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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?

More than thirty years of history for this historic bistro offering simple and tasty local cuisine. Grilled meats and game are the most famous pitances. Only inconvenience, as it is a little outside the centre, north of the city, you will need a car to get there.

In the Dorsoduro district, this small gay friendly restaurant adjoining the hotel of the same name serves typical Italian cuisine in a trendy and trendy setting. Ideal for a romantic meal in the evening, the restaurant is also suitable for lunch at lunchtime or for breakfast (served from to).

As soon as you walk along the sidewalk separating its terrace from its interior room, it is difficult to miss it, as the staff tries to tame passers-by, especially those belonging to the female population. And language is rarely a problem for these multilingual servers. The main thing, however, is to focus on the varied menu, but on the poor value for money for the portfolio. The pleasant setting of the terrace flanked by the impressive San Lorenzo Basilica is not without offering a little cachet to this address.

Excellent cuisine that has won two Michelin stars. The chef revisits the flavours of Sicily in very sophisticated dishes that will put your taste buds in all their states. The atmosphere is intimate and very elegant, with a decoration in the bourgeois style. A real gastronomic table.

A German brasserie-restaurant. Pleasant, but the choice is not very extensive.

Follow the path into the Caves of Caglieron and follow the course of the river. You would think you were in a tale of Tolkien, but it is actually reality: at the end of the promenade leads to a small clearing where is a former mill now brasserie. Meat and fish dishes, but it is mainly the setting that is worth the detour. 

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

This restaurant, carved in the stone of the sassi, is located in the historical center and is accessible from the central square (Piazza Vittorio Veneto), or directly from the sassi. At the stove, Iolanda Cellani offers typical Basilicata cuisine and also pizzas. Don't hesitate to try the homemade pasta dishes, such as orecchiette al tegamino (cooked in a clay dish with tomatoes, mozzarella and sausage meat) or the cavatelli integrali. The great plus of this restaurant is its terrace overlooking the Sasso Barisano.

In a quiet alleyway in Stresa, here is a small bistro with contemporary lines whose very good cuisine has been winning the loyalty of a local clientele for several years. On the plate, the high quality raw materials blend harmoniously together for a result that gives, among other examples, an excellent knife cut beef tartar, cheese gnocchi, seafood linguine or lamb chops with small vegetables... Wine list, served by the glass, to match the food.

Panini and pasta dishes. The terrace, the old jukeboxes and the music make the place pleasant.

In the courtyard of the elegant Palazzo Bagatti Valsecchi, between Via Santo Spirito and Via Gesù, tucked between fashion boutiques and jewelers, this delicatessen offers Italian cuisine prepared with the finest products, all on sale inside. A chic, casual bar, where you can enjoy breakfast, a coffee break or an aperitif, also awaits customers.

Al Frate is a bit like the historical brewery of Brescia, characteristic in its decoration and in its cuisine which excels in regional specialities. Although the quality of the food is not to be blamed, it is a pity that the service is sometimes a little slow. It is therefore better not to be in a hurry. The cutting boards of cold meats and cheeses are excellent, with quality products. The osso buco is to be tried, it's a real delight! And the plates, in addition to being appetizing, are well stocked. Nice service

This is the only restaurant on the island of San Giulio, and it sometimes relies a little too heavily on its enviable position and monopoly. Nevertheless, it remains an address that serves honest cuisine, highlighting traditional recipes in a simple manner. There is sometimes a bit of a wait, as you won't be the only one eager to enjoy the setting... But of course, the breathtaking view of the lake from the shaded terrace is worth a meal in itself.

In the heart of lively San Salvario, this rustic yet trendy bistro has won over Turin's discerning clientele, so much so that reservations are necessary to secure a table. Brick walls, clean lines and softly lit retro lamps create a warm ambience, for abundant, tasty cuisine. Well-stocked wood-fired pizzas, tender beef tartars and nicely grilled cockerels are just some of the must-try dishes served here, accompanied by a cold lager...

A café-bistro, located on the heights at 2,178 metres above sea level, on the road between Cortina d'Ampezzo and Alta Badia. You can stop there by car for a coffee, to eat (it is traditional, cheap and copious), but above all to admire the landscape below. You never get tired of it, and with sunshine you can even stay for hours! There are many hiking routes nearby, including to Laguzuoi. This refuge can also be a stop for lunch between two hikes.

Along the lively Via Bergamo, here's a cool bistro that has become the temple of meat in town. Tasty burgers, fillets and ribs, served with good wine or beer. Good value for money. The choice of starters remains rather classic, with a focaccia and a loaded charcuterie board, while the tartars and burgers are more creative: beef tartare with truffle, redcurrants and mint and beef burger with parmesan cream and saffron or beer and red cabbage!

An adjunct to the luxurious Miky restaurant (which we also recommend, depending on your budget), this marine bistro, with its breathtaking sea views, is at once chic, designer and informal. With a fine wine cellar featuring over 250 labels, Miky's Cantina (which means "cellar") offers a good choice of fresh, tasty regional dishes. The pleasant terrace stretches the length of the restaurant. As in many other places, the tables here quickly fill up at mealtimes. Don't hesitate to come a little in advance or to make a reservation.

A small neighbourhood bistro run by two sisters and frequented by a clientele of regulars. The setting is informal but neat with wicker chairs, wooden tables, exposed beams and brick vaults, but a few orchids give it a certain style. There is a set menu for lunch and an à la carte menu in the evening, for a healthy and traditional cuisine. The plus: the selection of vegetarian or vegan dishes and gluten-free pizzas for those who prefer. In short, a place that's got it all and where you're sure to bring out satisfied taste buds.

A little set back from the lakeside and its tourist traps, it is said that Le Boeuc has been serving drinks to the local bon vivants since the 17th century. And the atmosphere hasn't changed much since then: at the same time cellar, wine bar and bistro, it's in the small room with exposed stones and beams that you'll be served copious plates of cheese, cold meats, bruschettas as well as nourishing soups. And all you have to do is choose one of the many bottles in the cellar. Perfect for an aperitif or a different meal.

This brewery takes its name from the pesa, an old measuring system for goods, placed in front of the entrance. Three wooded rooms, where you can breathe the scent of Milan of yesteryear, welcome you to the same place where Ho Chi Minh was said to have liked to come and eat. The kitchen offers a Milanese meal according to the rules of the art: saffron risotto, breaded chop and nervetti salad (small veal nerves) that will leave you with excellent memories. In season mushroom recipes.

Situated where the town's port used to be, this little bistro has a rustic, welcoming atmosphere, with wooden tables and paper tablecloths, in its pretty arcaded room. It serves carefully prepared regional specialties. Typical dishes include pumpkin ravioli with melted butter and sage, fried frogs, polenta and horsemeat, and cooked snails. For dessert, sbrisolona shortbread and chocolate sausage are served with a fine local wine.

A family restaurant hidden in a small courtyard near the harbour, the Cianciola means small boats or fishing net. No matter, the most important is what we find in our plate of simple and tasty vermicelli to anchovy oil (specialty cetarese oblige) or des della divina costiera (large square pasta with shrimp and squash). Simply delicious, week staff is in small care.

A stone's throw from the Church of the Rosario, welcome to Montecristo, a pretty little address in the heart of Sassari. Here you can eat very good pasta and tasty pizzas. The fish also gets the honours of the menu and is available in refreshing tartars, crunchy fritters or pan-fried steaks. A wide choice of wines is available to accompany these dishes. You can sit down in a beautiful vaulted room or on the terrace stuck in a narrow alley behind the building. Save a small place for one of the beautiful homemade desserts.

Inside the old city walls, in the "Bastione della Rimembranza" (one of the six bastions that make up the walls of Grosseto), is the Locanda de' Medici, managed by the Peccianti family since 1918. Both a wine bar and a restaurant: they drink, eat and buy wine. The menu is extremely tempting: bruschette, foie gras, cold cuts and cheeses, pappardelle with wild boar, tortelli, mushroom soup, tripe, tagliata, cod with livournaise... You can also make your own salad. How to make it simple and good!

This restaurant is located in a narrow street in the typical florentine charm. A corner of the terrace has views of part of the cathedral... considerable detail, especially in the evening for dinner. Guaranteed good and peaceful atmosphere. Traditional florentine dishes using fresh local produce. The impeccable service and warm welcome make it a popular place of Florentine themselves.

Chain of pizzeria, you will find some of them in Naples, but also in several towns of Campania and of Italy. There are a wide selection of pizzas and other dishes. Everything is very good and the price is reasonable, especially compared to the area.

Located on the pleasant campo San Stefano, the terrace is nice after a long walk. But the real interest of the address is the small pastry in the tea room where Venetian sweets are honored. From the famous baicoli (chat languages) to the Doge pan (dried fruit biscuit) through zaeti, you will regain strength and you will have the courage to measure you at the nearby Accademia Bridge. The Café also offers simple meals (pasta, pizzas…) at all times of the day.

A very good restaurant of fish and spaghetti. The tourist menu for small budgets is perfectly correct. The hotel of the same name has 39 single, but clean and welcoming rooms.

A simple, unpretentious place, but in the space of a few years, has become very fashionable among the good Milanese society. Frequented by celebrities such as Miuccia Prada and Adriano Celentano, you can enjoy a healthy and tasty cuisine with a small touch of Tuscan specialities. Very good pizza too.

This osteria is one of the good and pleasant places in Siena, frequented since 2002 by locals, and not only by tourists. The change of ownership in 2019 fortunately did not affect this restaurant, a symbol of the city, located in a small street near the Duomo. In addition to the impeccable local cuisine, there is a good wine and homemade beer list (the little twist on the house's "made in Siena": you can even find Belgian beers there!). On the wall, pictures of the Palio remind the distracted man where he is!

This restaurant exists since 1972. This Botte is located just in front of the famous Bam Bar where you can have an aperitif before a table becomes available. You can also approach the problem the other way around: go and have dessert at the Bam Bar after the pizza at the Botte. In any case, this is one of the very touristy addresses. Yes, it's crowded, but it's good and the service is friendly. The terrace under its arbour and its trees is full of charm. However, the cuisine has been very disappointing for a few years.

The fine sand of Monterosso beach reaches the foot of the large bay windows of this modern brasserie . A large terrace allows you to enjoy the sea view, but the bar inside is just as pleasant for a coffee or a Spritz at the counter. The pizza here is one of the best in Cinque Terre, while pasta and a number of meat dishes complete the menu, not forgetting fish specialties such as fried squid and stuffed anchovies. Away from the tourist hustle and bustle, this is truly a worthwhile address.

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Overlooking the gulf, Il Fuoco Sacro, one of the restaurants at Petra Segreta Resort & Spa, is an exceptional establishment unanimously acclaimed in the most prestigious gastronomic guides. Luigi Bergeretto and Enrico Bartolini, the world's most starred Italian chef, will dazzle you with their expertly prepared Italian dishes. And to complete your gastronomic experience, the establishment boasts a cellar of over 500 wines from all over the world, with rare and precious labels as well as a selection of quality small cellars.

Lucittà was born in 2020 from the idea, experience and passion for the culinary profession of Paolo and Clelia, who are united in work and life. In their new restaurant in the center of Tortoli, they have conceived food and drink as elements of sharing and conviviality. The emphasis is on zero km and local wines: small estates or small producers in the glass and on the plate, that's the rule. A pure delight! You can come at any time of day: from breakfast to brunch, lunch to dinner.