare in a trendy, friendly atmosphere. Individual dietary needs are catered for as staff assist in redesigning menu suggestions to suit everybody's tastes. The dishes are inspired by country Italian cuisines and include things like potato and mint ravioli, or eggplant parmigiana in a pastry crust. There is an excellent dessert menu and extensive wine list. Open for dinner daily, the tea room and bars open from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, dinner starts at 8.00pm. Also open for lunch on weekends. Reservations recommended. Credit cards are not accepted.
- Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via Prenestina
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.aranciabluroma.com
Il Leoncino
This tiny pizzeria is immensely popular and one of the best for the distinctive thin and crispy-based Roman pizza. The service is quick and the food delicious, including starters like crostini topped with anchovies, cheese and ham. Closed Wednesday. No lunch weekends.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via del Leoncino 28 (Piazza di Spagna)
- City
- Rome
Ristorante Quadri
Oozing with old-fashioned romance and elegance coupled with breathtaking views across St Mark's Square, Ristorante Quadri lays it on thick when it comes to fine dining and style. Try the steamed Sea-bass in rosemary flavor with vegetable ratatouille or the lamb cutlets and loin flavored with thyme and parsley and seved with a foundant of potatoe and eggplant. This restaurant might be perceived as being kitsch, but it definitely doesn't disappoint. Open daily, closed on Mondays between 1 November and 31 March. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazza San Marco 120
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.quadrivenice.com
Vino Vino
Located next to the Antico Martini, Vino Vino is a wine bar-cum-restaurant boasting the largest selection of top-quality Italian and imported wines. The food's not bad either, where dishes such as Scallops with cocoa butter and zucchini flowers, carpaccio with pink grapefruit and edible flowers, Sea Bass risotto and strawberry honey flavored duck breasts with croquettes flavored with tonka beans, are paired with a delicious selection of wines. Specials can be found scrawled on the blackboard or displayed under the glass counter. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Campo Teatro 2007, St Marks Square. On Ponte delle Veste
- City
- Venice
- Website
- http://www.anticomartini.com
Ristorante Il Desco
This two-starred Michelin restaurant has earned a reputation in Verona and beyond where diners can enjoy watching chefs chop, whisk, stir and flambé as the dining room looks into the kitchen. Start with the fresh gooseliver in sweet wine sauce and pears with ginger, followed by the fillet of Fassone-beef in Amarone wine sauce and seasonal vegetables. And for those with a sweet tooth, nothing could be more fitting than Pistachio creme brulé with strawberries and mango. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Via Dietro San Sebastiano 7
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ildesco.com
Lineadombra
Enjoy sitting outside on a starry night, taking in a beautiful view of the Giudecca from the deck at Lineadombra, one of Venice's most modern restaurants. The bass fillet with potatoes and vanilla perfume comes highly recommended.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Ponte dell'Umilta, Dorsoduro, 19
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.ristorantelineadombra.com
Trattoria Altanella
Trattoria Altanella has been in the same family for over a hundred years and the French president, François Mitterrand, used to dine here whenever he was in Venice. However, the real attraction to this ambient trattoriais the sumptuous gnocchi, which is homemade and served with tomatoes or nero di sepia(squid ink).
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle delle Erbe, 268, Giudecca
- City
- Venice
Antico Martini
Popular with tourists and featuring grand paintings that occupy entire walls, Persian carpets and beautiful views onto the square of the Fenice theater, Antico Martini is one of the oldest restaurants in Venice, steeped in almost 300 years' history. The superb cuisine will not disappoint and is always made form the freshest ingredients. Open daily from 10.00am to midnight. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Venetian
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo San Fantin (on the same square as La Fenice opera house)
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.anticomartini.com
Trattoria alla Rivetta
This bustling seafood eatery serves some of the most authentic Venetian cuisine and for the right price. Locals and tourists alike flock to this restaurant for delicious pastas, seafood and other mouth-watering Italian fare. Even in off-season there can be a waiting list. Open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays. Reservation recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Castello 4625, Salizzada San Provolo
- City
- Venice
Ca' d'Oro (Alla Vedova)
Located away from Venice's tourists hub, you know Alla Vedova must be good because this is where all the locals eat. With marble counters, charismatic furniture, a cosy atmosphere and some of the tastiest Venetian cuisine in town, diners can feast on dishes such as the delicately grilled cuttlefish cicchetti, pastisso de radicio rosso(lasagna with sausage, radicchio, and béchamel sauce).
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Calle del Pistor, Cannaregio
- City
- Venice
Grand Canal
Located in Calle Vallaresso, this elegant restaurant belongs to the Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal, and serves traditional Venetian cuisine, including seafood and fresh vegetables. Celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been spotted dining here and, only a few meters from the Vaporetto stop, the location is both convenient and appealing, with a very romantic terrace to sit on.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Hotel Monaco, Calle Vallaresso, 1325
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.hotelmonaco.it/customers/hotelmonaco/webhm.nsf/webpages/restaurant_hotel_monaco.htm
Ristorante Ai Quattro Rusteghi
The airy spaciousness of this Venetian restaurant owned by the local Rossi family, coupled with its wonderfully varied menu creates a wonderful dining experience. Located in the heart of the vity's Jewish 'Ghetto' of the Cannaregio district, this eatery is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Try the delicious homemade pastas with mouth-watering sauces, or the gondola,fish baked with tomatoes, olives, capers, potatoes, and white wine in parchment paper and then folded to look like a gondola. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Venetian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo del Ghetto Novo, Canareggio 2888
- City
- Venice
Da Claudio
It may be a landlocked city, but somehow Milan manages to get some of the freshest seafood in the country and Da Claudio knows how to prepare it! Affordable and stylish, this is one of Milan's finest fish eateries. Most popular is the mixed pate, consisting of raw tuna, sea bass, salmon, red snapper, sturgeon, shrimp, prawns and cod which is eating standing at the counter with a free glass of presecco(sparkling wine). Open Mondays from 11.00am to 8.00pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 9.30pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations not accepted.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Cusani
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.pescheriadaclaudio.it
Ponte Rosso
With small tables dotted along the banks of a canal, this trattoria serves simple, hearty and unfussy fare. Guests can sample some Triestino cuisine by starting off with a mixed platter of cured meats called salumi friuliani,from the region famous for the most delicate prosciutto in Italy and the minestrone soup is to-die-for. Other favorites are Triestino sarde in saor(vinegar-kissed fried sardines) and for the carnivores, the manzo in salsa verde(beef in a herb sauce). Closed Sunday lunch and Wednesday dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Ripa di Porta Ticinese 23
- City
- Milan
Il Verdi
This trendy Milan eatery earned itself the distinction of spawning the city's first yuppie scene in the 90s. The clientele are still young but the menu is much more diverse, offering something for just about any taste. Favorites on the menu include risotto with pears topped with a drizzling of balsamic vinegar, and the crabmeat and avocado salads are fabulous. Diners will find the right wine to ccompany their meal as the wine list is just about as varied as the menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Piazza Mirabello 5
- City
- Milan
Premiata Pizzeria
One of Milan's most popular pizzeria is bustling from early dinnertime until the night owls pop by for a late-night snack. The restaurant exudes a wonderfully rustic ambience with exposed copper pipes tracing across the ceilings of rooms overflowing with laughter and long, raucous tables. The wood oven pizzas are excellent while the menu of pastas and meat dishes is equally as appetizing. Open Wednesday to Monday for lunch and daily for dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via E. De Amicis
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.premiatapizzeria.it/
Da Giacomo
Giorgio Armani and other trendy fashionistas frequent Da Giacomo restaurant, and its elegant dining area was put together by world-famous interior designer Renzo Mongiardino. The menu features a selection of traditional Tuscan cuisine such as grilled turbot, or linguini with scampi and zucchini flowers. Open for lunch and dinner daily, reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Pascale Sottocorno, 6
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.giacomomilano.com
Trattoria Milanese
Established in 1933 and located down a narrow lane in one of the oldest sections of the city, the Trattoria Milanese has a three-beamed ceiling sheltering its long, communal tables. Serving traditional local cuisine such as risotto alla Milanese, with saffron and beef marrow, and an excellent minestrone soup, this is a favorite with locals. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via le Gorizia
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.trattoriamilanese.it
Cracco Peck
Linked to the Peck Store, adorned with beautifully modern décor and with masterchef Carlo Cracco at the helm, this is a fantastic choice for a night of fine dining. Serving first class starters and mouth-watering mains, this restaurant was voted one of the world's top 50 by Restaurant Magazine.Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Friday. Mondays and Saturdays the restaurant is open for dinner only. Closed on Sundays.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Victor Hugo 4
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.ristorantecracco.it
Armani/Nobu
This eatery is the place to be seen! As part of a worldwide chain of exceptional restaurants, this is where trendoids can sample such famous dishes as black cod in misu sauce, as well as sushi and sashimi, while sipping on sake with gold leaf. Closed for Sunday lunch. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Asian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Armani World, Via Manzoni 31 (restaurant entrance at Via Pisoni 1)
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.armaninobu.it
Anema e Cozze
Famous for its Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest selection of seafood, such as clams, mackerel, mussels and sardines ,Anema e Cozze is a firm favorite in this neighborhood. It may not be Milan's most stylish restaurant, but it serves tasty affordable food and the fish infused pastas and other antipasti are also delicious. Bookings advisable.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Business
- Address
- Via Palermo, 15
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.milanomia.com/anemaecozze.htm
Al Pont de Ferr
'Good cooking is the friend of living well and the enemy of a hurried life' is the welcoming quip you'll find as you open the menu. Known for its tranquil setting overlooking the canal with tables set out on the flagstones, Al Pont de Ferr is famous for its delicious fare. The paste e fagioliis a taste explosion with bits of sausage, and the tocchetti di coniglio(oven-roasted rabbit with potatoes), is a must. Or for those with a taste for cheese, order a tavolozzaselection of excellent cheeses accompanied by a great selection of half-bottles of wine. Closed Sundays. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Ripa di Porta Ticinese 55
- City
- Milan
Cantinone-già Schiavi
This essential Venice restaurant is famous for its great wine selection from the Veneto region and for its flagship dish, cicchetti(Italian tapas) made up of wedges of Mortadella sausage speared with curly, piquant Tuscan peppers and crostini topped with creamy tuna and shredded leeks. Cantinone-già Schiavi's lively atmosphere and warm and friendly locals is what Venice dining is all about. Travelers will love the food, prices and authentic Italian cuisine at one of Venice's best kept secrets.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 992 Fondamenta San Trovaso, near the Accademia Bridge
- City
- Venice
La Cantina
Not somewhere many tourists would know about, unless escorted here by a local, La Cantina is run and owned by the passionate Francesco who is temperamental yet obsessive about food. Come here for some indulgent and lip-smacking crostini piled with tongue, chopped pickle, smoked ricotta and layers of fresh horseradish shavings, washed down with a glass of local wine. Open when the owner feels like it - usually closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo San Felice (Strada Nuova), Cannaregio
- City
- Venice
Il Refolo
This cosy pizzeria is located alongside the canal where diners can pull their boats in, sit under an umbrella at a shady table and feast on homemade crusted pies filled with roasted figs with prosciutto, amongst other exotic flavor combinations. Open for lunch and dinner from April to October.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- 1459 Santa Croce, Campo San Giacomo dall'Orio
- City
- Venice
Ristorante Re Teodorico
This charming eatery's idyllic location on a hill overlooking the Adige River and Roman Theater makes for an unforgettable dining experience. The stylish dining rooms and picturesque terrace provide the perfect setting for any special occasion and boasting an extensive wine list of Valpolicella's finest vintages, diners can taste the very best of Verona's epicurean delights. Closed on Wednesdays.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazzale Castel San Pietro
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ristorantereteodorico.com
Adriano
A favorite with locals, Adriano serves good old fashioned Italian seafood at an affordable price in a quaint and unpretentious setting. Start with the salad of arugula, pears and roe before diving into bream cooked in a salt crust on the grill, or the baked bass served with grilled vegetables, while the Amaretto parfait and hot chocolate mousse al cioccolato mousse is simply decadent. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Monday dinner only. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 2
- Address
- via Moschini, 26
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ristoranteadriano.it
Al' Duomo
Situated close to the Cathedral, this family-run restaurant is a big hit with locals and tourists alike. Al Duomo is one of the city's popular restaurants with a great selection of well-priced local cuisine. Wednesdays see the restaurant hosting a local Mandolin ensemble. Bookings essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via Duomo 7
- City
- Verona
Enoteca Pinchiorri
Widely recognized as Florence's most famous restaurant, the stylish décor and innovative Tuscan cuisine intertwined with subtle notes of French cuisine make dining here an experience to remember. Start with a poached egg with cauliflower, crispy bread and pancetta with black truffle before moving on to a mouth-watering rack of lamb with garlic and herbs served with Jerusalem artichokes and mint. Open for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Via Ghibellina 87
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.enotecapinchiorri.it
Trattoria il Contadino
One of Florence's little treasure, this family-run trattoria has been serving local Florentines for over 30 years. Try the pesto spaghetti or spinach ravioli to start before diving into the tasty beef stefado with potatoes and Osso Buco (veal crosscut shin) cooked in tomato and served with mashed potato or the tender stewed rabbit with a side of grilled vegetables. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- 69/71 Via Palazzulol
- City
- Florence
Ristorante Celestino
A fabulous place in central Florence, Ristorante Celestino serves a mouthwatering array of traditional Tuscan dishes. Candlelit dinners a great courtyard, this restaurant is a must for any visitor to Florence. Start with the Tuscany Salami and polenta canapés or a tortellini soup before moving on to freshly made pasta or Florence style crepes with buffalo mozzarella. The Risotto with champagne and porcini mushrooms is delectable, and the option of adding a truffle to your meal is not to be missed. Their menu has a wide selection of meat and fish dishes and a whole page dedicated to cheese as well as desserts such as chocolate truffle, green apple sorbet or gelato.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazza S. Felicita
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.ristorantecelestino.it
Da Tito i Peccati di Gola Pizzeria
No trip to Italy is complete without pizza. Florence has a wide selection of pizzerias but Da Tito I Peccati di Gola Pizzeria takes the cake. This funky restaurant has a vast selection of pizzas and a piping hot clay oven. Be sure to try the simple Amon with porcini and prosciutto or the Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and rocket leaves.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Baracca
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.datitoipeccatidigola.it
La Terrazza dell'Eden
Michelin-starred La Terrazza serves some of the city's finest cuisine, along with sweeping views over the Seven Hills of Rome and Michelangelo's dome of St Peter's. Executive Chef Adriano Cavagnini is dynamic and creative, having worked at Harrod's and cooking for the Al Fayed family, as well as for members of the British government. A seasonally changing menu includes modern Italian cuisine, fresh seafood dishes and creative flavors of the Mediterranean that are light and delicious. Reservations essential. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Hotel Eden, Via Ludovisi 49 (Via Veneto)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.edenroma.com
La Rosetta
Possibly the best seafood restaurant in Rome, the cuisine at La Rosetta is world-class. A selection of marinated seafood appetizers, such as squid with ginger and French beans, is the best way to appreciate the flavors, followed by one of the superb pasta dishes dressed with fish or seafood. The menu includes almost every type of Mediterranean fish, grilled or roasted to perfection, and desserts such as the ricotta cheesecake with honey are worth saving space for. Reservations essential. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Via della Rosetta 8 (Piazza Navona)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.larosetta.com
La Pergola
This sophisticated rooftop restaurant boasts a spectacular view of the city below, and has an elegant setting with candlelit tables and impeccable service. Many Roman food critics claim it is the best restaurant in the city, which is attested to by a list of regulars that includes Prince Rainier of Monaco, Bruce Springsteen and Glen Close. Food is the very best of Mediterranean haute cuisine and each dish is a work of art in presentation and taste. A sundowner at the chic cocktail bar is a fine way to start the evening. Reservations essential. Closed Sunday and Monday. Dinner only.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Hilton Hotel, Via Cadlolo 101, San Pietro
- City
- Rome
Alberto Ciarla
This is one of Rome's best fish restaurants and the original owner chef Alberto Ciarla made it a priority to find the freshest fish for the à la carte menu and the six tasting menus available. Near the entrance is a lavish display of seafood on ice. Original dishes include a variety of seafood pastas and fried, grilled or roasted fish from the Mediterranean, and the trademark sea bass fillet prepared in various special ways. Although chef Ciarla no longer works at the restaurant it is still worth a visit for some of the best fish in Rome. Closed Sunday. Dinner only. Reservations required.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Piazza San Cosimato 40, Trastevere
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.albertociarla.com/RistoCiarla.html
Agata e Romeo
For a gourmet treat, this charming restaurant is elegant yet relaxed, run by a husband and wife team who produce outstanding Roman 'nouvelle cuisine', exceptional desserts and a fabulously stocked wine cellar. Roman specialties include broccoli pasta in skate broth, a gourmet version of a traditional vegetable soup, or sheep's cheese flan with a dried fig sauce. An Agata e Romeo taster menu allows one to sample a variety of specialties, and includes wine. Closed weekends. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Via Carlo Alberto 45 (Termini)
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.agataeromeo.it
Ai Tre Scalini
Small, unpretentious and serving top-quality Roman cuisine, Ai Tre Scalini is one of the nicest restaurants in the area close to the Colosseum. The small menu is a gourmet experience, from the cheeses and salamis to porchetta, complemented by the wide variety of wines on offer. Reservations required. Closed Mondays. Open from 6pm.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- ViaPanisperna
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.aitrescalini.org/bottiglieria
Arancia Blu
Arancia Blu offers Rome's best vegetarian fare in a trendy, friendly atmosphere. Individual dietary needs are catered for as staff assist in redesigning menu suggestions to suit everybody's tastes. The dishes are inspired by country Italian cuisines and include things like potato and mint ravioli, or eggplant parmigiana in a pastry crust. There is an excellent dessert menu and extensive wine list. Open for dinner daily, the tea room and bars open from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, dinner starts at 8.00pm. Also open for lunch on weekends. Reservations recommended. Credit cards are not accepted.
- Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via Prenestina
- City
- Rome
- Website
- www.aranciabluroma.com
Il Leoncino
This tiny pizzeria is immensely popular and one of the best for the distinctive thin and crispy-based Roman pizza. The service is quick and the food delicious, including starters like crostini topped with anchovies, cheese and ham. Closed Wednesday. No lunch weekends.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via del Leoncino 28 (Piazza di Spagna)
- City
- Rome
Ristorante Quadri
Oozing with old-fashioned romance and elegance coupled with breathtaking views across St Mark's Square, Ristorante Quadri lays it on thick when it comes to fine dining and style. Try the steamed Sea-bass in rosemary flavor with vegetable ratatouille or the lamb cutlets and loin flavored with thyme and parsley and seved with a foundant of potatoe and eggplant. This restaurant might be perceived as being kitsch, but it definitely doesn't disappoint. Open daily, closed on Mondays between 1 November and 31 March. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazza San Marco 120
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.quadrivenice.com
Vino Vino
Located next to the Antico Martini, Vino Vino is a wine bar-cum-restaurant boasting the largest selection of top-quality Italian and imported wines. The food's not bad either, where dishes such as Scallops with cocoa butter and zucchini flowers, carpaccio with pink grapefruit and edible flowers, Sea Bass risotto and strawberry honey flavored duck breasts with croquettes flavored with tonka beans, are paired with a delicious selection of wines. Specials can be found scrawled on the blackboard or displayed under the glass counter. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Campo Teatro 2007, St Marks Square. On Ponte delle Veste
- City
- Venice
- Website
- http://www.anticomartini.com
Ristorante Il Desco
This two-starred Michelin restaurant has earned a reputation in Verona and beyond where diners can enjoy watching chefs chop, whisk, stir and flambé as the dining room looks into the kitchen. Start with the fresh gooseliver in sweet wine sauce and pears with ginger, followed by the fillet of Fassone-beef in Amarone wine sauce and seasonal vegetables. And for those with a sweet tooth, nothing could be more fitting than Pistachio creme brulé with strawberries and mango. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Via Dietro San Sebastiano 7
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ildesco.com
Lineadombra
Enjoy sitting outside on a starry night, taking in a beautiful view of the Giudecca from the deck at Lineadombra, one of Venice's most modern restaurants. The bass fillet with potatoes and vanilla perfume comes highly recommended.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Ponte dell'Umilta, Dorsoduro, 19
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.ristorantelineadombra.com
Trattoria Altanella
Trattoria Altanella has been in the same family for over a hundred years and the French president, François Mitterrand, used to dine here whenever he was in Venice. However, the real attraction to this ambient trattoriais the sumptuous gnocchi, which is homemade and served with tomatoes or nero di sepia(squid ink).
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle delle Erbe, 268, Giudecca
- City
- Venice
Antico Martini
Popular with tourists and featuring grand paintings that occupy entire walls, Persian carpets and beautiful views onto the square of the Fenice theater, Antico Martini is one of the oldest restaurants in Venice, steeped in almost 300 years' history. The superb cuisine will not disappoint and is always made form the freshest ingredients. Open daily from 10.00am to midnight. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Venetian
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo San Fantin (on the same square as La Fenice opera house)
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.anticomartini.com
Trattoria alla Rivetta
This bustling seafood eatery serves some of the most authentic Venetian cuisine and for the right price. Locals and tourists alike flock to this restaurant for delicious pastas, seafood and other mouth-watering Italian fare. Even in off-season there can be a waiting list. Open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays. Reservation recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Castello 4625, Salizzada San Provolo
- City
- Venice
Ca' d'Oro (Alla Vedova)
Located away from Venice's tourists hub, you know Alla Vedova must be good because this is where all the locals eat. With marble counters, charismatic furniture, a cosy atmosphere and some of the tastiest Venetian cuisine in town, diners can feast on dishes such as the delicately grilled cuttlefish cicchetti, pastisso de radicio rosso(lasagna with sausage, radicchio, and béchamel sauce).
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 1
- Address
- Calle del Pistor, Cannaregio
- City
- Venice
Grand Canal
Located in Calle Vallaresso, this elegant restaurant belongs to the Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal, and serves traditional Venetian cuisine, including seafood and fresh vegetables. Celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been spotted dining here and, only a few meters from the Vaporetto stop, the location is both convenient and appealing, with a very romantic terrace to sit on.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Hotel Monaco, Calle Vallaresso, 1325
- City
- Venice
- Website
- www.hotelmonaco.it/customers/hotelmonaco/webhm.nsf/webpages/restaurant_hotel_monaco.htm
Ristorante Ai Quattro Rusteghi
The airy spaciousness of this Venetian restaurant owned by the local Rossi family, coupled with its wonderfully varied menu creates a wonderful dining experience. Located in the heart of the vity's Jewish 'Ghetto' of the Cannaregio district, this eatery is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Try the delicious homemade pastas with mouth-watering sauces, or the gondola,fish baked with tomatoes, olives, capers, potatoes, and white wine in parchment paper and then folded to look like a gondola. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Venetian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo del Ghetto Novo, Canareggio 2888
- City
- Venice
Da Claudio
It may be a landlocked city, but somehow Milan manages to get some of the freshest seafood in the country and Da Claudio knows how to prepare it! Affordable and stylish, this is one of Milan's finest fish eateries. Most popular is the mixed pate, consisting of raw tuna, sea bass, salmon, red snapper, sturgeon, shrimp, prawns and cod which is eating standing at the counter with a free glass of presecco(sparkling wine). Open Mondays from 11.00am to 8.00pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 9.30pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations not accepted.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Cusani
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.pescheriadaclaudio.it
Ponte Rosso
With small tables dotted along the banks of a canal, this trattoria serves simple, hearty and unfussy fare. Guests can sample some Triestino cuisine by starting off with a mixed platter of cured meats called salumi friuliani,from the region famous for the most delicate prosciutto in Italy and the minestrone soup is to-die-for. Other favorites are Triestino sarde in saor(vinegar-kissed fried sardines) and for the carnivores, the manzo in salsa verde(beef in a herb sauce). Closed Sunday lunch and Wednesday dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Ripa di Porta Ticinese 23
- City
- Milan
Il Verdi
This trendy Milan eatery earned itself the distinction of spawning the city's first yuppie scene in the 90s. The clientele are still young but the menu is much more diverse, offering something for just about any taste. Favorites on the menu include risotto with pears topped with a drizzling of balsamic vinegar, and the crabmeat and avocado salads are fabulous. Diners will find the right wine to ccompany their meal as the wine list is just about as varied as the menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Piazza Mirabello 5
- City
- Milan
Premiata Pizzeria
One of Milan's most popular pizzeria is bustling from early dinnertime until the night owls pop by for a late-night snack. The restaurant exudes a wonderfully rustic ambience with exposed copper pipes tracing across the ceilings of rooms overflowing with laughter and long, raucous tables. The wood oven pizzas are excellent while the menu of pastas and meat dishes is equally as appetizing. Open Wednesday to Monday for lunch and daily for dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via E. De Amicis
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.premiatapizzeria.it/
Da Giacomo
Giorgio Armani and other trendy fashionistas frequent Da Giacomo restaurant, and its elegant dining area was put together by world-famous interior designer Renzo Mongiardino. The menu features a selection of traditional Tuscan cuisine such as grilled turbot, or linguini with scampi and zucchini flowers. Open for lunch and dinner daily, reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Pascale Sottocorno, 6
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.giacomomilano.com
Trattoria Milanese
Established in 1933 and located down a narrow lane in one of the oldest sections of the city, the Trattoria Milanese has a three-beamed ceiling sheltering its long, communal tables. Serving traditional local cuisine such as risotto alla Milanese, with saffron and beef marrow, and an excellent minestrone soup, this is a favorite with locals. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via le Gorizia
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.trattoriamilanese.it
Cracco Peck
Linked to the Peck Store, adorned with beautifully modern décor and with masterchef Carlo Cracco at the helm, this is a fantastic choice for a night of fine dining. Serving first class starters and mouth-watering mains, this restaurant was voted one of the world's top 50 by Restaurant Magazine.Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Friday. Mondays and Saturdays the restaurant is open for dinner only. Closed on Sundays.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Victor Hugo 4
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.ristorantecracco.it
Armani/Nobu
This eatery is the place to be seen! As part of a worldwide chain of exceptional restaurants, this is where trendoids can sample such famous dishes as black cod in misu sauce, as well as sushi and sashimi, while sipping on sake with gold leaf. Closed for Sunday lunch. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Asian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Armani World, Via Manzoni 31 (restaurant entrance at Via Pisoni 1)
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.armaninobu.it
Anema e Cozze
Famous for its Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest selection of seafood, such as clams, mackerel, mussels and sardines ,Anema e Cozze is a firm favorite in this neighborhood. It may not be Milan's most stylish restaurant, but it serves tasty affordable food and the fish infused pastas and other antipasti are also delicious. Bookings advisable.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Business
- Address
- Via Palermo, 15
- City
- Milan
- Website
- www.milanomia.com/anemaecozze.htm
Al Pont de Ferr
'Good cooking is the friend of living well and the enemy of a hurried life' is the welcoming quip you'll find as you open the menu. Known for its tranquil setting overlooking the canal with tables set out on the flagstones, Al Pont de Ferr is famous for its delicious fare. The paste e fagioliis a taste explosion with bits of sausage, and the tocchetti di coniglio(oven-roasted rabbit with potatoes), is a must. Or for those with a taste for cheese, order a tavolozzaselection of excellent cheeses accompanied by a great selection of half-bottles of wine. Closed Sundays. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Ripa di Porta Ticinese 55
- City
- Milan
Cantinone-già Schiavi
This essential Venice restaurant is famous for its great wine selection from the Veneto region and for its flagship dish, cicchetti(Italian tapas) made up of wedges of Mortadella sausage speared with curly, piquant Tuscan peppers and crostini topped with creamy tuna and shredded leeks. Cantinone-già Schiavi's lively atmosphere and warm and friendly locals is what Venice dining is all about. Travelers will love the food, prices and authentic Italian cuisine at one of Venice's best kept secrets.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 992 Fondamenta San Trovaso, near the Accademia Bridge
- City
- Venice
La Cantina
Not somewhere many tourists would know about, unless escorted here by a local, La Cantina is run and owned by the passionate Francesco who is temperamental yet obsessive about food. Come here for some indulgent and lip-smacking crostini piled with tongue, chopped pickle, smoked ricotta and layers of fresh horseradish shavings, washed down with a glass of local wine. Open when the owner feels like it - usually closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Campo San Felice (Strada Nuova), Cannaregio
- City
- Venice
Il Refolo
This cosy pizzeria is located alongside the canal where diners can pull their boats in, sit under an umbrella at a shady table and feast on homemade crusted pies filled with roasted figs with prosciutto, amongst other exotic flavor combinations. Open for lunch and dinner from April to October.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- 1459 Santa Croce, Campo San Giacomo dall'Orio
- City
- Venice
Ristorante Re Teodorico
This charming eatery's idyllic location on a hill overlooking the Adige River and Roman Theater makes for an unforgettable dining experience. The stylish dining rooms and picturesque terrace provide the perfect setting for any special occasion and boasting an extensive wine list of Valpolicella's finest vintages, diners can taste the very best of Verona's epicurean delights. Closed on Wednesdays.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazzale Castel San Pietro
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ristorantereteodorico.com
Adriano
A favorite with locals, Adriano serves good old fashioned Italian seafood at an affordable price in a quaint and unpretentious setting. Start with the salad of arugula, pears and roe before diving into bream cooked in a salt crust on the grill, or the baked bass served with grilled vegetables, while the Amaretto parfait and hot chocolate mousse al cioccolato mousse is simply decadent. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Monday dinner only. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 2
- Address
- via Moschini, 26
- City
- Verona
- Website
- www.ristoranteadriano.it
Al' Duomo
Situated close to the Cathedral, this family-run restaurant is a big hit with locals and tourists alike. Al Duomo is one of the city's popular restaurants with a great selection of well-priced local cuisine. Wednesdays see the restaurant hosting a local Mandolin ensemble. Bookings essential.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Via Duomo 7
- City
- Verona
Enoteca Pinchiorri
Widely recognized as Florence's most famous restaurant, the stylish décor and innovative Tuscan cuisine intertwined with subtle notes of French cuisine make dining here an experience to remember. Start with a poached egg with cauliflower, crispy bread and pancetta with black truffle before moving on to a mouth-watering rack of lamb with garlic and herbs served with Jerusalem artichokes and mint. Open for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Via Ghibellina 87
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.enotecapinchiorri.it
Trattoria il Contadino
One of Florence's little treasure, this family-run trattoria has been serving local Florentines for over 30 years. Try the pesto spaghetti or spinach ravioli to start before diving into the tasty beef stefado with potatoes and Osso Buco (veal crosscut shin) cooked in tomato and served with mashed potato or the tender stewed rabbit with a side of grilled vegetables. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 3
- Address
- 69/71 Via Palazzulol
- City
- Florence
Ristorante Celestino
A fabulous place in central Florence, Ristorante Celestino serves a mouthwatering array of traditional Tuscan dishes. Candlelit dinners a great courtyard, this restaurant is a must for any visitor to Florence. Start with the Tuscany Salami and polenta canapés or a tortellini soup before moving on to freshly made pasta or Florence style crepes with buffalo mozzarella. The Risotto with champagne and porcini mushrooms is delectable, and the option of adding a truffle to your meal is not to be missed. Their menu has a wide selection of meat and fish dishes and a whole page dedicated to cheese as well as desserts such as chocolate truffle, green apple sorbet or gelato.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Piazza S. Felicita
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.ristorantecelestino.it
Da Tito i Peccati di Gola Pizzeria
No trip to Italy is complete without pizza. Florence has a wide selection of pizzerias but Da Tito I Peccati di Gola Pizzeria takes the cake. This funky restaurant has a vast selection of pizzas and a piping hot clay oven. Be sure to try the simple Amon with porcini and prosciutto or the Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and rocket leaves.
- Food Type
- Pizzeria
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Via Baracca
- City
- Florence
- Website
- www.datitoipeccatidigola.it
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