Restaurants

Restaurants (32)

Restaurants which are keeping local culinary traditions alive and enhancing them with contemporary twists. If you want to eat well in Italy, then do consider our carefully curated list. Where possible you can also download the latest seasonal menus from the restaurant pages.

Our Restaurant Menu Specials section also highlights seasonal menus proposed by all the places to eat featuring in Delicious Itay. If you don't find them there, then each restaurant's page has a short description of what you can expect to find on the menu. Some are available as a free download.

Il Colognolo Restaurant, Rufina

Il Colognolo Restaurant
Il Colognolo Restaurant is the in-house restaurant of Agriturismo Colognole, itself part of a wonderful working wine estate in the zone of Chianti Rufina just 30km from central Florence. It opened in 2007 and is situated in an converted farm residence within the small medieval hamlet on the estate. The south facing terrace is the spot to dine during the warmer months of the year with clear its views of the Valdisieve all the way to the Chianti mountains from where the cool air wafting in from the Monte Giovi keeps dinners cool.
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Last modified on 08 May 2013
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Restaurant Le Palme, Savelletri di Fasano

Restaurant Le Palme, Savelletri di Fasano
Restaurant Le Palme is the gourmet dining proposal of the luxury Masseria Torre Maizza. It is a magnficient location for enjoying creative Apulian cuisine which combines tradition wirth more contemporary preparation and service. The ingredients are typically in season and are sourced from the gardens of the farm or from the neighboring towns and villages such as the fishing town of Savelletri. The restaurant is managed by a team of outstanding young chef Vito Giannuzzi (winner of national championships 2009 in Mediterranean cuisine) sous chef Tommaso Netti, maitre Nicola Capobianco and sommelier of the house Paolo Scarafile.
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Last modified on 08 April 2013
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Bistrot de Venise, Venice Restaurant & Wine Bar

Le Bistrot de Venise, Venice Restaurant
Bistrot de Venise is a central Venice restaurant, wine bar and enoteca serving traditional Venetian dishes based on the traditional 14th and 15th century local cuisine in the heart of the city near Saint Marks Square. In fact, the menu has been compiled with the help of historical culinary consultant Marcello Brusegan, author of "The Venetian Cuisine" 1997 and all dishes are superbly prepared by Chef Ivano Frezza and his team. Sample dishes include 'branzin in sapor fior de ginestra', 'cavreto rosto in cisame', 'storion in sapor de ua', 'rafioli de herbe', 'cento risi co' la quajeta' and 'menestra de…
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Last modified on 13 April 2013
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Fattoria di Palazzo Vecchio Restaurant, Montepulciano

Fattoria di Palazzo Vecchio, Montepulciano
Reserve a wonderful dinner or lunch at the Locanda of the 14th century Fattoria di Palazzo Vecchio, a wine estate near Montepulciano in Tuscany. As well as wine tastings and cooking lessons, the estate boasts a renovated 'mangiatoia' or ancient cattle stable which can now host groups. It is not a normal restaurant, but a single large table where you will dine convivially as the monks once did when the estate was owned by the Hospital of the Innocents based in Florence. The room also has a atmospheric large fireplace. In summer evenings, your dining experience extends to tasting typical…
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Last modified on 08 February 2013
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Lido Azzurro Restaurant, Marina di Ragusa

Lido Azzurro Ristorante da Serafino 1953, Marina di Ragusa
The Lido Azzurro Restaurant is part of the gourmet proposals of boutique Hotel Locanda Don Serafino in Ibla Ragusa and which also includes the Locanda Don Serafino Restaurant. Formally entitled the Lido Azzurro Ristorante da Serafino 1953, the restaurant is situated right on a long beach of powdery sand in one of the nicest seaside locations in Sicily. Serafino La Rosa opened it up in 1953 and today his sons Antonio, the barman, and Giuseppe, a sommelier and a connoisseur of food and wines, have taken on the family business.
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Last modified on 19 March 2013
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Ristorante Donna Rosa, Positano

Donna Rosa Restaurant, Positano
The delightful Donna Rosa restaurant is just over 4km from the heart of beautiful Positano. Since 1997 the family owners have have created a romantic, refined place to dine and eat well. The restaurant is divided into two rooms. One caters for non smokers while the other is a small but sunny terrace. Indoors there is room for 40 diners while 18 can sit outside in the warmer months of the year. The are no hidden secrets to the fantastic cooking at the Donna Rosa as all dishes are prepared in the kitchen which is open for guests to see.…
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Last modified on 31 July 2012
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Le Gemme di Artemisia Restaurant, Torri del Benaco

Le Gemme di Artemisia - Peschiera del Garda Restaurant
Le Gemme di Artemisia 'Atelier del Gusto' is an intimate Lake Garda restaurant suitable for private weddings, business lunches and cooking classes with chef. It is located overlooking the charming village of Torri del Benaco in Veneto and situated inside the grounds of a private villa. The setting offers a stunning view of the lake directly in front. Dishes are based on fish, but if you would like a meat course do communicate your preference on reservation. Upon reservation the ingredients for the menu are bought fresh, so do try and book with your preferences before midday or the day before.
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Last modified on 23 July 2012
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L'Antico Forziere Restaurant, Deruta

Antico Forziere Restaurant, Deruta
For Umbria food fans, the restaurant of the Country House L'Antico Forziere near Deruta is located in a strategic position for exploring Perugia and its chocolate festival, Torgiano and Lungarotti estate, wine and olive oil museum, as well as Montefalco and its famous Sagrantino wine. Chefs Stefano and Andrea Rodella have created a menu combining creative culinary art and local tradition all supported by a selection of the most important of Italy's wines. Both attended the hotel institute of Castelfranco Veneto, Treviso, following this up with working stints in important Italian and European cooking establishiments. Some of their original recipes have…
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Last modified on 09 November 2012
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That's Amore Restaurant, Trevi Fountain Rome

That's Amore Restaurant, Rome
That's Amore Restaurant is located just a few yards from the famous Trevi Fountain in central Rome. It is run by Fabio Bongianni who is also the inspiration behind Fabiolous Cooking Day for anyone wanting to plan an Italian cooking lesson during a stay in Eternal City. The restaurant can seat 60 diners and is also able to accomodate group bookings with special tourist menù. The full menu for private guests can be found on the dedicated website, but expect a selection of dishes from around the Italian regions, as well as pizza and calzoni. For example, the pasta list…
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Last modified on 29 March 2013
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Restaurant Dal Mago, Morro d'Alba, Le Marche

Restaurant Dal Mago, Morro d'Alba
The Restaurant Dal Mago in the historical centre of Morro d'Alba in Le Marche has been run for over a century by the Romiti family, who also run the Shanti House Villa less than a kilometer away. The restaurant is situated in front of the medieval walls and specialize in dishes from local Marchigiane tradition such as tortelloni pasta and meats. All are prepared with fresh produce, extra virgin olive oils and served with the Lacrima di Morro d'Alba wine. The recipes are still those handed down through the years when Spartaco Romiti was known as the 'magician' or 'mago'…
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Last modified on 19 September 2012
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Locanda Don Serafino Restaurant, Ragusa

Locanda Don Serafino Restaurant, Chef Vincenzo
The one star Michelin Locanda Don Serafino Restaurant is just a short walk from the Locanda Don Serafino Hotel. Both are owned and managed by the same family and are connected by small and narrow traffic free paths near the baroque center of Ibla, Ragusa’s historic centre in Sicily. The menu by Chef Vincenzo Candiano is based on local tradition and you will be eating such delights as mackerel with tender courgette leaves and tomato “capuliatu”, carob ravioli stuffed with D.O.P. Ragusano cheese, lasagnette with plain cocoa and ricotta cheese, rabbit with bacon and Bronte pistachio. All the dishes are…
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Last modified on 18 March 2013
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Locanda Azzeccagarbugli Restaurant, Mantova

Locanda Azzezzagarbugli Restaurant
The 19th century villa Locanda Azzeccagarbugli Restaurant is located in Pietole di Virgilio not far from Mantova. It offers a warm welcome and refined cuisine based on local gatrastronomic traditions, all in the beautifully green setting of this 19th century villa near the Park of the River Mincio. The menu is a careful selection of products and dishes revisited by the chef. You will be guided on an inspiring gourmet tour through a rich and wide variety of flavours and surprising dishes. Why not try the tasting menu to sample the full range of local cooking.
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Last modified on 04 August 2012
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Restaurant Poggiolo del Principe near Palinuro, Cilento

Restaurant Poggiolo del Principe near Palinuro, Cilento
Restaurant 'Poggiolo del Principe' near Palinuro in Cilento welcomes visitors and guests in a homely atmosphere putting all diners at ease just like travellers once upon a time during the Grand Tour. Just like then, English is not widely spoken in Cilento but everyone in the territory, from children to the grandparnets, knows how to greet a visitor with a smile and a gesture of authenticity and genuine warmth. The restaurant has a single spacious dining area, but it is also possible to eat outside during the warmer months. The dishes are characteristic of the gastronomic traditions of Cilento (see…
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Last modified on 31 July 2012
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Hosteria Rossopeperoncino, Taormina

Hosteria Rossopeperoncino, Taormina
Restaurant Rossopeperoncino 'hosteria sicula' is positioned at the foot of a small alleyway besides Il Duomo or Cathedral of Taormina. Diners enter first a splendid courtyard full of green vegetation and the fragrance of flowers. The internal part of the restaurant is equally warm and welcoming. The cuisine is based on the flavours and dishes once prepared in the kitchens of local grandmothers. They are simple and traditional Sicilian recipes which have been revisited by the Rossopeperoncino chefs. Creative dishes of homemade pasta combined with the fresh vegetables in season, both first and second courses are an explosion of flavours, fragrance…
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Last modified on 02 August 2012
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Foresteria Il Giardino di Fontarronco Restaurant

Foresteria Restaurant
Guests of the Foresteria Il Giardino di Fontarronco can enjoy an exclusive restaurant serving typical Tuscan cuisine from the Val di Chiana and the surrounding territory. All dishes are accompanied by some excellent Tuscan wines from the old wine cellar where the Bianchini's family used to store their wine during the winter. In summer, dinner is served on the patio where you can enjoy warm evenings and fantastic views of the estate orchards and the Tuscan hills beyond. During the cooler season, dinner is served in the comfort of the old stables restored respecting Tuscan traditions.
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Last modified on 09 August 2012
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