I have a few suggestions for those interested on good hotels and restaurants not in RS book
Venice - Da Mamo Restaurant was a find - it is near the Rialto bridge around the corner from the Disney shore in an alley - mid price range ate there twice- they serve gourmet Pizzas as well.
Vernazza - had one of the best meals of our trip on the main street at Trattoria da Sandro- Pesto Minestone Soup was unreal as was the homemade Spinach Ravioli. My husband had a huge serving of mussels that were the best.
One place I would by pass is Il Castello - loved the view but the food was horrendous- frozen -fried and the and the scruffy waiter had dirty clothes on. Not my idea of a nice meal out and it was expensive. Il Pirate was super as well.
Volterra - if you want a nice evening out with tradional food and great people who run the place then go to the Della Sera. Excellent - the fagoli soup and wild boar pasta are spectacular.
Monalcino- Hotel dei Capitani. Well what can I say- super staff- great hotel for the price- and the view WHOW- I wish I was still there.
I have a couple of other suggestions for those who want to ask.