Archived entries for italy

Trattoria da Leo, Lucca

In Italy, a good bit of advice when it comes to eating out is to avoid the large touristy piazzas, occasionally though this rule doesn’t isn’t applicable and in this particular instance it couldn’t be further from the truth. Trattoria da Leo is a small family run operation just off one of the main piazzas. Serving traditional Lucchesi classics, plus a few Italian favourites, it is a great place to mix with the locals and sample some amazing traditional fare.

trattoriadaleo Trattoria da Leo, Lucca

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Forno Campo de’ Fiori, Centro Storico, Rome

This small bakery in the corner of Campo de’ Fiori is divided into two separate shops, with one specialising in cakes, bread and biscuits and the other in pizza al taglio. Both produce some of the best baked goods in Rome, but the pizza is bordering on perfection.

fornocampodefiori Forno Campo de Fiori, Centro Storico, Rome

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00100 Pizza, Testaccio, Rome

One of the best new boutique Pizzerie in Rome, 00100 has only been in business since last year, but already it has managed to achieve worldwide recognition for its originality, quality and innovation.

00100 00100 Pizza, Testaccio, Rome

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Zia Pina, Old Town, Palermo

Hiding away down a narrow side street in the historic old town, Zia Pina is one of the best examples of a local seafood trattoria in Palermo. Open only for lunch, the menu changes daily depending on the catch, all of the fresh fish is grilled and served simply with olive oil and lemon and the colourful accompanying buffet is out of this world.

ziapina Zia Pina, Old Town, Palermo

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