Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food
Italian Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
October 26, 2020
Italian Food
Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food
The first impression wasn’t what I expected until we tasted the food. Meager lights don’t let you see what you’re eating. Air conditioning system throwing unpleasant air on our…
October 26, 2020
| Restaurants
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Dubai
Italian Food
Kudeta: An International Bistro Serving Tasty Food in Badaro
Despite its name, Kudeta Café is much more than just a coffee shop. This bistro bar is a musical oasis that gives Badaro’s energetic nightshift a fittingly jazzy tone. Throughout the…
July 11, 2020
| Italian Food
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Badaro
Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut
Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 02, 2020
Italian Food
Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut
Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine in a fresh and colorful ambiance inspired by the colors of Andy Warhol, the traditions of old Lebanon, the…
July 02, 2020
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Italian Food
SPAGHETTI: One of My Favorite Things to Eat
I’m a fan! I love Spaghetti, I travel for Spaghetti. When I see Spaghetti on a restaurant’s menu, it’s usually the first thing I order. Staying home this week, I searched for my…
April 13, 2020
| News
La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic
Italian Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2020
Italian Food
La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic
My teeth cut into the thin crust while the tomato sauce explodes under the palate. A unique pizza, very thin crust, crunchy and soft at the same time, and topped with a load of cheese, ham, and…
La Perla: Italian Specialities, Tasty Focaccia and Delicious Ravioli in Paris
Italian Food | Paris France Europe
November 28, 2019
Italian Food
La Perla: Italian Specialities, Tasty Focaccia and Delicious Ravioli in Paris
I was contacted by Charbel Sawma, owner of La Perla, a proud Lebanese who has opened his first restaurant in Paris in 1997. A Lebanese catering concept, a street food eatery, and the Italian Cafe;…
November 28, 2019
| Restaurants
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Paris
Roberto: Iconic Italian Restaurant in Geneva. Not Worth it. I Expected Better...
Italian Food | Switzerland Europe
November 27, 2019
Italian Food
Roberto: Iconic Italian Restaurant in Geneva. Not Worth it. I Expected Better...
Craving traditional and authentic Italian cuisine -they say- Roberto is the address. Open in 1945 and renovated as of 1975 in this present location, Roberto has toured around Italy in search of…
November 27, 2019
| Restaurants
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Switzerland
Piero TT; The Italian Eatery by Chef Pierre Gagnaire is a Must Try
Italian Food | Paris France Europe
November 24, 2019
Italian Food
Piero TT; The Italian Eatery by Chef Pierre Gagnaire is a Must Try
The Italian eatery by Pierre Gagnaire is not one of his starred establishments but a casual Italian bistro on Rue du Bac. A double-sided menu, simple offerings of which seven starters, four raw…
November 24, 2019
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Paris
Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience
Italian Food | Switzerland Europe
November 22, 2019
Italian Food
Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience
It’s not a secret that I’m a fan of Italian cuisine and since I loved the restaurant vibes at breakfast, we planned a goodbye dinner at Il Lago, The Four Season’s Michelin Starred…
November 22, 2019
| Italian Food
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Switzerland
Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant
Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
Italian Food
Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant
Driving on Mansourieh highway all the way up to Beit Merry, it came to my attention that almost all restaurants are fast food places. Start by Abou Arab, Sandwich w Noss, Burger King, and Mc.…
October 18, 2019
| Restaurants
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Metn
Punto Alto: “Impressed” by the Food and the Portions Size! It’s Even Non-Smoking
Italian Food | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
Italian Food
Punto Alto: “Impressed” by the Food and the Portions Size! It’s Even Non-Smoking
Located on the hills of Ras Maska, Punto Akto has been serving unique food since 1990. From an authentic Italian restaurant to an American-style Italian eatery, Punto Alto is one of Tripoli’s…
October 18, 2019
| Italian Food
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Tripoli
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Italian Food | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Italian Food
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Four years passed and I still remember it as if it was today; one of Berlin’s finest Italian restaurants was fully booked on a Saturday evening. A garlic clove printed on a large canvas, pasta…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Italian Food
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
After enjoying Paper Moon twice in Milano, I couldn’t but try it in Istanbul. One of my favorite Italian restaurants of all times makes my heart skip a beat. Pasta, pizza and Italian dishes,…
September 17, 2019
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Istanbul
Italian Food
Esmer Chef: Fresh Street Food Pasta in Istanbul
Some of the blog’s readers recommended “Esmer Chef.” Pizza, pasta, salads, international cuisine and everything in between, the casual fast food has several branches of which one on…
September 17, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Eataly at Zorlu Center: Disappointing More and More Every Time
Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
Italian Food
Eataly at Zorlu Center: Disappointing More and More Every Time
Slow service but who cares when you can enjoy your time devouring the olive oil focaccia dipped in olive oil. Lovely fluffy freshly baked Italian focaccia with premium quality olive oil while…
September 04, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Italian Food
Emporio Armani Ristorante: Two Thumbs Up for the Food!
For the third time in three years, I visit the Emporio Armani restaurant located under the Armani hotel in Milano. I remember it to be well lit, decorated in red colors and serving the best saffron…
July 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Milan
Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner
Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe
July 06, 2019
Italian Food
Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner
I’m a fan! This is all that I can say. Not a fan of the clothing brand but a fan of their restaurants visiting every time I have the chance, especially in Paris and Milano. I’ve been to…
July 06, 2019
| Restaurants
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Milan
Fuor D’Acqua Florence: I Came Back After Ten Years! A Memorable Experience
Italian Food | Florence Italy Europe
June 12, 2019
Italian Food
Fuor D’Acqua Florence: I Came Back After Ten Years! A Memorable Experience
I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long! Ten years since I last visited and still remember to date the superb food I had. Fuor D’Acqua, the restaurant under the stone arcades,…
June 12, 2019
| Recommended
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Florence
Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur
Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe
June 11, 2019
Italian Food
Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur
Two years ago, I discovered a restaurant; an Italian restaurant in the heart of Milano. A unique restaurant serving exceptional food made with love and dedication. A restaurant filled with guests,…
June 11, 2019
| Recommended
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Milan
Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 10, 2019
Italian Food
Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities
Two forks, two knives, delicate crystal water glasses and customized wine glasses set on ironed white table cloth... that’s not the setup you’re used to at your neighborhood Trattoria.…
June 10, 2019
| Restaurants
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Italy
Trattoria Do Forni: Pasta for the Soul, Non-Touristic in Venice
Italian Food | Venice Italy Europe
June 10, 2019
Italian Food
Trattoria Do Forni: Pasta for the Soul, Non-Touristic in Venice
Imagine that I visited more than nine years ago and still remember how great the food was. Located in the heart of Venice a few meters from the famous Piazza San Marco, Da Forni is one of the…
June 10, 2019
| Recommended
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Venice
Italian Food
Ristorante Giallo Modena at Enzo Ferrari Museum
Located inside Enzo Ferrari’s museum in Modena, the restaurant looks more like a lunch cafeteria. Some tables set under the atrium, decorated tables and a menu up to the standard of a casual…
June 10, 2019
| Restaurants
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Italy
A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 09, 2019
Italian Food
A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo
With a traffic jam that delayed our trip for more than thirty minutes, we arrived at the restaurant at 09:36 pm. Despite the delay, we were welcomed and treated professionally. Located at the villa,…
June 09, 2019
| Guide Michelin
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Italy
Ristorante Caruso: Lunch on the Lake in Sirmione! Delicious Pasta!
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 08, 2019
Italian Food
Ristorante Caruso: Lunch on the Lake in Sirmione! Delicious Pasta!
Located on the lake in one of Italy’s famous touristic villages, Caruso offers a wide selection of Italian specialties with a view. On the terrace under the sun or inside, both experiences are…
June 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Italy
Enoteca Pinchiorri: Best of the Best! A Lifetime Dining Experience at a Three Starred Michelin
Italian Food | Florence Italy Europe
June 07, 2019
Italian Food
Enoteca Pinchiorri: Best of the Best! A Lifetime Dining Experience at a Three Starred Michelin
I invite you to watch the video, enjoy dinner with me, and try to feel what I felt; dinner at Enoteca Pinchiorri is unmatched, a memorable experience I will never forget...
June 07, 2019
| French Food
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Florence
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Italian Food
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and Mayrig on Gemmayze Pasteur street, Appetito Trattoria has opened its…
June 06, 2019
| Pizza
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)
Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Italian Food
The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)
CO’s is for “Brgr.Co”, “Pzza.Co” and “Deli.Co” combined. Enjoy the best of all worlds under
May 20, 2019
| Italian Food
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Antelias
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Italian Food
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 08, 2019
Italian Food
The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)
On a beautiful Monday morning, in the heart of Beirut, accompanied by my kids and lovely wife, we sat to enjoy the weather and soothing vibes. The Gathering, one of the “Downtown” group…
May 08, 2019
| Italian Food
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Italian Food
Cibo Pizzeria: Italian Quick Food for Tourists in Malta
Walking the streets of Valletta on Sunday night, a pizzeria grabbed my attention. Cibo looks American and trendy while promising an Italian experience. As a first impression: service is very…
April 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Malta
Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta
Italian Food | Malta Europe
April 13, 2019
Italian Food
Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta
With a 4.3/5 on google maps and a nice photo showing an open kitchen, there’s smoothing that brought me to Margo’s. An Italian restaurant in Valletta operating under an old stone arcade,…
Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome
Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe
April 13, 2019
Italian Food
Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome
At Fiumicino airport, upon the first floor, an Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of local specialties. You don’t expect to have a real restaurant at the airport especially with…
April 13, 2019
| Italian Food
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Rome
Italian Food
La Vecchia Taranto: The Best Italian in Malta and Beyond
I felt this place! Traditional, authentic, small and feels like home. An Italian trattoria owned and managed by Italian people, Vecchia Taranto welcomes you for pizza and pasta. We arrived without…
April 13, 2019
| Recommended
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Malta
Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)
Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 28, 2019
Italian Food
Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)
“Ita” for Italian and “Lee” for Japanese, the restaurant on Antelias internal road is Italian and Japanese combined. I’ve passed by the restaurant several times... never…
March 28, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Antelias
Lunch at Marinella Beirut: Try the Bottarga Spaghetti
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 02, 2019
Italian Food
Lunch at Marinella Beirut: Try the Bottarga Spaghetti
Unfortunately for you dear Italian cuisine lovers, Marinella only opens for lunch. You'll have to find a way to escape work or simply come on the weekend... Five years have passed, and still,…
March 02, 2019
| Recommended
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen
Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
Italian Food
Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen
After yesterday’s bad experience at Scarpetta, I really needed some good Italian spaghetti cooked aldente. Google maps led me to this homey trattoria serving a handful of pasta dishes, risotto,…
February 24, 2019
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Copenhagen
Trattoria Fiat Copenhagen: Beautiful Decor, Nothing Else
Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
Italian Food
Trattoria Fiat Copenhagen: Beautiful Decor, Nothing Else
It’s the name that catches your attention; you say to yourself, a trattoria like any other Italian restaurant until you walk in! A big restaurant, candles decorating all tables, two stories of…
February 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Copenhagen
Italian Food
Scarpetta: A Restaurant I Didn’t Understand!
The hotel concierge recommended Scarpetta for our first dinner. This Italian trattoria, I repeat “Italian Trattoria”, doesn’t serve pasta.
February 23, 2019
| Restaurants
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Copenhagen
Italian Food
Visconti Madeleine: Casual Homey Italian Pasta in Paris
An Italian trattoria just behind the Madeleine was my choice for a quick Italian dinner in Paris. An Italian waiter welcomes you, not too smiley though! Dimmed lights and a cozy ambiance, in a…
February 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Paris
Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!
Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Italian Food
Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!
The famous Italian restaurant of Mar Mikhael has landed in Metn with a big location at Zero4. Special pizzas and Italian specialties served in a casual ambiance the Italian trattoria way.
Italian Food
Via Roma Italian Eatery, Naccache: The Special Pizza!
An oval shaped pizza prepared with such attention you will feel in every bite. A thin crust, crunchy on the bottom and fluffy at the same time. A thick border that crunches before melting under the…
Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else
Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Italian Food
Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else
I never thought that the Margherita of Sin el Fil would be so crowded; loaded with customers, I arrived at Margherita for lunch. The concept has lately been bought by a new group from Giovanni Di…
Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague
Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
Italian Food
Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague
I was waking in front of the restaurant, read on the menu that the carbonara doesn’t contain cream... I had to stop here for dinner! A restaurant oozing Italian vibes, a beautiful menu…
January 20, 2019
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Prague
La Bottega Di Finestra: The Italian Marketplace of Prague
Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
Italian Food
La Bottega Di Finestra: The Italian Marketplace of Prague
Welcome to the marketplace where vibes are enchanting, music is happy, the staff is positive and the food is excellent. Welcome to an Italian marketplace filled with joy and happiness, divided into…
January 20, 2019
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Prague
Italian Food
Alriso: Gluten Free Italian Cuisine in Prague
When you are welcomed with a smile, you will immediately understand that the owners are not Czech. An Italian family-style trattoria on Betlémské náměstí, focusing on rice…
January 17, 2019
| Recommended
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Prague
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 17, 2019
Italian Food
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
I had enough of the Christmas market food, grilled pork, sausages, and sweet things... I needed to eat decent food! Walking in the “non-touristic” and not so crowded streets of Prague, a…
January 17, 2019
| Italian Food
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Prague
Italian Food
My Top 10: Lebanon’s Best Pizza!
Pizza, who doesn’t love pizza? This Italian classic is the second most popular food in the world, after burgers. From Italy to France, the United States to the Middle East, pizzas come in…
Italian Food
2018 Top 10: My Favorite Italian Restaurants in New York
I can't get enough of New York. I have been there ten times already, and each 10-day trip was a full food experience one… I have tried enough pastrami sandwiches, cookies, burgers and desserts…
Italian Food
My Favorite Pasta in Rome: Top 5 List
Pasta is one of Italy’s few culinary constants, but it’s also endlessly diverse, with hundreds of shapes and styles that vary by region. Depending on geography, pasta can be short or…
Italian Food
Sapori e Vini: It’s About Positive Vibes and Delicious Food in Jbeil
When I walked in, I couldn’t but say “WOW”! The architect deserves an award and the decorator as well. It’s probably one of the few restaurants in Lebanon where you feel…