Category: Restaurants

Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

A Taste of the Moon: DAO Bistrot Celebrates the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Rome

This autumn, Jianguo Shu’s DAO Bistrot in Viale Jonio, Rome invites guests to discover the poetry of Chinese tradition through taste. For the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most beloved celebrations in Chinese culture — Chef Yang Zhen Chun, originally from Xiamen in the coastal province of Fujian, has crafted a special menu that captures the essence of reunion and gratitude. Each dish tells a … Continue reading A Taste of the Moon: DAO Bistrot Celebrates the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Central Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Gambero Rosso 2026 Italian Restaurant Preview: Abbamele, Uma, La Trota & Il Vizio at Monte Vibiano

In anticipation of the Gambero Rosso 2026 Restaurant Guide, an exclusive preview event brought together some of Italy’s most acclaimed chefs and wineries for a curated tasting experience. The evening featured signature dishes from Osteria Abbamele, Uma, La Trota, and Il Vizio, each thoughtfully paired with Monte Vibiano’s organically certified wines. Guests were invited to experience a dialogue between culinary innovation and terroir-driven wines, where … Continue reading Gambero Rosso 2026 Italian Restaurant Preview: Abbamele, Uma, La Trota & Il Vizio at Monte Vibiano

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Flavors of Tuscany, Warmth of Home at Emporio di Ines

In Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo, Tuscany), Emporio di Ines offers a dining experience that balances warmth and elegance. Named after Paolo’s mother, Ines, who moved from Veneto to Rome before settling in Tuscany, the restaurant reflects her spirit: a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, carefully selected wines, and an atmosphere where guests feel at home. Much of the produce comes from the restaurant’s own garden, … Continue reading Flavors of Tuscany, Warmth of Home at Emporio di Ines

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

L’Ortino di Cortona: Where Monks Once Planted, L’Ortino Now Serves

Set on the hillside of southern Tuscany, Cortona welcomes visitors with its winding stone streets, lively piazzas warmed by the sun, and a deep sense of history that lingers in every building. In the heart of this timeless village, within a medieval palace dating back to the 1200s, a new chapter began in 2023: L’Ortino di Cortona. The restaurant was born in the same building … Continue reading L’Ortino di Cortona: Where Monks Once Planted, L’Ortino Now Serves

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Walter Redaelli: A Timeless Tuscan Table

In the rolling hills of Tuscany, Ristorante Walter Redaelli is more than a place to eat — it’s a place to savor. Housed on the ground floor of a late 18th-century Leopoldina farmhouse in Bettolle, it radiates rustic charm: exposed brick walls, high timber beams, and a grand fireplace speak to its history. In the warmer months, dining extends outdoors, where rosemary hedges and a … Continue reading Walter Redaelli: A Timeless Tuscan Table

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

From Paris to Tuscany: The Enchanting World of Da Fred

Set in the tiny hamlet of Farnetella, just eight kilometers from my doorstep, Da Fred has quickly become one of the most delightful escapes in the Valdichiana. The journey there sets the tone: a road lined with olive groves and low stone walls winding uphill to a medieval village of scarcely 150 residents. Upon arrival, the sense of discovery only deepens. Parking opens to sweeping … Continue reading From Paris to Tuscany: The Enchanting World of Da Fred

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Lucignano’s Annual Summer Feast: A Tuscan Hamlet Welcomes Italy’s Star Chefs

Each year on the night of San Lorenzo, August 10, Lucignano, a perfectly preserved medieval walled town and one of Italy’s most beautiful borghi, transforms into a glittering stage of fire, flavor, and festivity. The 2025 Cena in Piazza Sotto le Stelle (Dinner in the Square Under the Stars) dazzled with four Michelin-starred chefs, more than a dozen guest chefs, members of the Italian Butchers’ … Continue reading Lucignano’s Annual Summer Feast: A Tuscan Hamlet Welcomes Italy’s Star Chefs

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Löwengrube in Bolzano: Alpine-Global Cuisine in South Tyrolean 16th-Century Inn

Löwengrube which means (literally “lion’s den”) immerses you in over 500 years of history at the heart of Bolzano, framed by the towering Dolomites. Established in 1543, the restaurant stands as one of the city’s oldest culinary landmarks, its walls echoing with stories of generations past. Step inside, and centuries-old details surround you: neo-Gothic Tyrolean stube with carved wooden panels, faded frescoes whispering of Renaissance … Continue reading Löwengrube in Bolzano: Alpine-Global Cuisine in South Tyrolean 16th-Century Inn

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Sake Boutique Izakaya: Rome’s New Destination for Japanese Sake and Cuisine

Sake Boutique Izakaya, the latest dining concept from Sushi e Noodles, recently opened in Rome, offering a contemporary take on Japan’s traditional tavern culture. Located at Piazza Albania on the Aventine Hill, the restaurant introduces an informal setting inspired by Japanese izakayas, venues popular for casual gatherings after work. Its focus is on exploring and educating patrons about Japan’s celebrated fermented beverages, particularly sake. The … Continue reading Sake Boutique Izakaya: Rome’s New Destination for Japanese Sake and Cuisine

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

Truth Restaurant in Aversa: Small Plates, Big Flavors—and Full Plates Too

Truth Restaurant didn’t just popularize tapas in Aversa, it redefined them. What began as a bold experiment in bite-sized storytelling (think a butter-soft sandwich with marinated lobster, or a silky egg atop buffalo foam drizzled with San Marzano tomato reduction) has evolved into a culinary destination where every course is thoughtfully crafted. Chefs Emanuele Mosca and Fabio La Montagna still champion their signature tapas: creative, … Continue reading Truth Restaurant in Aversa: Small Plates, Big Flavors—and Full Plates Too

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Salotto Valadier: Roman Cuisine Meets the Sea’s Bounty in a 19th-Century Style Lounge in Fiumicino

Stepping into Salotto Valadier feels like slipping into a sepia-toned memory, a place where time bends, and suddenly you’re lounging in an Italian grandmother’s salotto, surrounded by the clink of china, and the enticing scent of sea-kissed cooking. The atmosphere itself whispers stories of family gatherings and seaside meals, evoking delighted gasps and nostalgia, exactly the reaction Francesca, Matteo, and Andrea dreamed of when they … Continue reading Salotto Valadier: Roman Cuisine Meets the Sea’s Bounty in a 19th-Century Style Lounge in Fiumicino

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Aminta: The Italian Countryside’s Michelin-Starred Showcase of Estate-Grown Ingredients

As a chef, sommelier, and third-generation restaurateur, Marco Bottega merges his family’s rustic roots with modern culinary ambition. His Michelin-starred Marco Bottega Restaurant, anchored within his family’s Aminta Resort in Genazzano’s hills, an hour from Rome—redefines fine dining. The resort’s 50-hectare estate fuels the restaurant: olive groves, orchards, forests, and pastures supply 80% of its ingredients, from heirloom vegetables to free-range meats. Sustainability drives every … Continue reading Aminta: The Italian Countryside’s Michelin-Starred Showcase of Estate-Grown Ingredients

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

The Rizzos’ Il Desco: A Verona Icon’s 40-Year Michelin-Starred Journey

For over four decades, Il Desco has stood as an icon of refined dining in the heart of Verona. Since its opening in 1981, Il Desco has been shaking up Verona’s dining scene, transforming simple, hearty local fare into something bold, refined, and downright exciting. Elia Rizzo, the visionary chef behind the operation, didn’t just open a restaurant, he launched a revolution. With an unwavering … Continue reading The Rizzos’ Il Desco: A Verona Icon’s 40-Year Michelin-Starred Journey

Rowena Dumlao