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

N’Uovo Vino & Cucina in Sutri: Innovative Tuscia Cuisine by a Rising Star Chef

Tucked inside the 4-star Hotel Antico Borgo di Sutri, just steps from the charming borgo of Sutri, N’Uovo Vino e Cucina is a fresh addition to Tuscia’s culinary landscape, quickly earning acclaim and making a lasting impression. Under the leadership of Chef Simone Lezzerini, the restaurant opened just over a year ago and has quickly earned prestigious accolades, including recognition in the 2025 Michelin Guide, … Continue reading N’Uovo Vino & Cucina in Sutri: Innovative Tuscia Cuisine by a Rising Star Chef

EVO Laboratorio Gastronomico: Two Brothers’ Culinary Vision in Sora

In January 2021, amidst the uncertainty of a global pandemic, brothers Marco and Jacopo Sacchetto embarked on a journey to bring their dream to life. The result was EVO Laboratorio Gastronomico, a modern delicatessen with a kitchen lab, located on the outskirts of their hometown, Sora. After gaining valuable experience abroad, the Sacchetto brothers returned to their roots, driven by a desire to invest in … Continue reading EVO Laboratorio Gastronomico: Two Brothers’ Culinary Vision in Sora

Sperlonga in 24 Hours: Where to Drink, Eat, Stay and Shop

Sperlonga, a beautiful coastal town located in the region of Lazio in southern Italy, is known for its picturesque sandy beaches and historic ancient hilltop town overlooking stunning views of the spectacular coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its position at the southern part of Lazio region and proximity to two large cities, Rome and Naples, it attracts tourists seeking refuge from the hectic rhythm of … Continue reading Sperlonga in 24 Hours: Where to Drink, Eat, Stay and Shop

Essenza, The Starred Restaurant of Simone Nardoni in Terracina

When Simone Nardoni moved Essenza to the seaside town of Terracina from Pontinia in 2019, he started to accumulate feathers in his cap. Not long after the relocation, he became a part of the JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, a prestigious association of chefs of fine dining restaurants around the globe that safeguard their territory with the highest level of quality. A year later, in December 2020, a … Continue reading Essenza, The Starred Restaurant of Simone Nardoni in Terracina

Traditional Seafood Cuisine and a Panoramic View at La Vista Resort Agriturismo in Ariccia

Thirty kilometers south of Rome, La Vista Resort Agriturismo presents a splendid panorama of the Latium coastal towns sloping softly down to the Tyrrhenian Coast. La Vista, as its name suggests, is a terrace set on the Alban Hills immersed in the green regional park of Castelli Romani where the views become more spectacular with the vibrant blushing of the skies as the sun goes … Continue reading Traditional Seafood Cuisine and a Panoramic View at La Vista Resort Agriturismo in Ariccia

Tasting the Genuine Regional Flavors at Ristorante Al Cortiletto in Frascati

What you find inside Ristorante Al Cortiletto is unexpected. Dressed like an old courtyard with tiny balconies, tiled roofs and flower pots, the ambience is as casual and festive as it imparts. This family-run trattoria has been serving classic dishes of the Roman cuisine and pizza for the past thirty years. If you want to get to know the typicality of flavors in Frascati, then … Continue reading Tasting the Genuine Regional Flavors at Ristorante Al Cortiletto in Frascati

Il Vistamare Restaurant of Latina: The Destination of Seafood Gourmet Lovers Outside Rome

An hour from Rome, going southwards for around 70 kilometers is a particular location nestled between Lake Fogliano and the Tyrrhenian Sea housed inside Il Fogliano New Life Hotel, a modern 4-star hotel on the sandy shores of Lido di Latina. From its large glass windows, there’s a view of a limitless horizon where the blueness of the sky meets the sea lending orange streaks … Continue reading Il Vistamare Restaurant of Latina: The Destination of Seafood Gourmet Lovers Outside Rome

The Regional Artisan Organic Food and Wine Offerings of Salotto Retrò of Bellegra

At 815 meters asl, the mountain town of Bellegra gives a splendid panorama of the valley below. Bellegra of the Lazio region, sits on Monte Celeste, between the valley of Aniene and Sacco Rivers. Monte Celeste is at the center of an immense amphitheater of mountains making it a predominantly hilly and mountainous territory. Bellegra is about 65 kilometers from Rome, taking about a traveling … Continue reading The Regional Artisan Organic Food and Wine Offerings of Salotto Retrò of Bellegra