Italy - Food & Drink

Despite its fame, this Osteria has kept its personality: pleasant atmosphere, fine cuisine with local... produce, friendly service, reasonable prices. more

The excellent seafood cuisine of the elegant eatery is based on fresh fish and seafood. In the summer... you can dine outside and enjoy a pleasant breeze. more

An elegant restaurant in the old town serving first-class fish dishes and fine wines. Where possible,... local produce is used for the typical Mediterranean cuisine. So, for example, the langoustines come from Sardinia, the tuna from Sicily, the lemons from Amalfi and, of course, the olive oil comes from Italy. more

Authentic Venetian furniture and the finest porcelain and silver underpin the charming, exclusive ambience... of this long-established café opposite the even more famous Café Florian. Its delicious traditional fare can be enjoyed with a wonderful view of St. Mark's Square. more

A more romantic setting is hard to imagine. On the terrace overlooking the sea, guests can enjoy exquisitely... prepared Venetian culinary specialities, which include excellent fish dishes. Behind them the Santa Maria della Salute church, and opposite them the floodlit Redentore church. more

Café, restaurant and meeting place for those interested in culture: artists, intellectuals, photographers... and musicians meet in this bistro. It is sometimes used to exhibit artworks and photographs, sometimes as a concert hall and sometimes as a stage for readings. And you can wine and dine excellently here as well. There are also a few tables outside. more

Perhaps the most beautiful place on the lake - at least for a sophisticated dinner with a view of the... water - is the Locanda San Vigilio in the ferry house of the Renaissance villa of Agostino Brenzone. It is never closed. more

This restaurant with adjacent wine bar is managed with great passion by brothers Michele and Pier, who... in addition to the huge selection of excellent food, compile a very special menu featuring dishes of the local cuisine with accompanying wines every day. Wine is also the trusty companion throughout the rest of the evening, which may include live performances or disco music. more

The Filippini family has made this small restaurant into a culinary oasis over three decades. The most... expensive gourmet address in the region is also frequently complimented by critical gourmet testers such as Michelin. Reservations are essential! more

With its good old down-home food made from the excellent products of the reserve Alta Garda Bresciano... this rustic restaurant attracts many visitors. With a playground. more

Right in the historic city center of Sirmione you get seafood at a reasonable price.

In this friendly tavern run by the Vanni family you can have a little snack during the day or, for lunch... and dinner, enjoy the fish antipasti, fish tortellini and Lake Garda eel or whitefish. more

In the oldest Osteria of Lazise you should definitely try the risotto alla tinca (tench).

This elegant oasis in a splendid Art Nouveau villa with a summer terrace is among the very best of the... area - a true gourmet experience. more

Patron Fausto lets his guests indulge in traditional Ligurian dishes (taglierini al pesto, minestrone... alla Genovese) and – lots of meat. Excellent mushroom dishes (seasonal). more

An excellent range of wines - naturally predominantly of Italian origin - is available for tasting in... this long-established enoteca. You can choose from around 1,100 different bottles and from several varieties of cheese and salami for an appetizer. The Romans like to go there (not only) after the theater. more

A famous restaurant serving typical farmer's soups and stuffed poultry. The adjacent delicatessen and... small tavern of the same name offer tasty "Papa al pomodoro" (tomato soup) and "Baccalà alla livornese" (dried salt cod in a tomato sauce). more

Near the Piazza S. Spirito. Offers a good selection of simple, hearty dishes. A popular restaurant with... the locals. Relaxed atmosphere. more

In the small, simple bar at the Campo dei Fiori the food tastes just like home. The restaurant's menu... is particularly popular amongst Romans. Reservations recommended. more

You can find crispy pizzas at low prices near the Piazza Navona.

A traditional Roman restaurant, where booking is essential. Good home-made food - also fresh fish from... time to time - a well-sorted wine list and the personal atmosphere have made this restaurant into a classic. more

This pleasant and modern "osteria" and wine bar is located in a side street close to the lively Piazza... Navona. The establishment usually fills up from around 10 pm onwards, so visitors should arrive a little earlier to claim one of the coveted tables next to the open, floor-to-ceiling windows. The house wine is reasonably priced and tastes great, and the dishes are tasty and not overpriced. more

This restaurant with adjacent wine bar is a real gem in the midst of the old town of Bardolino. The cuisine,... with typical local produce and a huge selection of wine, is exquisite. Highly recommended: "cosciotto di agnello al forno e erbe aromatiche" - braised leg of lamb with herbs. more

This upmarket restaurant in the west of Torbole and directly on the lake promenade is known for being... good value for money and for its excellent fish dishes. The speciality of the house is "luccios alla Torbolana", hake in an aromatic fish sauce. more

In the south-western hinterland of the lake this small trattoria will surprise you with simple but good... dishes, basically hearty Italian food. The olive oil, fruit and meat are all home grown or farmed. Book in advance, otherwise this tiny restaurant may be shut. more