NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

November 24, 2019

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 | Recommended | Paris

Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 10, 2019

Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied

Calm, peace and serenity in the heart of Beirut's chic streets, Paname has become the get together of the capital's businessmen. Women meet up place, businessmen or just friends, Paname's vibes…

November 10, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Oscar’s Brasserie Moderne; Dinner at The Steigenberger Hotel in Frankfurt

International Cuisine | Germany Europe

Europe

October 27, 2019

Oscar’s Brasserie Moderne; Dinner at The Steigenberger Hotel in Frankfurt

Arriving late in Frankfurt after a four hours trip from Munich and a long day in Stuttgart, having dinner at the hotel before going to sleep early was an obvious thing to do. Located next to the…

October 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Germany

Punto Alto: “Impressed” by the Food and the Portions Size! It’s Even Non-Smoking

American | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

October 18, 2019

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 | Tripoli

Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael

Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 25, 2019

Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael

Mac n' Cheese, the famous street food stand that started at Souk el Akel, is now in Mar Mikhael. Proudly Lebanese, these macaroni cooked with saffron have impressed many, making it one of the souk's…

July 25, 2019 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Emporio Armani Ristorante: Two Thumbs Up for the Food!

Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe

July 24, 2019

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 | Milan

Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner

Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe

July 06, 2019

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 | Milan

Fuor D’Acqua Florence: I Came Back After Ten Years! A Memorable Experience

Italian Food | Florence Italy Europe

June 12, 2019

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 | Florence

Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur

Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe

June 11, 2019

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 | Milan

Trattoria Do Forni: Pasta for the Soul, Non-Touristic in Venice

Italian Food | Venice Italy Europe

June 10, 2019

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 | Venice

Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 06, 2019

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 | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

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 | Rome

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 | Malta

Lunch at Marinella Beirut: Try the Bottarga Spaghetti

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 02, 2019

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 | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen

Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

February 24, 2019

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 | Recommended | Copenhagen

Visconti Madeleine: Casual Homey Italian Pasta in Paris

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

February 22, 2019

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 | Paris

Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2019

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.

January 23, 2019 | Pizza | Antelias

Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague

Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 20, 2019

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 | Recommended | Prague

Alriso: Gluten Free Italian Cuisine in Prague

Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 17, 2019

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 | Prague

A Yummy Plate of Italian Pasta in Lebanon: 13 Favorite Addresses!

Pasta is one of the world's most favorite foods! Spaghetti, lasagna, rotini, tortellini - there are over 600 known pasta shapes. It's delicious, it's nutritious, it's versatile. It can be…

January 08, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon

2018 Top 10: My Favorite Italian Restaurants in New York

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

January 01, 2019

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…

January 01, 2019 | Popular | New York

My Favorite Pasta in Rome: Top 5 List

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

January 01, 2019

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…

January 01, 2019 | Popular | Rome

Sapori e Vini: It’s About Positive Vibes and Delicious Food in Jbeil

Italian Food | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 26, 2018

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…

December 26, 2018 | Pizza | Jbeil

Nolita: One of Paris’ Best Italian Restaurants. The Spaghetti Chitarra is Awesome

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Nolita: One of Paris’ Best Italian Restaurants. The Spaghetti Chitarra is Awesome

My first visit was memorable, my second visit was outstanding and now, visiting Nolita for the third time in less than two months, I came back to enjoy one of Paris’ best spaghetti and…

December 24, 2018 | Recommended | Paris

Nolita Paris: Spaghetti and Risotto Are Awesome

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

October 13, 2018

Nolita Paris: Spaghetti and Risotto Are Awesome

I’ve been here in 2013 and still remember it as if it was yesterday! Nolita is the Italian restaurant up on the second floor of the Jeep and Fiat expo. An Italian experience felt from the…

October 13, 2018 | Recommended | Paris

Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano

Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 23, 2018

Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano

An Italian bakery and Italian restaurant has newly opened on the internal Naccach-Antelias road. A casual Italian eatery welcomes you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as of eight-thirty until eleven…

September 23, 2018 | Italian Food | Metn

Casa Di Giorgio: Fresh Pasta You Must Try in Mykonos

Casa di Giorgio, a lovely restaurant in Mykonos Town, is located in Mitropoleos st, behind the catholic cathedral.Named for Captain Giorgio (Yorgos), the restaurant is a popular place on the island…

July 15, 2018 | Recommended | Greece

Bistango: Yummy and Simple Italian Cuisine in New York

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

June 17, 2018

Bistango: Yummy and Simple Italian Cuisine in New York

Located on the corner of 29th street and 3rd Avenue, Bistango is the local Italian trattoria proposing a selection of pizzettes, Italian salads, pasta, ravioli and innovative starters. Garlic is…

June 17, 2018 | Recommended | New York

Bocca Italian Restaurant: An Epic Failure

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

June 12, 2018

Bocca Italian Restaurant: An Epic Failure

A bizarre lounge music, golden colored walls, fine dining style with casual notes, no air conditioning, a ceiling covered with wood... it felt bizarre from the minute we walked in. I was not sure if…

June 12, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Paname: Simple, Fresh and Enjoyable in the Heart of Beirut

Restaurants | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2018

Paname: Simple, Fresh and Enjoyable in the Heart of Beirut

A Gourmet Bistro bringing you “Almost French” cuisine with high-quality food to the heart of Saifi Village. I've been here two times already enjoying Lebanon's best bread, some sumptuous…

June 03, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut Central District

Verona: An Italian for Tourists in Amsterdam

Italian Food | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 13, 2018

Verona: An Italian for Tourists in Amsterdam

I had to choose one more meal, the last meal before I leave this city. I was craving spaghetti... it’s not new, I believe you should know by now that I crave Spaghetti all day, all year. I…

May 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Amsterdam

Incanto: A Fine Italian in Amsterdam

Italian Food | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 12, 2018

Incanto: A Fine Italian in Amsterdam

Facing the famous De L’Europe hotel, Incanto is an Italian restaurant that opens for lunch and dinner. Located on the first floor with a view of the canal and busy streets, the restaurant…

May 12, 2018 | Recommended | Amsterdam

Nicoletta: Casual Italian with American Influences

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

March 31, 2018

Nicoletta: Casual Italian with American Influences

Because I’ve been here for dinner and photos were dark, I decided to come back for another experience during lunch period when chefs are calmer and can cook for me without garlic and pasta…

March 31, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Spaghetti Incident; New York’s Italian Trattoria

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

March 21, 2018

Spaghetti Incident; New York’s Italian Trattoria

When a restaurant has a bizarre name, you can’t but put it on your list. Considered by Google as one of the best spaghetti addresses in New York, and craving an Italian experience, I planned my…

March 21, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Di Fiori: For the Love of Pasta up in Kobayat

Italian Food | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 20, 2018

Di Fiori: For the Love of Pasta up in Kobayat

For the love of his country and surely for the love of pasta, Tony Zaher and after a long tour around the world's famous kitchens settled down in his hometown where he passionately prepares…

March 20, 2018 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Tavolina: Casual Italian and Good in Beirut

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 15, 2018

Tavolina: Casual Italian and Good in Beirut

One of Beirut’s best Italian restaurants is located in Mar Mikhael next to Prune and Das-Kutche. Open for more than five years already, Tavolina is the baby of chef Dany Khairallah and…

March 15, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Le Relais Bocador Paris: Simple, Homey and Memorable

French Food | Paris France Europe

December 04, 2017

Le Relais Bocador Paris: Simple, Homey and Memorable

Open the door to a claustrophobic small box with walls covered in wood and three mirrors making the place look bigger; the first impression is bizarre. If you speak, everyone listens, so expect to…

December 04, 2017 | Italian Food | Paris

Nicoletta Pizzeria: Big Portions, Good Italian Food in New York

American | New York USA Americas

November 06, 2017

Nicoletta Pizzeria: Big Portions, Good Italian Food in New York

Hearing good reviews about Nicoletta and craving an Italian Pizza all week, I went straight to 2nd and 10th where Nicoletta is located. Arriving in front of the red logo it felt familiar,…

November 06, 2017 | Italian Food | New York

Sapori E Vini: An Enjoyable Italian Journey Starts in Jbeil

Italian Food | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 07, 2017

Sapori E Vini: An Enjoyable Italian Journey Starts in Jbeil

Nestled inside a stand-alone house in Jbeil, Sapori e Vini is Lebanon's latest Italian restaurant. Welcoming guests in a very pleasant and fresh atmosphere which takes you on a journey to Italy…

September 07, 2017 | Pizza | Jbeil

Limanaki: Fine Dining Perfection in Limassol

Fish & Seafood | Cyprus Europe

Europe

September 07, 2017

Limanaki: Fine Dining Perfection in Limassol

Considered to be one of Limassol's best restaurants, Limanaki is the seafood and fish experience at Amathus beach hotel. Spending the week by the Cypriot shores it was a must to try Limanaki.…

September 07, 2017 | Hotels | Cyprus

Bottega Italia Monteforte: I Enjoyed My Pasta

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

August 18, 2017

Bottega Italia Monteforte: I Enjoyed My Pasta

With a few tables on the terrace, this restaurant caught my attention despite its touristy look and feel. I changed my mind as I walked inside: two huge dining rooms carefully decorated in an Italian…

August 18, 2017 | Restaurants | Rome

Ara Pacis - La Capricciosa Rome: Loved the Pizza, Enjoyed the Pasta

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

July 29, 2017

Italian Food

Ara Pacis - La Capricciosa Rome: Loved the Pizza, Enjoyed the Pasta

Delicious...the food is delicious! A restaurant on a sidewalk filled with tourists serves delicious pizza - which I fell in love with - as well as a selection of pasta specialities. It's about the…

July 29, 2017 | Restaurants | Rome

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy Good Italian Pasta in Lebanon!

Italian Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 30, 2017

Italian Food

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy Good Italian Pasta in Lebanon!

Pasta is one of the world's most favourite foods! Spaghetti, lasagna, rotini, tortellini - there are over 600 known pasta shapes. It's delicious, it's nutritious, it's versatile. It can be…

April 30, 2017 | News | Lebanon

Carmine's: American Style Italian Diner

Italian Food | Washington DC USA Americas

April 23, 2017

Italian Food

Carmine's: American Style Italian Diner

Carmine's is another "Cheesecake Factory" style diner. It's Washington's local legendary Italian restaurant with American roots. Huge portions are served here... Every plate could feed four persons.…

April 23, 2017 | Restaurants | Washington DC

The Armani Ristorante of New York Isn't What I Expected

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

April 13, 2017

Italian Food

The Armani Ristorante of New York Isn't What I Expected

After enjoying the several Armani Ristorante and Caffee in Milano, Dubai, Istanbul and Paris, it was time to experience the one in New York. The Armani Restaurant located on 5th and 56th facing the…

April 13, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

House of Spaghetti: Homey Italian Cuisine in London

Italian Food | London UK Europe

UK

March 25, 2017

Italian Food

House of Spaghetti: Homey Italian Cuisine in London

Walking and discovering the beauty of this marvelous city, I stopped by a restaurant called "House of Spaghetti". It looks like a restaurant for tourists but why not, let's not judge so quickly; I…

March 25, 2017 | Restaurants | London

Heavenly Italian at Rossopomodoro, Eataly New York

Italian Food | New York USA Americas