Valentina Marino

The capital of the Romagna nightlife scene is unjustly considered a gastronomic victim of a certain type of tourism, often deemed cheap and careless. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here are three must-visit spots to enjoy piadina

Bologna en plein air? Beautiful, as long as it's before temperatures rise above tolerable levels. Here are the best places to enjoy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and after-dinner drinks outdoors in the newly started season

The street food – or rather, beach food – of the Romagna Riviera has an undisputed queen: the piadina. With various doughs and fillings for all tastes, here are the must-visit spots in Rimini

On the Brescia side of Lake Garda, Limone is a gem that satisfies both relaxation seekers and sports enthusiasts. However, finding good food can be a bit more challenging, despite the abundance of quality ingredients. Here are the places to...

The gastronomic season on Lake Garda has reopened with some interesting new additions alongside many well-established favourites. Here are the best places to eat around the three shores of Italy's largest lake

Some say that in the Lombard capital it's easier to come across someone from Apulia than a Milanese. Certainly, the percentage of "emigrants" from the heel of Italy is very high, as is the spread (and passion) for the specialties...

A new chapter for Rome's signboard, "pizzicaroli" for three generations. Two interconnected rooms, open for lunch, aperitif, and dinner, with Emanuele Cozzo from Bistrot 64 providing consultancy in the kitchen

He had retired long ago to dedicate himself to painting, another great passion of his after cooking. His son Filippo carries on his father's tradition at the Filippo Oste restaurant in Albaretto

A concentrated essence of iodine, the result of ancient seafaring wisdom passed down through generations of fishermen, characterizes one of the signature dishes of the Amalfi Coast. Here's where to eat spaghetti with anchovy colatura in Cetara

The hills surrounding Florence offer perfect landscapes to regenerate in greenery and unwind. Here are some farmhouses where location (often just a stone's throw from the capital), cuisine, and sense of hospitality make a difference even during short stays