The best restaurants Italy

Hotel A Cannata offers apartments (from studio to three-room) with covered patio, sea view and kitchenette, as well as rooms with bathroom, in a charming Aeolian style structure. The rooms are spacious, with blue ceramic tiles to match the bedspreads and the horizon. The hotel's restaurant is very well known. The tables are set in the shade of a pine forest. The cuisine served is Aeolian: calamari with Malvasia wine, a tender octopus salad, spaghetti with eggplant and almost fried tuna.

If you love pasta, Sotto il Santo is the place for you! A small room in the center of Finale Ligure, you often have to wait to get a table. On the menu: pasta, pasta and more pasta, rigorously homemade, with dozens of different sauces and fillings. Lardons and mushrooms, tomato and parsley clams, grilled vegetables, pesto, crème fraîche and ham... In all sauces and shapes too: spaghetti, fusilli, maccheroni, gnocchi or pappardelle... Who could ask for more?

After the success of the two trattorie, one on the port and the other Vico della Maddalena, I Tre Merli is a few steps away from the romantic Spianata Castelletto. On the menu, typical recipes of the sponge tradition. Nice exterior for beautiful days.

Passing the old sign with the inscription "Caffè Batafore", you first enter the tea room and then arrive at the restaurant room, vaulted and decorated with period objects, with an old-fashioned atmosphere. Delicious traditional cuisine featuring kilometre-zero products and seasonal vegetables. Typical dishes such as fave e cicoria (bean purée with chicory), pasta, local cheeses and fish. At weekends, the restaurant hosts theme evenings related to the traditional cuisine of Puglia.

Isolated in the south of the island 25 minutes from the port of Vulcano, it is the ideal place for all those who wish to escape the groups that crowd on the northern beaches. Landscape of black sand and sea "blue flag" characterize Asino Beach, trapped between steep rocks. This peaceful little corner of paradise during the day comes alive on summer evenings with a powerful sound system. Follow Gelso, then stop about 1 km before the port. A sign indicates that traffic is prohibited. It is then necessary to walk a rather steep path to the beach. A beautiful address!

For lovers of fresh fish, this is one of the best addresses in the area, which has been successful for over 30 years. Its chic and upscale interiorwith its marine style decor (white and blue stripes) also makes it one of the most attractive restaurants on the Monterosso seafront. In the center of the room stands a curious column of pebbles! Don't miss the Monterosso-style anchovies and the trenette alla pescatrice (small pasta with fish sauce) served in a bread shell.

This small restaurant with its comfortable and elegant chairs, hanging green plants, wall-mounted enoteca and pretty crockery is chic. Yet the prices are reasonable, so don't deprive yourself! The octopus carpaccio was divine, as was the Trapani style busiate pasta, handmade with nuts, Sicilian pesto and red shrimp. The flavours are very well balanced. For dessert the Sicilian cannoli and cassate are particularly good.

About ten minutes by car from Loreto Aprutino, in Civitella Casanova, is probably one of the best restaurants in the area. In a very elegant setting, the Abruzzo cuisine, between tradition and innovation, is shaped by the skillful chef Marcello Spadone, his wife and sons. A family affair, then, since the restaurant itself was opened by Anna D'Andrea, the chef's mother, in 1977! The food is of the highest quality and the presentation of the dishes is meticulous. For a moment of gastronomic poetry.

In the heart of the old town, a popular bistro for all generations. The interior decor is reminiscent of a ship's prow. It serves fisherman's cuisine with fresh fish and fine shellfish. Self-service for drinks and cutlery. Hot dishes such as grilled sardines, calamari or prawns with polenta, or fresh pasta with cuttlefish or mussels are brought to you. The dishes are typical of Friuli, from antipasti to strudel. An address with a friendly atmosphere.

Literally by the sea, on the other side of the bay in relation to Ortygie (you need to have a means of locomotion to get there, or take a taxi), here you are in the pearl of the mould. The same cannot be said of the déco - a mixture of saints and lay - but we quickly forget thanks to the rapid but impeccable service. Try the impepata di cozze and the roasted gambas, and you won't leave without having to drink until your plate sauce!

On the heights of the city, in the district of San Giovanni, a historic establishment founded in 1865 by Giovanni Suban, an Austrian national. Four generations later, the semi-gastronomic table is still there and strives to perpetuate the culinary tradition of Trieste, characterized by its mixture of cultural and culinary influences: fine cold meats, peasant soup, fresh pasta from Istria, gnocchi, goulash, Dalmatian pastizzada, strudel and other graphic cakes. Nice wine list. Better make a reservation.

The daily arrival of fresh seafood and authentic cuisine with traditional flavours make this restaurant particularly attractive on the beach. Enjoy the octopus stew, mussels sauté, clams or bruschette. Continue with are spaghetti or with shrimp and rocket linguine. And this culinary happiness still continues with the main fish dishes, depending on the lot of the day. Don't miss the desserts. Good value for money. There is also a possibility to rent the beach loungers.

Nestled in a green setting along a river in Imperia's hinterland, this former wine press transformed into a restaurant is a gateway to the authentic Liguria of yesteryear. The vaulted dining room, wooden beams, mill wheel, copper crockery and checkered tablecloths all combine to create a cuisine that smells of the countryside and the maquis. A single formula for a succession of dishes you'll find hard to resist: focaccia, farinata, grilled vegetables... Delicious!

Better known as "Dal dottore" (at the doctor's), this restaurant is a landmark for Palermitans who have been coming here for over 120 years to enjoy a healing meal. During the smallpox epidemic of 1910-11, it was broth (brodo) that warmed hearts, now it is fish starters and primi of all kinds that gourmets come here to order, not forgetting meat. A typical Sicilian restaurant where fish and seafood - especially sea bass and prawns - are excellent. A good dinner guaranteed!

A good reputation restaurant, recommended by the locals. Sardinian cuisine is tasty, with fresh products. Try the antipasto misto della casa, a delicious assortment of local entries.

This neighborhood trattoria opened in 1975 and became known for its well-trained fish specialties. It has a pleasant summer terrace at the entrance to the old neighborhood and air-conditioned rooms for hot weather. The cuisine is simple and tasty, the seafood pasta dishes are always a success, especially when accompanied by a glass of chilled friulano . Good raw and cooked fish antipasti, excellent mussel and cockle soup. Courteous service.

This gourmet restaurant is probably the most refined in Udine. It is housed in a 19th century house built on the foundations of 13th century walls. Managed by the Sabinot family since 1987, it has made fish specialties its hobbyhorse, but local products and traditional recipes are not forgotten. The well-balanced plates with precise dressings delight the eyes, as does the elegance of the place, both contemporary and warm. A large selection of regional, Italian and foreign wines.

Just a stone's throw from the Teatro Politeama and (another more recent reference!) opposite the new Disney department store in Palermo, this address is a historic institution. The house exists since 1826! It is certainly the best place to taste the tastiest cuties in Palermo. And all the other Sicilian specialties to eat on the go: arancini, krapfen (fritters), timballi (stewed pasta timbale)... Also a wide selection of sodas and traditional drinks made in Sicily. A stopover is a must during a stay in Palermo.

Literally "on the sand", just a few steps from the sea, on the Baia del Silenzio beach, this little seafood restaurant serves only the freshest fish. You can eat with your feet in the sand! The menu changes according to the day's catch, provided by Angelo, who ply the local waters on his boat. The informal, relaxed atmosphere is undeniably romantic. Don't forget to book! If you can't dine here, the happy hour aperitif buffet is copious and tasty. The wine is local, from the family vineyard in Vernazza.

This is the real Italian pizzeria, with wood-fired cooking of course! The ultra-thin dough pizza is served on a huge wooden tray, so you can share it with your guests and have it topped with two different toppings - a real treat! The freshness of the ingredients and the friendly atmosphere make this address, 15 km from the center of Imperia, a regular haunt for good foodies. A very pleasant plus: the outdoor terrace in fine weather.

On 13 February 1503, a dispute took place between Italian and French soldiers, the famous "Barletta's challenge". The theatre of this dispute was a tavern run by Baccio da Rieti, a mysterious character who, according to legend, offered a poisoned digestive to get rid of the awkward customers! Rest assured, this tavern has now become a popular restaurant with many varieties of local and ultra-fresh fish. The chef cooperates with the best fishermen of the port. Characterful address to immerse yourself in the culinary magic of Barletta.

In the Garibaldi Theatre Square, there is a restaurant offering hearty antipasti and good pizzas in the evening. The restaurant is also open for lunch, but the heat in the square is unbearable. So it is better to eat indoors. You will then discover the two huge red curtains that decorate the room like a theatre stage. The setting and the plates are rustic, but that's exactly what you come here for, the authenticity of Sicilian family dishes.

The top for fans of the true, crisp Neapolitan pizza. In 1995, Stefano Di Michele was awarded the title of better pizzaiolo in Europe. In the aftermath, he opened this place, not far from the Vatican. Today, its pizzeria welcomes a demanding Roman population that enjoys modern, colourful decoration and a relaxed atmosphere.

In a quiet street just a few steps away from Lungotevere, family cuisine has been active and appreciated since the 1960 s. The simple but careful map displays 100% Roman dishes such as the rigatoni alla gricia (pâtes pâtes pâtes pâtes with bacon and cheese), the guts or the calf to the artichokes, to finish with the chocolate fluffy cake or cream cream any homemade made.

It is the restaurant of the eponymous hotel. Adelaide's cuisine is renowned throughout Italy. She creates her own recipes and collaborates with numerous gastronomic magazines. Her specialities include tuna and fennel lasagne, baked macaroni with aubergine and ricotta, swordfish kebabs with lemon leaves and, last but not least, figs in cream sauce. The bread is also home-made. Finally the setting is pleasant, the tables are arranged in a shady garden around a small fountain. The establishment is also a charming hotel.

Original kitchen in a good atmosphere: the art of Tuscan gastronomy "creativa", as they say to the image of filetto went Rossini con tartuffo (truffle). Wide choice of meat and fish. Fast service.

A local cuisine, lovingly revisited in the restaurant of Franco Ricatti, one of the most famous pubs and rewarded with Michelin star. The map plays seasonally and Mediterranean cuisine with malice.

Located in the centre, next to the shopping street and the beach, this restaurant serves sandwiches and drinks on the ground floor and pizzas, small salads and grilled meats on the first floor. The prices are mild, and the sunny veranda on the floor gives on the square. A good place to take a break from 13 am, when all the shops in town are closing and the streets are empty.

Fish in all its forms, in one of Imperia's renowned restaurants. Enjoy traditional flavors prepared with care, as the sun sets over the harbor, in a marine setting where classic décor, antique furniture and nautical objects blend harmoniously. Lobster, sea bass fillet with artichokes, tuna tartare, calamari, chocolate tart, tiramisu and panna cotta are just some of the dishes on the menu...

Nestling on the port of Oneglia, this restaurant can be recognized by its large bay windows and small terrace. The owner welcomes you with her freshly-cooked dishes. In short, Ligurian specialties! On the fish side, octopus salad or cod brandade, and on the meat side, beef and rabbit in sauce, with potatoes or vegetables. In short, local, home-style cooking. And to accompany it all, you'll have to choose from among 300 wine references! Welcome to the world ofenogastronomia!

Just a stone's throw from the Duomo, in the intimate and warm setting of a typical "viestese" vaulted room dating back to the 15th century, with its exposed stones and diffused light, the restaurant offers traditional cuisine of fresh fish, fresh pasta, lamb and goat meat from the region, all with an exemplary freshness. Beautifully set plates and associations of sought-after flavours. A good address popular with locals and tourists alike. There are also a few tables in the tiny stairway.

Just across from the cathedral, in an arty setting with a pretty decor, a new restaurant that focuses on traditional Ligurian fish-based cuisine, but above all on its vegetarian/vegan menu, where oriental sauces are a welcome addition. Although the choice of dishes, made with local, seasonal produce, is limited, the vegetable/vegetable combinations are tasty, and the desserts gourmet, like this walnut cake. On Sundays, fish fry is almost always on the menu. Good regional wines.

This restaurant exists since 1995, it is a reference in Castellammare. Its very famous antipasti are to be tasted without moderation. The house proposes almost exclusively delicious grilled fish dishes but also seafood pasta. Normal when you know that the chef used to be a fisherman and that he knows how to choose his ingredients on the market! Don't miss the famous busiate pasta of Trapani, for which this restaurant has found a unique artisanal extruder, and grilled octopus, perfectly mastered. Terrace in summer.

This restaurant offers an appetizing choice of tapas of Italian rather than Spanish inspiration. We fell in love with the smoked sardines served with burrata and tomatoes: a delight! The setting of the room is very pleasant, with its large bay window and blackboards displaying the day's suggestions. We also liked the sofas laid out on the pavement, perfect for sipping a glass of wine, an aperitif or a digestive. The only downside is that the portions are not very large and you have to multiply them to satisfy your appetite. The bill goes up quickly.

It is difficult to find a place for lunch around the Vatican which is not expensive and very tourist. This small restaurant with fine panini and good-quality salads also offers homemade lemonades, coffee, small cakes. The atmosphere is jazzy and connected without being pretentious. You can also take everything to lunch in the Vatican Gardens.

Since 1885, four generations have succeeded one another at the restaurant-auberge, which continues to offer traditional, carefully prepared cuisine in both the elegant establishment and the more rustic focacceria. Madame Manuelina herself is credited with inventing the recipe for cheese focaccia. Large room, meticulous service, but a little slow at times. On the plate, the dishes are all very refined, both in their presentation and in the combinations of flavors. The beautiful villa, surrounded by greenery, also offers 23 comfortable rooms.

This restaurant, which is very well known in the region, offers typical, typical Cretan cuisine. A good map of local and national wines.

Pizzeria close to the castle square and enjoying a magnificent view of the sea from its pretty terrace. The products used are of quality, the flour is organic and local. A good address for the amateurs of real light and tasty pizzas. The welcome is particularly warm. We recommend the tuna and onion, tomato and mozzarella pizza, or the samaritana, with tuna eggs and mozzarella di bufala, to stay in the Castellammare theme. Also a good choice of vegetarian options.

Charming place, perfect to taste successful dishes (polpo al forno, risotto ai frutti di mare…) and fish frills.

Since 1966 the La Torre restaurant is the reference table for Casale Monferrato. The restaurant has recently moved to the stylish rooms of the Candiani Hotel, slightly to the north-west of the city. The culinary tradition of the Monferrato remains on the plates; So we will always get as much pleasure with the chicken thighs as «and aux aux, financial sauce. 

This sandwich and burger bar is one of the most popular in the Il Pigneto district, dear to Pasolini. Open late at night, it is a haven for night birds and young trendy locals. But be careful, here we don't eat burger fat and frozen french fries; special attention is given to the choice of products. Moreover, there is no shortage of vegetarian options. Simple and retro design for a trendy address. A tip: push the white door at the back of the room, a charming speakeasy cocktail bar awaits you there!

In the heart of the ancient village, not far from the Castello Monforte, this restaurant hides behind a wooden door, embedded in a stony wall. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and rather intimate. We quickly travel the menu of dishes, rather reduced, to concentrate on that of wines that would make more than one sommelier blush. If the menu is rather small, don't think you're hungry. The dishes are actually selected and made perfectly perfect. We have tasted ravioli ravioli and divine mozzarella with honey and nuts. An absolute delight, for excellent value for money.

Perhaps one of the best addresses on the Riviera, Nonna Nina is one of the restaurants where the flavors of Ligurian cuisine are at their best. Sitting on the veranda or in the delightful little blue-and-white room on the second floor of a popular house, take time to savor a menu that changes with the seasons. What's more, the wine list features rare labels like the white Mataossu. Exquisite: fried ravioli with cheese, fried fish or rabbit fricasseed with olives. Not to mention the homemade tarts: pure indulgence!

Behind a discreet display, in a street of the historic centre, it is a beautiful gastronomic cuisine of the sea that is concocted here. The freshness of the products remains, of course, the watchword of the establishment. The plates are cared for, the tastes sought, the perfect cooking, and the chef does not hesitate to draw in the traditions of his region, marrying beans and ricotta to shrimps and fish, combining authenticity and modernity. The wine list is kilometre, with numerous wines from the territory: Do not hesitate to make your choice in your choice.

The wooden oven at the old restaurant allows the chef to prepare excellent pizzas, as well as several pork-based mountain specialities. Tourists, like those who are accustomed, come here for no expensive time. We also appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and dynamism of the team.

This elegant mountain restaurant has a special feature: once you're seated at one of its wooden tables, the waiters will come and present you with the typical Valle d'Aostan menu.... in traditional costume! The wine list is also interesting. A final plus for gourmets? After the cheese fondue during the meal, the chocolate fondue for dessert (order in advance, €16 per person)! Lighter options, even vegetarian, but always based on ultra-local produce!

In this traditional restaurant "the prince and the pirate", a beautiful terrace faces the sea to breathe the good sea air while admiring the sunset. Local specialties are prepared with fresh products, fish and seafood from the day's fishing. Starting with the couscous alla pantesca drizzled with local wine. Do not hesitate to ask the owner's advice, very pleasant by the way, to choose your plates. A beautiful address.