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In a small alleyway hides this picturesque restaurant with its pretty, quiet terrace overlooking the waves. The interior looks like a cave with a thousand marine objects and old photos. The specialities of the house are fish and seafood recipes, with good assortments of antipasti, plates of grilled fish of the day, and the unmistakable swordfish which is caught in the waters of Scilla and served grilled, in carpaccio or with a dish of fresh pasta. Good seafood cuisine in an idyllic setting.

Gastronomic restaurant run by four brothers who share the kitchen, the dining room and the wine cellar. Refined and creative, the cuisine offers a fine balance of flavours and textures: the finesse of the seafood is enhanced by the sweet acidity of a citrus fruit or the fruity bitterness of an olive oil, the delicate flesh of a fish is combined with a crispy crumble or a mousseline. Attentive service and homemade digestif served on the terrace overlooking the sea.

This farmhouse offers you a unique and delicious menu every evening according to the Slow Food philosophy. At the table, you will have only regional products. It is the ideal place to discover the authentic flavours of the traditional Umbrian dishes with ultra-fresh products coming directly from their farm: cold cuts, focaccia, pasta, chicken... Very frequented by the locals, the reservation by phone is essential. Possibility to rent rooms. The swimming pool offers a magnificent view of the Martani mountains.

This double star beach table was classified in 2011 by the Wall Street Journal among the top 10 fish restaurants in Europe. Known to be experimenter, his chef Moreno Cedroni works in cooking as a researcher in his laboratory and reinterprets the fish as a person. «A terrible child» of Italian and international cuisine, it combines the gastronomic tradition of the Marche with its avant-garde spirit brilliantly. As you will have understood, an essential stopover for fish lovers.

An unusual setting for a meal at the water's edge, a trabucco where fishingnets are cut out against the sea in the background. The Ottaviano family, owners of the trabucco for five generations, concocts traditional or more innovative recipes with the fish caught in the fishing nets and the vegetables from the Peschici vegetable garden. Very pleasant also for the aperitivo, with a glass of Apulian wine accompanied by some seafood. Live jazz sessions in summer. This small refuge, once a secret place, is now known by many tourists.

"Panineria et arancineria del mare", displays the sign. But késaco? Sicilian street-food craziness made with local fish. Burgers with cuttlefish ink bread overflowing with crispy octopus with salad and dried tomatoes, or with swordfish for those who prefer white fish, burgers with tuna, a speciality of the island, with shrimps from Mazara di Vallo, arancini with cuttlefish ink, octopus, red mullet stew, tuna, with peas and mint, sardine, with fennel and pachino tomatoes. The list of festivities is long.

Located in the heart of the old town, in the historic quarter, this recently opened restaurant offers a quiet atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful. This is a very good option to discover the gastronomy of Piedmont, very good value for money (we recommend the «Tasting menu» formula). Located in a completely renovated building without being denatured, the 4 Ciance offers a cuisine based on products only Piedmontese and home made. The menu of specialities is a place for authenticity and craftsmanship, the presentation is modern "author" style. Pasta, risottos, antipasti, and exquisite meat from a farm located in the hills of Cuneo, owned by the family of Giacomo, one of the three masters of the site. With Daniele and Gian Maria, Giacomo and his fine team will seduce you with their kindness and kindness. All accompanied by the best bottles of Piedmontese and Italian wines, secretly guarded in an exceptional cellar (more than 300 labels; bouteilles bottles and also glass tasting). Beware of keeping a little room, because homemade desserts are essential.

We fell in love with this organic restaurant! Nestled in a beautifully restored traditional trulli house, you can sit under the vaults or on the veranda facing the vegetable garden where the owners pick the vegetables in front of you. Short circuit guaranteed! The welcome is warm and humble, and the decoration, with its menus and quotes written directly on the walls, contributes to this enveloping atmosphere. One feels good at Terra Madre and the cuisine, multi-vitamin and delicately cooked, is a parade of flavours.

A brand dedicated to seafood, where all the raw materials have been carefully selected. Good cooking that likes to revisit classic recipes with a certain finesse and always keeping the course towards the renewed pleasure of authentic flavours. To begin the festivities, order the Fantasia dello chef , composed of various and tasty preparations of fish, seafood and vegetables. Continue with one of the delicious primi, such as the homemade ravioli of the sea with vongole and arugula pesto.

An address not to be missed if you are passing through Savelletri. Fish and seafood are served raw. They are of course very fresh because you are here in a fishmonger's shop. "No salt or olive oil": this is the advice of the owner, Vito, to get the best possible taste of the sea. The large carpaccio allows you to taste about six different fish and seafood, depending on the day's catch. Many tartars and the possibility of choosing oysters, shrimps, etc., individually. To be accompanied by a good glass of local white wine.

The décor is a little rococo, with gilding and red velvet in a subdued setting, tailor-made for dinner rather than lunch. The menu will delight fish lovers, especially raw fish (tartares, ceviche, carpaccio), as here the chef, who handles the riches of the sea to perfection, has created a special menu of raw dishes. He offers two copious gourmet menus at reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of the dishes, one of which focuses on raw antipasti. All Rome is clamoring for a table here, so remember to make reservations.

We arrive at this chalet-restaurant at an altitude of 1,250 meters after driving along a beautiful road. The shady river provides a welcome coolness. The Demetz family has created this restaurant in a quiet, natural paradise, using Monsieur's woodworking skills. Dare to try thecanederli (balls of bread, flowers, egg and milk; a speciality of South Tyrol) accompanied by goulash. In summer, barbecues are available on reservation. Also worth a visit in winter: a small hut, privatized, with a fire in the center to keep warm.

A neighborhood trattoria where people come from far and wide to taste its fish and seafood. On the menu, a long sequence of hot and coldantipasti , fried and grilled meats, without forgetting the lobster à la catalane (with tomato), pride of the store. Among the primi, linguine with lobster or risotto with squid ink do not deviate from the leitmotiv of the menu. The chef's nod to Sardinian pecorino (his region), which is cut from the wheel. The Lobster Bar annex offers a new formula, whose star is the lobster!

Coratella (lamb offal simmered with onions and white wine), bucatini alla gricia (long, hollow pasta with pork jowls and pecorino), tonnarelli cacio e pepe (spaghetti-style egg pasta, thicker and seasoned with pecorino and pepper), coda alla vaccinara (stewed oxtail and vegetables)... Here you'll find typical recipes, not far from the Colosseum and in the heart of the Monti district. Straightforward, simple Roman cuisine and hearty dishes served in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Through Stresa's maze of alleyways, this simple trattoria rediscovers the classics of Italian cuisine, served in a warm and friendly setting that smacks of Sunday lunch in the countryside. Ravioli with tomato sauce, prime rib and hash browns, fresh pasta, fried fish and chocolate moelleux are just some of the homemade dishes served in generous quantities by the pleasant staff. No fuss, no muss - perfect if you're looking for an authentic break!

In the heart of Sanremo, Spaccanapoli guarantees you the taste of Neapolitan pizza made according to the rules of the art. Everything in the dining room is reminiscent of Napoli, right down to the triumphant Maradona on the wall! The dough and toppings of local pizzas are not easily forgotten... Other local specialties include fried foods and cheeses - Neapolitan, needless to say. And finish your meal with a sfogliatella or rum baba, just like in Campania! A truly gourmet meal, but with a very small bill!

Opened in 2020, in the heart of the Marina district, this address is particularly appealing to ichthyophagous, or more simply to lovers of fish and seafood! Because here, from antipasti (raw or cooked) to dishes, everything comes from the sea. You have been warned! Sea bass or sea bream tartar, spaghetti with cockles and bottarga, ravioli with the fish of the day, linguine with lobster for the most chic among you... A real treat. As for the decor, old photos and fishing traps form a nice jumble. Don't forget to book, especially in the evening.

An exceptional location for this restaurant, which is very popular with the locals and attracts all visitors, just behind the church of Sant'Anna on the heights of Cannobio. Its arbour terrace suspended above the Orrido di Sant'Anna promises a meal lulled by the music of the waterfalls. The coolness of the site is particularly appreciated on summer evenings. On the plate, the best of regional cuisine, from tagliatelle with truffle to braised beef and langoustines on a bed of tomatoes.

Tables are set up on both sides of the building: facing the sea a few meters from the beach, but also on the piazzetta next to the Grand Hotel and the Thalassio spa center in the pedestrian zone. You can order from the à la carte menu: fish tartare, pasta with all kinds of sauces, fritto misto, local cuisine, as well as pizzas... Friendly staff. The place also has some pleasant surprises in store throughout the year, such as cabaret and one-man-show evenings, the schedule of which is announced as they happen on the Instagram page.

Translation: La Cave du Roi Artichaut, where you can enjoy, on the terrace or in the dining room, in a very green setting, with climbing vines, olive trees and aromatic plants, hearty antipasti and hot dishes, platters of Norcia charcuterie, cheeses, pasta in sauces sautéed in large frying pans, all accompanied by homemade bread, served hot with cold-pressed virgin olive oil, and a fine selection of wines. A very convivial address.

Refined downtown restaurant serving excellent fish and tasty seafood. In a contemporary setting, a young team does its best to satisfy its customers. On the menu, fish is king, and fish from the lake shares the menu with fish from the sea. The result is baked sea bass and potatoes, grilled seafood with scampi and octopus, or seafood spaghetti and - always - an excellent tiramisù to finish. Selection of quality wines.

Since the 1960s, this restaurant has been a renowned stopover for good forks, only 30 minutes from Rome. In the brick room, hams, red peppers and copper dishes hang from the ceiling. On the plate, stuffed ravioli and stretched pasta with all the know-how of good traditional cuisine of yesteryear. The wine list is very extensive and offers the best of Castelli Romani's wine-growing culture. To discover!

This is an original address near the Basilica of San Giovanni: from the fresh catch of the day, the chef composes here a unique gastronomic menu of 9 antipasti and a dish of fish specialities, accompanied by a wine of the day to marry the flavours perfectly, all at a really reasonable price. The desserts are also very well done. Flavour, refinement, creativity, aesthetics, friendliness of the waiters, a faultless performance for this seafood restaurant whose pretty name means "chiaroscuro" in Italian.

The restaurant of the hotel Pop with its splendid terrace is known in the whole region. The large, shady terrace welcomes you to enjoy shellfish and fish caught on the day. The speciality is sea bream and other fish cooked in a salt crust, but you can also enjoy fresh homemade pasta and the best typical dishes of the region. A superb list of local wines, Sardinian liqueurs and homemade desserts, need we say it? Quality dishes and choice at a reasonable price. Really a good address.

The atmosphere here is very convivial, thanks to the music, but also to the fact that the tables are close together and the service is very friendly. The Mediterranean cuisine is delicious, based on fresh fish and local produce. On the menu, for example, a choice of salads, pastas - pesto, tomato and basil, Bolognese, ravioli... -meat tartars, fish, Milanese escalopes... Excellent choice of beers and wines. Everything here is good and affordable.

Surrounded by vineyards and the village of Varna, this elegant and carefully restored house dates back to the ^12th century for its oldest parts. The Buschenschank (i.e., wine mazot) offers South Tyrolean specialties (canederli, gnocchi, meats and cured meats), as well as home-brewed beer and homemade ice cream. It is a restful place to stop after a walk, either on the shaded terrace or in the old stone-walled rooms. Beer, apple juice and cold cuts are available for purchase on site.

On a hillside, bordered by a small stream, this family-run Buschenschank treats its guests to regional specialties such as Schlutzer (half-moon-shaped ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach), speck, smoked beef or carpaccio, "canederli" (dumplings made of bread and vegetables, also called knödels), all washed down with fruit juice or house wine, or cherry deer, a traditional sweet and sour combination that is very tasty. In spring, asparagus from the garden is deliciously integrated into the dishes on the menu.

In this restaurant perched at the top of the mountain with a panoramic view, good Sardinian cuisine is in the spotlight: old-fashioned dishes prepared with local products (oil, olives, honey cheeses, fresh pasta) on sale in the shop. The carrasau bread has just come out of the wood oven: a delight! Delicate and attentive service for quality services.

Large choice of pizzas cooked over a wood fire, absolutely delicious thanks to the natural fermentation of the dough. To discover imperatively!

Perched on the heights of Bosa, you have to be prepared to climb several steps to get there. But the effort is worth it, because the Borgo San't Ignazio offers another atmosphere, another setting, nestled in the heart of the medieval district of Bosa. The beautiful vaulted room with stone walls and irregular plastering betrays the age of this house. Here you can taste Sardinian cold meats and cheeses, fish al forno, pasta al dente or seadas al miele. The terrace occupies half of the alleyway, installed under the vine or in the sun.

A pretty terrace and a room with a Sardinian decor and warm colours make you want to go through the door of this trattoria right away. The restaurant Le 2 Lanterne offers all the best specialities of the region, perfectly cooked. In particular, you will find the snails that the inhabitants of Sassari love, a food tradition that dates back to the Romans, it seems. The à la carte menu is complete and the menus are very interesting. The ravioli alla Gallurese and the fregolas con arselle are the specialities of the house not to be missed.

You wouldn't expect to find such a refined restaurant in the small town of Sant'Antioco, and yet... Da Achille revisits all the best Italian specialities and cooks them in its own way. Meat, fish, pasta, are nicely prepared in beautiful dishes. The restaurant of the Hotel Moderno is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. The restaurant is decorated with natural materials and small touches of original colour. It is a change from the rusticity of many Sardinian restaurants.

Probably one of the restaurants in this part of the coast enjoying the best situation along the sea. The wooden terrace directly overlooks the private beach of the establishment: If you want to tell you, you can rest in a transat in the shade of a parasol after lunch. As for the kitchen, it favours seafood products with various antipasti, various pasta dishes such as vongole spaghetti, and large fritures plateaus, all sprinkled with a good Trebbiano of the region at competitive prices.

In a picturesque cul-de-sac perpendicular to via dei Banchi Vecchi, garlands of lanterns announce the refined tone of this address, which is not lacking in character. Giulio Terrinoni, a young chef brimming with creativity, has opened a restaurant that has quickly won over a discerning clientele. The "primi passi" menu features five dishes emblematic of the chef's cuisine, while the "think green" menu offers a fine selection of vegetarian and seasonal dishes.

The large dining room of this Roman restaurant not far from Porta Pia is always full. Family atmosphere and wood-fired pizzas at low prices: the one with zucchini flowers and mozzarella di bufala is a real success. Here, pizza is Neapolitan (with a slightly thicker dough than in Rome) and rigorously baked in a wood-fired oven. Fast service and take-away. The restaurant serves typical Roman dishes, including classic pasta carbonara or cacio e pepe.

Vintage atmosphere for this modern bistro. Its long table in the centre of the room evokes dinners in good company; for couples, however, a few stools allow you to sit at the counter. The menu is divided into two parts: on the one hand small tapas-style portions (pepper stuffed with cod cream, breaded mini veal chops, poached eggs, beef tartar...) and on the other hand main courses(spaghetti or gnocchi carbonara, sliced beef with porcini mushrooms, burgers). A fun address where you can taste everything.

Arguably one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Rome. The elegant interior offers a sophisticated environment that doubles as an art gallery. The concept is vegetarian, but also vegan, organic and locavore. An organic bar offers vegetarian and vegan smoothies, cocktails, snacks and dishes, while creative tapas are on the menu every night to accompany your drink. The plate is very aesthetic and the dishes are particularly tasty.

A secluded mazot facing the mountains and the Vitipeno valley, where you're greeted by the mooing of cows. A rustic atmosphere and authentic dishes, both hearty and elaborate, such as gnocchi with game ragout or soufflé with Graukäse (grey cheese). There's no set menu here: dishes are listed on arrival. The mazot has its own butcher's shop and produces speck and smoked sausages, which can be tasted on the premises or purchased from the small store, which also sells alpine cheeses, honey, wine and more.

The restaurant is located a few steps from the Quirinal Palace and Monti. It is known for its fish specialities, recipes based on a first-class raw material, purchased every day at the market. The well-trained team offers a competent and professional service. The welcome is warm and the atmosphere relaxing, in an elegant and minimalist context with light colours. All that remains is to let yourself be tempted by the starters based on excellent raw fish and the different dishes. Personalized recipes for a kitchen with character!

This excellent fish restaurant evokes a time when bluefin tuna were common in the waters of the Mediterranean. Luckily, there are many other pelagic resources that end up nicely cooked, such as this pasta with langoustines, this squid stew or these large tagliatelle mixed with fresh tomatoes and mussels. But the speciality to taste absolutely is the cascà, a variety of Tunisian couscous. One sits on one of the two sheltered terraces, with no view, but with comfortable high chairs.

In the lively Via Urbana, in the heart of the Monti district, this intimate and trendy address offers traditional and inventive cuisine. The chef's interpretation of the recipes is appreciated as much for the elegant presentation of the dishes as for their flavor. A warm and comfortable place where the owners have brought a special touch to the decoration. A reference point in this neighborhood for quality cuisine at the right price. Reservations are recommended as there are many regulars. To discover!

Fresh, Écru is the intimate and chic address that seduces vegetarians and crudivores (but not only!). Health and flavours go hand in hand here; vegan and vegetarian recipes surprise, to the delight of your taste buds. Apart from coffee, no food is cooked at a temperature above 40°C to keep all its flavour and, of course, everything is homemade! Fruits, vegetables and seeds can be used in salads, soups, pasta and tartars. To discover for its cuisine but also for the exhibitions of contemporary artists that take place there.

This fishmonger's shop, which displays all the lake and sea fish of the region, prepares seafood specialities served to take away or to taste on the spot, set up at a few high tables with stools. The seafood soup is really delicious, but everything is good. We have an offer of Japanese cuisine with sushi, sashimis but also risottos, fried food... The prices are quite salty on the other hand, but everything is fresh and of high quality. Interesting to discover with the eyes before exploring with the belly.

A meeting of aesthetes opened in 1726 which offers its wide selection of small producers as well as Italian grands crus from all over the Botte, especially from Lazio, all hand-picked, which are tasted in specific glasses according to their body, their origin. Here you can enjoy its wine with Roman specialities, such as the delicious baccalà alla romana, all on the outside terrace in the pedestrian street, or on the long wooden and marble counter guarded by cherubs and hundreds of bottles that dress the place.

Araxi e Mari is one of the best places to try Sardinian cuisine. Giorgia Guidetti makes sure that all the products used in her restaurant are raised or harvested on the island, such as the semolina or flour used to make fresh pasta, the saffron from San Gavino, the bottarga, the suckling pigs or the vernaccia, the wine from Oristano. In a room open to a large garden you can taste pork on the spit, grilled fish, octopus salads or spaghetti. Good value for money.

This is a nice address with a good reputation among the regulars of the region, which offers a remarkable fish cuisine. The interior garden is quickly sold out on summer evenings, so remember to reserve a table in advance. There is a wide range of fish dishes, light and tasty fried fish, sliced swordfish, seafood risotto and more: all are very well cooked. If you prefer, you can choose the antipasti di mare: seafood and portions of fresh fish will be presented to you, almost making up a complete meal.

The silhouette of Giannasi's kiosk has become a familiar sight to residents of the Porta Romana district. Since 1967, this unusual merchant has been selling the city's most delicious roast chicken. Marinated in olive oil and spices overnight - once tasted, you'll find it hard to swallow any more... In the tradition of old-fashioned street food, Giannasi also offers fried dishes, lasagne, risotti and mondeghili (typical Milanese meatballs). To take away and enjoy in a sunny park.

Unusual setting for a Milanese restaurant that has chosen to live in a pretty mansion house from the early 1900s, surrounded by a large terrace overlooking a square, surrounded by the heights of the skyscrapers in the Porta Nuova district. Chef Cesare Battisti dynamically embraces the Milanese and Lombard culinary tradition, while simplifying the preparations and reworking the basics with his personal touch. The result is more than satisfactory both in terms of taste and presentation. Risotti to be discovered and a great audience.