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1. A Cucchiara
$$ | |A light nautical theme permeates this stone-walled restaurant, where the open kitchen provides theater and owner Peppe Giamboi takes the stage as a gustatory storyteller, roaming from table to table. The menu is constantly changing, but you'll find excellent work with vegetables (a rarity in Sicily) and really lovely preparations of local cod. In addition to a sublime rendition of stocco in ghiotto (cod in a Messinese sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, and celery), it also might show up prepared under tender sheets of lardo in a light orange-lemon sauce with fried leeks.
Strada San Giacomo 19, Messina, Sicily, 98122, Italy090-711023Known For
- Elegant food in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
- Locally, sustainably sourced seafood
- Robust wine program
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
2. Al Fogher
$$ | |This culinary beacon in Sicily's interior features ambitious—and successful—dishes with the creative flair of chef Angelo Treno, whose unforgettable pastas topped with truffles or caviar, for example, offer a decidedly different expression of traditional regional ingredients. The unassuming and elegant dining room is inside an old railway house and is the perfect place to enjoy a bottle from the 500-label wine list; in cold weather, you can cozy up to a fireplace, but the terrace is the place to be in summer.
Contrada Bellia, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, 94015, Italy0935-684123Known For
- Sophisticated preparations
- Local ingredients
- Well-thought-out wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. No lunch Mon. -
3. Antico Arco
$$$ | Trastevere |Founded by three friends with a passion for wine and fine food, Antico Arco attracts diners from Rome and beyond with its refined culinary inventiveness. The location on top of the Janiculum Hill makes for a charming setting, and inside, the dining rooms are plush, modern spaces, with whitewashed brick walls, dark floors, and black velvet chairs. Its wine cellar houses over 1,200 labels, all nestled in the cantina carved into the ruins of the catacombs of San Pancrazio.
Piazzale Aurelio 7, Rome, Latium, 00152, Italy06-5815274Known For
- Changing seasonal menu
- Molten chocolate soufflé cake
- Extensive wine celler
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations essential -
4. Garibaldi Bistrot
$$ | |The location—right on the piazza by the Duomo, with tables outside and a cool whitewashed dining room inside—is what initially draws people to this restaurant. But it's the tasty Pugliese produce used in simple salads, antipasti, pasta dishes, and classic seafood or meat mains that keeps people coming back.
Piazza Plebiscito 13, Martina Franca, Apulia, 74015, Italy080-4837987Known For
- Heaping salads and bountiful bruschetta
- Stunning spot on the piazza
- Great value and service
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5. Glass Hostaria
$$$$ | Trastevere |After 14 years in Austin, Texas, chef Cristina Bowerman returned to Rome to reconnect with her Italian roots, and her cooking is as innovative as the building she works in (Glass has received numerous recognitions for its design as well as its expertly executed cuisine). The menu, which changes frequently, features dishes like a standout steak tartare and lobster polenta with yuba.
Vicolo del 'Cinque 58, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy06-58335903Known For
- Vegetarian tasting menu
- Plates inspired by Italy from north to south
- More than 600 types of wine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and 2 wks in July. No lunch Wed.–Fri., Reservations essential -
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6. Il Cavallo Scosso
$$$ | |In a contemporary villa built entirely of wood on the outskirts of Asti, chef Enrico Pivieri uses a mix of local and international ingredients to create new takes on traditional dishes with a global flair. The Shaken Horse is especially strong in seafood—rare for meat-heavy Piedmont—with such creative plates as gnocchi with cuttlefish ink in miso broth with smoked sardines and fried Sicilian anchovies with giardiniera (pickled vegetables in vinegar).
Via Al Duca 23/D, Asti, Piedmont, 14100, Italy0141-211435Known For
- Modern interpretations of meat and seafood dishes
- Beef tartare marinated with citrus fruits, seared scampi, and beetroot
- Choice of three tasting menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
7. Il Desco
$$$$ | |Opened in 1981 by Elia Rizzo, the nationally renowned fine-dining Desco cuisine is now crafted by talented son Matteo. True to Italian and Rizzo culinary traditions, he preserves natural flavors through careful ingredient selection, adding daring combinations inspired by stints in kitchens around the world. For an extravagant gastronomic adventure, try the multicourse seasonal tasting menu. Il Desco's interior is elegant and colorful, with sculpture, paintings, and an impressive 16th-century lacunar ceiling.
Via Dietro San Sebastiano 7, Verona, Veneto, 37100, Italy045-595358Known For
- Inventive, colorful plates of food
- Elegant, arty surroundings fit for a modern opera
- Pricey tasting menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. (open for dinner Mon. in Dec.), Reservations essential -
8. La Locanda di Alia
$$$ | |International food magazines have lauded this restaurant, where the wine cellar is well stocked and renowned chef-owner Gaetano Alia incorporates local produce and imaginative twists into the Calabrese dishes on the changing menu. La Locanda also has guest rooms in its adjoining Alia Jazz Hotel, which is surrounded by a lush garden and has a swimming pool.
Via Ietticelli 55, Castrovillari, Calabria, 87012, Italy0981-46370Known For
- Award-winning but unpretentious cuisine
- Candele pasta with spicy Calabrese 'nduja sauce
- Gorgeous setting with a leafy terrace
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun., Reservations essential -
9. Locanda Margon
$$$$ | |Inside an elegant country house perched atop a steep hill and set amongst the vineyards, about a 10-minute drive south of Trento’s center, talented chef Edoardo Fumagalli creates thoroughly modern cuisine that pairs perfectly with the Lunelli family’s sparkling Ferrari wines. Choose from three tasting menus, which feature local ingredients such as Garda lemons, ricotta from the surrounding farm, and Dolomite trout roe; for lighter appetites, the more casual bistro next door offers á la carte dishes.
Via Margone di Ravina 15, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, 38123, Italy0461-349401Known For
- Panoramic vineyard vistas
- Liberal use of ingredients from the surrounding area
- Beautifully plated dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner Mon. -
10. Moma
$$$ | Piazza di Spagna |In front of the American embassy and a favorite of the design trendoisie, Michelin-starred Moma attracts well-heeled businessmen at lunch but turns into a more intimate affair for dinner. The kitchen turns out hits as it creates alta cucina (haute cuisine) made using Italian ingredients sourced from small producers. The menu changes seasonally, but might include dishes like chamomile risotto with smoked eel, honey, and oregano or pumpkin cappelletti with amaretti and provolone cheese fondue. At lunch, the more casual bistro area has fresh pressed juices and made-to-order sandwiches.
Via San Basilio 42/43, Rome, Latium, 00187, Italy06-42011798Known For
- Pasta with a twist
- Creative presentation
- Affordable fine dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential -
11. Prezioso
$$$$ | |South Tyrol native Egon Heiss uses ingredients from Castel Fragsburg’s gardens as well as produce from nearby organic farms, and meat and fish from area producers, to create his beautiful versions of hyperlocal dishes. Delicious items on Prezioso’s five-course tasting menus may include potato dumplings with alpine cheese, alpine salmon, and lamb from the Funes Valley—traditional cuisine elevated by modern preparations and artful presentations.
Via Fragsburg 3, Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, 39012, Italy0473-244071Known For
- Refined local cuisine
- Organic ingredients
- Mountainside setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and mid-Nov.–mid-Apr. No lunch -
12. Ristorante Arnolfo
$$$$ | |Food lovers should not miss Arnolfo, one of Tuscany's most highly regarded restaurants, where chef Gaetano Trovato sets high standards of creativity; his dishes daringly ride the line between innovation and tradition, almost always with spectacular results. The menu changes frequently but you are always sure to find fish and lots of fresh vegetables in the summer. Perhaps the best way to thrill at this restaurant would be to engage in one of the tasting menus.
Via XX Settembre 50, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany, 53034, Italy0577-920549Known For
- Talented chef
- Imaginative dishes
- Superb wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. and mid-Jan.–Feb., Reservations essential -
13. SanBrite
$$$$ | |Most of the ingredients, including fabulous handmade cheeses and butter, used at this charming Michelin-starred organic dairy-turned-eatery (whose name means “healthy pasture”) come from the family farm, Agriturismo El Brite de Larieto, perched 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above the sea. Out of this local bounty, chef Riccardo Gaspari and his wife Ludovica craft impressive and highly personal dishes you’ll find nowhere else in the Dolomites, such as the signature spaghetti with mountain pine oil and scent of the forest ice cream.
Via Alverà, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto, 32043, Italy0436-863882Known For
- Farm-to-table cuisine
- Six-course tasting menu (plus à la carte dishes)
- Stunning mountain views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed., May–early June, and Nov. -
14. Seta
$$$$ | Quadrilatero |Modern Italian cuisine made using interesting ingredients is the draw at this restaurant with sophisticated brown-and-turquoise decor in Milan's Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The best way to experience the intricate dishes is through the seven-course tasting menu; for a less expensive option, opt for the three-course “carte blanche” lunch menu. With more than 1,000 labels on the extensive wine list and a focus on Italian producers, you’re guaranteed to find something wonderful to accompany your meal.
Via Andegari 9, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy02-87318897Known For
- Ultracreative dishes
- Wonderful Italo-centric wine list
- Top-notch service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.,1st wk of Jan., and 3 wks in Aug. -
15. Shalai
$$$ | |You might not expect to find a thoroughly contemporary restaurant on the slopes of Mount Etna, but Shalai, in the boutique hotel of the same name, is truly a modern oasis, where young chef Giovanni Santoro prepares updated and beautifully presented versions of Sicilian classics. For the full Michelin-starred experience, choose from the six-course meat or fish tasting menus; to finish, the deconstructed cannoli are a true delight. Wine pairings skew heavily toward Etna producers.
Via Marconi 25, Linguaglossa, Sicily, 95015, Italy095-643128Known For
- Innovative modern Sicilian dishes
- Delicious tasting menus
- Excellent wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays -
16. St. Hubertus
$$$$ | |In a laid-back, welcoming setting at the Rosa Alpina hotel, chef Norbert Niederkofler oversees one of the Alto Adige's most highly regarded restaurants, where seasonal products sourced exclusively from the region are transformed into delicacies on a 12-course tasting menu. Servers thoroughly explain the provenance of the seemingly simple yet multilayered dishes, which can be paired with wines from all over the world, though there's a slant toward small local producers.
Strada Micurá de Rü 20, San Cassiano, Trentino-Alto Adige, 39036, Italy0471-849500Known For
- Hyperlocal cuisine
- Bold use of fermentation
- Zero-waste philosophy, all parts of ingredients are used
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., Apr.–early June, and late Sept.–early Dec. -
17. Vitantonio Lombardo
$$$$ | |An open kitchen and contemporary table lamps heighten the culinary theater of Matera's fanciest restaurant, set in a cool, minimalist Rione Sassi grotto. The chef's innovative tasting menus feature vibrant seasonal creations served on artsy ceramics and in wooden bowls.
Via Madonna delle Virtù 13/14, Matera, Basilicate, 75100, Italy0835-335475Known For
- Glass-screened wine cellar
- Imaginative, changing tasting menu
- Exquisite bread and olive oil
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch Wed.–Fri. -
18. VyTA Enoteca Regionale del Lazio
$$ | Piazza di Spagna |This sleek wine bar and restaurant is just a short walk from the Spanish Steps, and its modern design looks the part among the fashion-forward streets. However, it's unique in that its owners collaborate with the Regionale del Lazio (the state within which Rome sits), so the menu showcases regional products—from the cheeses to the wines to the bottled water. Come for a glass of excellent Lazio wine, and share a plate or two if you don't want a full meal.
Via Frattina 94, Rome, Latium, 00187, Italy06-98184507Known For
- Chic contemporary style
- Excellent carbonara
- Extensive list of local wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
19. [bu:r] di Eugenio Boer
$$$$ | Ticinese |Named after the phonetic spelling of the Dutch-Italian chef's last name, this innovative, high-concept restaurant, whose quiet dining rooms are done up in gray and gold, offers a choice of interesting tasting menus and à la carte options. Boer's contemporary Italian food is beautifully presented and full of complex flavors, and the well-matched wines lean toward the natural.
Via Mercalli 22, Milan, Lombardy, 20122, Italy02-62065383Known For
- Personalized cuisine
- Traditional dishes with an ultramodern spin
- Helpful and well-informed service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch -
20. DaDa in Taverna
$$ | Sant'Ambrogio |This wood-paneled taverna near the stock exchange, within a house from the 14th century, was transformed into a contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar; it's the perfect spot to enjoy a mix of both traditional and more innovative fare. Pastas such as carbonara and robust secondi like roasted leg of lamb are available at dinner. For lunch, check the chalkboard for the dishes of the day including La Michetta, a Milanese sandwich filled with cold cuts and cheese on a fluffy roll. A reservation is a good idea.
Via Morigi 8, Milan, Lombardy, 20123, Italy02-36755232Known For
- Inventive dishes
- Fantastic wine and cocktail selection
- Historical setting with a bright and modern edge
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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