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Interesting address, listed in the Michelin Venice for 20 years. This restaurant is both traditional and a bit whimsical, a good table where history, art and gastronomy are combined in a refined setting. The staff is dedicated to digging into the dungeons of Venetian cuisine to unearth amazing recipes. The langoustine with sweet and sour sauce, with onions, almonds and raisins, for example, is amazing... Just like the cellar, which is full of vintages. Large choice of wines by the glass and oyster tasting at the counter.

Checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs and tables and candles on the table: a neighbourhood brasserie atmosphere where you can taste very tasty Milanese and Tuscan dishes. Delicious antipasto delicatessen, to be eaten on a slice of gnocco fritto (fried bread). The plus: its unique position at the foot of the Basilica of San Lorenzo. On Sundays, enjoy a brunch with the flavours of the Mediterranean. Very popular even as an aperitif, it can be accompanied by tempting mini-portions of oysters, cold meats and even risotto.

It's impossible not to come across the Donizetti in the heart of the Ville Haute. Part bistro, part wine bar, this place pays tribute to the Bergamo composer in the best possible way: with tastings of products from the local culinary tradition. As an aperitif, try a platter of taleggio cheese or Bergamo sausage, accompanied by excellent Franciacorta vintages. For a more substantial meal, choose a dish of casoncelli or polenta with cheese or boletus, to be enjoyed indoors in the vaulted hall or under the medieval arbour outside.

Belonging to the same group as the prestigious Harry's Bar in San Marco, this restaurant in a sublime setting is located along the Giudecca Canal, opposite Dorsoduro. White tablecloths and uniformed waiters welcome you to a contemporary dining room. Classic, refined and generous cuisine on the menu. Among the dishes, try the tortelloni agli asparagi or the homemade cannelloni. The prices may seem high, but the waterfront setting and the view have their price. Take your time in contemplation, as service can be slow, depending on how busy it is.

A bistro in a large commercial building. To eat on the thumb.

Between pub and brasserie, the huge space of the Birreria Pedavena welcomes both lovers of traditional rustic German cuisine and relaxed youth in the evenings. Here you can see the tanks for the home-made production of Lag's beer, unique in Trentino because it is imported from Germany, and you can fill up on pretzels as an aperitif. The Chiara is natural and unfiltered, very hoppy, the Weizen is amber, while the Scura is characterized by the caramelized aroma of Monaco malt. Good pizzas and boards of delicious cold meats and cheeses.

Here's a good family-run Piedmontese brasserie just the way we like it! Everything about this restaurant, which opened in 1919, is traditional, from the retro decor of the dining room to the menu, which pays homage to the region. Must-tries: agnolotti (small meat ravioli), braised meats with local wines (nebbiolo, arneis...), boiled cuts of meat, snails or tripe, and finally bunet (typical Piedmont flan with almonds and cocoa). The service is perfect, and the wine list has no false notes!

A bar-restaurant-library with a very friendly atmosphere. Typical Biellais home cooking with local products(polenta concia, charcuterie platter, meat dishes in sauce, torrent trout, excellent cheeses, dessert with local blueberries, etc.) and dishes that change daily. Good selection of local beers and wines. Friendly staff and affordable prices. The two-storey bookshop is also very well stocked.

Nothing more than the others: pasta from 9 € to 13 €, risotto 12 € or seafood to 15 €. But it has the best terrace on the sea…

Close to the SS9, between Dozza and Imola, this restaurant offers a good choice of meat, fish, pasta and local specialities. Large contemporary room in shades of green and red, both friendly and warm, just like the plates, which are colourful and creative, with a touch of elegance. Upstairs, a mezzanine with a more muffled atmosphere and, outside, a green terrace for sunny days, very welcoming with its cushions, curtains and candles. Well stocked cellar and very good reception.

This family-run restaurant has a certain reputation. You can enjoy a selection of products from Cetara, as well as fish dishes presented in a sophisticated manner. Try the tuna fillet with herbs(tagliata di tonno alle erbe). The restaurant is housed in a former Franciscan convent and the dining room is located in the cloister, where the arches of the ambulatory can still be seen. However, when the weather is fine, it is better to eat on the elevated terrace overlooking a small square.

Discreet address in a corner of Piazza San Francesco, in an elevated position in relation to the main street. The blue and white frontage and dining room set the tone for the place: a marine atmosphere and delicious seafood. The fish and seafood are of the highest quality. The restaurant offers specialities from Cetara, such as anchovies and the famous colatura di alici, prepared with local products such as Amalfi lemons and piennolo tomatoes. Let yourself be tempted by one of the menus, and why not the Cetara menu.

Sheltered from the crowd, you can enjoy every moment of your meal at Quaranta Ladroni (the forty thieves). This small neighborhood brasserie seduces as much by its small romantic tables with candles along the canal as by its simple and tasty fish cuisine. You can see the Venetians (the real ones) parking their little boat to come here for dinner. And if you have to wait a long time for a seat, it is on the small bridge next door that you will wait, with a first glass in your hand, contemplating this timeless setting. Admit that there are worse things, right?

It didn't take long for this restaurant to earn a good reputation, as much for its friendly atmosphere as for its food. Here, seafood and local produce are served on generous plates. Fish and shellfish soup with grilled toast or grilled eggplant with mozzarella and tomatoes are as simple as they are excellent. For dessert, a pistachio soufflé, financier-style with a runny heart? A revelation! A fine cellar too.

Nicola, a young chef with a wealth of experience on the continent, set himself the challenge of giving this restaurant a second life. Binzas surprises with its original dishes and subtle, surprising combinations. We love the balance between colors and flavors, the choice to favor small wineries and to seek the beautiful in the simple. "Small is beautiful", just like the intimate dining room (barely 20 covers), with its sober, uncluttered yet warm decor. A romantic setting and an up-and-coming chef!

Deamama is more than just a restaurant, it's a project that Mario and Luciana have been working on for 8 years: to create a restaurant that's open both inside and out. Offering a 180° view of the harbour, as well as a look into the kitchens. No walls, just huge picture windows! Gastronomic cuisine with Sardinian generosity. With the same passion, Mario and his team celebrate meat, fish and veggie (and even vegan) dishes. What a wonderful balance of flavors, textures and colors! This restaurant really has a soul, and we were charmed!

Attention jewel! Su Murruai, despite the modesty of its chef, is a real gastronomic address at a reasonable price. The fine decoration, the muffled setting and the light tones of beige are echoes of the nourishing earth. This finesse continues in the plate with dishes with frank and subtle flavors. The chef reminds me that we don't divert the product here, we serve it as it is so that it expresses all its essence. Slow food philosophy and zero km are the credo of the store. Extra fresh and high quality of course to reach such heights. We love it!

Behind the rather discreet door of this restaurant lies one of the best restaurants in the city. A truly authentic address, it offers typical dishes prepared with the best ingredients. The pork comes from a traditional chain that raises its animals in a responsible manner. It is not by chance that the restaurant has been mentioned in the Slow Food network guide for more than 20 years. The dishes are fragrant and hearty. If you like a mix of sweet and savoury, don't hesitate to try the hot pecorino with honey and nuts as a starter.

A small canteen with an inimitable cachet, which delights tourists and locals alike with its delicious typical Neapolitan food and very affordable prices. Pasta dishes, grilled fish, eggplant parmigiana , stuffed peppers, everything is cooked with love and respect for the popular tradition and served with a smile. Some good bottles of Campania wines at democratic prices. A good trattoria, but one that has to be earned: sometimes you have to be patient before a table becomes free.