A Curated Dining Guide for Discerning Travelers

FINE RESTAURANTS AND HIDDEN GEMS THROUGHOUT ITALY AND MONACO

JANUARY JUNE 2023

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ROME
05 Achilli al Parlamento
Adelaide Restaurant & Salotto
Antica Pesa
Camillo a Piazza Navona 1980
Divinity Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Don Pasquale
La Pergola
Osteria Da Francesco
06 Per Me Giulio Terrinoni
Imàgo
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Trattoria Popolare L’Avvolgibile

FLORENCE &TUSCANY
07 Alimentari
Borgo San Jacopo
Cibreo
Da Caino
Enoteca Pinchiorri
08 Il Pizzaiuolo
La Loggia
Il Santo Bevitore
Locale Firenze
Ora d’Aria
Ristorante Natalino
Trattoria Da Burde

VENICE
09 Al Gabbiano
Aromi
10 Arva
Oro Restaurant
Venissa

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JANUARY - JUNE 2023

MILAN & LOMBARDIA ALTA BADIA & BOLZANO NAPLES & ITS ISLANDS
11 Alla Darsena di Loppia 17 Cantina Hoertenberg 23 Aria
Anche Cocun Cellar Restaurant Mammà
Caruso La Stüa de Michil Baia Marinella
Casa Fontana - 23 Risotti Hotel Adler Restaurant D’Amore
Crotto dei Platani L’Ostí Daní Maison
Don Carlos Maso Runch Gennaro Amitrano
Due Colombe 18 Stadt Hotel Città Il Riccio
Le Luci sul Lago Brasserie 24 L’Olivo
12 Il Sereno al Lago St. Hubertus*** Le Monzù
Il Cavatappi Stüa dla La Palazzo Petrucci
Felix Lo Basso
Home&Restaurant VENETO TAORMINA & SICILY
13 Giacomo Arengario 19 A Casa de Giorgio 25 Castello a Mare, Palermo
Il Ristorante - Niko Casa Perbellini Coria
Romito Dal Pescatore, Canneto Da Carlo
Enrico Bartolini al Mudec sull’Oglio Duomo
Glauco L’Osteria della Tana I Pupi
I Tigli in Theoria Ristorante Margherita Il Cappero
Il Gatto Nero Stube Gourmet Asiago La Capinera
L’Aria Villa Cipriani Restaurant La Cucina di Donna
La Terrazza Gualtiero Carmela
Marchesi AMALFI COAST, 26 La Terrazza degli Dei
La Veranda SORRENTO & CILENTO Otto Geleng
14 Leonfelice Vista Lago 21 Il Bikini Planeta Estate
Materia
Il Faro di Capo d’Orso Signum
Mistral
La Torre del Saracino St. George by Heinz Beck
Osteria della Villetta
Al Convento Susafa
Radici Ristorante Iseo
La Caravella Trattoria Da Salvatore
Seta
Tre Olivi Zash
Villa Sostaga Restaurant
22 Terrazza Bousquet
Zelo MONTE CARLO
Don Alfonso 1890
ALBA & BAROLO Antica Osteria Nonna Rosa 28 Blue Bay
COYA Monte-Carlo
15 Borgo Sant’Anna
Em Sherif Monte-Carlo
Fàula
Filippo Giaccone Oste L’Hirondelle
in Albaretto La Vigie Lounge &
Il Banchetto Restaurant
16 La Gallina in Gavi Le Deck
La Locanda in Cannubi Le Grill
La Piola 29 Le Louis XV - Alain
Langotto Ducasse à l’Hotel
Massimo Camia de Paris
Nas-cëtta Le Train Bleu Pavyllon
Osteria Arborina Monte-Carlo, a restaurant
by Yannick Alléno*
Osteria dell’Arco
Piazza Duomo

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Whether it’s the incredible food, the millennial history, or the friendliness of the locals, sitting at a Roman
table is always a pleasure. But a city as touristy as the Italian capital can make finding the best restaurants
rather challenging, as there are just as many dining options as you can imagine, and with that comes the risk
of getting stuck in a so-called “tourist trap.” Roman cuisine is rich, hearty, and rustic, with pasta as the star,
well accompanied by other mouthwatering specialities. Some dishes have even become national favourites, like
spaghetti alla carbonara. While traditional restaurants and rustic trattorias still dominate Rome’s dining scene
with evergreen things like bucatini all’amatriciana and Jewish artichokes, there are plenty of alternatives to
choose from, including exclusive starred menus and inventive eateries pushing tradition forward.
ACHILLI AL PARLAMENTO
1Via dei Prefetti 15, Rome
 1 +39 06 6873446
 1 achilli.restaurant/al-parlamento
Achilli is a historic wine shop with a wide
selection of fine labels and a talented
chef who serves elegant culinary
creations with simple, traditional
flavours. The interior feels warm and
welcoming with its polished wood
panelling and comfortable leather chairs.
Lunch is à la carte, while at dinner, they
offer a degustazione-style menu with
two, five, or eight beautifully presented
courses with wine pairing options. If you
stop by for aperitivo, they accompany
drinks with tasty gnocchi-based finger
food.
ADELAIDE RESTAURANT & SALOTTO
1Hotel Vilòn - Via dell’Arancio 69, Rome
 1 +39 06 878187
 1 hotelvilon.com/it/10/ristorante
This restaurant is part of the Vilòn 5-star
hotel and is located inside a historical
16th-century palace belonging to the
noble Borghese family. Named after
Princess Adelaide Borghese, it celebrates
the elegance of Italian hospitality with
an beautiful space that includes a lovely
outdoor patio. The seasonal menu
features Mediterranean flavours and
timeless Roman favourites like rigatoni
all’amatriciana and spaghetti cacio e pepe.
The restaurant is open all day, starting
with gourmet breakfasts before segueing
into delicious lunches and dinners.
ANTICA PESA
1Via Garibaldi 18, Rome
 1 +39 06 5809236
 1 anticapesa.it
Antica Pesa is a Michelin-starred
restaurant in the heart of Trastevere, set
in a grand building that was once the
Papal State’s grain storehouse. Owned and
Rome
operated by the Panella family since 1922,
it offers dishes that are well-grounded in
local traditions and served in an ambiance
full of old-school charm. On balmy
summer nights, the open-air garden is a
great spot to catch a Roman sunset. The
restaurant is open for dinner only.
CAMILLO A PIAZZA NAVONA 1980
1Piazza Navona 79-81, Rome
 1 +39 06 5655 8161
 1 camillopiazzanavona.it
Da Camillo is a family-run restaurant
with front-row seats to admire Bernini’s
Fountain of the Four Rivers. First opened
in 1890, the place has been brought
bang up to date with a makeover by local
artist Gianni Politi, who turned it into a
pink-themed address. The cuisine offers
both great classics that embody the core
of Roman cuisine as well as Italian takes
on world cuisine, from caprese-style pita
to summer noodles with tuna
and tomato.
DIVINITY RESTAURANT &
LOUNGE BAR
1The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel - Via di
Santa Chiara 4/A, Rome
 1 +39 06 87807070
 1 thepantheonhotel.com/divinity-ristorante
Inside the Pantheon Iconic Hotel, right
near the Pantheon, Chef Francesco
Apreda’s restaurant serves elegant
dishes on a stylish rooftop terrace
with breathtaking city views. Aside
from the usual suspects like carbonara
and amatriciana, the menu features
international flavours with dishes like
pastrami lamb stew, red tandoori chicken,
and “spezial” pizzas. Throughout the
day, the atmospheric lounge bar offers
the perfect spot for a panoramic drink,
be it a romantic sundowner or leisurely
nightcap.
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DON PASQUALE
1Hotel Maalot - Via delle Muratte 78, Rome
 1 +39 06 87 80 87
 11 hotelmaalot.com/en/don-pasquale-restaurant-
rome
Don Pasquale is a gourmet restaurant
located inside the new Maalot Roma 5-star
hotel, just steps from the Trevi Fountain.
Named after one of Gaetano Donizetti’s
most famous operas, it offers all-day
dining in an intimate space that recalls
the foyer of a nineteenth-century theatre,
with plush couches, grand paintings and a
beautiful chandelier hanging from a glass
ceiling. The menu largely comprises local
favourites like carbonara and parmigiana,
artfully presented with a creative twist.
LA PERGOLA
1Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome
 1 +39 06 3509 2152
 1 romecavalieri.com/it/la-pergola-it
Rome’s only three-Michelin-starred
restaurant is the Cavalieri Hotel’s crown
jewel. Grand and luxurious, it offers an
unforgettable dining experience framed by
some of the most beautiful views you can
get in Rome, which makes it the perfect
place to celebrate a special occasion.
The cuisine is helmed by the celebrated
chef Heinz Beck, whose refined dishes
pay homage to Roman traditions while
incorporating adventurous twists. You can
create your own culinary journey à la carte
or opt for a seasonal tasting menu with
seven to ten courses.
OSTERIA DA FRANCESCO
1Piazza del Fico 29, Rome
 1 +39 06 6864009
 1 dafrancesco.it
An institution in Rome’s culinary scene,
Da Francesco has been serving authentic
Roman cuisine since 1957. Located near
Piazza Navona, this traditional trattoria
offers a rich selection of local flavours
using seasonal produce. Starters such
as aubergine parmigiana and whipped
codfish are followed by mains including
fettuccine alla gricia with black truffle
and saltimbocca alla romana. When the
weather’s warm, you can sit outside on
the pretty piazza del Fico and take in the
atmosphere.
PER ME GIULIO TERRINONI
1Vicolo del Malpasso, Rome
 1 +39 06 687 7365
 1 giulioterrinoni.it
Located on a cute little street near Campo
de’ Fiori, Per Me is the contemporary
gourmet restaurant of Roman Michelin-
starred Chef Giulio Terrinoni. A sober and
minimal style characterizes the interiors,
with sleek tables left naked. Fish features
highly on the menu, alongside top-quality
Italian products. For lunch, you can get
a Tappi menu, which draws from the
concept of tapas. The wine list is extensive
and includes natural wines, champagne,
and artisanal beers.
IMÀGO
1Hassler Hotel Piazza Trinità dei Monti,6, Rome
 1 +39 06 69934726
 1 hotelhasslerroma.com/en/restaurants-bars/imago
Imàgo is a fine dining restaurant located
at the top of the elegant Hassler Hotel,
right above the Spanish Steps. It was the
first panoramic restaurant in town when
it opened 50 years ago and later earned
a Michelin star. It welcomes guests with
fabulous views, a soundtrack of soft
music, and romantic light reflections on
the mirrors. It’s open for dinner only and
offers a sophisticated cuisine of land and
sea that reinterprets Italian traditions
with a contemporary, creative twist.
ROSCIOLI SALUMERIA CON CUCINA
1Via dei Giubbonari 21, Rome
 1 +39 06 6875287
 1 salumeriaroscioli.com
Roscioli is the gourmet food shop of
the city’s premier baking family, set in
Rome’s historical centre, near Campo
de’ Fiori. Locals and tourists alike come
here to stock up on the amazing cheeses
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and cured meats that are beautifully
displayed behind the deli counter. There
is also a cosy dining space serving top
Roman classics and top-notch products
like Apulian burrata and jamon iberico,
served with their freshly baked breads
and a dizzying array of wines.
TRATTORIA POPOLARE L’AVVOLGIBILE
1Circonvallazione Appia 56, Rome
 1 +39 06 5069 5104
 1 trattoriapopolareavvolgibile.it
The stylish 1970’s-style trattoria
is the brainchild of Michelin-
starred chef Adriano
Baldassarre, who uses haute
cuisine techniques for traditional
Roman food. It’s located in a quiet
neighbourhood close to the Ponte Lungo
metro station. Inside, the atmosphere is
truly unique, with lacy curtains, quaint
chequered tablecloths, and old-school
cupboards that instantly transport you
back to grandma’s house. The menu is
Roman-centric, with generous portions
and affordable prices.
 Florence & Tuscany
Florence is a fantastic destination, full of things to do and just as many things to eat. The city’s food scene has a
strong sense of tradition, characterized by rich flavours and a strong personality. You’ll find great street foods,
vibrant markets to explore, restaurants to try, and the region’s fantastic wines to wash it all down with. Meat is
the protagonist, with bistecca alla fiorentina, the world’s most famous T-bone steak, standing out as the culinary
symbol of Florence on local tables. However, some fantastic traditional recipes are also made with vegetables and
legumes, like pappa al pomodoro and ribollita, both made with genuine, natural ingredients. In Florence, you can
find everything from traditional trattorias to Michelin-starred restaurants, including one that holds three stars.
Just remember that Tuscan bread contains no salt, so it might take a little getting used to.

ALIMENTARI
125 hours Hotel - Piazza di San Paolino 1,
Florence
 1 +39 055 2966911
 1 25hours-hotels.com/en/restaurants-bars/
florence/alimentari
Part of the new 25hours Hotel in
Florence, near the Santa Maria Novella
train station, Alimentari is a small
gastronomic gem that pays homage to
traditional neighbourhood grocery stores.
The décor is truly unique, with a massive
mosaic dedicated to Dante’s gluttons and
chandeliers made of fake cured meats and
kitchen objects. There’s a large counter
filled with salads, sandwiches, and a wide
variety of local food products and wines
you can take away or enjoy at one of the
tables outside.

BORGO SAN JACOPO

1Borgo San Jacopo 62/R, Florence
 1 +39 055 281661
 1 lungarnocollection.com/borgo-san-jacopo

Part of the Lungarno Hotel, Borgo San

Jacopo offers Michelin-starred dining
and utterly breathtaking views of the
Arno river and the Ponte Vecchio bridge.
Chef Claudio Mengoni runs the kitchen
and specializes in Italian cuisine made
with the finest seasonal ingredients and
complex techniques. Signature dishes
include risotto with pecorino di Pienza
cheese and Chianina meatballs, while
the wine list boasts over 900 labels. If
you can get a table on the little outdoor
terrace, you’re in luck.
CIBREO
1Via dei Vecchietti 5, Florence
 1 +39 055 2341100
 1 cibreo.com/en/cibreo-restaurant
Located in the vibrant Sant’Ambrogio
neighbourhood, Cibreo is a Florentine
institution serving authentic Tuscan
fare since 1979. The kitchen crew
draws on local markets and seasonally
available ingredients to deliver its
own interpretation of regional cuisine.
There’s a lot of tradition and authentic
flavour in their cooking, along with some
experimentation.
On the menu are delicacies like tripe salad
and roasted pigeon stuffed with mustard.
The dining area resembles an elegant
living room, and the service is warm and
friendly.
DA CAINO
1Via della Chiesa 4, Montemerano (GR)
 1 +39 0564 602817
 1 dacaino.com
Authentic Maremma cuisine shines at
this starred restaurant idyllically located
in the hillside hamlet of Montemerano,
just a few minutes from Saturnia’s
famous thermal baths. Here, Valeria
Piccini, one of Italy’s top female chefs,
celebrates the area’s abundant larder
with flavourful dishes that draw on her
family’s traditional recipes. The result
are three tasting paths packed with
refined dishes like Maremmana beef
tartare with raspberry and hazelnuts,
or homemade angel air with clams,
oyster water, pistachios, and strawberry.
The wine cellar features top Italian
and international labels, as well as the
restaurant’s own blends.
ENOTECA PINCHIORRI
1Via Ghibellina 87, Florence
 1 +39 055 26311
 1 enotecapinchiorri.it
A hot spot for gastronomes, this is the
only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in
Florence. It was founded by Chef Annie

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Féolde, one of the top ambassadors of
Italian cuisine, and sommelier Giorgio
Pinchiorri. Located a stone’s throw from
the Piazza Santa Croce, it features à la
carte and tasting menus. Dishes are based
on seasons and Italian traditions, with
nods to the chef’s French roots. Expect
a sophisticated atmosphere, impeccable
service and one of the best wine cellars in
the country.
IL PIZZAIUOLO
1Via dei Macci 113r, Florence
 1 +39 055 241171
 1 ilpizzaiuolo.com
The best pizza in Florence can be found
at Il Pizzaiuolo, a little Neapolitan gem
near Sant’Ambrogio market. People come
here for the authentic Naples-style pizzas
baked in a wood-fired oven and the
regional specialities from the Campania
region. This is a no-frills trattoria with old
Naples photos on the wall and a casual,
informal environment that screams
southern Italy. Delicacies to watch out for
include mozzarella in carrozza, spaghetti
gaeta, and pastiera.
LA LOGGIA
1Via Doccia 4, Fiesole (FI)
 1 +39 055 5678200
 1 belmond.com/hotels/europe/italy/florence/
belmond-villa-san-michele
La Loggia is a fine-dining experience
like no other. The restaurant belongs to
Villa San Michele, a splendid hotel set in
a former 15th-century monastery on the
Florentine hills, with a wonderful open
terrace offering stunning panoramic
views. Such a magical atmosphere
combines with elegant dishes influenced
by the land and sea, made using seasonal
produce and slow food specialities like
raw milk pecorino from Maremma and
red onions from Certaldo. You can pick
from three tasting menus, including
a vegetarian one that celebrates local
farmers.
IL SANTO BEVITORE
1Via Santo Spirito 64/66r, Florence
 1 +39 055 211264
 1 ilsantobevitore.com
Located in Oltrarno, one of Florence’s
most authentic neighbourhoods,
Il Santo Bevitore is a popular restaurant
serving a seasonally changing menu of
elevated Tuscan fare.
Dishes are a mixture of classic and
contemporary flavours, with a focus on
slow-food products. Delicacies include
ribollita, Chianina beef tartare, and
gnocchi with cardoncelli mushrooms and
blue cheese. With dark wood tables and
white linen mats and candles, the interior
radiates timeless elegance while creating
a simple, convivial atmosphere.
LOCALE FIRENZE
1Via Delle Seggiole 12, Florence
 1 +39 055 9067188
 1 localefirenze.it
Locale is a unique venue in Florence that’s
unmistakably modern yet sympathetic
to the centuries of history locked in
its walls. It’s located in a 13th-century
palace associated with Florentine politics
during the Medici dynasty, where
original elements like frescoes and coats
of arms have been skilfully preserved.
It has a stylish bar where mixologists
whip up cocktails under a beautiful
glass roof, plus a series of rooms with
low lighting and luxe fabrics where chef
Simone Caponnetto serves fantastic
contemporary food.
ORA D’ARIA
1Via dei Georgofili 11R, Florence
 1 +39 055 2001699
 1 oradariaristorante.com
Ora d’Aria is a Michelin-starred culinary
hotspot right behind the Uffizi Gallery.
Here, you’re in the hands of Marco
Stabile, a Tuscan chef who makes
great regional classics and flavourful
experimental dishes that look as good
as they taste. You can choose from
three menus evocatively named Past,
Present and Future, while peeking at the
kitchen crew in action behind a glass
wall. Delicacies include beef tartare
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with black truffle confit and tortellini
filled with Chianti-style beef and capers
powder.
RISTORANTE NATALINO
1Borgo degli Albizi 17 /r, Florence
 1 +39 055 289404
 1 ristorantenatalino.com
Natalino is a traditional Tuscan trattoria
in the heart of the Santa Croce district.
Originally opened around 140 years ago
inside the former church of San Pietro
Maggiore, it’s long played host to many
famous personalities, from musicians to
theatre stars. The flavours and stories
of Tuscany find their way onto the
restaurant’s menu, from crostini with
liver chicken paté to the iconic bistecca
fiorentina, which can be enjoyed on a
lovely patio in the warmer months.
TRATTORIA DA BURDE
1Via Pistoiese 154, Florence
 1 +39 055 317206
 1 vinodaburde.com
This family-owned trattoria is a must
to experience authentic, home-cooked
Tuscan cuisine in Florence. In operation
since 1901, it’s a historic address away
from classic tourist trails, a 10-minute
taxi ride from the city centre. The menu is
strictly local and seasonal, with classics
like ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, bistecca
alla fiorentina, and schiacciata all’uva. At
the front, Da Burde is a bar and food shop
selling anything from pecorino cheese to
coffee.
 Venice
It’s not just the gondolas and masks that make Venice so popular but also its unique culinary heritage, which
boasts a variety of unique flavours and ingredients. Apart from the region’s great products, Venice’s cuisine is the
result of many interactions with foreigners back when it was a gateway between the Eastern and Western worlds.
Those interactions brought new spices and products into the local kitchens, resulting in a fusion of cultures and
customs that was incredibly modern. Today’s authentic traditional Venetian cuisine is made of simple and hearty
dishes, from sardine in saor and baccalà mantecato con polenta to Venetian-style liver or risi e bisi (rice and peas).
The island’s tiny alleys have tons of pizzerias and restaurants packed with tourists. Still, if you look closely, you can
find excellent places serving authentic local food.

AL GABBIANO only ten minutes’ walk from St Mark’s AROMI

1Castello 4119 Venice Square. Its lovely outdoor terrace on the Hilton Molino Stucky - Sestiere Giudecca 810, Venice
 1 +39 041 5223988 waterfront ensures great views of the  1 +39 041 2723316
 1 algabbianovenice.com lagoon islands. The menu features a great  1 aromirestaurantvenice.com

Al Gabbiano is a great place to eat fish selection of local classics, from Venetian- Aromi is the contemporary gourmet
and try Venetian cuisine. It’s located in style liver to spaghetti with cuttlefish and restaurant of the five-star hotel Hilton
one of the least touristy parts of Venice, its black. They also serve pizza. Molino Stucky, scenically set in a huge

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brick building that was once a flour mill,
on the banks of the Giudecca island. The
menu takes guests on a culinary journey
across the lagoon and the Mediterranean,
featuring traditional flavours from
both sea and land. The dining space
is all exposed brick walls and nods to
the sailing world, and there’s a lovely
outdoor terrace for al-fresco dining with
panoramic views.
ARVA
1Aman Venice - Calle Tiepolo Baiamonte 1364 -
Sestiere San Polo, Venice
 1 +39 041 2707333
 1 aman.com/hotels/aman-venice/dining
With an impressive dining room full
of stuccos, chandeliers, and grand
paintings, Arva is easily one of Venice’s
most scenic fine-dining restaurants.
You’ll find it inside one of the most
beautiful palaces on the Grand Canal,
which is also home to the 7-star Aman
Resort. The menu celebrates Italy’s rich
culinary heritage with a series of bold
creations that combine the best seasonal
and locally sourced ingredients. Big-
hitting dishes include Venetian-style
fried fish and spider crab ravioli with
tarragon and ginger.
ORO RESTAURANT
1Belmond Cipriani - Giudecca 10, Venice
 1 +39 041 240801
 1 belmond.com/hotels/europe/italy/venice/
belmond-hotel-cipriani/dining
There’s nothing more glamorous than
sampling an artistic tasting menu at
Michelin-starred Oro, set in the legendary
Cipriani Hotel on the Giudecca island. The
menu focuses on seafood, but there are
also some great meat-based options, with
beautifully prepared, creative dishes.
The venue is chic and sophisticated, with
Murano chandeliers, large panoramic
windows, and gilded ceilings from which
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the restaurant gets its name. The outdoor
terrace overlooking the island of San
Giorgio is not to be missed.
VENISSA
1Fondamenta S. Caterina 3, Mazzorbo
 1 +39 041 5272281
 1 venissa.it
Located on the island of Mazzorbo, just
a bridge over from colourful Burano,
Venissa is a Michelin-starred restaurant
set in an ancient walled vineyard. Chefs
Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto serve
up lagoon fare with flair, transforming
the fresh produce from the onsite
vegetable garden and the local fishermen
into delicious creations. There are two
tasting menus (7 or 9 courses) that can
be paired with wine made from the
native Dorona vine that was saved from
extinction.
 Milan & Lombardia
Like any Italian place, Milan has its fair share of typical dishes that reflect the local history, terrain, and climate. Italy’s
design and fashion capital is one of the best places in the country for top-notch dining with a cool, cosmopolitan
vibe. This is where you’ll find one of the largest concentrations of Michelin stars, exclusive addresses, and culinary
rising stars. There’s always some new opening in the city, and eating out is a big part of the Milanese lifestyle.
As you head towards Lake Como, the local cuisine gets more rustic, with characterful dishes like polenta uncia
(seasoned with cheese, melted butter, and garlic) and pesce in carpione (fried in vinegar and then marinated). Here
too, there are plenty of eateries, but only a few really capture the magic of this enchanting corner of Lombardy.

ALLA DARSENA DI LOPPIA
1Via al Porto 1, Bellagio
 1 +39 031 952069
 1 ristorantedarsenediloppia.com
This elegant contemporary restaurant is
located in the hamlet of Loppia, just steps
from the beautiful gardens of Villa Melzi
d’Eril and a short walk from Bellagio’s
town centre.
Against a backdrop of crispy white
tablecloths and large windows, the chef
wows with his Mediterranean dishes that
combine seasonal ingredients, original
touches, and accurate presentation.
You can go a la carte or try the 4-course
tasting menu with the house specialities,
including smoked ricotta cheese ravioli
and homemade tiramisu.
ANCHE
1Via Carmagnola 5, Milano
 1 +39 331 8224002
 1 anche.it
city centre. It serves modern versions
of Milanese specialties as well as
Mediterranean style dishes, burgers and
salads in an atmospheric winter garden.
The space is filled with greenery and a
mix of period furniture and contemporary
pieces that add glamour.
CASA FONTANA - 23 RISOTTI
1Piazza Carbonari 5, Milan
 1 +39 02 6704710
 1 23risotti.it The interiors are beautifully decorated
As the name hints, the menu at Casa
Fontana heavily revolves around risotto, a
staple of northern Italy’s cuisine. Roberto
Fontana, the son of the founder and a
member of the Brotherhood of Risotto
in Milan, runs this quaint restaurant
that’s been around since 1979. Risotto
dishes are divided into three categories
- delicate, tasty, spicy - and include the
city’s favourites, risotto alla milanese con
ossobuco and crispy risotto al salto. It’s a
bit out of the city centre, but it’s totally
DON CARLOS
1Grand Hotel et de Milan | Via Alessandro Manzoni 29,
20121 Milano
 1 +39 02 72314640
 1 ristorantedoncarlos.it/en
This atmospheric restaurant near the
Teatro alla Scala honours the Italian
composer Giuseppe Verdi, who often
stayed at the Grand Hotel et de Milan
and composed international acclaimed
works, including one called “Don Carlos”.
with original paintings and sketches from
the city’s prestigious theatre. Legendary
Milanese delicacies like cotoletta and
risotto con ossobuco fill the menu, while
a Roman wall dating back to 250 AD is
preserved in the wine cellar.
DUE COLOMBE
1Via Foresti 13, Borgonato di Corte Franca (BS)
 1 +39 030 9828227
 1 duecolombe.com

The Cotoletta alla Milanese is a must-
eat in Milan. At Anche, they make an
interesting version using pork instead of
veal as tradition normally requires, and
adding orange zest and almonds to the
breading. Warm and cosy, the restaurant
is located in the trendy Isola district, with
branches also in the Porta
Romana and Nolo districts. They also
serve salads and Italian classics like
aubergine parmigiana and tagliatelle al
ragù.
CARUSO
1Grand Hotel et de Milan | Via Alessandro Manzoni 29,
20121 Milano
 1 +39 02 72314640
 1 grandhoteletdemilan.it/restaurants-and-bar/
restaurant-caruso
The Caruso is one of the great restaurants
of the Grand Hotel et de Milan in the
worth the trip.
CROTTO DEI PLATANI
1Via Statale Regina 73, Brienno
 1 +39 031 814038
 1 crottodeiplatani.it
There’s no bad seat at Crotto dei Platani.
Scenically nestled in the rock overlooking
Lake Como, this picturesque restaurant
offers panoramic verandas and lakeside
tables on the dock and in the garden.
Its name comes from the old cellars dug
into the rock - the crotti - where cheese
and wine were once kept. Chef Andrea
Cremonesi creatively works with local
produce, serving delicacies like white fish
tartare with black truffles and fish ravioli
with spring onions and homemade lake
bottarga.
The lake fish is a big part of the menu, but
there are also meat options.
Due Colombe is an elegant restaurant
with wood-beam ceilings and stone
walls located in the beautiful hamlet of
Borgonato di Corte Franca, just south of
Lake Iseo. Executive chef Stefano Cerveni
brings a fresh, creative element to
classic regional cooking with dishes like
psychedelic eel or upside-down risotto
with shrimps and sea urchins that can
be enjoyed both à la carte or as part of a
tasting menu. Particular attention is paid
to wine pairings, with an assortment of
local, national and international blends.
LE LUCI SUL LAGO
1Relais Villa Vittoria - Via Vecchia Regina 62,
Laglio
 1 +39 031 400859
 1 lelucidellago.it
Open for dinner only, Le Luci del Lago
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seats to the magical spectacle of lights
reflecting on the lake at night. This is
the perfect scene for dishes that pay
tribute to local traditions and ingredients,
supplemented by the chef’s innovative
cooking techniques. In winter, you’ll find
a cosy veranda with glass walls and a
fireplace, but as soon as it gets warmer
outside, the terrace becomes a hot spot
and with good reason.
IL SERENO AL LAGO
 Il Sereno Hotel - Via Torrazza 10,
Torno (CO)
 1 +39 031 5477800
 1 serenohotels.com/it/property/il-sereno/
restaurant
This restaurant is part of the Il Sereno
luxury hotel. It boasts a design that
captures the eye-catching beauty of
Lake Como through panoramic views
from every angle. What’s more, there’s a
beautiful outdoor terrace which is partly
built right over the water. The dishes are
modern and cosmopolitan, inspired by
Italian and world cuisine. Lunch features
regional specialities like aubergine
parmigiana and homemade pasta with
pesto sauce, while dinner includes three
elaborate tasting routes paired with some
of Italy’s best wines from the restaurant’s
state-of-the-art cellar.
IL CAVATAPPI
1Via XX Settembre 10, Varenna (LC)
 1 +39 0341 815349
 1 cavatappivarenna.it
Il Cavatappi is a little culinary gem
hidden in the picturesque streets of
Varenna’s pretty old town. The restaurant
specializes in local and Mediterranean
cuisine with strictly seasonally-sourced
ingredients. Dishes include such
delicacies as fettuccine with duck ragout,
orecchiette pasta with swordfish and
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risotto with three tomatoes and fresh
stracciatella cheese. The cosy interior is
all vaults and stone, with just a handful
of tables, curious corkscrew decorations,
and an open kitchen to enjoy the food
show.
FELIX LO BASSO HOME&RESTAURANT
1Via Carlo Goldoni 36, Milan
 1 +39 02 45409759
 1 felixlobassorestaurant.it
This restaurant offers a unique dining
experience that reinvents the concept
of hospitality and food service. It’s like
being invited into a private house with a
huge kitchen where Chef Felice Lo Basso’s
culinary show takes place.
There are only 12 seats at the kitchen
counter, plus a dining room with a table
for 10 guests. You’ll enjoy a gourmet
tasting menu that changes daily
based on the Chef’s inspiration.
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Dishes are rooted in tradition and made
with excellent Italian raw materials.
GIACOMO ARENGARIO
1Via Guglielmo Marconi 1, Milan
 1 +39 02 72093814
 1 giacomomilano.com/en/location/arengario
Located atop the Museo del Novecento,
Milan’s museum of 20th-century art,
Giacomo Arengario is one of Milan’s most
charming restaurants. The ambiance
is retro-chic, with velvet armchairs,
Liberty-style details, and a beautiful
terrace overlooking the Duomo Cathedral.
Giacomo’s cuisine delights fish lovers
with dishes like sea bass tacos, lobster
linguine, and stewed seafood. Also on the
menu are local favourites like Cotoletta
alla milanese and Risotto alla milanese.
The experience at Giacomo Arengario
wouldn’t be complete without the famous
“bomb” dessert.
IL RISTORANTE - NIKO ROMITO
1Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7b, Milan
 1 +39 02 8058051
 1 bulgarihotels.com/en_US/milan/bar-and-
restaurant/il-ristorante
Part of the Bulgari Hotel, Il Ristorante
is the reign of Michelin-starred Chef
Niko Romito, who takes diners on a
journey through great Italian classics,
which are given a contemporary spin
through innovative culinary techniques.
Highlights include Antipasto all’italiana,
homemade panzanella tortelli with
burrata cream and basil, and the iconic
spaghetti with tomato sauce.
The setting is refined yet relaxed, with
low lighting and windows looking out at a
beautiful garden where outdoor
dining is available in spring and summer.
ENRICO BARTOLINI AL MUDEC
1Via Tortona, 56
 1 +39 02 84293701
 1 enricobartolini.net
Milan’s creativity and dynamism inspire
the “contemporary classic” culinary
philosophy of this sophisticated
restaurant by Enrico Bartolini, Italy’s
most starred chef. Located in the Tortona
design district, inside MUDEC - Museum
of Cultures, it’s the only restaurant in
Milan to hold three Michelin stars. It
offers tasting menus that take diners
through innovative dishes based on
experimentation and research, mixing
flavours and traditions. A wine list with
over 7000 Italian and foreign labels
completes the experience.
GLAUCO
1Via Achille Maiocchi 29, Milan
 1 +39 02 20241973
 1 ristoranteglaucomilano.it
Named after the son of the sea god
Poseidon, Glauco is a wonderful fish
restaurant in Milan’s Porta Venezia
district. The cuisine is strictly seasonal
and heavily focused on sustainability,
using ingredients sourced from certified
fisheries and producers. The menu
is packed with tempting dishes like
spaghettoni from Gragnano with clams
and squid stuffed with mortadella,
Parmesan and bread. There’s also an
extensive wine list with over 200 labels
I TIGLI IN THEORIA
1Via Bianchi Giovini 41, Como
 1 +9 031 305272
 1 theoriagallery.it/en/restaurantcomo
This Michelin-starred restaurant housed
in a restored 15th-century palace in
Como promises a truly special dining
experience. Menus follow a creative
philosophy that translates into refined
contemporary dishes combining the
finest raw materials. You can choose from
one of the tasting paths that showcase
the chef’s best creations or make your
own tasting experience by ordering a
la carte such delicacies as homemade
Tajarin made with prawns and risotto
with oyster leaves and black lime from
Oman. In summer, seating extends to
a charming garden, often featuring art
installations and botanical compositions
IL GATTO NERO
1Via Monte Santo 69, Cernobbio
 1 +39 031 512042
 1 ristorantegattonero.it
Overlooking the lake, along the road to
Monte Bisbino, Il Gatto Nero is a romantic
restaurant with stunning panoramic
views. The menu, which includes tasty
vegetarian options, celebrates the best of
Italy’s regional cooking, with particular
attention to the gastronomic culture of
Lake Como and Lombardy - the cotoletta
alla milanese with rosemary potatoes is
the perfect example. The outdoor terrace
is terrific, but the veranda is just as
lovely, with supersized windows framing
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incomparable lake views.
L’ARIA
1Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Via Caronti 69,
Blevio (CO)
 1 +39 031 32511
 1 mandarinoriental.com/lake-como/blevio/fine-
dining/restaurants/italian/laria
Italian traditions and Japanese
influences combine in chef Massimiliano
Blasone’s refined, cosmopolitan dishes
at L̃ Aria, the gastronomic landmark
of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Lake
Como. The restaurant welcomes guests
into a bright dining space with floor-
to-ceiling windows overlooking the
resort’s lush botanical park. There’s an
open kitchen for watching the chefs
in action, while al fresco meals can be
enjoyed on a charming terrace with lake
views. The menu highlights include rock
shrimps with spicy tofu mayonnaise and
maccheronci pasta with lobster, thyme
tomatoes and almond pesto.
LA TERRAZZA GUALTIERO MARCHESI
 Grand Hotel Tremezzo | Via Regina 8, 22016
Tremezzina (CO)
 +39 0344 42491
 grandhoteltremezzo.com/en/gourmet-experience/
la-terrazza-restaurant
Michelin-starred maestro Gualtiero
Marchesi brings his trademark
gastronomy to Lake Como with menus
blending tradition, modernity and
creativity. On a lakeside terrace of the
historic Grand Hotel Tremezzo, diners
can try dishes created by the chef who’s
considered the father of Italian haute
cuisine, like his legendary rice with gold
and saffron. There’s an ample à la carte
selection, as well as a tasting menu for a
more complete experience.
LA VERANDA
1Villa d’Este - Via Regina 40, Cernobbio
 1 +39 031 3481
 1 villadeste.com/restaurant/veranda
Within the elegant confines of Villa
d’Este, Cernobbio’s legendary hotel,
La Veranda is a gourmet restaurant
specialized in Italian cuisine. Chef
Zambanini’s take on fine dining combines
sophistication and brilliant flavour
combinations. Top picks on the menu
include tortelli with squacquerone,
courgette blossoms and culatello di
Zibello and double veal cutlet casserole
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with porcini and foie gras sauce. Meals
are washed down with excellent wines
from the extensively stocked cellar. The
space is chic and refined, with large
panoramic windows and a beautiful
terrace.
LEONFELICE VISTA LAGO
1L’Albereta Relaix & Chateaux - Via Vittorio \
Emanuele 233, Erbusco (BS)
 1 +39 030 7760550
 1 albereta.it/franciacorta/ristorante-lago-iseo
Leonfelice Vista Lago is the gourmet
restaurant of Albereta, a 5-star resort in
the lush vineyards of Franciacorta near
Lake Iseo. Stunning frescoes and Latin
slogans celebrating the art of hospitality
set the tone in the elegant dining room,
and if the weather’s good, you can dine
out on the terrace with views of Lake Iseo
and Montisola Island. The menu features
beautifully presented dishes made with
raw ingredients, mostly sourced from
Franciacorta. Some highlights include
yellow tomatoes risotto with clams and
almond sauce, and linguine with wild
fennel, saffron, and bread crumbs.
MATERIA
1Via Cinque giornate 32, Cernobbio
 1 +39 031 2075548
 1 ristorantemateria.it
Only steps from the shores of Italy’s
most glamorous lake, Materia is a
Michelin-starred minimalist dining
space that surprises diners’ senses with
a distinctively modern take on local
cuisine. The young chef at its helm,
Davide Caranchini, reinterprets how
typical ingredients are used and proposes
new pairings based on a thorough study
of ingredients. All the vegetables, spices,
and aromatic herbs featured on the
menu are grown in the restaurant’s own
greenhouse. The restaurant has à la carte
and tasting menus, including a vegetarian
one.
MISTRAL
1Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni - Via T. Olivelli 1, Bellagio,
Lake Como
 1 +39 031 956435
 1 villaserbelloni.com/en/mistral-restaurant
The Mistral is an elegant, starred
restaurant in Bellagio with a gorgeous
terrace overlooking Lake Como. Located
within the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni,
it takes pride in serving Mediterranean
fare using seasonal ingredients of the
highest quality. Traditional dishes with
innovative recipes fill the menu, and you
can also sample molecular cooking, in
which executive chef Ettore Bocchia is an
expert. The cellar boasts over 400 labels,
including some rare ones. Dinner here is
accompanied by live music, making it a
truly unforgettable experience.
OSTERIA DELLA VILLETTA
1Via G. Marconi 104, Palazzolo sull’Oglio (BS)
 1 +39 030 7401899
 1 osteriadellavilletta.it
An enclave of local culture and tradition
in a pretty town on the banks of the Oglio
river, Osteria della Villetta is a family-
run, traditional restaurant handed down
for four generations. Here, dishes are
inspired by family recipes using Slow
Food products and the vegetables from
the restaurant’s own garden on the
Franciacorta hills. Mixed boiled meats
with green sauce, artisanal mostarda, and
beef braised in oil are just some of the
delicacies that fill the osteria’s menu. The
restaurants sits in a Liberty building with
beautiful original details and a charming
veranda.
RADICI RISTORANTE ISEO
1Via Mirolte 53, Iseo (BS)
 1 +39 392 9206145
 1 radici-ristorante-iseo.business.site
Radici occupies a thoroughly renovated
17th-century wine cellar at the foot of
the Oldofredi Castle in the town of Iseo.
Dishes are as good as they look, letting
tradition lead the way with a touch of
innovation. Ingredients are sourced from
local producers, while the restaurant’s
cellar stocks both Italian and Franciacorta
wines.
You’ll dine under beautiful vaulted
ceilings, with tables that extend to a
secret garden in the warmer months.
Lunch is served on weekends only.
SETA
1Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Via Monte di Pietà 18, Milan
 1 +39 02 87318897
 1 mandarinoriental.it/milan/la-scala/fine-dining/
restaurants/italian-cuisine/seta
With Michelin-starred chef Antonio Guida
at the helm, Seta offers a sophisticated
dining experience centred around a
creative, modern approach to Italian fare.
The restaurant is part of the Mandarin
Oriental Hotel in central Milan, just steps
from La Scala. An open kitchen lets diners
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see the chefs at work, and big windows
overlook a pretty courtyard. You can
choose between a tasting menu and a
la carte, with dishes along the lines of
plin ravioli stuffed with duck, pumpkin
and capers and oysters with potatoes,
friggitelli peppers and Champagne
sauce.
VILLA SOSTAGA RESTAURANT
1Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga | Via Sostaga
1925084 Navazzo di Gargnano (BS)
 1 +39 0365 791218
 1 villasostaga.it/en/restaurant-gourmet-lake-
garda
On the hills overlooking Lake Garda, the
restaurant of the boutique hotel Villa
Sostaga serves refined dishes paired
with a selection of over 500 wines and
magnificent views (officially awarded
among the best in Europe). Menus
draw on the lake’s traditions as well
as the exquisite recipes of the owner’s
grandmother, who was the personal chef
of the great poet Gabriele D’Annunzio.
The dining space comprises a Liberty-
style room with an antique fireplace, an
elegant veranda with floor-to-ceiling
windows and a gorgeous outdoor
terrace.
ZELO
1Four Seasons Hotel - Via Gesù 6/8, Milan
 1 +39 02 77081478
 1 fourseasons.com/milan/dining/restaurants/zelo
A bright, stylish room on the ground
floor of the Four Seasons Hotel, in the
heart of Milan’s fashion district, is home
to Zelo, one of the city’s finest dining
destinations. From its large windows,
you can look out onto a lovely courtyard,
part of the former convent where the
hotel is located. The chef offers both à
la carte and tasting menu choices that
mix tradition and innovation. Signature
dishes include linguine with raw scampi,
oyster and sea urchins and pasta with
borlotti beans, scorpion fish and lobster.
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Food and wine make this Piedmontese corner of rolling hills and extensive vineyards irresistible. The cuisine is full of
flavour, colour, and tasty ingredients, with traditional dishes based on recipes that have been passed down for generations.
Additionally, the fact that the Slow Food movement, which promotes local food and traditional cooking, was born right here is
a testament to the region’s strong food culture. Local delicacies include things like vitello tonnato (whose delicious sauce is an
evolution of an 18th-century recipe), bagna cauda (a convivial dish where vegetables are dipped in a hot sauce), and a variety
of homemade pasta often served with grated truffle, Alba’s most famous product. Wine is king in Piedmont and is also used
in the preparation of many dishes, like braised meat with Barolo, risotto with Dolcetto, and rabbit with Arneis. Many of Italy’s
best restaurants can be found in this region, alongside a large number of traditional trattorias.

are at the core of the chef’s traditional

and season-driven menus. The lunch
menu is a la carte, whereas the dinner
offering includes tasting menus. Top
dishes include agnolotti del plin with
3 roasted meats and risotto with wild
garlic, snails and black truffle.

FILIPPO GIACCONE OSTE IN

ALBARETTO
1Via Umberto 12, Albaretto della Torre (CN)
 1 +39 338 8871155
 1 filippogiaccone.com

In picturesque Albaretto della Torre, a

tiny village on a hilly ridge in the heart
of Alta Langa, chef Filippo Giaccone is
at the helm of a third-generation family
business which began in the 1930s
with his grandfather. He serves simple
yet memorable seasonal dishes rooted
in Piedmontese traditions, with some
creative reinterpretations. There are only
a handful of dishes on the menu, including
the famous spit-roasted rabbit which, as
the menu says, is “served approximately at
2.30 pm / 9:30 pm more or less” since they
cook it in the fireplace based on specific
timings.

outdoor terrace and great views of the IL BANCHETTO

BORGO SANT’ANNA
1S. Anna 84, Monforte d’Alba (CN)
 1 +39 0173 1950332
 1 borgosantanna.it
Located in Monforte d’Alba, one of the
Langhe’s most interesting centres, Borgo
Sant’Anna features Michelin-starred
cuisine that blends local ingredients with
traditions from the chef’s native Puglia.
Although Piedmont is a meat-heavy
region, there’s a lot of delicious seafood
on the menu, with dishes like fusilli pasta
with saffron, cardamom, sea urchins, or
squids with almonds and watermelon.
The setting is a bright and airy oozing
peace and tranquillity, with a lovely
Barolo vineyards all around.
FÀULA
1Casa di Langa - Località Talloria 1 , Cerretto
Langhe (CN)
 1 +39 0173 520520
 1 casadilanga.com
Fàula is the flagship restaurant of the
Casa di Langa five-star resort in Cerretto
Langhe. The restaurant is run by young
chef Daniel Zeilinga, who focuses on
terroir cuisine from Piedmont with a
contemporary twist. Fresh herbs and
vegetables are grown in the restaurant’s
greenhouse and biodynamic garden and
1Via Tarditi Sottani 16, Novello (CN)
 1 +39 0173 776257
 1 ilbanchetto.com
Il Banchetto is an authentic family-run
restaurant in Novello. It began as an
artisanal pasta lab in 1983, then grew
into a traditional restaurant that aims
to preserve Piedmontese traditions. The
menu combines local products with
modern hints, plus a great wine list.
There are two large dining rooms with a
view of the hazelnut trees and vineyards.
Since they also cater to events across the
region, opening hours are limited and
booking is required.

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LA GALLINA IN GAVI
 Villa Sparina Resort - Frazione Monterotondo
56, Gavi Piemonte (AL)
 1 +39 0143 685132
 1 villasparinaresort.it/en/la-gallina-restaurant-gavi
Located inside the Villa Sparina Resort,
this elegant restaurant is set in an old
hay barn overlooking rows of vineyards.
The menu features contemporary-style
cuisine based on regional traditions and
seasonal ingredients from their organic
gardens and network of selected local
producers. You can order à la carte, go
for a traditional Piedmontese tasting
menu, or choose a 7-course surprise
menu from chef Caccioppoli. The wine list
includes plenty of interesting local pours,
including a selection of the estate’s own
blends.
LA LOCANDA IN CANNUBI
1Via Crosia 12, Barolo (CN)
 1 +39 0173 56294
 1 locandaincannubi.it
Within a few kilometres of Alba, on the
road to Barolo, Locanda in Cannubi is an
elegant restaurant housed in a beautifully
renovated 18th-century estate. On top of
the famous Cannubi hill, it’s surrounded
by vineyards and boasts a panoramic
dining room with huge windows that
completely immerse you in the scenery.
With three young chefs in charge, the
menu puts a modern spin on traditional
dishes by using techniques that enhance
flavours while maintaining their essence.
The wine list presents an extensive
selection of Barolos from celebrated local
producers.
LA PIOLA
1Piazza Risorgimento 4, Alba (CN)
 1 +39 0173 442800
 1 lapiola-alba.it
Piola means ‘traditional osteria’ in
Piedmontese dialect, and that’s precisely
what this restaurant in the centre of
Alba is all about: local food and wine in a
cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The menu,
which often changes and is written out
on a big chalkboard, is based on seasonal
ingredients and market availability.
The chef’s delicious repertoire spans
strictly handmade pasta with hearty
sauces to sinful sugary delights like
chocolate and amaretti flan and nougat
parfait with raspberry sauce and almond
biscuits. Some vegetarian options are also
available.
LANGOTTO
1Via Giordano 8, Novello (CN)
 1 +39 0173 731193
 1 langottoristorante.com
Langotto is a gastronomic restaurant in
the village of Novello, in the heart of the
Langhe wine region. The founder, chef
Otto Lucà, specializes in local flavours and
regional products reinterpreted with a
contemporary twist - think duck foie gras
ravioli with black truffle perigueux sauce
and nettle cream, and pigeon with cherries
in cocotte served with dauphine potatoes
and Langa hazelnuts. The dining experience
is complemented by superb wines and a
beautiful view of the surrounding vineyards
and countryside.
MASSIMO CAMIA
1StradaProvincialeAlba-Barolo122,LaMorra(CN)
 1 +39 0173 56355
 1 massimocamia.it
This restaurant in La Morra, on the road
between Alba and Barolo, is the world of
local chef Massimo Camia, who holds a
Michelin star and is known for his unique
Piedmontese delicacies, based on the finest
local ingredients. Dishes span meat to fish
and include a great selection of regional
cheeses. Wines are presented along with
their producers, and some can be ordered by
the glass. This is a family business, as you
can tell from the warm and cosy ambiance of
the dining room, which is supplemented by a
lovely outdoor dining area in the summer.
NAS-CËTTA
1Piazza Caduti 1, Novello (CN)
 1 +39 380 1030713
 1 facebook.com/vinerialanascetta
This winery in the hilltop town of Novello
pays tribute to Nas-cëtta, a DOC white wine
made from the indigenous grape variety
Nascetta, which was almost extinct until
a few years ago. Elegant interiors and a
panoramic terrace make for a relaxing
dining experience, with a menu that focuses
on regional dishes and local flavours. Expect
such dishes as braised beef with Barolo,
vitello tonnato, Piedmontese ravioli, cheese
and cured meat platters.
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OSTERIA ARBORINA
1Arborina Relais - Frazione Annunziata 27,
La Morra (CN)
 1 +39 0173 500340
 1 arborinarelais.it/osteria
Set within the boutique hotel Arborina
Relais in the hamlet of La Morra, this
Michelin-starred restaurant takes
guests on a culinary tour of the region’s
exceptional flavours. Dishes are gourmet
reinterpretations of Piedmontese classics,
with a focus on nature, sustainability,
and zero-kilometre philosophy. À la
carte and tasting menus are served up
in an elegant dining space with dark
furnishings and an open-view kitchen.
There’s also a bistro-style menu served
in the hotel’s fascinating cellar in winter
and on a beautiful terrace overlooking the
vineyards in summer.
OSTERIA DELL’ARCO
1Piazza Savona 5, Alba (CN)
 1 +39 0173 363974
 1 osteriadellarco.it/osteria/ita/osteria
Locals and tourists rub shoulders at
this traditional trattoria hidden in
a pretty courtyard on Alba’s main
square. Originally a wine bar, Osteria
dell’Arco fully embraces the Slow Food
philosophy of ‘good, clean and fair’,
sourcing ingredients from small-scale
local producers. The result is a range
of timeless Piedmontese classics, from
traditional “Plin” agnolotti to vitello
tonnato and Carmagnola peppers with
tuna, anchovies and capers, backed
by the excellent wines of the Langhe
winemaking regions. The ambiance is
elegant, with a rustic, retro feel.
PIAZZA DUOMO
1Piazza Risorgimento 4, Alba (CN)
 1 +39 0173 366167
 1 piazzaduomoalba.it
An all-pink dining space inside a
historic palace in Alba’s main piazza
is home to Piazza Duomo, the three-
starred reign of Enrico Crippa’s creative
cuisine. His dishes are heavily focused
on the vegetables he picks himself
every morning from the restaurant’s
greenhouse and organic garden. Dining
here is a sensory journey through
surprising food creations rooted in the
land yet full of international influences.
There are two different tasting routes
to choose from: one pays homage to
Piedmont’s culinary traditions, and the
other is all about the chef’s creativity.
 Alta Badia & Bolzano
This tiny valley in the heart of the Dolomites, near the Austrian border, has made a name for itself not just for its
spectacular natural wonders but also for its unique gourmet cuisine that’s earned a spot on the lists of international
gastronomes. Warm and hearty, dishes in Alta Badia are rooted in traditional farm cooking, with few, simple
ingredients ingeniously combined to create mouthwatering delicacies such as canederli (bread-based dumplings),
schlutzkrapfen (Tyrolean ravioli), and apple strudel. Each culinary creation is the result of the extraordinary
combination of Italian, Austrian and Ladin traditions, which is what makes this alpine region truly unique. The local
restaurant scene offers varied dining opportunities, from rustic farms and informal trattorias to idyllic mountain
huts and Michelin-starred venues.

CANTINA HOERTENBERG ingredients and the produce from the L’OSTÍ

1Castel Hörtenberg | Via Monte Tondo 4, 39100
Bolzano
 1 +39 0471 1800355
 1 castel-hoertenberg.com/en/the-cantina-
hoertenberg/
A barrel-vaulted dining room in the
castle’s former dungeons is the beautiful
setting for gourmet meals at this historic
estate in the heart of Bolzano. The menu
offers South Tyrol cuisine infused with
Mediterranean hints, embracing local,
seasonal products. The food is paired
with an accurate selection of local wines,
including those from the Tuscan winery
Ampeleia, which are made exclusively
with bio-dynamic agriculture by the same
people behind Castel Hörtenberg.
COCUN CELLAR RESTAURANT
restaurant’s own vegetable gardens, the
cuisine is both authentic and inventive.
Two tasting menus feature dishes with
layers of flavour that marry eastern and
western influences. The restaurant also
shines in the drinks department with a
wine list of over 7000 labels.
HOTEL ADLER RESTAURANT
1Hotel Adler Suite | Von Kurz Place 3, I-39039
Niederdorf (BZ)
 1 +39 0474 745128
 1 hoteladler.com/cuisine
Hotel Adler’s restaurant, headed up
by Helene Markart, serves Tyrolean
delicacies with tradition at the core. Each
dish is made using what’s seasonal and
local, from home-smoked bacon to eggs
from the farmer next door. Highlights
1Via Sassognher, Corvara in Badia (BZ)
 1 +39 333 8194890
 1 ristorantelosti.it
Creativity is at the heart of this
contemporary mountain restaurant
in the centre of Corvara. Chef Enrico
Vespani’s cooking is technical, with
creative combinations that start from
the roots of tradition to deliver unique
culinary creations. The restaurant offers
a la carte or a seven-course tasting menu,
along with specially selected wines
from artisanal producers. Stylish and
sophisticated, the setting is minimalist,
with lots of wood and dark furniture.
MASO RUNCH
1Runch 11, I-39036 Badia (BZ)

include cheese and herbs dumplings,  1 +39 0471 839 796

1Ciasa Salares | San Cassiano
and „Klotzen“ ravioli with lagrein  1 masorunch.it
 1 +39 0471 849445
cheese and pear. The food is beautifully Maso Runch is a place that exudes history
 1 ciasasalares.it/en/restaurants/cocun-cellar-
plated and served in a fascinating Stube and tradition. Built in the 18th century,
restaurant
accompanied by a great selection of it’s a family business with a working farm
The Cocun is the exclusive wine-cellar South Tyrolean and international blends immersed in pristine nature, with lodging
restaurant of the Ciasa Salares luxury from the restaurant’s own cellar. and a traditional restaurant serving Ladin
mountain resort. It offers top-class dining cuisine. Diners are treated to a fabulous
in an intimate space filled with over
24,000 bottles from across the globe.
While ingredients are local, dishes show
inventiveness and nods to world cuisine,
like in the Tuscany-Vietnam mushroom
soup. Wood and low lighting add warmth
to the venue, which also hosts a cheese
room, a chocolate room, and a “Liquid
Spirit” room for after-dinner drinks.

LA STÜA DE MICHIL
1Hotel La Perla | Str. Col Alt 105, Corvara in Badia (BZ)
 1 +39 0741 831000
 1 laperlacorvara.it/en/eat/la-stua-de-michil
A small, romantic restaurant set in two
17th-century traditional Stube where
wood paneling, traditional furnishings
and dim lighting contribute to a cosy
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6-course tasting menu based on South
Tyrol’s fresh products and cooking
traditions. Delicacies include pork shank
with polenta, home-made canederli with
gulasch, and a barley soup with smoked
pork meat.
STADT HOTEL CITTÀ BRASSERIE
1Stadt Hotel Città | Via Argentieri 1, 39100 Bolzano
 1 +39 0471 1800161
W: hotel-citta.com/en/restaurant-en/
The brasserie of the Stadt Hotel Città
celebrates Italy’s culinary excellence
with weekly and monthly menus that
showcase the flavours and traditions
of the entire peninsula. Pizza is also
available, but only in the evenings.
Behind each dish, there’s a meticulous
selection of the best ingredients and a
constant study of flavour combinations.
The dining room overlooks one of
Bolzano’s main streets and is dressed in
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elegant environment.
ST. HUBERTUS***
1Hotel Rosa Alpina | Strada Micurà de Ru 20, 39036
San Cassiano in Badia (BZ)
 1 +39 0471 849500
 1 st-hubertus.it/en
St. Hubertus serves 3-Michelin-starred
alpine cuisine in an intimate environment
with only 8 tables. It’s the reign of chef
Norbert Niederkofler, whose commitment
to sustainability and respect for the
environment in the kitchen earned him
the Michelin Green Star. Dishes celebrate
the mountains’ seasonal produce, and
are served alongside a fantastic selection
of South Tyrol wines from the well-
curated cellar. A crackling fireplace and
natural wooden decor create a welcoming
mountain atmosphere.
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STÜA DLA LA
1Hotel Gran Ander | Str. Runcac 29, 39036 - Badia
(BZ)
 1 +39 0471 839718
 1 granander.it/en/gourmet-hotel-alta-badia/
restaurant-bistrot-stua-dla-la
Ladin specialties, family traditions and
genuine artisanal products find their
way on the menu of this gourmet bistro
occupying the former home of the chef’s
grandmother. Meats, eggs and cheeses
all come from local farmers, while
vegetables are grown in the restaurant’s
gardens. Modern revisitations and
innovative combinations are at the base
of the dishes, which are served directly
by the chef and his wife, thus creating
an atmosphere that’s truly warm and
familiar.
 Veneto
In the heart of Veneto, the rich culture and art of Verona and Vicenza are complemented by a delicious cuisine
rooted in peasant tradition and based on seasonal ingredients. Some local staples include baccalà alla vicentina
(cod cooked in milk) in Vicenza and lesso e pearà (meat with bread sauce) in Verona. In the north of the region,
amidst the beautiful hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene where the famous Prosecco sparkling wine is made,
local gastronomy is rich and varied, with typical products including cold cuts, fresh and aged cheeses, and tasty
vegetables. Variety characterize also the cuisine of Franciacorta, the capital of Italian bubbles, where menus
combine meat from the interior with fish from Iseo Lake. Beef features heavily on local menus, particularly with a
delicacy called beef in oil, whose oldest recipe dates back to the 1500s.

A CASA DE GIORGIO
1Via Caronelli, 5 – Conegliano (TV)
 1 +39 0438 336918
 1 ristoranteacasadegiorgio.com
Casa De Giorgio is located in the
homeland of prosecco, in Conegliano
(TV), in the heart of Valdobbiadene. The
history of Ermanno Ongaro, alias Giorgio,
has a long history behind him. He worked
in two other famous restaurants in the
Conegliano area, at the “Tre Panoce”
earning a Michelin star in 1977 and at
the “Salisa”. It offers numerous dishes of
local and international tradition, not to
be missed are the famous snails prepared
following a secret recipe that involves
the use of 18 ingredients. The choice
of prosecco is formidable, ask Mario,
Giorgio’s son for advice, he will let you
taste small local productions that cannot
be found outside the Conegliano area.
CASA PERBELLINI
1Piazza San Zeno 16, Verona
 1 +39 045 8780860
 1 casaperbellini.com
Casa Perbellini is a concept restaurant by
multi-starred chef Giancarlo Perbellini.
The restaurant is in Verona’s old town
and it’s designed to feel like you’re in the
chef’s home. A small number of tables
ensures an intimate atmosphere, while
the grand open kitchen lets you see how
the food is prepared. Menus are seasonal,
incorporating tradition and innovation,
and are accompanied by Italian and
international wines personally selected
by the chef. During summer, tables are
outside in a beautiful historical piazza.
DAL PESCATORE, CANNETO
SULL’OGLIO
1Località Runate 15 - Riserva del Parco Oglio Sud,
Canneto sull’Oglio
 1 +39 0376 723001
 1 dalpescatore.com villas of the Brenta Riviera, Ristorante
Dal Pescatore is a three-Michelin-starred
restaurant in the countryside near
Mantova, amidst the Oglio river’s natural
reserve. The owner’s grandparents
opened it in the 1920s as a small family
eatery, and over the years it grew into
one of Italy’s top restaurants. The menu
celebrates the intimate connection
between the river and the fertile plains
through dishes like petit gris snails with
aromatic herbs sauce and sweet garlic or
grilled eel with green chicory from the
vegetable garden. As well as à la carte
offering, there are three tasting menus,
all including an interesting selection of
local cheeses.
L’OSTERIA DELLA TANA
1Casa Rossa – Via Kaberlaba 19, Asiago (VI)
 1 +39 042 41760249
 1 latanagourmet.it/osteria
This traditional osteria in Asiago was
born with the goal of showcasing the
traditional dishes of the Veneto region
through a cuisine that is authentic and
free from clichés. At Osteria della Tana,
days start with an artisanal breakfast
made with everything from farmer’s
milk and yoghurt to corn biscuits with
mountain honey and the traditional
“Putana” cake made with bread, apples
and dried fruit. Then, the lunch and
dinner menu comprises dishes based on
lagoon seafood and products sourced
from the Veneto interior, especially from
the mountains. Al-fresco dining with
views of the Asiago plateau is available in
the summer.
RISTORANTE MARGHERITA
1Villa Margherita Hotel | Via Don Minzoni 28, 30034
Mira (VE)
 1 +39 041 4266531
 1 ristorantemargheritavenice.it
On the road between Venice and Padua,
surrounded by the beautiful Palladian
Margherita is set inside the 4-star Villa
Margherita Hotel and has a prime focus
on seafood from the Adriatic shores.
Dishes here are a delightful blend of
Italian traditions and typical flavours of
the Veneto region, with must eats that
include fried “coccia” scampi with potato
flakes, and fried soft shelled crabs served
with polenta.
STUBE GOURMET ASIAGO
1Europa Residence Hotel - Corso IV
Novembre 65/67, Asiago (VI)
 1 +39 0424 462659
 1 stubegourmet-asiago.it
Stube Gourmet is an intimate, refined
restaurant within the Europa Residence
Hotel in the centre of Asiago. Top-notch
local produce forms the backbone of its
Michelin-starred menu, which focuses
on tradition to deliver an exclusive
fine dining experience. This feeling of
exclusivity is echoed by the dining room,
which has only five tables surrounded
by soft lighting and wooden furniture.
The restaurant is only open for dinner,
Wednesday through Sunday.
VILLA CIPRIANI RESTAURANT
1Via Canova 298, Asolo (TV)
 1 +39 0423 523 411
 1 villacipriani.it/en/restaurant-asolo
The flagship restaurant of Villa Cipriani,
the five-star resort only steps from the
heart of the walled town of Asolo, offers
classic cuisine combining regional and
Mediterranean traditions. The seasonal
dishes, which vary depending on what’s
available at the market, are served in an
elegant dining room with splendid arched
windows overlooking the Asolo valley
and the Monte Grappa in the distance.
Specialities include beef carpaccio and
spring risotto. There is also a splendid
outdoor terrace for summer dining in the
garden.

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There are few better ways to discover a new
destination than through its food and wine products,
as they provide an utterly unique insight into the
history, culture and geography of a place.

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 Amalfi Coast,
Sorrento & Cilento
Those who have experienced Italy’s most famous stretch of coast know that its cuisine is indissolubly linked to
the territory, with the area’s natural beauty making its way into local cookbooks through simple, sea-to-table
ingredients and the authentic products of its mountains. In particular, Cilento’s genuine food laid the foundations
for the Mediterranean Diet, which has become wildly popular worldwide. Each town and village has its own unique
specialities, from Atrani’s sarchiapone (stuffed cylinders of long marrow filled with minced meat and cooked in a
tomato sauce) to Cetara’s colatura di acciughe (fermented fish sauce) and the minestra maritata in Cilento (a soup
made with meat and vegetable). Here, you’ll find some of the best panoramic and outdoor dining spots, so you can
enjoy the great local food with views of sparkling blue waters, picturesque harbours, and historic alleyways.

IL BIKINI LA TORRE DEL SARACINO LA CARAVELLA

1StradaStatale145Sorrentina,VicoEquense(NA)
 1 +39 081 8015555
 1 ilbikini.com/ristorante
Il Bikini is an excellent seafood restaurant
part of an exclusive blue-flagged beach
club in the coastal town of Vico Equense,
a short drive from Sorrento. Lunch here
is a casual affair, but come nightfall,
exquisite gourmet menus
are served in a beautiful
dining space with a
typically Mediterranean
vibe. Dishes change with
the seasons and draw on
the local territory. The
restaurant’s enchanting
terrace offers a relaxing sea-
front spot with views of the
Gulf of Naples.
1Via Torretta, 9 - Loc. Marina d’Equa,
Vico Equense (NA)
 1 +39 081 8028555
 1 torredelsaracino.it
Modern dining rooted in tradition
and chef-patron Gennaro Esposito’s
charisma make La Torre del Saracino one
of Campania’s gastronomy highlights.
The cuisine is all about Mediterranean
flavours and heritage, with strictly
seasonal ingredients sourced from the
sea and the land. You can create your own
dining experience à la carte or let the
chef choose for you with a tasting menu
ranging from six to twelve courses. You’ll
dine inside a 1300-year-old watchtower
right on the beach with supersized
windows and glass ceilings that let in the
gorgeous scenery.
1Via Matteo Camera 12, Amalfi
 1 +39 089 871029
 1 ristorantelacaravella.it
La Caravella, a culinary icon of the
Amalfi Coast, was the first restaurant in
Southern Italy to get a Michelin star in the
1960s. It’s located inside a 12th-century
palace in the centre of Amalfi and has
only 12 tables surrounded by frescoes,
art, and precious silks.
Chef Antonio Dipino’s cooking plays its
role, too, with elegant dishes that nod
to tradition and perfectly match the
surroundings. There are 5 tasting paths
(including one vegetarian and one gluten-
free) plus an a la carte menu that changes
daily, complemented by one of the best
wine lists in the world.

IL FARO DI CAPO D’ORSO
1Strada Statale Amalfitana 44, Maiori (SA)
 1 +39 089 877022
 1 ilfarodicapodorso.it
Il Faro di Capo d’Orso is a beautiful sea-
view restaurant scenically located on a
rock along a breathtaking hairpin bend
between Maiori and Cetara. The kitchen
is run by two-Michelin-starred chef
Andrea Aprea, whose style mixes classic
and contemporary cooking, resulting
in such delicacies as lemon risotto with
red prawns, capers and rosemary, and
linguine with pepper extract, bufala
mozzarella, anchovies and portulaca.
A wine list with over 1700 labels
complements the food menu. The dining
room, which only has 20 tables, features
floor-to-ceiling windows framing the
magnificent landscape all around.
AL CONVENTO
1Piazza San Francesco 16, Cetara (SA)
 1 +39 089 261039
 1 alconvento.net
This delightful restaurant in the little
fishing village of Cetara occupies a
17th-century convent that retains
some of its beautiful frescoes. Taking
after his grandparents, who opened the
restaurant in the 1960s, chef Pasquale
Torrente is a master of frying and serves
a Mediterranean menu where local
anchovies are the star, served in a variety
of ways: fresh, stewed, deep-fried, or as
colatura, the local fermented fish sauce.
Highlights of the menu, which can be
enjoyed outside on a nice terrace in the
summer, include spaghetti alla nerano
and the restaurant’s famous ziti pasta
with tuna ragout.
TRE OLIVI
1Via Poseidonia 41, Paestum Capaccio (SA)
 1 +39 0828 720023
 1 treolivi.com
Located inside the 5-star Savoy Beach
Hotel, Tre Olivi is a Mediterranean-style
restaurant that honours the importance
of its roots with the olive tree as its
symbol.
The elegant Mediterranean style,
featuring furniture made entirely of olive
wood, is reflected in the food, which pays
homage to Cilento and its amazing raw
materials.
The menu is a fine blend of local tradition
and contemporary flair, with dishes
like tagliolino with Cilento spirulina,
herbs, sea urchins and cockles, or rabbit
tortello with truffle and anchovies. In the
summer, there’s a lovely open space to
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TERRAZZA BOUSQUET
1Piazza Torquato Tasso 34, Sorrento (NA)
 1 +39 081 8777111
 1 terrazzabosquet.exvitt.it
Terrazza Bosquet is a bright, airy
seafront restaurant by Michelin-starred
chef Antonino Montefusco in the
historic Excelsior Vittoria Hotel. Born in
Sorrento, his deep knowledge of local
produce and suppliers is at the base of a
menu that elegantly combines regional
and Mediterranean cuisine. The dining
experience consists of three tasting
menus - sacred, profane, and vegetarian
- with dishes like Gragnano linguine
with red shrimps, seaweed, and lemon-
scented olive oil staggering in their
elegance.
DON ALFONSO 1890
1Corso Sant’Agata 11/13, Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi
(NA)
 1 +39 081 8780026
 1 donalfonso.com
Don Alfonso 1980 is a gourmet icon
in southern Italy, housed in a historic
palace where wine and cheese are kept
in a pre-Roman tunnel. A family business
since the 1890s, the restaurant pride
itself on sourcing many ingredients from
its organic farm near Punta Campanella,
where they have fruit, vegetables, and
poultry among other things. It offers
a selection of à la carte and tasting
menus that pay homage to Campania’s
traditions, with evocative names like
Rigatoni’s Vesuvius and Lemon concert.
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ANTICA OSTERIA NONNA ROSA
1Via Alberi 100, Vico Equense (NA)
 1 +39 334 391 7950
 1 peppeguida.com/antica-osteria-nonna-rosa
On the way up to Monte Faito, this
gourmet destination has elegant,
homey atmospheres and refined farm-
to-table menus. This is the house where
chef Peppe Guida grew up, and now
it’s a special dining place evoking the
authentic charm of an old country estate.
The cuisine stays faithful to his mother’s
cooking while being original, and all the
vegeta bles are grown in his gardens.
During the week, they only serve dinner,
but on weekends, they are also open for
lunch.
 Naples & its Islands
Naples’ cuisine has been shaped by the various cultures that ruled the city throughout its history. From Greeks
and Romans to French and Spanish, local menus were enriched with all kinds of flavours from the land and the
sea. Today, the local gastronomy has something to please every taste: seafood specialities, slow-cooked delicacies,
sinful desserts, deep-fried delights, and of course, pizza. Some of the best dishes are still prepared using family
recipes - each with its own unique variation of the original recipe. The cuisine of the islands of the Gulf of Naples is
positively influenced by the proximity to the rich culinary traditions of Naples, with lots of dishes simply cooked
from fresh, genuine ingredients such as tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and olive oil. Freshly caught fish rules local
menus, but there are also some great meat-based dishes, like the famous Ischia-style rabbit.

ARIA BAIA MARINELLA the essence of the Campania traditions.

1Via Loggia dei Pisani 2, Napoli
 1 +39 081 8430195
 1 ariarestaurant.it/ariarestaurant
In the heart of Naples, Aria offers Michelin-
starred dining well rooted in the traditions
of the Campania region while incorporating
playful combinations echoing the city’s
irreverent and amusing spirit. Examples
include lamb with oyster mayonnaise
and the hand-broken and lacquered
candles with Genovese sauce, carrot and
passion fruit purée, tuna belly sashimi,
katsuobushi, cocoa and Sichuan pepper.
There are two tasting itineraries to choose
from: one has five courses focusing on
homey tastes and fragrances and the other
has 7 courses based on the chef’s travels
and experiences.
MAMMÀ
1Via Madre Serafina 6, Capri (NA)
 1 +39 081 8377472
 1 ristorantemamma.com with panoramic views.
Only steps from Capri’s famous Piazzetta,
Mammà offers Michelin-starred dining
that revolves around fresh-from-the-sea
ingredients and the island’s distinctive
flavours. With Mediterranean cuisine as
his guiding star, chef Raffaele Amitrano
delivers memorable dining experiences
that nod to mom’s cooking (hence the
restaurant’s name). The wine list highlights
the best of the Campania region, along with
a few Italian and French blends. Featuring
colourful ceramics and a palette of bright
blues and yellows, the dining area echoes
the island’s landscape, while black-and-
white photos on the walls explore the
island’s glamorous past.
1Via Napoli 4, Pozzuoli (NA)
 1 +39 081 8531321
 1 baiamarinella.it parmigiana, fusilloni pasta in caviar
In the middle of the Phlegraean fields, Baia
Marinella sits on rocks with a stunning
sea view. A champion for classic seafood,
it offers Mediterranean dishes where the
quality of each ingredient is skilfully
enhanced while incorporating innovative,
refined elements. Typical fare includes
risotto with pea cream and purple shrimp,
squid tagliolini with ‘nduja foam, and
turbot club sandwich. Over 100 different
wine varieties are available, along with a
fine selection of oysters from Italy, France,
and Ireland.
D’AMORE
1Via Fuorlovado 36, Capri
 1 +39 081 8370665
 1 damorecapri.com
D’Amore restaurant offers great food and a
spectacular view in the centre of the island,
near the famous Piazzetta. Dishes are rooted
in creativity, respect for local ingredients
and culinary traditions, and are paired with
a selection of exceptional wines hand-
picked by the in-house sommelier. The
decor draws inspiration from the island’s
magical landscape, with chequered flooring
and a white palette accented with splashes
of blues and yellows.
DANÍ MAISON
1Via Montetignuso 4, Ischia (NA)
 1 +39 081 993190
 1 danimaison.it
This Michelin-starred restaurant is located
in the old family home of the chef, among
the lush gardens of Ischia, smelling of
aromatic herbs. The foundations of Nino
Di Costanzo’s cuisine are research and
experimentation in an effort to revive
His dishes are the result of creative
combinations capable of enhancing
every single ingredient. Think lamb in
carbonara, and doble raviolo with
rabbit and mozzarella. The chef’s table
experience is a true highlight.
GENNARO AMITRANO
1Via Marina Piccola 120, Capri
 1 +39 081 2187550
 1 gennaroamitrano.it
Chef Amitrano’s cuisine is based on
seasonal raw ingredients sourced from
his network of trusted suppliers, which
he turns into delicious dishes, each telling
a unique story. Signature dishes include
spaghetti with garlic, oil, chilli pepper,
parsley, sea urchins and cocoa powder,
and a lemon cream tart with coffee sauce,
black pepper and dried capers. The
restaurant is located in Capri’s Marina
Piccola bay and boasts a beautiful terrace
IL RICCIO
1Capri Palace Jumeirah - Via Capodimonte
14, Anacapri (NA)
 1 +39 0818371380
 1 capripalace.com/en/dining/il-riccio
Il Riccio is the other fine-dining
restaurant at Capri Palace Jumeira. It
serves Mediterranean seafood dishes
under a thatch-roofed veranda with
pretty light blue tables overlooking the
famous Blue Grotto. The menu includes a
selection of oysters, sharing platters and
delicious creations like spaghetti with
sea urchins, the restaurant’s signature
dish, and crunchy lobster, risotto with
white prawns, citrus fruit, and oyster
leaves, and. You can finish off your meal
with a feast of Neapolitan desserts in the
Temptation Room.

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L’OLIVO
1Capri Palace Jumeirah - Via Capodimonte
14, Anacapri (NA)
 1 +39 081 9780560
 1 capripalace.com/it/ristoranti-e-bar/lolivo
L’Olivo is the Michelin-starred restaurant
of the Capri Palace Jumeirah luxurious
resort in Anacapri, the highest point
on the island. Here, executive chef
Andrea Migliaccio reinterprets the
island’s culinary traditions with elegant
reinterpretations accompanied by
gorgeous views of the Gulf of Naples.
House specialities include lemon-scented
homemade tagliolini pasta with burrata
cheese, red prawns and sea asparagus,
but the sea urchins risotto and the
gnocchi with lobster and champagne
vinegar are equally tempting.

LE MONZÙ
1Via Tragara 57, Capri (NA)
 1 +39 081 0901201
 1 manfredihotels.com/le-monzu

Taking its name from the way Neapolitan

aristocrats used to call their French chefs
(a local dialect for monsieur), Le Monzù
offers Michelin-starred Mediterranean
dining in a beautiful venue tucked away
on the Punta Tragara belvedere, Capri’s
top panoramic spot. The menu is a
gastronomic tour through local textures
and flavours from the land and the
sea, with standout dishes that include
amberjack Milanese and homemade
cappelletti with parmesan cheese, black
truffle and lobster.

PALAZZO PETRUCCI
1Via Posillipo 16 b/c, Napoli
 1 +39 081 5757538
 1 palazzopetrucciristorante.it

Palazzo Petrucci offers Michelin-

starred dining with the beautiful Villa
Donn’Anna in Posillipo as a backdrop.
Chef Lino Scarallo serves modern, fine-
dining dishes like lasagna with buffalo
mozzarella and marinated prawns from
the open kitchen. He also offers curious
gastronomes a tasting menu evocatively
named “whatever you say, Lino” with
exclusive off-menu dishes. The dining
room is simple and refined, letting the
food and views take centre stage.

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 Taormina & Sicily
The food in Sicily reflects the island’s historic role as a crossroads of cultures and traditions. Throughout history,
the island was conquered and governed by various rulers, including Greeks, Arabs, and Normans, whose food
habits (including couscous, rice, and saffron) have made their way into local dishes. Also, Sicily’s fertile soil, which
is mainly volcanic, produces an abundance of citrus fruits that fill the air with their sweet fragrance and vines
that make excellent wines. Sicily’s restaurant scene is tasty and varied and caters to every type of diner, from
street food to Michelin-starred gastronomy. Dishes are dominated by fresh local ingredients, plenty of seafood as
well as fabulous meat-based recipes. The best restaurants on the island respect tradition without losing sight of
innovation, promising wonderful dining adventures for your palate.

CASTELLO A MARE, PALERMO
1Via Filippo Patti, 2 – 90133 Palermo
 1 +39 345 0743095
 1 natalegiunta.it
Castello a Mare is a modern, elegant
restaurant where you can enjoy a
gourmet, contemporary cuisine that
revisits Sicilian flavours. Chef Natale
Giunta’s menu incorporates all the
beautiful colours of the island and
includes creative sushi dishes combining
Japanese traditions with Sicilian raw
materials. The location of this restaurant
is truly unique, within the Castellamare
archaeological park in Palermo, with
views over the city’s Cala marina.
CORIA
1Via Infermeria 24, Caltagirone (CT)
 1 +39 0933 26596
 1 ristorantecoria.it
Coria is an elegant, softly lit restaurant
in Caltagirone, the town of ceramics,
near Santa Maria del Monte’s famous
stairway. The open-plan kitchen is
supervised by chefs Domenico Colonnetta
and Francesco Patti, whose creative
reinterpretations of Sicilian classics
earned the first Michelin star in the
province of Catania. Great attention is
given to wines, with a cellar that offers
the best Sicilian blends along with some
great national and international labels.
DA CARLO
1Palazzo Brunaccini | Piazzetta P.ssa Brunaccini
Lucrezia 9, 90134 Palermo
 1 +39 091 586904
 1 palazzobrunaccini.it/en-gb/ristorante
Located right behind Palermo’s famous
Ballarò market, the restaurant of 4-star
boutique hotel Palazzo Brunaccini
specializes in traditional Sicilian dishes
reinterpreted using modern cooking
techniques. The menu highlights fresh
seasonal ingredients and local products,
some of which are well displayed inside
the venue to reveal the restaurant’s true
soul. There are some excellent wines in
the cellar, mainly from small winemakers.
DUOMO
1Via Capitano Bocchieri 31, Ragusa
 1 +39 0932 651265
 1 cicciosultano.it/ristorante-duomo
Chef Ciccio Sultano’s restaurant stands
out for its location and gastronomic
creations. It’s in an old palazzo in
Ragusa’s historic town centre, and uses
the best ingredients from the island
which shine in dishes like reginette pasta
with almonds, sea urchins, and cuttlefish,
and Sicilian black pork with mashed
carrots and wild mustard. Desserts are
small masterpieces, too, while great
Italian and Sicilian wines fill the cellar.
I PUPI
1Via del Cavaliere, 59, Bagheria
 1 +39 091 902579
 1 ipupiristorante.it
Located in Bagheria, a small town with
a rich maritime tradition just a few
kilometres from Palermo, this design
restaurant serves creative regional
dishes. With his food, chef Tony Lo
Coco takes diners on a journey through
Sicily’s land and sea, blending family
heritage with his travel memories. In his
reinterpretations of island classics, he
breaks down and creatively reassembles
their original elements. An example is
the iconic arancina, which is reinvented
as cream of rice flavoured with saffron,
black pork from Nebrodi, creamy peas,
and deep-fried panko.
IL CAPPERO
1Therasia Resort Sea & Spa - 98050
Vulcanello (ME)
 1 +39 090 9852555
 1 ilcapperoristorante.it
Therasia Resort Sea & Spa’s Michelin-
starred restaurant serves sophisticated
cuisine from its gorgeous location atop a
picturesque promontory on the island of
Vulcano. Chef Giuseppe Biuso prepares
dishes that showcase Sicilian food
heritage in a modern way accompanied
by magic sea views and vibrant sunsets.
Think oysters with apples and black
truffles from Etna or aubergine cannoli
with salted ricotta cheese and black
chocolate from Modica. There are also
two “blind” tasting experiences that put
you in the chef’s hands.
LA CAPINERA
1Via Nazionale 177, località Spisone,
Taormina (CT)
 1 +39 338 1588013
 1 pietrodagostino.it/la-capinera
With a fantastic terrace overlooking the
Ionian Sea, La Capinera is a haven of
elegance and simplicity. Located near the
beach, away from Taormina’s hustle and
bustle, this restaurant tells the story of
its territory through a series of seasonal
menus made with high-quality fresh
ingredients, like fresh-caught fish and
Slow Food products. Sicilian traditions
meet modern twists in every dish.
Expect delicacies like baby calamari
stuffed with mortadella, bread and roasted
tomatoes or homemade agnolotti with
seafood soup.
LA CUCINA DI DONNA CARMELA
1Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges -
Contrada Grtte 7, Caruba di Riposto (CT)
 1 +39 095 809383
 1 donnacarmela.com/it/hotel-con-ristoranti-
carruba-di-riposto
The authentic flavours of Sicily fill the
menu of this special restaurant which is
part of an exclusive resort housed in a
historic property between Mount
Etna and the Ionian coast.
Many ingredients come from the
estate’s gardens and orchards, as do
some of the great wines served here, so
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experience. Delicacies include homemade
caserecce pasta with red prawns and
“Tuma Persa” cheese, and tempura-fried
pacchero pasta stuffed with tomato,
stracciatella cheese and basil. The
ambiance is elegant and refined, with
enchanting outdoor spaces.
LA TERRAZZA DEGLI DEI
1Villa Athena - Via Passeggiata Archeologica
33, Agrigento
 1 +39 0922 596288
1 laterrazzadeglidei.it
Located at Villa Athena five-star resort,
La Terrazza degli Dei offers breathtaking
views of the Temple of Concordia and
Juno, part of Agrigento’s famous Valley
of the Temples. Using only the best local
products, chef Salvatore Avenia creates
gourmet dishes respecting tradition
yet inventive, which are served only at
dinner as part of a tasting menu or a la
carte. Specialties include ravioli with
red Mazara prawns, albacore fish with
vegetable caponata, and Sicilian moitos.
OTTO GELENG
1Via Teatro Greco 59, Taormina (ME)
 1 +39 0942 6270200
 1 belmond.com/it/hotels/europe/italy/taormina/
belmond-grand-hotel-timeo/otto-geleng-restaurant
Named after the German artist who fell
in love with Taormina and depicted it
in his paintings, this restaurant is part
of the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and
holds a Michelin star. It has an enchanting
terrace framed by bougainvillea, with
only eight tables. Roberto Toro proposes
contemporary dishes infused with
creativity and childhood memories, each
highlighting the incredible raw materials
the island offers. Over 400 labels are in the
cellar, including many blends from small
local producers.
PLANETA ESTATE
1Contrada Passo di Gurra ex S.S. 115 s.p. 79 - Km 9,
92013 Menfi (AG)
 1 +39 0925 1955460
 1 planetaestate.it/en/restaurant
Planeta is a beautiful wine resort about
90km north of Temple Valley, perched
on a hill covered in vineyards and olive
groves. Its restaurant serves Sicilian
dishes rooted in tradition, paired with the
estate’s own wines. An elegant interior
room and a wisteria-covered terrace
make up the dining area. Signature serves
include Spaghetto Assoluto with Sciacca
pink shrimps, and Uovo del Cavaliere
(poached egg with olive oil mashed
potatoes and fried capers).
SIGNUM
1Hotel Signum - Via Scalo 15, Malfa (ME)
 1 +39 090 9844222
 1 hotelsignum.it/ristorante-gourmet-eolie
Under the leadership of Martina Caruso,
the youngest chef to get a Michelin star
in Italy, Signum restaurant offers simple,
refined food that reflects the culinary
heritage of the Aeolian Islands and Sicily
more broadly. Chef Caruso serves artful
dishes that masterfully highlight the
island’s incredible raw materials. The
menu is seasonal and promotes local
agricultural produce through delicacies
like spaghetti with anchovies and wild
fennel or linguine with almond milk and
clams. There are over 1200 wine varieties
to choose from and three gorgeous
terraces to enjoy them on.
ST. GEORGE BY HEINZ BECK TRATTORIA DA SALVATORE
1Piazza San Michele 3, 90026 Petralia Soprana (PA)
1Viale San Pancrazio 46, Taormina (ME)
 1 +39 0942 23537  1 +39 0921 680169
 1 theashbeehotel.it/menu-st-george-restaurant-by-  1 trattoriatipicadasalvatore.it
heinz-beck
This quaint trattoria in the heart of the
In Taormina’s luxurious Ashbee Madonie regional park is a certified slow
Hotel, The St George is an elegant and
food destination. The Ruvutuso family
sophisticated restaurant. Michelin-
opened it in 1982 and its dishes have
starred chef Heinz Beck draws on
genuine Sicilian products and traditions delighted visitors from near and far
to deliver world-class dishes (like the ever since. The menu is strictly local,
pasta buttons stuffed with pork from the with cheeses and salami platters, wild
Nebrodi), which are served in a beautiful vegetables from the Madonie park, fresh
dining space blending English decor pasta, local legume soups, and grilled
with Sicilian details. In the summer, you meats. They also serve pizza cooked in
can eat on a splendid sea-view terrace. the wood oven. Their oven-baked cassata
In addition, there’s a huge cellar full of
with ricotta cheese and pistachio is not
exclusive blends that fit the exclusive
to miss.
experience.
SUSAFA ZASH
1Masseria Susafa, Contrada Susafa – Polizzi 1Strada provinciale 2 I/II 60, località Archi, Archi
Generosa, 90028 Palermo  1 +39 095 7828932
 1 +39 091 7487477  1 zash.it/en/restaurant
 1 susafa.com/en/
Zash is part of a country boutique hotel
The old granary of this ancient farmhouse off the well-trodden tourist path, serving
turned hotel houses a delightful colourful, creative cuisine in the ancient
restaurant that introduces guests to the vinification room called “Palmento”.
authentic flavours of Sicilian cuisine.
Almost all of the ingredients used in the
The menu draws inspiration from local
cuisine are local, and the vegetables are
rural culture, where seasonal delicacies
and fresh produce are key to a healthy grown on the hotel’s own farm. Besides
diet. Bread is homemade and olive oil is a la carte, there are two tasting paths
produced on site. Stone walls, vaulted centred around the sea and the land, plus
ceilings, terracotta flooring, and an a seven-course tasting menu.
enchanting fireplace give the dining area
its charm. Both à la carte options and
tasting menus are available.
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 Monte Carlo
With its Belle époque casino, shiny yachts and opulent promenades, Monte Carlo’s landscape is as glamorous and
sophisticated as the cuisine it produces. Looking out over the sparkling Mediterranean, Monaco’s famed district
abounds with world-class restaurants and Michelin stars. Many big-name chefs as well as culinary rising stars
have opened their outlets here, and their unique gourmet experiences require reservations well in advance. The
food scene in Monte Carlo is very cosmopolitan, with menus spanning from fusion food to exotic specialties. Still,
the area also has an interesting culinary heritage based on local ingredients, with seafood featuring highly and
dishes beautifully combining French flavours, northern Italian influences, and other distinctive Mediterranean
accents.

BLUE BAY**
140 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
 1 +377 98060360
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/the-
blue-bay
Fusing local Mediterranean ingredients
with traditional Caribbean flavours, the
menu at the Blue Bay features a range
of colourful culinary creations that won
the restaurant two Michelin stars. With a
choice of three seasonal tasting menus,
this exclusive gastronomic experience
takes place right by the open kitchen or
on the sun-soaked panoramic terrace.
The experience extends to tableware,
with handcrafted pieces boasting evoking
the Caribbean Sea.
COYA MONTE-CARLO*
126 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte-Carlo
 1 +377 98 06 20 20
 1 coyarestaurant.com/restaurants/monte-carlo
COYA is a high-end Latin American
restaurant in a funky, colourful location
with superb views of the Mediterranean.
Chef Victoria Vallenilla draws on Peruvian
gastronomy and modern culinary
techniques to deliver gourmet dishes that
fuse together South American flavours
with Asian accents. Classics include
ceviche, tacos and empanadas, served
alongside signature cocktails. The dining
space is filled with bold colours, cacti,
traditional furnishings, and COYA’s
tribal beats for a complete multisensory
experience.
EM SHERIF MONTE-CARLO
1Hotel de Paris | Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
 1 +377 98 06 88 75
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/em-
sherif-monte-carlo
The Lebanese restaurant of Hôtel de
Paris Monte-Carlo takes guests on a
cultural experience across the Middle
East through a cuisine that showcases
the authentic flavours of the region.
Since opening in Beirut, Em Sherif has
become a hit internationally for its
family cooking and warm atmosphere.
This French branch prepares dishes that
combine Lebanese and Mediterranean
flavours, served on elegant tableware
with beautiful calligraphy messages. The
menu includes a wide selection of tasty
mezze platters and grilled meats.
L’HIRONDELLE
1Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo | 2 Av. de Monte-Carlo,
98000 Monaco
 1 +377 98 06 69 30
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/
hirondelle-and-its-terrace
In the prestigious Thermes Marins
Monte-Carlo complex, L’Hirondelle serves
healthy Mediterranean cuisine focused
on seasonal produce and sustainably
sourced seafood. Open at lunch only, this
fine-dining restaurant offers a range of
light and tasty dishes that won’t make
you feel guilty, from glazed salmon
with yakiniku sauce to beef tagliata
with arugula, Parmesan and sundried
tomatoes. There’s also a gorgeous
terrace and huge windows, so you can
take in some of the Principality’s most
enchanting views.
LA VIGIE LOUNGE & RESTAURANT*
1Monte-Carlo Beach | Av. Princesse Grace, 06190
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
 1 +377 98065252
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/the-
vigie-lounge-and-restaurant
Open Thursday to Monday 6:00pm-12:00am (lounge)
and 7:30pm - 11:30pm (restaurant)
Creative cocktails and good vibes flow
at this gorgeous restaurant inside
the Monte-Carlo Beach club, offering
outdoor summer dining in an idyllic spot
between the Mediterranean Sea and a
lush pine forest. The menu ranges from
grilled fish and meat to South American-
inspired sharing platters like ceviche and
quesadillas. Bohemian touches, ropes,
and white cotton fabrics dress up this
marvellous spot, while a resident DJ fills
it with chilled-out beats.
LE DECK*
1Monte-Carlo Beach | Av. Princesse Grace, 06190
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
 1 +377 98065100
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/the-
deck
Sunshine and views abound at this
beautiful summery brasserie offering
poolside fine dining at the Monte-Carlo
Beach club. The cuisine boasts a Michelin
star and focuses on Mediterranean and
Italian dishes that are fresh, flavourful,
creative. Highlights include fresh salads
and grilled meats, but the sought-after
signature dish is lobster spaghetti.
The restaurant offers the perfect setting
for a relaxing lunch, with tables on a large
terrace overlooking the swimming pool
framed by palm trees and Mediterranean
views.
LE GRILL*
1Hotel de Paris | Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
 1 +377 98068888
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/the-
grill
With a prime position on the 8th floor
of Hôtel de Paris, dining at Le Grill is
something special. Supersized glass
windows and a gorgeous terrace
overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean
Sea set the scene for sophisticated
gourmet meals.
Franck Cerutti’s Michelin-starred
cuisine champions grilled meat and fish,
complemented by a wine list with over
700 choices. The restaurant’s specialties
include soufflés, which have been on the
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LE LOUIS XV - ALAIN DUCASSE À L’HOTEL
DE PARIS***
1Hotel de Paris | Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
 1 +377 98068864
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/le-
louis-xv-alain-ducasse-hotel-de-paris
Le Louis XV has been drawing
gastronomes since 1987, and it was the
first hotel restaurant to get 3 Michelin
stars, only 33 months after it opened.
The cuisine is inspired by the natural
treasures of the Mediterranean and the
Riviera, which find their way onto fresh
and contemporary dishes that are as
memorable to look at as they are to eat.
Equally spectacular is the location, with
frescoes and golden decorations straight
out of Versailles.
LE TRAIN BLEU**
1Pl. du Casino, Monte-Carlo
 1 +377 98062424
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/the-
train-bleu
Visiting Le Train Bleu is one of the most
unique dining experiences you can get
in Monte-Carlo. Part of the city’s Casino,
this Michelin-starred restaurant serves
gourmet Italian and French cuisine
inside a beautiful replica of a vintage
train car that harkens back to the days
when the Principality could only be
reached by rail.
Executive chef Saez-Manzanares
skilfully combines meat and seafood
with the best seasonal produce to create
a range of fresh, flavourful dishes.
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PAVYLLON MONTE-CARLO, A
RESTAURANT BY YANNICK ALLÉNO*
1Hotel Hermitage | 1 Square Beaumarchais 98000
Monte-Carlo
 1 +377 98 06 98 98
 1 montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/
pavyllon-monte-carlo-un-restaurant-yannick-alleno-
hotel-hermitage-monte-carlo
This Michelin-star restaurant is one
of Monte-Carlo’s premium dining
destinations. Helmed by award-winning
chef Yannick Alléno, the Pavyllon serves
delicious and eye-catching food made with
the finest local ingredients and modern
techniques that add lightness to the dishes.
Guests can watch the kitchen brigade in
action at the bar or eat on the terrace with
stunning harbour views. Both à la carte
and tasting menus are available and rotate
based on what’s in season.
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