Parma
A father-son team has taken over from a formerly starred Michelin chef at this wonderful contemporary bistro in the city centre, but the concept – and,…
Must-see restaurants in Italy
Merano (Meran)
This stylish regional showcase – now a chain with branches in Bolzano and Brunico – has an amazing selection of farm produce: wine, cider, some 80…
Palermo Region
A whirl of framed photographs, gingham tablecloths and sauce-splattered bibs, third-generation Don Ciccio celebrates tradition, family and homestyle…
Lake Iseo
The Soardi family has been serving up local dishes since 1948, perfecting deceptively simple treatments of lake fish. It means you can sit on their…
Noto
Dating from 1892 and especially renowned for its granite, this beloved place vies with its neighbour, Dolceria Corrado Costanzo, for the honours of Noto's…
Camogli
In the leafy heights of San Rocco di Camogli you’ll find the only Slow Food–recommended restaurant along the coast, named for grandmother Nina, whose…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A popular trattoria in Trastevere serving Roman specialities.
Trattoria al Vecchio Club Rosanero
Palermo
A veritable shrine to the city’s football team (rosa nero refers to the team’s colours, pink and black), cavernous Vecchio Club scores goals with its…
Emilia-Romagna
A true family affair, where owner Pier Luigi, along with his wife and daughter, will shower you with seasonally changing local delicacies. It's a great…
Reggio Emilia
It's raining pigs at the 'Cholesterol Spa', a good-time pizzeria and panineria specialising in roasted pork sandwiches, run by a big personality husband…
Viterbo
A casual meal on an atmospheric piazza is one of the joys of eating out in Italy, and that's exactly what you get at Il Gargolo. Its al fresco tables,…
Desenzano del Garda
Positioned well back from the lake front, La Goccia is a fantastic find, especially for fish lovers. With a chef who hails from Puglia you can expect the…
Oristano
This delightful, laid-back hangout brings a slice of boho warmth to Oristano, with its rust-red walls, mishmash of vintage furnishings, bookshelves and…
Syracuse
No visit to Syracuse's market is complete without a stop at this colourful deli near Ortygia's far northern tip. Veteran sandwich-master Andrea Borderi…
Elba
This family-run bistro in hilltop Marciana is the type of place where the bread is homemade and flavoured with fennel, chestnut flour and other seasonal…
Rapallo
About 5km inland in the hamlet of San Massimo di Rapallo, this cult restaurant is run by comic-book collector Fausto Oneto, and half of his collection…
Northeastern Sardinia
This simple homespun trattoria serves a warm welcome and genuine Gallurese soul food. Go traditional with cinghiale (wild boar) slow-cooked in Cannonau…
Cala Gonone
Scenically perched above the gulf and nestled amid silvery olive groves, this agriturismo puts on a mouthwatering spread. Loosen a belt notch for a feast…
Cuneo
A warm, unpretentious place where everything is made from scratch, including the bread. The chef's specialities showcase the Piedmont's quality produce in…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
If you’ve found your way to this neck of the woods, you’re probably looking to eat one. Roman cuisine is known for the quinto quarto…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
In the heart of Testaccio, Piatto Romano manages to deftly conjure the working class past of the neighborhood while still surprising guests…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
It’s not exactly hidden inside the iconic Mercato Testaccio, but this stand is undoubtedly a gem for locals and visitors alike…
Rome
An excellent choice in the busy streets around Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. A family-run trattoria with summer pavement seating and a cosy, vaulted interior, it…
Oltrarno
Should you desire a turmeric, ginger or aloe vera shot or a gently warmed, raw vegan burger served on a stylish slate-and-wood platter, innovative Raw…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Summertime's hottest address. At home in the grounds of historic Villa Bardini, Michelin-starred Legend of Friars enjoys the most romantic terrace with a…
Santa Croce
Florentine chef Fabio Picchi is one of Florence's living treasures who steals the Sant'Ambrogio show with this eccentric, good-value, members-only club …
Oltrarno
There's no finer showcase for modern Tuscan cuisine than this loft-style restaurant in a 19th-century warehouse. Preparing dishes at the kitchen bar in…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Our nominee for the coveted title of Rome's best gelateria, Neve di Latte offers a wide array of flavours made with organic seasonal fruits, top-quality…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Named after the accomplished Italian grandmother of Sir Rocco Forte of the eponymous luxury hotel group, Irene (part of neighbouring Hotel Savoy) is a…
Mestre
This picturesque villa in Mestre is home to one of the town’s best fish restaurants. Downstairs, the focus is more on the wine and cicheti (Venetian tapas…
Milan
This country cascina (farmstead) was a derelict ruin until a collection of cooperatives and cultural associations returned it to multifunctional use as a…
Alba
Enrico Crippa's Michelin-starred restaurant is now in its second decade and is considered one of Italy's best. Dreamlike frescoes by Francesco Clemente…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Chef and Slow Food aficionado Eliana Catalani buys ingredients directly from local producers. The restaurant’s trademark dish is maiale alla mazio, an…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Artisan ingredients sourced locally and mixed creatively by passionate gourmet Alessandro Frassica are the secret behind this sandwich bar near the Uffizi…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
In a 'hood riddled with tourist traps, this backstreet eatery – tucked inside a little house next to grandiose Palazzo Scanderberg – stands out. The…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Housed in a 1920s chocolate factory, this hybrid cafe-bar, restaurant and boutique is San Lorenzo’s most fashionable address. Its top-quality chocolate…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Plump for a high stool and beautifully mixed Negroni in the wood-panelled American bar, lined with bookshelves and vintage prints in homage to the space’s…
Santa Croce
Florentines can't get enough of the thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas oven-fired by master pizzaiolo (pizza chef) Giovanni Santarpia at his thoroughly…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
The original of a growing countrywide chain, this is the birthplace of the trapizzino, a kind of hybrid sandwich made by stuffing a cone of doughy…
