Category: Restaurants

Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Southern Italy

VICO Capri: The Island Finds Its Pizza & Cocktail Moment

Capri has always had a way of luring visitors with its dramatic cliffs, crystalline waters, effortless elegance, and endless aperitivo hours. What it was perhaps missing was a pizza destination worthy of the setting. That changed with the arrival of VICO Pizza & Bistrot, the acclaimed Rome pizzeria just steps from the Pantheon, often described as “the most beautiful pizzeria in the world.” This season, … Continue reading VICO Capri: The Island Finds Its Pizza & Cocktail Moment

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Ristorante Aliciati: A Cozy Corner of Tuscany in Arezzo

At the helm of Aliciati, Chef Giovanni Aliciati expresses a refined and deeply personal vision of Italian cuisine. Young, ambitious, and firmly rooted in tradition, he reinterprets classic Italian dishes through a contemporary lens, achieving a seamless balance between aesthetic elegance and harmonious flavors. His cuisine begins with memory and authentic local recipes, then evolves through thoughtfully integrated Spanish and French influences, always grounded in … Continue reading Ristorante Aliciati: A Cozy Corner of Tuscany in Arezzo

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

A Taste of Tuscany: Seasonal Flavors from Farm to Table at Osteria della Lodola

There are few experiences more genuine than dining on ingredients pulled straight from the earth. At Osteria della Lodola, that immediacy is not a concept but a certainty. Set within the rolling countryside of Val di Chiana, this is not simply a restaurant on a farm, but a restaurant of the farm. The gardens lie just beyond the kitchen, close enough to shape the menu … Continue reading A Taste of Tuscany: Seasonal Flavors from Farm to Table at Osteria della Lodola

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Central Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, North, Restaurants, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Amaracmand Wines: Authentic Flavors from Romagna’s Blue Clay

Tasting Amaracmand wines at Ristorante Atto in Florence offered a vivid expression of Romagna within the historic setting of Palazzo Portinari Salviati. Surrounded by Renaissance frescoes and architectural details, the sense of place extended seamlessly from the room into the glasses. Each wine reflected the slopes and soils of the Sorrivoli hills, brought to life through the words of owner Marco Vianello and his cousin … Continue reading Amaracmand Wines: Authentic Flavors from Romagna’s Blue Clay

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Assisi: History Underfoot, the Future at La Locanda del Cardinale

La Locanda del Cardinale has always been one of those places in Assisi where time seems to slow down. Set inside Palazzo del Cardinale, just a few steps from Piazza del Comune and the Basilica of Saint Clare, the restaurant has long been known for its rare ability to blend history, elegance, and serious gastronomy. Today, however, there’s a fresh reason to walk through its … Continue reading Assisi: History Underfoot, the Future at La Locanda del Cardinale

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Osteria Le Logge: Where Tuscany Sits Down to Eat in Siena

Gianni Brunelli, founder of Osteria Le Logge, often said, “Eating is important, but eating well is essential,” a phrase that still defines the spirit of the restaurant. Tucked into a narrow medieval street that climbs from Siena’s main piazza toward the ancient Pope’s Lodge, just steps from Piazza del Campo, Le Logge feels inseparable from the city itself. It was here, in 1977, that Gianni … Continue reading Osteria Le Logge: Where Tuscany Sits Down to Eat in Siena

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Destinations, Italy, North, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Vinchio Vaglio and the Heart of Monferrato: Wine, Culture, and Culinary Heritage

Monferrato unfolds like a living canvas of vineyards, rolling hills, and sunlit or often in autumn, magical with the nebbia when it sets in the slopes , where centuries of history meet human devotion. Here, every corner tells a story—of resilient growers, of noble families, of kitchens where tradition and innovation coexist. My journey through this region was anchored by the Cantina Cooperativa Vinchio Vaglio, … Continue reading Vinchio Vaglio and the Heart of Monferrato: Wine, Culture, and Culinary Heritage

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Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Pizza Night with Greece and Italy at Allegrìo on Via Veneto, Rome

Some dinners stand out not just for the food, but for the story they tell, and “Allegrìo’s Friends – Greece & Italy” was one of those nights—a vibrant meeting of Mediterranean traditions hosted at Allegrìo on Rome’s iconic Via Veneto. On November 20, 2025, three acclaimed pizza masters came together for a one-evening collaboration: Giovangiuseppe Aiello and Daniele Cretì, Allegrìo’s Master Pizzaiolo and Executive Chef, … Continue reading Pizza Night with Greece and Italy at Allegrìo on Via Veneto, Rome

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Michelin-Starred Restaurants, North, Restaurants in Rome, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Grosjean Vins: 400 Years of Heroic, Winemaking in Italy’s Aosta Valley

High in the Aosta Valley, where dramatic slopes meet crisp alpine air, the Grosjean family has cultivated vines since the early 1600s. Their story is one of heritage shaped by passion, with each generation caring for the same mountain soils. The modern rise of the estate began in the 1960s when Grandfather Dauphin committed fully to winemaking and bottled the family’s first Ciliegiolo. Its warm … Continue reading Grosjean Vins: 400 Years of Heroic, Winemaking in Italy’s Aosta Valley

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

La Clandestina Cocktail & Food: The Secret Pulse of Arezzo

Hidden within a historic building on Corso Italia, in the very heart of Arezzo, lies La Clandestina Cocktail & Food—a place where memorabilia from different eras come together to create a playful, time-bending atmosphere for one of the city’s most intriguing bars. Founders Alessandro Di Salvatori and Linda Giangeri have shaped the space into something both cinematic and intimate, part speakeasy, part living room, and … Continue reading La Clandestina Cocktail & Food: The Secret Pulse of Arezzo

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Inside Out Menu by Allegrío Rome: Where Emotion Meets Italian Flavor

IOn the iconic Via Veneto, where the echoes of La Dolce Vita still hum beneath the Roman sun, Allegrío continues to redefine the art of dining. Led by Creative Director Sabrina Corbo, this vibrant restaurant is more than a place to eat; it is a space where flavors become feelings and color meets cuisine. Each visit is a celebration of joy, memory, and human connection … Continue reading Inside Out Menu by Allegrío Rome: Where Emotion Meets Italian Flavor

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

A Table in Testaccio: Discovering Rome at Romeo

In the most genuine of Rome’s neighborhoods, Testaccio, where daily life unfolds between market stalls, neighborhood bars, and the hum of local conversation, Romeo, founded by Massimo Scordino, opened its doors this past March. The restaurant fits naturally into the area’s rhythm — a place that doesn’t chase trends or reinterpret tradition, but simply honors it. It celebrates true Roman identity through honest cooking, convivial … Continue reading A Table in Testaccio: Discovering Rome at Romeo

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Pasqualina Frascati | Sincere, Revisited Italian Cuisine with Local Wines & Authentic Dining

In the spring of 2025, a new story began to unfold in the hills of Frascati. Pasqualina opened its doors with quiet excitement and a clear purpose: to be a home for sincere cuisine, the kind that tells stories, evokes memories, and celebrates freedom at the table. Born from the shared vision of chefs Daniele Bonanni and Simone Giuliani, Pasqualina is more than a restaurant; … Continue reading Pasqualina Frascati | Sincere, Revisited Italian Cuisine with Local Wines & Authentic Dining

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Oasi Kadir: From Farm to Table on the Outskirts of Rome

Just beyond the bustle of Rome’s city center, in the city’s northeastern hills, lies Oasi Kadir—an expansive 200-hectare agritourism estate and restaurant set within the serene Marcigliana Natural Reserve. Since opening in 2018, Oasi Kadir has become a haven for those who cherish authentic flavors and sustainable, zero-kilometer cuisine. Here, sustainability, tradition, and culinary artistry blend seamlessly, and every dish tells the story of the … Continue reading Oasi Kadir: From Farm to Table on the Outskirts of Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Pici & Co.: Where Tuscan Pasta Tradition Is Hand-Rolled

In the heart of Valdichiana, in the town of Foiano della Chiana, stands Pici & Co., a small restaurant and pasta laboratory dedicated to preserving one of Tuscany’s most beloved culinary traditions: handmade pici. Set just across from the lively Valdichiana Outlet Village, a favorite stop for both locals and travelers, the space may be modest—but inside, it hums with the warmth of family, craft, … Continue reading Pici & Co.: Where Tuscan Pasta Tradition Is Hand-Rolled

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