I just had an opportunity fall in my lap I'm going to be in Italy for a month starting on October 27. I have everything taken care of, flights, hotels, tours and everything like that but what I do need of some help with some restaurant suggestions cause that's when I'm on my own. I will be spending time in Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan and Naples. My interest is in real, authentic Italian restaurants in those cities, mostly for dinners. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
Posted by
Northeast Ohio, USA
707 posts
La Zucca in Venice.
Posted by
Washington DC
28453 posts
Da Enzo in Trastevere (Rome). This looks down-at-the-heels but is reportedly popular with off-duty chefs. Reservation will be needed at dinner time; you might be able to walk in at lunch, but I wouldn't count on it.
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11679 posts
Here are some we've enjoyed:
Venice-da Alberto, Vini da Gigio, Anice Stellato
Rome-Armando al Pantheon
Naples-Terrazza Calabritto, Antica Pizzeria I Decumani
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Italy
3812 posts
2017: www.slowfood.it/osterie-ditalia-2017-tutte-le-chiocciole/
2018: http://www.slowfood.it/siore-siori-le-chiocciole-osterie-2018/
Scroll down till you see Lazio (Rome), Toscana (Florence/Firenze), Veneto (Venice/Venezia), Lombardia (Milan) and Campania (Napoli/Naples).
The Slow Food guide is focused on traditional and not too expensive restaurants. I linked the lists of the Osterias characterized by local recipes, genuine ingredients from the surrounding region and great hospitality.
I'm happy to see that Armando in Rome keeps on being listed every year even if I hate it.
Posted by
east haven, ct
365 posts
La pentoloccia on Via Flavia in Rome between termini station and villa Borghese. ... My go to special restaurant.
Lorieann
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OP
Boston, MA, USA
262 posts
Thanks for the suggestions. I leave next Friday
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
37 posts
Last week had wonderful dinner at Papa Rex near Vatican in Rome. Outstanding food and service. On Via Aurelia.
Posted by
Chicago
2124 posts
Rome: Dar Poeta, Emma Pizzeria, Elle Effe
Florence: Ristorante Toto, Nerbone, Ciro & Sons
Posted by
Atlanta, Ga, USA
2023 posts
We were recently in Rome and enjoyed these restaurants: Cul de Sac, La Campana, Ninos--lunch in the Jewish area: Nonna Bette. We love Il Trattoria Sostanza in Florence--has been in the same family for a long time with wonderful family style meals.
Posted by
Folsom, California
542 posts
Rome:
ditto Cul de Sac in Rome: great wine bar and food
we also ate at http://www.osteriadellingegno.com/ (near Pantheon)
Enoteca Corsi Address: Via del Gesù 87-88, 00186
Contact: 0039 06 679 0821; enotecacorsi.com
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Pico Rivera, CA
594 posts
DO NOT miss Trattoria Sostanza in Firenze!