Tag: Restaurants in Italy

Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

The Distinction of Tuscan Cuisine With Carpineto Wine at Ristorante Le Logge del Vignola in Montepulciano

Situated in front of the loggia attributed to renowned 16th-century Mannerism architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola in the old center of Montepulciano, Massimo Sella named his restaurant Le Logge del Vignola when he opened it in 2001. Now entering its second decade, it has always been the referral point of both locals and tourists for an excellent Tuscan meal, earning the place a number of … Continue reading The Distinction of Tuscan Cuisine With Carpineto Wine at Ristorante Le Logge del Vignola in Montepulciano

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants

Restaurant Sissi: A Destination of Every Gourmand in South Tyrol

After almost three decades since the opening of Restaurant Sissi, Chef Andrea Fenoglio has gone a long way from his small six-table space at Plankenstein Street in Merano into a bigger one with a Michelin star and three hats with Gault Millau at his current address at Galilei Street. Chef Fenoglio is one of the most celebrated chefs in the whole region of South Tyrol … Continue reading Restaurant Sissi: A Destination of Every Gourmand in South Tyrol

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

Danilo Ciavattini, An Italian Restaurant Where The Story of Tuscia Lives

After an ample collection of professional experience in sundry kitchens around Italy, New York and Cologne, Chef Danilo Ciavattini, born in Viterbo in 1980, returned to his hometown in 2017 and opened his own restaurant calling it with his own name. But before directing his own kitchen, he went through a long and fundamental voyage of gaining knowledge from great chefs, accumulating a string of … Continue reading Danilo Ciavattini, An Italian Restaurant Where The Story of Tuscia Lives

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Exploring the Unconventional at Anko Restaurant in Rome

A round social table for eight with the illustrious Gianfranco Anko Cancelli at the head of the table and the open kitchen behind him, putting together unexpected innovative dishes. A Promethean cuisine strongly-inspired by the flavors and aromas of Japan awaits you. Think about dining with ipads, pizza boxes, sardine cans and other peculiar serving dishes. Most importantly, imagine a rich gastronomic experience highlighted with … Continue reading Exploring the Unconventional at Anko Restaurant in Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

Genuinely Good Lucanian Cuisine at Becco della Civetta in Castelmezzano

The drive through Basilicata Region opens up to a charming little surprise. Concealed in the Lucanian Dolomites at an altitude of around 1000 meters is the town of Castelmezzano, a peaceful jewel with a breathtaking landscape of the mountain ranges. Its undisturbed tranquility and resplendence has enchanted anyone who crosses its path. In fact, it is among the towns comprising the Borghi Più Belli d’Italia … Continue reading Genuinely Good Lucanian Cuisine at Becco della Civetta in Castelmezzano

Rowena Dumlao
Destinations, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

Discovering Conversano, a Town of Art and Culture in Puglia, Italy

Conversano, formerly the ancient Cupersanum, was inhabited as early as the Iron Age, the last of the epoch of the protohistory of humanity after the Stone Age and Bronze Age, when the Peucetians founded Norba. Later on, in the 6th century, it flourished into a trading town with strong influence from the neighboring Greek colonies. It was then conquered by the ancient Romans in 268 … Continue reading Discovering Conversano, a Town of Art and Culture in Puglia, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

Dimora Ulmo Ristorante in Matera: Cuisine and Art in a Paleolithic Setting

In the labyrinth of alleys that lead to unexpected turns amidst ancient stone houses and cave dwellings dating back from the Paleolithic or better known as Old Stone Age, you arrive to the 18th-century Palazzo Torraca (Torraca Palace) where Dimora Ulmo Ristorante is settled in. It is an elegant building previously owned by the Ulmo Family, one of the richest and aristocratic families in the … Continue reading Dimora Ulmo Ristorante in Matera: Cuisine and Art in a Paleolithic Setting

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Surprising Gourmet Kitchen at La Fornarina Restaurant in Tivoli, Italy

You can easily understand chefs when their passion overwhelms them. They have an infectious enthusiasm that they transmit through their impeccable dishes. Perfect little details, rich combinations of colors, exploration on novel integration of flavors, playing with consistencies. The kitchen of La Fornarina has the unexpected side that Chef Simone Mancini reveals with his stimulating creations. Putting his respect on the seasonality of the ingredients, … Continue reading Surprising Gourmet Kitchen at La Fornarina Restaurant in Tivoli, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Reviving Garum at An Ancient Roman Themed Eight-Hands Dinner

Archeo Gourmet is an ancient Roman themed dinner that took place on the 20th of March, 2019 in Monte Due Torri Gourmet with the joint efforts of three chefs and a researcher specializing in different fields. Josè Amici, Chef Patron of Monte Due Torri Gourmet, the host restaurant, along with Chef Fabrizia Ventura, chef designer of Cook Design Italy, Pastry Chef Antonio Scarfone of L’Officina … Continue reading Reviving Garum at An Ancient Roman Themed Eight-Hands Dinner

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Sala della Comitissa in Civita Castellana: Destination Restaurant Outside Rome

There are countless reasons why Sala della Comitissa Ristorante should be your next destination for that kind of dining experience that you only aspire to have. It’s located in a historical building from the 16th century with a network of rooms, a big underground wine cellar where hundreds of wine bottles are waiting to be tasted, a garden courtyard, an indoor fountain, an outstanding chef, … Continue reading Sala della Comitissa in Civita Castellana: Destination Restaurant Outside Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Savoring the Historical Tuscan Dishes at Ristorante Baghino in Prato, Italy

Ristorante Baghino is one of Prato’s historical restaurants that showcases the excellent culinary tradition of Prato. It was opened almost 150 years ago by the Pacetti family and it is currently managed by sisters Silvia and Guia, daughters of Franco Pacetti. Located at the heart of Prato center, the spacious restaurant maintains a charming old rustic Tuscan atmosphere with vaulted ceilings and vintage furnishings.  It … Continue reading Savoring the Historical Tuscan Dishes at Ristorante Baghino in Prato, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

La Locanda del Profeta in Naples: Tasting the Stories of Simone Profeta

Naples may be about pizza but it’s also about unforgettable dishes of antipasto, pasta and main courses. Being along the coast, it’s also about the Mediterranean diet, an abundance of fish, vegetables, fruits, as well as meat. Without a doubt, the city has one of the best cuisines in Italy. Ask any Neapolitan about it and they would proudly tell you about what, how and … Continue reading La Locanda del Profeta in Naples: Tasting the Stories of Simone Profeta

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Local Cuisine at its Best: Ristorante Sora Maria & Arcangelo in Olevano Romano, Italy

At Ristorante Sora Maria e Arcangelo, the story of the kitchen evolves from the time it was opened in 1950 by Maria and her husband Arcangelo to their son Primo’s turn and now at present, with their grandson, Giovanni Milana who took control of the kitchen at the age of 22. The restaurant has a success story of being frequented and loved by its patrons … Continue reading Local Cuisine at its Best: Ristorante Sora Maria & Arcangelo in Olevano Romano, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Ristorante Acero Rosso in Vodo di Cadore, Italy: A Typical Mountain Chalet

The Dolomite mountains are just up ahead showcasing a picturesque view of the range of the Cadore mountains, Pelmo, Antelao, Rite and Sasso Lungo from the garden of Ristorante Acero Rosso. At almost 360 degrees, you can enjoy a breathtaking alpine scene right in front of you, just by sitting on the terrace of the restaurant or on one of the lounge chairs on the … Continue reading Ristorante Acero Rosso in Vodo di Cadore, Italy: A Typical Mountain Chalet

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

Pàlato Cafè & Bistrot in Molfetta, Italy: Three Floors of Pure Magic

The town of Molfetta is an ancient small fishing town in Puglia along the Adriatic Coast with fishbone-shaped alleys lined with houses made with tuff. It is another one of Puglia’s ancient architectural treasures that are frequented for its relaxed small town seaside atmosphere. Just a few steps from its ancient door is the entrance of Pàlato Cafè and Bistrot. It has a small unassuming … Continue reading Pàlato Cafè & Bistrot in Molfetta, Italy: Three Floors of Pure Magic

Rowena Dumlao