Restaurant Reviews
Tuck into our curated collection of restaurant reviews from across Italy. From bustling trattorias in Rome serving classic carbonara to hidden seafood gems along the Amalfi coast and family-run ristoranti in the Tuscan hills, we share our dining experiences to help you navigate Italy’s incredible culinary landscape. Discover authentic flavours, local specialities, and unforgettable meals. Whether you’re seeking a casual bite or a special occasion spot, let us guide you to your next delicious Italian adventure. Buon appetito!
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Best Italian coffee in Pisa, near the Leaning Tower
Enjoy great cappuccino and coffee in Pisa in between Piazza dei Cavalieri and the famous leaning tower. Caffè dei Cavalieri is a Specialty Coffee Shop in the northern heart of Pisa. Besides great coffees they also offer an excellent selection for both sweet and savoury snacks – great for an italian breakfast in Pisa! On…
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Italian Breakfast at Ditta Artigianale Firenze in Florence
A popular restaurant cafe for breakfast in Florence is Ditta Artigianale Firenze just south of the river Arno. Located on Via dello Sprone, the cafe is on a small side street just a short walk from the world famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. On Google Maps, Ditta Artigianale here has a rating of 4.3 stars with…
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Fried courgette flowers and truffle tagliatelle in Florence – Trattoria Zà Zà
Trattoria ZaZa is an absolute restaurant tip for Florence! Authentic Tuscan cuisine, good quality home cooking in elegant surroundings. You don’t have to be surprised about long queues in front of Trattoria ZaZa, but rather annoyed that you didn’t make a table reservation beforehand. One evening in September, I was lucky to quickly get a…
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Healthy juices and smoothies by Isolaverde Florence near Ponte Vecchio bridge
Close to the Ponte Vecchio bridge, you can enjoy healthy juices, smoothies and delicious gelato ice cream at Isolaverde Florence. A café in a prime location, front row to the Arno, on the southern side of the city. Especially on a hot summer day, you often only want one thing: refreshment. If you haven’t drunk…
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Black Truffle for Lunch in Milan at Tartufotto Savini Tartufi Milano
Everything with truffle, please! This wish is more than fulfilled at Tartufotto Savini Tartufi Milano. According to the company, the Tartufotto Milano restaurant was launched to offer Milanese customers the opportunity to enjoy delicious dishes with the diamond of the woods, truffles, all year round. The dishes offered at Tartufotto Savini are inspired by an…
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live Coffee Bean Roasting at Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milan has got to be one of the poshest and most exclusive Starbucks you have ever stepped foot in. Or is it usual for you, to observe live coffee bean roasting while sipping your preferred hot or cold caffeinated beverage? In a coffee-enthusiastic country such as Italy, it’s no surprise that just…
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Neapolitan Pizza Margherita at Eataly Milan Smeraldo
Neapolitan Pizza Margherita can be enjoyed at EATALY Milano Smeraldo in the heart of Milan. EATALY stands for everything Italy has to offer, culinary wise. Buy the best hand selected packed ingredients at any EATALY Supermarket, or dine at their Resturants enclosed by the supermarket. Wherever I am, if there is an EATALY I already…
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the best Penne alla Arrabiata in Milan
Enjoy the best spicy Penne alla Arrabiata in Milan at Ristorante Sabatini! Eating authentic Italian Food in Milan, that’s not a hard task. However, due to all the influences of modern cuisine, the real authentic dining experience in Milan is kinda lacking a bit. What a nice treat to have had a truly authentic Italian…
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Tiramisu in Imola by GIOELIA Cremeria
Tiramisu to go/for takeaway in Imola is available from GIOELIA, formerly known as Emilia Cremeria. GIOELIA Cremeria is an Italian patisserie/confectionery chain with numerous branches almost everywhere in Italy (click for an overview of all departments, international). At GIOELIA you can be safe of always getting something delicious in identical quality. During my visit to Imola,…
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Cacio e Pepe in Rome at Roscioli Salumeria Ristorante
Eating Cacio e Pepe in Rome at Roscioli Salumeria has been an incredible experience. Not only the excellent Food was outstanding, but also the Location alone is worth any visit. A Feeling like you are eating at a Friends place, while actually, you are sitting in a deli, next to wine bottles, prosciutto thighs and…
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Restaurant with the best view in Verona – Re Teodorico Castel San Pietro
Can you imagine what’s even better than a Restaurant with probably the best view in Verona? Exactly, when this particular Restaurant offers really, and I mean really delicious Food. That’s kind of a Jackpot, right? With no particular plan on what to do, I took the Funicular di Verona up to Castel San Pietro, to…
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Sicilian street food in Palermo at Rasca Palermo
“Rasca. Sicilian Street Food.” is the claim by Rasca, a snack bar right next to Politeama in the lively city centre. Rasca Palermo brings back the gastronomic tradition of Sicilian street food, actually something you can’t find omnipresent in Palermo anymore. The location of the snack bar couldn’t be better at Piazza Ruggero Settimo, as…
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Hotel Restaurant NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento | Review
Usually, when visiting Cities, I tend to eat out. To get a vibe of the City, discover local specialities and usually also as I’m anyway outside and just grab a bite where ever I am. During my stay in Rome on one evening, I just didn’t feel like going out. Finding a good Restaurant in…
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Delicious Bigoli Pasta Pesto Genovese at Bigoi Padua / Padova
Is Fast Food always unhealthy? absolutely not! A new kind of fast food chain is taking over (northern) Italy and I absolutely love it. Bigoi. In various locations and cities across the northern part of Italy, they are selling Pasta. Quick and easy. Their only type of Pasta is Bigoli, or Pici in the Tuscan…
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Piadina at Caffé Clerici in Luino at Lake Maggiore
Softly the wind was blowing away all the heat I collected exploring Luino. Sitting in a Cafe right by the water has been exactly what I needed for Lunch, beside Food of course. Markets in Italy can be full of people, hectic, and in the summer months sweaty and kind of exhausting. Caffé Clerici in…
