Cities hotels, itineraries and travel ideas.
Each and every one a unique experience. Each and every one with its own distinct architectural style, its own cuisine, its own enticing rhythm and unique cultural traditions – many still maintaining their own distinct dialect.
Italy's incredibly varied cities provide a vibrant kaleidoscope of colours, sounds and perfumes all of which exist in astounding harmony alongside a large proportion of the world's most renowned artworks housed in the myriad of cathedrals, museums, and theatres which crowd the historic centres. These are cities where Roman ruins and ancient churches form the backdrop to both designer fashion shops and bustling street markets.
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Time to Relax
Spa-ing partners
A luxury hotel and urban spa in central Milan.
Good for Food
Locanda Don Serafino
Award winning Sicilian cuisine in the Baroque city of Ragusa Ibla.
Good for Food
Stefano Santo's Onice
Classic Tuscan cuisine with a twist.
Good for Food
Filippo La Mantia
A taste of Sicily At Rome's Majestic, the hotel of the Dolce Vita.
Winery Trips
Winds of change
The historic wine cellars of Marsala.
Cooking Class
Chocolate Lessons
Perugia's school for aspiring chocolatiers.
Cooking Class
A Plateful of Naples
From pizza to 18th century haute cuisine
Cooking Class
Cooks by chance
Italian home cooking in the heart of Rome.
Cooking Class
Tasting Venice
Cooking lessons and gastro-philosophic walks.
Cooking Class
Carmelita Caruana
Cook Italy: courses for fans of Italian cuisine.
Green Ideas
Venetian green
The secret gardens of the lagoon city.
Art Escapes
The image museum
The Alinari National Museum of Photography in Florence.
Art Escapes
The art of conquering
Rome's ancient Greek art, on show in the Capitolini Museums.
Art Escapes
Neapolitan Baroque
An important exhibition celebrates the baroque soul of Naples.
Art Escapes
Cardinal Passions
Baroque virtuosities in Rome's Spada Gallery.
Art Escapes
Art Factory
The artworks collected by the King of Coats.
Art Escapes
Trapani's Pepoli Museum
Precious jewellery, made by Sicily's master coral artists.
Ancona and beyond: a portrait of the Marche
From its commanding hilltop position, the Cathedral of San Ciriaco gazes out...
Arab Settlements and Doric Temples in Sicily
Palermo is a vibrant concoction of traditions and beliefs, a quite unique...
Art, food & Ferrari
The road which, from Modena leads to Parma, via Reggio Emilia, offers...
Art, nature, and jazz
Perugia, a city in which ancient history and the contemporary world meet in...
Castello: the magic of Venice’s largest district
Bordering San Marco, lies the largest of Venice's districts: that of...
Città di Castello, Assisi and the delightful Gubbio
The journey starts in Umbria's most Northern town, Città di Castello,...
Coffee with Svevo and Joyce
Between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the vibrant and decidedly...
Dante's Florence
An itinerary exploring the Florence of Dante, at the turn of the 14th century...
Florence and the treasures of Chianti
Florence boasts an artistic and cultural heritage of inestimable value. The...
Fun & Games in Venice
Ca' Centani is the house in which the Venetian playwright Carlo Goldoni was...
Journey through the Salento
Journeying towards the South of Puglia, travellers will be struck by the way...
Milan, shopping and art
The hub of the old city of Milan is the cathedral, the third biggest in the...
Puglia's Ionic coast
Capital of the Ionian coast and one of the three geographical summits of...
Rome and the treasures of the Vatican
Enclosing them in a loving embrace, Gian Lorenzo Bernini's colonnade welcomes...
Rome: an ancient city striding in to the future
Rome: the eternal city, the place where Italy's "Dolce Vita" was...
Royals and automobiles
Tourists visiting Turin, the buzzing provincial capital of Piedmont, will be...
San Giovanni and the magic of Florence
It is at the Duomo or Cathedral, with its detached Campanile, adjacent...
Santa Croce, heart of Florence
Florence's Basilica of Santa Croce, located in the homonymous piazza, is...
A Fenestella
Napoli
At Marechiaro, authentic Neapolitan recipes and the flavours of the sea.
www.afenestella.it
Dal Corsaro
Cagliari
Traditional regional dishes and exciting creative cuisine using the finest locally sourced ingredients.
www.dalcorsaro.com
Cocchi
Parma
Since 1925, home cooking, regional dishes and an impressive wine list.
www.hoteldaniel.biz/ristoran...
La Pergola
Roma
Chef Heinz Beck's 3 Michelin Star cuisine and panoramic dining rooms of unequalled elegance.
www.romecavalieri.it
Alle Murate
Firenze
The flavours of Tuscany and Basilicata, surrounded by frescoes and the true likeness of Dante.
www.allemurate.it
Il Pagliaccio
Roma
A talented young chef-patron, exciting menus, and dishes bursting with character.
www.ristoranteilpagliaccio.it
Trattoria Mario
Firenze
Authentic Tuscan cuisine in a simple and welcoming eatery.
www.trattoria-mario.com
Arnaldo Clinica Gastronomica
Rubiera
Restaurant and hotel famous for its home-made pasta, roasts and boiled meats.
www.clinicagastronomica.com
Baylik
Reggio Calabria
Since 1950, a historic restaurant where to savour the very best fish and seafood cuisine.
www.baylik.it
Paolo e Barbara
Sanremo
Contemporary Ligurian cuisine in which fresh garden vegetables and local fish take pride of place.
www.paolobarbara.it
Casa Vicina - GuidoperEataly
Torino
In the heart of the Eataly winebar, a space dedicated to culinary excellence.
www.casavicina.it
Scabar
Trieste
Perched on the hill which dominates the city, a fusion of local, Istrian and Mediterranean flavours.
www.scabar.it
Enoteca Pinchiorri
Firenze
One of Italy's finest restaurants, one of the world's greatest wine cellars.
www.enotecapinchiorri.it
Trattoria Caminetto d'Oro
Bologna
Traditional cuisine with a difference. Fresh home made pasta and attentive service.
www.caminettodoro.it
Alle Testiere
Venezia
Just a few tables, the freshest fish and a touch of creativity.
www.osterialletestiere.it
Da Fiore
Venezia
Half bar half tavern, the appeal of an authentic Venetian trattoria with Bacaro.
www.dafiore.it
Don Camillo
Siracusa
In the heart of Ortigia, an eatery where to experience the delicious evolution of age-old local recipes.
www.ristorantedoncamillosira...
La Cantinella
Napoli
Winning interpretations of typical regional dishes, in an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
www.lacantinella.it
L'antica trattoria
Sorrento
Excellent traditional dishes served in the dining room or under the vine covered pergola.
www.lanticatrattoria.com
Piazza dei Mestieri
Torino
Multi-functional venue with pub and one of Turin's most fashionable restaurants.
www.piazzalive.it
Taverna La Fenice
Venezia
Beautifully presented Venetian cuisine in a romantic restaurant just steps away from the Fenice theatre.
www.ristorantelafenice.it
Duomo
Ragusa
Dishes which recount the history of a land and the creativity of award-winning chef, Ciccio Sultano.
www.ristoranteduomo.it
Antica Osteria del Teatro
Piacenza
The finest local cuisine within the walls of an elegant 15th century Palazzo.
www.anticaosteriadelteatro.it
Il Don Giovanni
Ferrara
In the ex Borsa Sacro, wine bar and restaurant where to taste traditional dishes with a modern twist.
www.ildongiovanni.com
San Giacomo di Urbino Acquerello
Urbino
A lake surrounded by lush green countryside, a magical place where to enjoy the flavours of Montefeltro.
www.sangiacomodiurbino.com
Tano passami l'olio
Milano
Meat and fish dishes accompanied by a selection of 40 Italian extra virgin olive oils.
www.tanopassamilolio.it
Palazzo Petrucci
Napoli
In the restored stables of an ancient palazzo, one of Naples' most exciting modern restaurants.
www.palazzopetrucci.it
Al Garamond
Torino
In stables dating back to the 1800's, creative cuisine inspired by Piedmont's culinary traditions.
www.algaramond.it
Ristorante Radici
Napoli
Traditional dishes with a contemporary twist in an exclusive eatery on the Riviera di Chiaia.
www.ristoranteradici.it
Cinzia Risotteria
Vercelli
25 varieties of rice to celebrate the region's favourite dish: risotto.
www.hotel-cinzia.com
George's
Napoli
The culinary genius of Vincenzo Bacioterracino and a breathtaking view of the Bay of Naples.
www.grandhotelparkers.com
Il luogo di Aimo e Nadia
Milano
Simply delicious. A passion for authentic Italian food since 1962.
www.aimoenadia.com
La Provvidenza
Ferrara
Traditional eatery where to enjoy classic dishes like pasticcio di maccheroni and cappellacci di zucca.
www.laprovvidenza.com
Mirabelle
Roma
The culinary talent of Giuseppe Sestito and a breathtaking panorama across the city of Rome.
www.mirabelle.it
Nuovo macello
Milano
An attractive eatery in which to enjoy the best of Lombardy's culinary tradition.
www.trattoriadelnuovomacello...
Zur Kaiserkron
Bolzano
One of the city's finest restaurants, a modern interpretation of the local culinary tradition.
www.kaiserkron.it
Osteria La Francescana
Modena
Exciting avant-garde cuisine from the award winning Chef, Massimo Bottura.
www.osteriafrancescana.it
Vogele
Bolzano
Historic eatery with welcoming stuben where to enjoy a drink or dine by candlelight.
www.voegele.it
Trattoria Da Danilo
Roma
A small restaurant with a menu faithful to the seasons and to the local culinary tradition.
www.trattoriadadanilo.it
Marco Fadiga Bistrot
Bologna
Oysters, caviar, foie gras and plateau royal. A creative menu and the perfect after theatre venue.
www.marcofadigabistrot.it
Lo Scrigno del Duomo
Trento
In the city's piazza, wine bar and sophisticated restaurant, in cellars dating back to the 17th century.
www.scrignodelduomo.com
Al Pompiere
Verona
Warm and informal atmosphere in which to savour delectable fish, seafood and shellfish.
www.alpompiere.com
Pane e Vino
Firenze
In an old industrial area a new interpretation of traditional local cuisine.
www.ristorantepaneevino.it
Osteria dei Vespri
Palermo
In the old city an elegant restaurant where to savour Sicilian cuisine with a difference.
www.osteriadeivespri.it
Taverna 58
Pescara
One of Abruzzo's finest eateries, where to enjoy traditional delicacies such as Braised Majella Mutton.
www.taverna58.it
La Corte dei Leoni
Padova
In a 19th century palazzo, restaurant, enoteca and, in the summer, jazz concerts beneath the stars.
www.cortedeileoni.com
Da Giggetto al Portico di Ottavia
Roma
The temple of Roman Jewish cuisine since 1929, with menus on which the Jewish Artichoke reigns supreme.
www.giggetto.it
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Teatro delle Muse
Ancona
Acoustics researched in Tokyo and Bologna for the Marche's largest theatre.
www.teatrodellemuse.org
Sadler
Milano
Intimate and contemporary interiors for a restaurant where cooking is a modern art.
www.sadler.it
Saint Georges I°
Monza
Traditional cuisine in the splendid setting of the Parco Reale di Monza.
www.saintgeorges.it
Prosciutto di Parma
Parma
The unmistakable taste of Parma ham and a tradition of excellence.
www.prosciuttodiparma.com
San Carlo Theatre
Napoli
The oldest working theatre in Europe, entertaining audiences since 1737.
www.teatrosancarlo.it
Vitello d'Oro
Udine
Specialities of the sea and countryside, to savour by the fireplace or in the garden.
www.vitellodoro.com
Del Cambio
Torino
The unmistakable style of a historic eatery, expression of the dynamic character of Turin.
www.cambio.thi.it
National Museum
Reggio Calabria
The Museum of the Magna Grecia and the magnificent Riace Warriors.
www.museonazionalerc.it
Al Fontego dei Pescatori
Venezia
The realm of Lolo, flamboyant chef and self proclaimed 'fishmonger with a passion for cooking'.
www.alfontego.com
The Lounge
Firenze
Brunch, Sushi, and Gastrotapas in Florence's chicest meeting point.
www.thelounge.it
La Via Romana
Bordighera
A Liberty style dining room and fish dishes with more than a hint of the Mediterranean.
www.laviaromana.it
Toscanini Museum
Parma
A museum celebrating the genius of Arturo Toscanini, Italy's greatest virtuoso conductor.
www.museotoscanini.it
Campania Artecard
Napoli
Visiting the famous museums and archaeological sites of the Campania region has never been so easy.
www.campaniartecard.it
Contemporary and Modern Art Museum
Trento
Permanent collections of 19th and 20th century artworks and numerous temporary exhibitions.
www.mart.trento.it
Ristorante Fortuny
Venezia
A dream location overlooking the lagoon, where to enjoy simple, fresh and perfectly prepared dishes.
www.hotelcipriani.com
Le Banque
Milano
Restaurant, discotheque and lounge bar for parties and exclusive social events in the heart of Milan.
www.lebanque.it
Ditirambo
Roma
In the Campo de'Fiori, the traditional cuisine of Rome, reinvented day after day.
www.ristoranteditirambo.it
Ambasciata di Capri
Roma
The unmistakable flavours of the island of Capri in the Prati district of Rome.
www.ambasciatadicapri.com
Napoli Car Service
Napoli
Transfers and excursions in Campania. The most relaxing way to travel.
www.napolicarservice.com
Zeffirino
Genova
For over half a century, world ambassadors of Italian cuisine and the place to eat in Genoa.
www.zeffirino.com
Royal Palace Caserta
Caserta
The magnificent royal residence built for the Bourbon Kings of Naples.
www.reggiadicaserta.org
La Scuderia
Palermo
Traditional Sicilian dishes in Palermo's Favorita Park, close to the race course.
www.lascuderiasnc.it
Il Desco
Verona
In the heart of the city, innovative cuisine inspired by the local culinary traditions.
www.ildesco.com
Agenzia Trial Travel
Napoli
The Campania region's undisputed leader for tours, transfers and excursions.
www.trialtravel.it
Onice
Firenze
In the hotel Villa La Vedetta: luxury, culinary creativity, and a well-earned Michelin star.
www.villalavedettahotel.com
Speck Alto Adige
Bolzano
Son of the mountain: rustic, seasoned, and wonderfully authentic speck.
www.speck.it
Day Light Napoli
Napoli
An exclusive city spa and the wellness philosophy of Marc Mèsseguè.
www.daylightnapoli.com
Parmigiano Reggiano
Reggio Emilia
The history of a cheese made with milk, rennet, fire and art.
www.parmigiano-reggiano.it
Rossini Opera Festival
Pesaro
The theatre and music of Giacomo Rossini celebrated in the form of international festival.
www.rossinioperafestival.it
