Treviso
The original source of tiramisu is a disappointingly modern restaurant on a tiny square. The coffee-soaked dessert was invented in the 1960s, and even at …
Must-see restaurants in Italy
Assisi
Stop by for tasty and wholesome piadine (flat-bread sandwiches) filled with combinations of cheeses, veggies, salads and cured meats. It also serves…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Fink's dining room is a calm, contemporary take on stube style, where you can fill up on local comfort food that's cooked with care, including a weekday…
Centro Storico
Handily sandwiched between Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, this bright and breezy takeaway dishes up tasty slices of low-cal pizza, made with carefully…
Genoa
There are laneway tables for warm nights or a cosy, beamed, monochrome dining room for the rest of the time. The seafood and seasonal vegetable primis …
Vernazza
Batti Batti knocks out the best focaccia slices in the village (some would say in Cinque Terre), along with bountifully topped pizza. Their friggitoria, a…
Agropoli
Fairly scruffy, old-school bar that sells some unusual ice cream flavours, including marron glacé (candied chestnut) and limone sicilia (Sicilian lemon),…
Siena
The menu of creative Tuscan cuisine served here changes almost daily and the results can be inconsistent. The best tables are in the downstairs dining…
Verona
Located in an oddly 20th-century part of the historical centre, Du de Cope is a thoroughly modern, convivial pizzeria. Peek over the counter and watch…
Cagliari
If you get the urge for something uncomplicated, head to this fast-food joint for a satisfying fill-up of fried snacks. Sit on the terrace at the top of…
Centro Storico
It doesn't look like much from outside, or even from inside, but this faded, old-fashioned milk bar is famous for its classic ice creams. Pick of the…
Siena
As popular with locals as it is with tourists, this casual place near the Pinacoteca Nazionale serves Tuscan dishes with a modern twist. The interior…
Centro Storico
This unsigned corner shop is the Ghetto's most famous bakery. It's authentically no-frills, and the burnished cakes, tarts and biscuits, all made from…
Costa Smeralda
Wood-fired pizza and cracking seafood are the hallmarks of this popular eatery. Locals come here to grab a bite to eat and chat with the pizzaiolo (pizza…
Olbia
The Lanterna distinguishes itself with its cosy subterranean setting of exposed stone and beams. The menu ranges from pizza to Sardinian dishes such as…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
Tasty traditional food and a prime location – near the Colosseum but just off the beaten track – are the hallmarks of this family-run trattoria. There are…
Ristorante da Giancarlo e Rita
Bosa
Despite its less-than-enticing location – in the Hotel Mannu next to a busy petrol station – this restaurant serves fine island food. Fish and seafood…
Vernazza
Slick gelateria with natural, authentic flavours, dessert cups and vegan specials. Try unique concoctions like peach with basil, or the creamy rich…
Oltrarno
The big bold views of the River Arno swirling beneath your feet steals the show at this tiny two-room eatery, a disarmingly simple address with deli…
Southern Tuscany
Bag a table on the street-side terrace of this casual trattoria near the tourist office for simple, traditional local dishes by day (try the tortelli alla…
Bergamo
Inventive takes on modern Italian cooking make this a fine pick among the Città Bassa restaurants. Try the gnocchi with basil and clams or the thyme…
Procida
A retro, no-frills neighbourhood trattoria close to the port. The menu holds few surprises, but the ingredients are fresh; try the spaghetti con frutti di…
Rome
If the daily diet of pasta and pizza is beginning to wear thin, this casual sushi place makes for a change. It offers a good-value menu of sushi and…
Tropea
Set on the lip of Tropea’s stunning cliffs, Pimm’s serves up simple but excellent local seafood, as well as salads starring the town’s prized red onions…
Olbia
A convenient place to recharge your batteries any time of day, this cosy corner cafe in the heart of town sells everything from morning pastries and…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Walthers' two strong points are its perfect location on picturesque Piazza Walther and its ample menu of pizzas, all of which can be made gluten-free upon…
San Teodoro
Proximity to the waterfront is the main drawcard at this sprawling place out by La Cinta beach. The menu ranges from garlicky mussels to salt-crusted sea…
Porto Cervo
Fine dining it is not, but if you're seeking a cheerful, affordable, family-friendly place with decent food, Hivaoa hits the mark every time. Go for wood…
Salerno & the Cilento
Tucked around the corner from the Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore (note the magnificent carved door) in Teggiano's main square, this small bar with its…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The ‘White Hen’ is a friendly pizzeria restaurant amid the minefield of substandard eateries around Termini. Large and airy, it serves thick-crust…
Golfo di Orosei
This cafe-trattoria has two things going for it: first, a perfect location on Orosei's pretty main square; second, nonstop afternoon opening hours, so you…
Eastern Sardinia
An excellent pizzeria/restaurant serving flavoursome pizzas and superb local vegetables and meats, such as cinghiale in umido (wild-boar stew) with olives…
Centro Storico
With its wood-beamed ceilings, rustic decor and enviable location on a medieval piazza, this tranquil trattoria sets an attractive stage for traditional…
Merano (Meran)
This big, bustling place does both pizza and a menu of traditional dishes, including good risottos and pastas. It's nestled away in what appears to be a…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
As Roman as it gets, this is a small, spartan neighbourhood eatery complete with gingham paper tablecloths and a couple of outside tables. The food is…
Centro Storico
A slice of Vienna (and the US) comes to the Jewish Ghetto in the form of this small bakery specialising in delicious strudel and Sachertorte, as well as…
Arezzo
The well-used cooking pots and baking trays displayed in the window signal that this is a homespun place and the menu bears this out, being dominated by…
Turin
The Reggia di Venaria Reale’s ice-cream parlour is located in the Rose Garden in the 19th-century summerhouse. Choose from artisanal flavours and enjoy a…
Venice
Cip Ciap was one of the first takeaway pizza parlours in Venice and the cooks here take their job seriously enough to dress in traditional chef’s whites…
Bolzano (Bozen)
This super-traditional place with two cosy wood-clad rooms has become the ironic favourite with Bolzano's cool kids. Come for all the South Tyrol…
