Tag: Restaurants in Italy

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

The Neoteric Alpine Cuisine of Aga Ristorante in San Vito di Cadore, Italy

If you put two extremely talented young chefs in the kitchen, one from the southern part of Italy where Mediterranean seafood cuisine is celebrated while the other one is from the mountainous region where alpine influence is utmost, the result is a surprising innovation of grand ideas, aromas and flavors intertwined in a luscious approach to gastronomy. Chef Oliver Piras, originally from the Italian island … Continue reading The Neoteric Alpine Cuisine of Aga Ristorante in San Vito di Cadore, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

La Riserva di Martignanello: The Best Roman Lake View Lunch

Rome is not just about historical monuments from the ancient Roman times. It is also a great place to see hidden natural gems, if you know which direction to look and which road to traverse. Just about 25 kilometers from the northern part of Rome, one of Rome’s secret places is La Riserva di Martignanello, a restaurant stone farmhouse with a breathtaking view of the … Continue reading La Riserva di Martignanello: The Best Roman Lake View Lunch

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Notable Dining at Dionisio Ristorante in Benevento (Campania), Italy

Dionisio Ristorante and Dionisio Bistrot are quite well-known in the city of Benevento for their food and wine. The restaurant is located at a side street from the main artery of the city while the bistrot, the more casual dining, is located right on the main pedestrian road of Benevento. Both locations are just a few meters apart from each other.   For a more … Continue reading Notable Dining at Dionisio Ristorante in Benevento (Campania), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Dining on the South Tyrolean Wine Route at Bad Turmbach Restaurant in Eppan, Italy

Just the drive towards Landgasthof Restaurant Bad Turmbach through the vineyards and old alpine houses and barns of Eppan is already worth the trip. With an elevation of 500 meters above sea level, the restaurant is completely immersed in the beautiful Etsch Valley of the South Tyrolean Wine Route. It is dotted by ancient castles, ruins apple orchards and vineyards on rolling hills. And there’s more … Continue reading Dining on the South Tyrolean Wine Route at Bad Turmbach Restaurant in Eppan, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

Cocktails at Ostuni’s Ancient Alley: Riccardo Caffè in Puglia, Italy

The cobblestone alleys of Ostuni, the ancient White City of Puglia, reverberate with life in summer as the restaurants and bars take over the little corners of the narrow streets with tables, chairs and bean bags. With the backdrop of white walls and cobblestones, the colors spilled all over the town create a unique and beautiful contrast of modern life in an ancient city. At … Continue reading Cocktails at Ostuni’s Ancient Alley: Riccardo Caffè in Puglia, Italy

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

Deep Roots of Puglia at Ristorante Pashà in Conversano (Puglia), Italy

The story of Pashà is about a mother’s courage and natural maternal instinct to take care of things when difficulties arise in the family. When the restaurant got a call from their current chef who couldn’t come to work because of a medical surgery, the kitchen was going to be left unmanned. That’s the time when Maria Cicorella grabbed the apron and commanded the kitchen … Continue reading Deep Roots of Puglia at Ristorante Pashà in Conversano (Puglia), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

The Young Star Chef of Kirchsteiger Restaurant in Foiana (South Tyrol), Italy

Chef Christian Pircher, proprietor of Kirchsteiger Hotel and Restaurant in the town of Foiana/Völlan in South Tyrol has received a multitude of awards for his culinary skills, making him the most promising youngest chef in South Tyrol. A native of Foiana, a small town above Lana, he keeps his family’s tradition of the hotel and restaurant activities. Having a father who is a chef and … Continue reading The Young Star Chef of Kirchsteiger Restaurant in Foiana (South Tyrol), Italy

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

A Michelin Star in the Vineyards: Ristorante Marennà in Sorbo Serpico (Campania), Italy

In the middle rolling hills of the Campanian Apennines lies Feudi di San Gregorio Estate, a futuristic rectangular structure created in 2004 by renowned Japanese architect Hikaru Mori. It stands prominently amidst its perfectly combed vineyards. It is the largest wine producer in the region and internationally well-known. To boost the enhancement of the perfect unity of their wines with stellar food, inside the estate … Continue reading A Michelin Star in the Vineyards: Ristorante Marennà in Sorbo Serpico (Campania), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Fiumicino (Rome), Italy: 13 Gastronomic Addresses To Go To

Arriving and leaving Rome by plane, you pass through the town of Fiumicino where Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is located. Just a few kilometers from the main flying hub is the town proper where the principal road sits right next to the canal that comes from the Tiber River then leads to the Tyrrhenian Sea. It’s not just a place where you pass through … Continue reading Fiumicino (Rome), Italy: 13 Gastronomic Addresses To Go To

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

The 275 Years of Oste Scuro – Finsterwirt Restaurant in Brixen (South Tyrol), Italy

Oste Scuro / Finsterwirt Restaurant, a celebrated restaurant in Brixen / Bressanone for its excellent kitchen, has an interesting history to tell. The restaurant is housed in a two-storey building that was built in the 13th century making it as one of the oldest structures in the town of Brixen. Historically, it served as the residence of the religious canons of the cathedral. Zehentwein is … Continue reading The 275 Years of Oste Scuro – Finsterwirt Restaurant in Brixen (South Tyrol), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Lakeside Dining at Seehotel Ambach Ristorante in Kaltern (South Tyrol), Italy

Othmar Barth is known for his groundbreaking work for the development of modern architecture in South Tyrol and Seehotel Ambach is one of his architectural masterpieces. Set on the northeastern end of Caldaro (Kaltern) Lake, Seehotel Ambach continues to receive guests in a beautiful part of South Tyrol from the time it was built in 1973 by Anna Ambach. In 2014, it received Bolzano’s award … Continue reading Lakeside Dining at Seehotel Ambach Ristorante in Kaltern (South Tyrol), Italy

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

Ristorante Gourmet Alpes of Hotel Bad Schörgau in Sarntal (South Tyrol), Italy

We are in South Tyrol, in one of Italy’s autonomous regions that is immersed in the best of what nature can give. Located in the northernmost part of Italy and bordered by Austria, it is flanked on all sides by the Dolomite mountains, never-ending green, breathtaking views, unspoilt nature, and beautiful lakes. But the list doesn’t end there because South Tyrol also has the most … Continue reading Ristorante Gourmet Alpes of Hotel Bad Schörgau in Sarntal (South Tyrol), Italy

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

Monte 2 Torri Gourmet Ristorante in Genzano di Roma, Italy

Castelli Romani has always been a refuge to Romans for centuries. With just 30 kilometers from Rome, the towns at the feet of Colli Albani (Alban Hills), the beautiful rolling verdant hills lined with vineyards and orchards, volcanic lakes, and specialized local enogastronomy charm not only the Romans but also people from different parts of the world. Immersed in vineyards in the town of Genzano, … Continue reading Monte 2 Torri Gourmet Ristorante in Genzano di Roma, Italy

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

La Madernassa Ristorante in Guarene (Piedmont), Italy

The madernassa pear, the fruit that found its home in the town of Guarene in Roero, gave way to the name La Madernassa Resort wherein the trees grow bountifully in the garden. The resort was opened in 2003 by Fabrizio Ventura as a wellness place with rooms, a restaurant and a picturesque view of the Langhe of the Guarene hills positioned in the heart of … Continue reading La Madernassa Ristorante in Guarene (Piedmont), Italy

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

Ristorante and B&B Li Jalantuùmene in Monte Sant’ Angelo (Puglia), Italy

When you are pointing your travels towards the region of Puglia (Apulia), in southern Italy, there is a plenitude of towns to visit. Be it any area, the Apulian characteristics are nevertheless notable with its whitewashed houses, pristine beaches along the Adriatic Sea, mountains, tradition, wines, extra virgin olive oil and cuisine. Being a sunny area with Mediterranean climate, locally produced ingredients are considered some … Continue reading Ristorante and B&B Li Jalantuùmene in Monte Sant’ Angelo (Puglia), Italy

Rowena Dumlao