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Mediterranean restaurants in Italy

  1. A

    Restaurant Walthers’

    Take a seat on the terrace spilling onto Bolzano’s main square, or head into the cool, dark interior to dine on Asian- and Mediterranean-influenced dishes such as wok-fried tagliatelle with prawns, grilled tuna with vegetables, sesame seeds and wasabi, or spit-roasted veal. Don’t miss Walthers’ espresso mousse, served in a classic espresso cup and topped with fresh cream and coffee beans.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Belcore

    Belcore’s decor may be uninspiringly simple, but this trattoria offers up one of the most creative menus in town, with fusion-Mediterranean dishes like fresh pasta with ray fennel and buttery breadcrumbs as well as lobster with mint, sweet garlic and tripe in a white-wine sauce. The Moroccan-Italian staff gives a warm welcome as well as good value for money.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Trattoria Cavolo Nero

    Well off the main tourist trails - but the 'secret' of most concierges - the Tuscan 'black cabbage' is an elegant and intimate restaurant with flattering lighting and a menu that favours meat-eaters but offers some tempting soups too. Keep room open for dessert.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Borgo Antico

    A formal place that has outdoor seating on the square. The cooking is Mediterranean and the spaghetti all'aragosta (lobster spaghetti; around €26) is a price-savvy way to try some of that famous lobster.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Camponeschi

    Elegant, elitist Camponeschi is the place to eavesdrop on Rome's high-level gossip. In a romantic setting on Piazza Farnese, it's a favourite of politicians, diplomats and rich industrialists. Inside it feels like a refined wedding reception, complete with floral decorations. The cuisine is a mix of French and Mediterranean, with game in the hunting season, lobster, black truffles and fish, and a lengthy wine list to satisfy its quaffing clientele.

    reviewed