TRATTORIA NUOVO NANDO
Read morePerched on the hill, this recently opened restaurant is not lacking in assets. The view of Brescia is breathtaking, and the food is delicious, with a platter of cold cuts and cheeses to whet your appetite before continuing with grilled meats from the region.
IL DESCO
Read moreIn this xve century palace of Verona's historic center, there is an elegant ambience, refinement of decoration to the quality of the dishes. The chef, Elia Rizzo, offers a sought after kitchen where the most sophisticated ingredients marry with the simplest and most tasty ingredients.
EMPORIO MILLE900
Read moreNew address very much appreciated by Turin in the heart of the city, a few steps from the Egyptian Museum. The atmosphere, the decor, the kitchen, everything is in style in early 1900, as the name indicates. Strange art objects surround you while you're busy eating specialities recipes. On Sundays a brunch buffet would take the most lazy bed, so the dishes are apétissants. And finally, Emporio Mille 900 is also a gourmet counter where you can buy refined regional specialities.
BE BOP
Read moreA pizzeria among the best known of the Navigli. Pizza, very fine and wide, is enough to satisfy the most ferocious appetites. Several types of pizzas are proposed, some adapted to various intolerances: white pizza (without tomato sauce), gluten free pizza, lactose-free, and even pizza flour.
TABERNA LIBRARIA
Read moreBistro, bookstore, wine bar, Taberna Libraria is an address that goes well every hour. The walls are lined with bottles and… books! In fact, in this oenothèque, we practice book crossing, where one is tabling its own book to take one on the spot. A fruitful intellectual exchange, accompanied by the gastronomic component with a small regional dishes card featuring vk tonné, meat ravioli and beef tartar cut off. All in the city centre.
EL BRONSIN
Read moreA good trattoria pizzeria a little eccentric, with a nice atmosphere and the welcome to the Italian boss. Guests who visit the place for homemade pasta dishes, especially.
OSTERIA DA NANDO
Read moreIn the heart of Aosta's historic center, a quality classic run by the Scarpa family since 1957. A tasty, sophisticated cuisine, offering traditional regional dishes such as polenta alla valdostana (with fontina and butter) or homemade polenta alla valdostana (with fried egg), as well as fondue bourguignonne with tender meat and an exquisite licorice-safran panna cotta for dessert, among other delights. All products are fresh and as local as possible. The wines are well chosen, and you can choose between different coffee origins!
OSTERIA IL TINELLO
Read moreA romantic ambience, impeccable service and refined cuisine, all at an affordable price: the Tinello hides its discreet arbour between two anonymous side streets in the center of town. Chef Michel Lotierzos draws his inspiration from Lucanian roots and Italian culinary tradition to concoct varied and tasty dishes, illuminated by candlelight and accompanied by delicious wines. At lunchtime, dishes vary daily according to fresh produce from the local market, while in the evening, the menu changes every month.
EUROPA
Read moreWith a fantastic view on the lake, this establishment has a privileged location. It proposes a good cuisine based on fish but also specialities of the mountainous area. Also a pizza menu. Restaurant, pizzeria, bar, tea room, ice cream parlour... : it is difficult to classify this place completely. Anyway, here is something to satisfy your desires throughout the day by the lake: a coffee, an aperitif, a tasty lunch, an ice cream during the day or a romantic dinner. Quite luxurious but still a relaxed atmosphere.
TRATTORIA PONTE ROSSO
Read moreIn the fourns for twenty years, a sympathetic couple of Trieste, great collectors of cutters and small liqueur glasses whose copies adorn the rooms. Their cuisine vogue between Milanese tradition with a French touch and Italian regional specialties. The atmosphere is young and very friendly.
RISTORANTE AL FATTORE
Read moreA pizzeria with terrace and convenient prices. There are good pizzas, but also fish from the lake.
OSTERIA DEL CASTELLO
Read moreOn a charming little square near the jetties, this restaurant is a good address. The very flowery entrance, the interior decoration and the bottles of wine on their shelves, the large wooden tables and the cork vine leaves make it a design address, but very casual. There is a choice of 4 to 5 dishes of pasta of the day, or delicious typical dishes. In short, a very good canteen with a very good atmosphere. In the adjoining cellar, you will find magnums of Alba and Monferrato wine, to be tasted on the terrace.
LA RAMPOLINA
Read moreIn the heart of the Gulf Borromeo it is a typical, comfortable restaurant with family kitchen and excellent pizzas. You can enjoy breakfast in the garden while admiring the lake.
VECCHIA FONTANA
Read moreA large wooden room, a typical Tyrolean decoration, delicious local dishes served generously, but also good wood-fired pizzas. When you come to the Italian Tyrol, you have to know how to balance between würstel, pizzas, speck and mozzarella! Here you can try the local beef carpaccio with arugula and trentingrana. But for a very reasonable price, you can try the "Piatto del boscaiolo" with polenta, sauerkraut, pork shank, canederli, sausages... for big appetites.
CAFÉ-RESTAURANT HOPFEN AND CO
Read moreA good address of charm with few tables in the heart of the charming piazza Delle Erbe. There is also a small terrace. Beer is made home. Austrian specialities.
TAVERNA MORIGGI
Read moreA few steps from the Roman ruins of Via Moriggi, an ancient osteria dating back to the 1920 s with its original home. It sounds in a cellar, which is true because this place is mostly a oenothèque. There are also exceptional Italian sausage plates and a few hot dishes like the traditional maccheroni al.
LATTERIA SAN MARCO
Read moreA small room, once a dairy, now converted into a bistro and now the kingdom of Chef Arturo. A very busy place, especially for journalists from the neighbouring Corriere della Sera . A family run business that offers daily traditional dishes such as stewed pasta, bean soup, but also a lot of vegetables such as this cauliflower served with rice, and roast veal with zucchini juice. The organic wine can be drunk well; a reproach, its position in the heart of Brera has let the prices on the menu go up somewhat.
L'FOUIE
Read moreWarm atmosphere warmed by a rustic decor made of mountain stone walls and a large fireplace, and by the typical cuisine of the region. Beautiful view of the slopes, snow-covered or not, in the heart of a small hamlet that seems to remain sheltered from the passage of time. On the menu: polenta concia (with melted cheese, the perfect dish to get your strength back!), meats in sauce or stew, several pasta dishes, of course, and homemade desserts. Good choice of wines. Friendly service, very friendly staff.
CROTTO DEL MISTO
Read moreOnce a canteen and meeting place for fishermen, it is the best known restaurant of the lake, specialising in fish, especially lavarello. Available rooms.
GASTHAUS ZUM ADLER
Read moreA restaurant of Italian Cuisine, with fish specialities from the lake. In the intimate decor of a typical house typical of the region, for a quiet meal.
GIOLINA
Read moreA tasteful decor, fast service and a tempting menu make this pizzeria a sure bet in Milan's Porta Venezia district. It always sells out, especially at weekends, so be sure to make a reservation. The Neapolitan dough pizzas, made with quality ingredients, are succulent and well worth discovering. We particularly like the giolina, a pizza with eggplant and parmesan. At the end of the meal, we recommend you indulge in a tiramisù, which is delicious here.
ALLE ALPI
Read moreIf there was only one, it's this one! This unpretentious pizza-bar has a renovated wooden and stone frame. Nothing fancy or kitschy, but a pleasant room, just like the terrace in the heart of the village. People come here especially for its pizzas, delicious, gargantuan, perfectly cooked over a wood fire with a crispy and fine dough (Neapolitan style), among the best and cheapest in the village. Some of them have interesting mountain compositions such as the one with turnip cream, smoked provola, sausage km0 and pane grattugiato.
ANTICA OSTERIA LA SPERANZA
Read moreIn this traditional Friulian restaurant - both in the setting and on the plate - recipes are passed down from grandmother to granddaughter: it is the new generation that is active in the kitchen. The menu is limited to seasonal products. Hearty dishes that are very tasty in the mountains in winter (game meat, frico, goulash...), lighter and full of crudités in summer. We also appreciate the cold meats and cheeses of altitude. Grappa with homemade herbs offered as a digestive.
WEISSES LAMM
Read moreLocated in the centre of Brunico, this beautiful and picturesque pink house is a must-see. The interior is completely covered with old wooden fences, literally from floor to ceiling. The atmosphere is very picturesque and warm. The table is one of the most famous in the region, very popular with the locals (remember to book). But what is the secret of this restaurant? Tasty Tyrolean dishes such as canederli or deer goulash, served in generous portions, and recipes that combine fine execution with mountain rusticity.
MISCUSI
Read moreAt Miscusi's, the pasta served is fresh, and you can admire the pastry chef at work! You will be asked to choose the type of pasta you want(trofie, tagliatelle, paccheri...) , and your sauce before adding any ingredients such as burrata or crushed nuts. And if you prefer to rely on the know-how of the cooks, take a look at the specialities of the day on the slate. A friendly atmosphere and very affordable prices, we can only recommend. Four other addresses in Milan, including one at the Stazione Centrale.
TILIA RESTAURANT
Read moreThe restaurant was awarded a Michelin star by the famous chef Chris Oberhammer. Only five tables for 12 covers, nestled in the garden of the former Grand Hotel Dobbiaco. The family-inspired cuisine is as modern as the place itself. It relies on local products, flavors and colors of the region. The chef is always more inventive in the forms and combinations of flavors, each dish is a work of art and a delicious discovery. Reservation is required (a 50 € deposit will be asked to guarantee the coming).
FLEG - FOOD ON THE GO
Read moreFleg is the best takeaway pizza you can find in Turin. The little store is perfectly located in the center of Via Po, near the main points of interest in the city. The Neapolitan tradition of pizza is sublimated and there are several options of pizzas al taglio, that is to say to the size, calzones, but also Neapolitan fried. Everything is made with quality ingredients from Campania. To accompany it, excellent craft beers because in Italy, you never drink wine with your pizza, but beer!
CICCHETTO DEL CENTRO
Read moreThis small restaurant, a stone's throw from the cathedral, is a specialist in cicchetti, a Venetian specialty, snacks made with the chosen ingredients (meat, fish, vegetables). The menu, on the other hand, is inspired by Emilia-Romagna and changes regularly according to the seasons. Excellent dishes are offered. A few tables, a good welcome and an excellent cuisine make it a well-known and well-frequented address. Another specialty of the house is its collection of gins, which attracts many people for an aperitif, among others.
CASA RAMEN SUPER
Read moreOn the side of Cimitero Monumentale, a nice gourmet stop for those who would like to escape from the culinary world. The tradition of ramen (a soup of Japanese origin) is offered here in all its splendor. However, the ingredients are all Italian, sourced from small producers. Thus the fine and soft noodles of the ramen are prepared by hand with wheat of the Botte. Cooked in beef broth (or seaweed for vegetarians), the result is divine. Another specialty is gyoz (Japanese ravioli) with pork and fermented cabbage.
PIZZERIA FLEGREA
Read moreHistorical pizzeria in Turin, founded in 1976, and considered one of the most famous because here they make the real Neapolitan pizza with stone-ground flour and high quality products. Choose the "a mano libera" menu for a pizza tasting around the table. There is also the possibility of gluten-free pizzas, baked in a separate and very specific oven. To accompany these little masterpieces, you will have to choose from a wide selection of Birrificio Sorlamà di Vaie's renowned craft beers.
RISTORANTE BRICOLE E BRICOLETTE
Read moreThis restaurant, which is located on the slopes, is distinguished by its colourful and well-prepared dishes. The cuisine is Valle d'Aostan but some traditional Italian dishes are also offered. The speciality is grilled alpine meat. The bar makes portioned pizzas and gourmet sandwiches for those in a hurry to get back to the Matterhorn, including stuffed focaccias and the famous croque-monsieur with local ham and cheese.
NÙN
Read moreHere's a contemporary kebab with a vegan spirit, but not only. On site or to take away, it serves hearty wraps filled with seasonal salad, eggplant, pomegranate, tomato, hard-boiled egg and mayonnaise, accompanied by fries. This is followed by falafels, humus, babaganoush, salads and other carefully prepared specialties from the gastronomic lands of the Mediterranean. You can also personalize your sandwich by choosing the type of bread, sauce and filling. Place your order at the counter and wait for a call to collect your meal.
TRATTORIA SUPERGA
Read moreAt the foot of the magnificent Basilica of Superga, just go down the road, it's just below, or coming from the center of Turin with the 79 bus. This trattoria serves traditional Piedmontese specialties on menus named after painters (Renoir, Monet...) or à la carte. It is both neat and (very) copious, and everything is home-made. The staff is very pleasant, the whole is really authentic and friendly: in short, it is an excellent address to take strength after a morning of visit and walk.
CASERA CASAVENTO
Read moreNot far from dinosaur footprints and hiking trailheads, this mountain gîte is a recommended stopover for its authenticity, its setting with goats and cows in the background. The mixed platter of cold meats and cheeses is incredible, as are the smoked ricotta ricotta gnocchi, or the balacia fried cheese... a marvel! You can also buy fresh cheeses of the day at the dairy. The welcome is sincerely warm, and you can take pleasure in sitting on the terrace under the parasols. As a bonus the prices are reasonable.
DER KELLER
Read moreLocated in the heart of Brunico's pedestrian streets on a small square, this unpretentious pizzeria spreads out its tables on the terrace. For a change from speck and mountain specialties, the address also offers dishes from southern Italy, such as lamb stew with Pugliese asparagus. But the great specialty of the address is of course the pizza! The ingredients are fresh and tasty, the Neapolitan-style dough is uniquely crisp and the prices are low. The pasta dishes of the day on the slate are worth a handful of euros, a real treat.
PIATTI DI PAROLA
Read moreFabrizio and Valeria have settled in Cuneo, where they prepare Lombardy and Piedmont recipes in their cosy restaurant, with fish dishes borrowed from nearby Liguria. Piatti di Parola offers sincere, family-style, local cuisine. The menu, a blend of tradition and creativity, changes every season with its Northern Italian specialties. The setting is intimate and sober, the wine list is very tempting and the dishes are delicious and served with care. In short, everything is perfect.
RIFUGIO LA RODA
Read moreFrom the top of the Paganella ski resort, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, this refuge serves exceptional cuisine. Just look at the dishes: polenta with melted cheese and mushrooms, venison, tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms. And a choice of homemade beers or local wine, including a white wine from the Dolomites, "Reflessi di Brenta", produced on the slopes of Sporminore. Large crispy pretzels are served as an accompaniment. For dessert, while sailing through the Italian Tyrol, you can sway for a tiramisu or strudel.
ZIBO CUOCHI ITINERANTI
Read moreZibo was born a few years ago as a food-truck, before becoming this charming little restaurant not far from Sant'Ambrogio. The menu changes according to the season, and features traditional Italian recipes, often revisited, and always prepared using traditional methods. On our visit, we particularly liked the squash, amaretti and mostarda ravioli. The setting is warm and inviting, with seating for around 30 and an open kitchen, and the service is friendly. An address to discover in the neighborhood.
OBERRAUT
Read moreLost in the mountain pastures, 10 minutes from Brunico, this mountain farmhouse offers new rooms at reasonable prices. Well-equipped little cocoons that we like to take on half-board, so that we don't have to think about anything and we can sit down to eat, as it is one of the most famous restaurants in the area. An address for gourmets where the ingredients come as much as possible from the vegetable garden and the farm, where local flavors are very well worked, revisited by the chef Christof Feichter and twisted with modernity, the plates nicely decorated with mountain flowers.
LA RUNGIA
Read moreCosy restaurant in the historic center where the owner conveys passion and emotion in his recipes. The decor is meticulous in every detail, and the furnishings offer relaxation and comfort for this culinary experience. This attention to detail is also evident in the presentation of the dishes, which are elegantly presented in a play of colors that can be appreciated in the same way as the intensity of their aromas. Personalized cuisine inspired by regional tradition, with a touch of innovation. In fine weather, the terrace is the place to be.
OSTERIA MERCATO
Read moreMartina and Alessandro, the owners, have passed on their shared passion for cooking in their restaurant. A refined, well-organized, comfortable and elegant place that invites you to come in and discover the menu. A well-balanced cuisine, open to novelties, offering dishes that come from tradition but with a pinch of innovation to make them sensitive to particular flavors. Our culinary expertise is constantly evolving, based above all on inspiration and passion. An address to discover in the center of Stresa!
IL BRUTTO ANATROCCOLO
Read moreJust a stone's throw from the Navigli (a ten-minute walk), you'll find this genuine Milanese canteen, which welcomes local employees and regulars every lunchtime. A local address where prices are low but quality is high: what more could you ask for? On the other hand, it's best not to be in a hurry, as the queue can get pretty long. The atmosphere is friendly, almost family-like. The homemade desserts are particularly delicious. Make sure you're still hungry, as the portions are generous!
PIZZERIA DA GIULIANO
Read moreA historic pizzeria in the Chinatown district, on Via Paolo Sarpi. Here you'll be served the famous "pizza al trancio", a slice of pizza fresh from the oven. This pizza, very different from the well-known Neapolitan pizza, is so hearty that it's sold by the slice. The locals love it! At Giuliano's, the base is always a margherita. You can enjoy it as is, or add ham or olives, which are available as extras... To eat in or take away, it's a must in Milan!
CAFÉ GORILLE
Read moreWithout any doubt an address to remember, just in front of the Bosco Verticale. The kitchen, open non-stop from morning to night, mixes Spanish and French influences and honors quality Italian products. The menu changes every day according to the season. The trendy industrial decoration makes it a pleasant place for a break at any time of the day. And if you're around early in the morning, you can also have a sweet or savory breakfast.
A LA TABLE DU SOMMELIER
Read moreThe dining room of this guesthouse is one of the most beautiful and refined in the rustic style of the region. The four brick vaults that make up the ceiling are supported in their center by a beautiful column. In the medieval-style fireplace, some of the meats on the menu are braised in a convivial atmosphere. With the name given to the restaurant, wine is bound to flow freely... The labels are numerous and sought-after, and the manager is a professional sommelier who will advise you on local vintages.
TANPI
Read moreThe Tanpì brewery-restaurant ("tant pis" in Valle d'Aosta dialect, which is of course ironic) serves a range of Valle d'Aostan and Italian specialties, some revisited in a more modern style. Tables are set in the large adjoining room, with a bar that also serves snacks. The cuisine is sophisticated, with unusual combinations of flavors that are very well executed. The cheese soufflé (local fontina), on a bed of pear with Modena balsamic vinegar, and the tagliatelle with artichoke and sautéed squid were divine.
LA TERRAZZA
Read moreThis is undoubtedly one of Courmayeur's finest restaurants. As its name suggests, this restaurant boasts a lovely sunny terrace right in the heart of the village. It also has a rustic, elegant and cosy winter dining room, and serves traditional local and Italian dishes. They are always brilliantly executed with creativity and finesse. Gnocchi and ravioli, for example, are made by hand. The Valle d'Aosta menu includes charcuterie, lard d'Arnad, fondue and carbonade.
LO SCIATORE
Read moreNotice to carnivores and "pizzavores"! This restaurant specialises in grilled meat: here they all come from Italy, from Fiorentina to Chateaubriand, the noblest cuts of the beast are offered and even displayed in a window. All you have to do is choose. As for the pizzas, they are made with organic flours. For those who want to eat strictly Valle d'Aosta, don't panic, the restaurant also offers polenta concia and carbonade. There is something for everyone.
RIFUGIO TETRAS LYRE
Read moreAfter effort comes comfort, doesn't it? In summer, walk to the Tétras Lyre refuge, a converted former mountain pasture building. You'll enjoy an exceptional panorama, alone in the middle of the mountains, and a hearty plate of Valle d'Aosta specialities. Enjoy a polenta or risotto on the delightful terrace, intoxicated by the fragrance of the surrounding pine trees and carried away by the sound of the Savara torrent flowing below. The refuge also offers self-catering accommodation: double, family or dormitory rooms.
LA LOCANDA DEI SOGNATORI
Read moreIn the rustic dining room, you can order traditional Mediterranean dishes revisited with Valle d'Aosta notes thanks to regional ingredients: fun! Alternatively, you can choose between Piedmontese classics (including the famous bonet, a chocolate andamaretto cake) and Valle d'Aosta classics. There are also original compositions such as artichoke flan with parmesan cream, or artisan tagliolini with black cabbage cream and mozzarella di bufala. Very practical: the dishes are sold to take away.