Perched high on the clifftop above Positano, Montepertuso is the home of Il Ritrovo Ristorante. With windows open to the sea and the finest Italian cuisine on the table, Chef Salvatoré will treat you to unmatched Mediterranean style dishes and a memorable experience on the Amalfi Coast. Location: Via Montepertuso, 77 – 84017 Positano, Italy. Website …
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Small plates, known in Italy as cicchetti, are the favorites of locals and tourists alike at Velia Drinks Food & Music. “Our guests will soon be eating the legs off the chairs!” exclaimed the owner and popular chef, Velia, as she frenetically prepared and served cicchetti from her tiny restaurant kitchen. This small bistro in …
Hostaria Osottoosopra is that great little restaurant every tourist prays they will find in Venice. A wonderful neighborhood eatery off the beaten path, this is the restaurant you hope you wander into as you stroll through the maze of Venice. Location: Calle S. Pantalon, 5754 [amazon_textlink asin=’1631218263′ text=’Venice’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’941f7897-b44a-11e8-8899-cbba53e6c87a’], Italy. This neighborhood restaurant is next to …
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“It’s too pretty to eat,” I remarked to Silvia, the cute blond waitress who had brought it to me. Jokingly, she took it away, briefly, before she brought it back. It was a work of art. It really was (almost) too pretty to eat. However, I bravely jumped in, scooping up the delicious mascarpone cream …
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If I was given the choice of being served any pizza in the world, I would immediately order the namesake Da Baffetto from the small cozy restaurant in Rome just blocks from [amazon_textlink asin=’B013KSN8MA’ text=’Piazza Navona’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’a58edb0f-24c5-11e8-9832-593ff15b19f9′]. With only ten indoor tables and a few more outside, this place fills up fast. If …
Massimo, the owner of lovely Le Logge del Vignola in Montepulciano, shared some of the secrets with us for preparing traditional [amazon_textlink asin=’150114359X’ text=’Tuscan dishes’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’d1cf4264-1aaf-11e8-a0db-cff84be6a688′]. Most importantly, Massimo and Federico, the head chef, insist that you start with fresh, seasonal ingredients from the local area. And most importantly, they insist quality and …
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We were excited about visiting Ristorante Miky in lovely Monterosso, the northernmost of the 5 villages making up Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera. Rick Steves is quoted as saying that Ristorante Miky is, “Quite possibly the best cuisine in Monterosso.” Although I obviously have not been to all of the restaurants in Monterosso, I …
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With the memorable name of Foody Farm, this very popular restaurant about 10-15 minutes southeast of the Duomo is a great addition to the Florence food scene. The simple but effective guiding concept of Foody Farm is “The right food from the right places.” The staff is constantly researching for the best local suppliers for …
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You could easily pass by I Pizzicaroli without giving it a second look. But that would be a mistake. As you stroll through the streets of Piazza Navona, this small cafe tucked away in the center of Rome is waiting for you. With its small but satisfying menu of delectable cuisine from Umbria and Abruzzo, …
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A paradise of water and a rugged shoreline await those who dare to maneuver through cobblestone alleys to find Ristorante Da Gemma. Located on the island of [amazon_textlink asin=’1101879866′ text=’Capri, Italy’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’cc6721d2-74ab-11e7-9268-e9dba9f260da’], Da Gemma claims one of the most dramatic and picturesque coastlines, creating an enjoyable seaside dining experience, exceeding expectations since …
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