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Recommended Restaurants
Nerano - Marina del Cantone Tips
Restaurant Casale Villarena
Via Amerigo vespucci, 13(0039 0818081779)First of all, we stayed at Casale Villarena. Amazing. The food is outstanding.my fussy 8 year old lives on chicken goujons... chips... etc. he happily tucked into Pasta Zuccini as a starter followed by lemon veal. we were fighting for our share of the pasta starter. we have since enjoyed many local dishes, including home made pizza which I had fun making myself. Beautiful food made all the better by Guillimo and his staff.
Posted by Casale Villarena / Massa Lubrense
Experienced on the 20-09-2012
Bologna Tips
Da Cesari
www.da-cesari.itTraditional Bolognese Osteria in the historic part of Bologna.
Posted by Michael / Portugal
Experienced on the 14-08-2011
Ristorante Pappagallo
www.alpappagallo.it/cucina.htmFamous chic restaurant serving rich and tasty Bolognese dishes
Posted by Michael / Portugal
Experienced on the 14-08-2011
Cantina Bentivoglio
www.cantinabentivoglio.itTypical home made Bologna cuisine. Inexpensive. Relaxed atmosphere (live Jazz)
Posted by Michael / Portugal
Experienced on the 14-08-2011
Florence Tips
Acquacotta
via dei Pilastri 51r(+39055242907)Typical florentine trattoria, casual atmosphere, but DELICIOUS food. Everything is like homemade and it is a bit like having dinner at your florentine's grandmother house. The owners, peroanlly serving and cooking, are extremely nice.
Posted by Xenica Srl
Experienced on the 07-02-2011
Casalini-Cisternino Tips
La Locanda del Ristoro
Via Brindisi, 39/41(080.444.91.49)Excellent cuisine with local produce, nice yet simple, in the best Apulian tradition.
Posted by Terra e Mare / Italy
Experienced on the 28-03-2012
Mascalucia Tips
Al Giardino di Bacco
Via Piave 3, San Giovanni La Punta (Catania)(0039 095 751 2727)A treat: the small, delicious menu of seasonal cuisine reinterprets local tradition with a delicate touch. High quality ingredients, use of wild herbs, a very good wine list and professional service. The original rooms of the old house have been kept untouched, so there are several small dining rooms. In the summer, tables are set in the garden under the palm trees.
Posted by Borgopetra s.r.l. / Mascalucia / Italy
Experienced on the 05-07-2012
Cortona Tips
La Locanda del Molino
Località Montanare di Cortona, 8/10 - 52044 Cortona ( Ar)(0575614016)Una Locanda come una volta, non solo negli ambienti tipici di una Toscana spesso dimenticata, ma per la alta qualità del cibo e degli ingredienti. Ottimo il rapporto qualità prezzo vista la ampia scelta di proposte, l'ottima qualità del vino dell'azienda della stessa proprietà, e la piacevolezza di mangiare al lume di candela tra fresche mura di pietra e antichi utensili da cucina in bella mostra sulle pareti. La cortese accoglienza dei proprietari e la cordialità che si respira alla Locanda, la rendono perfetta non solo per romantiche cene ma anche per momenti conviviali tra amici e familiari. Serate a tema con musica sono proposte durante l'anno, la Cena delle Battitura è stata un'occasione veramente speciale per assaporare i piatti tipici di questo grande evento della campagna toscana.
Posted by Il Falconiere
Experienced on the 13-07-2012
Lucca Tips
Ristorante Botton d'Oro
Via del Ponte Guasperini, 873 S. Lorenzo a Vaccoli (LU)(0583 370101)Cucina tipica Toscana con piatti tradizionali lucchesi
Posted by Albergo Villa Marta / Lucca / Italia
Experienced on the 10-11-2010
Montone Tips
Erba Luna
Parco Delle Rimembranze 06014 Montone, PG, ItaliaThe restaurant has a great location, the food is excellent and the prices are very competitive.
Posted by Countryhouse L´ARIETE / Italy
Experienced on the 05-05-2012
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Recommended Things To Do
Napoli - Sorrento Tips
Discover Sorrento
Set within a lush 4,000 square metres oasis of flora, the Villa dei D’Armiento it may be hard to tear yourself away from the tranquillity of the garden with its palm and citrus groves, camellia trees and cacti. However, a visit to Sorrento is a must, with all its shops, restaurants, galleries and nightlife being just 1km away.
The Villa’s location is also ideal for taking excursions to the many famous and picturesque places that the peninsular offers: the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida... the beauty of the Amalfi coast, sites of historical interest such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, and last but not least, the beautiful city of Naples.
End your day by taking a few steps from the Villa to enjoy a wonderful view of the peninsula at sunset at The Belvedere Marinella, a walk to the beach that was so dear to Sophia Loren.
The Boutique Hotel Villa Dei D’Armieto is located in Corso Marion Crawford, named in honour of the famous American writer who lived nearby until 1909.
Posted by Secretplaces / Portugal
Experienced on the 15-06-2011
Mascalucia Tips
Driving, Walking, Winetasting
Northern Etna's wine estates area, between Linguaglossa and RandazzoNorthern Etna is fascinating: far from Catania’s and the southern slopes’ chaos, thanks to the wine boom it appears well groomed and is slowly blooming with beautiful wine estates, interesting people and small restaurants, maintaining its remote wilderness all the same.Vineyards are a typical feature of Etna’s landscape. Terracings, dry-lavastone walls, service roads, villages, architecture typologies: from the early 19th century, the landscape of the Etna hills up to 1000-1300 meters altitude has been shaped by the increasing demand of wine. The three autoctonous reds earned the territory the nickname “Italy’s Little Burgundy". A truly phantastic place!
Posted by Borgopetra s.r.l. / Mascalucia / Italy
Experienced on the 10-07-2012
Siena Tips
Special guided tour of the roofs above the Duomo in Siena
Cathedral of Siena(+390577286300)After extensive renovation, tourists can see the 'sky' of the cathedral, a series of rooms never open to the public. Advance booking is highly recommended. Rate per person €25.
Posted by Lucignanello Bandini / San Giovanni d'Asso / Italy
Experienced on the 06-04-2013
Montone Tips
Fabulous golf course
Antognolla, San Giovanni del Pantano(Andreas Sax)Just 20min away from beautiful countryhouse L´ARIETE you find the 18 hole Championship Golf Course of Antognolla, designed by the famous course architect Robert Trent Jones jr. is just a 20min drive away.rnThe course is dominated by the medieval castle of Antognolla and is an unrivaled experience for both the professional and amateur golfer alike. Beautiful area, far reaching views, natural flora and the spectacular medieval and typical Umbrian architecture both inside and around the golf course.rnBesides the course at the Antognolla Club you will also find a well equipped Pro shop, a practice driving range and putting green, as well as the charming Club House & Bar
Posted by Countryhouse L´ARIETE / Italy
Experienced on the 05-04-2012
Italy Tips
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Napoli - Sorrento Tips
Discover Sorrento
Set within a lush 4,000 square metres oasis of flora, the Villa dei D’Armiento it may be hard to tear yourself away from the tranquillity of the garden with its palm and citrus groves, camellia trees and cacti. However, a visit to Sorrento is a must, with all its shops, restaurants, galleries and nightlife being just 1km away.
The Villa’s location is also ideal for taking excursions to the many famous and picturesque places that the peninsular offers: the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida... the beauty of the Amalfi coast, sites of historical interest such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, and last but not least, the beautiful city of Naples.
End your day by taking a few steps from the Villa to enjoy a wonderful view of the peninsula at sunset at The Belvedere Marinella, a walk to the beach that was so dear to Sophia Loren.
The Boutique Hotel Villa Dei D’Armieto is located in Corso Marion Crawford, named in honour of the famous American writer who lived nearby until 1909.
Posted by Secretplaces / Portugal
Experienced on the 15-06-2011
Nerano - Marina del Cantone Tips
Restaurant Casale Villarena
Via Amerigo vespucci, 13(0039 0818081779)First of all, we stayed at Casale Villarena. Amazing. The food is outstanding.my fussy 8 year old lives on chicken goujons... chips... etc. he happily tucked into Pasta Zuccini as a starter followed by lemon veal. we were fighting for our share of the pasta starter. we have since enjoyed many local dishes, including home made pizza which I had fun making myself. Beautiful food made all the better by Guillimo and his staff.
Posted by Casale Villarena / Massa Lubrense
Experienced on the 20-09-2012
Bologna Tips
Da Cesari
www.da-cesari.itTraditional Bolognese Osteria in the historic part of Bologna.
Posted by Michael / Portugal
Experienced on the 14-08-2011
Ristorante Pappagallo
www.alpappagallo.it/cucina.htmFamous chic restaurant serving rich and tasty Bolognese dishes
Posted by Michael / Portugal
Experienced on the 14-08-2011
Cantina Bentivoglio
www.cantinabentivoglio.itTypical home made Bologna cuisine. Inexpensive. Relaxed atmosphere (live Jazz)
Posted by Michael / Portugal
Experienced on the 14-08-2011
Florence Tips
Acquacotta
via dei Pilastri 51r(+39055242907)Typical florentine trattoria, casual atmosphere, but DELICIOUS food. Everything is like homemade and it is a bit like having dinner at your florentine's grandmother house. The owners, peroanlly serving and cooking, are extremely nice.
Posted by Xenica Srl
Experienced on the 07-02-2011
Casalini-Cisternino Tips
La Locanda del Ristoro
Via Brindisi, 39/41(080.444.91.49)Excellent cuisine with local produce, nice yet simple, in the best Apulian tradition.
Posted by Terra e Mare / Italy
Experienced on the 28-03-2012
Mascalucia Tips
Driving, Walking, Winetasting
Northern Etna's wine estates area, between Linguaglossa and RandazzoNorthern Etna is fascinating: far from Catania’s and the southern slopes’ chaos, thanks to the wine boom it appears well groomed and is slowly blooming with beautiful wine estates, interesting people and small restaurants, maintaining its remote wilderness all the same.Vineyards are a typical feature of Etna’s landscape. Terracings, dry-lavastone walls, service roads, villages, architecture typologies: from the early 19th century, the landscape of the Etna hills up to 1000-1300 meters altitude has been shaped by the increasing demand of wine. The three autoctonous reds earned the territory the nickname “Italy’s Little Burgundy". A truly phantastic place!
Posted by Borgopetra s.r.l. / Mascalucia / Italy
Experienced on the 10-07-2012
Catania Tips
Al Giardino di Bacco
Via Piave 3, San Giovanni La Punta (Catania)(0039 095 751 2727)A treat: the small, delicious menu of seasonal cuisine reinterprets local tradition with a delicate touch. High quality ingredients, use of wild herbs, a very good wine list and professional service. The original rooms of the old house have been kept untouched, so there are several small dining rooms. In the summer, tables are set in the garden under the palm trees.
Posted by Borgopetra s.r.l. / Mascalucia / Italy
Experienced on the 05-07-2012
Cortona Tips
La Locanda del Molino
Località Montanare di Cortona, 8/10 - 52044 Cortona ( Ar)(0575614016)Una Locanda come una volta, non solo negli ambienti tipici di una Toscana spesso dimenticata, ma per la alta qualità del cibo e degli ingredienti. Ottimo il rapporto qualità prezzo vista la ampia scelta di proposte, l'ottima qualità del vino dell'azienda della stessa proprietà, e la piacevolezza di mangiare al lume di candela tra fresche mura di pietra e antichi utensili da cucina in bella mostra sulle pareti. La cortese accoglienza dei proprietari e la cordialità che si respira alla Locanda, la rendono perfetta non solo per romantiche cene ma anche per momenti conviviali tra amici e familiari. Serate a tema con musica sono proposte durante l'anno, la Cena delle Battitura è stata un'occasione veramente speciale per assaporare i piatti tipici di questo grande evento della campagna toscana.
Posted by Il Falconiere
Experienced on the 13-07-2012
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