Craft beer and wine bar with outdoor seating? What more could this California girl want??…read more We were walking around Modena when it started to rain. So, we stopped by Mamma Puglia's for a drink to wait it out. They had some outdoor seating under an awning. The staff were nice and the prices were reasonable. And they offered a small selection of snacks, which smelled delish but we weren't hungry at that time. If we had more time in Modena, I would go back.

I ate lunch here two days in a row- and ordered the same sandwich. Fresh mozzarella di bufalo,…read morearugula, and copa that had been cooked in nero de troia wine on an amazing bun- all heated on a broiler. A 7 euro feast! If you are near the Duomo and hungry don't miss this place! The mozzarella mousse with blackberry sauce was also incredible!

It's a small wine bar, only a few tables, and you pay by the glass. Still, the wine is delicious,…read morethe service is quite good, and you get some table snacks. They speak almost no English, but you don't need much in the way of Italian to order two glasses of wine.

Fantastic little bar. Cozy and warm decor. The owner is happy to make suggestions in any language…read moreand makes you feel very welcome. I cannot recommend this highly enough if you are with a friend, a date, or by yourself

Amazing place with exceptional food and drink. Customer service was welcoming and we'd be regulars…read moreif we lived in the area! Steak tartare, eggs in tuna sauce, and anchovies on buttered toast!

Admittedly, we came here because of Master of None (seems like we're doing a Master of None Modena…read moretour). I swear I'm not a huge groupy - it was just easier to go to already vetted places. Wines by the glass for €6-10 with a good selection of bubbles, whites, and reds. They also had some Italian traditional cocktails and then some more intriguing stuff like a tequila based negroni. We decided to stick with wines before dinner. - Brut rose: not too sweet - Montepulciano: my favorite - House made beer with sea salt: unique with a hint of salt They brought us complimentary crudités (carrots and pickles), focaccia, and crackers, which was really nice. We also ordered some olives. Everything came in really pretty dishes that reminded me of stuff used for high tea. There's a cute patio outside, and there are small tables inside. Service was patient and friendly. It has a very relaxed vibe, and you just get the sense that other patrons there are all just in a good mood. Also, I love the wall of shelves of wine scattered with some books (I dream of having something like this in my house one day). It was a super cute place for a drink before dinner. I would happily come back.

What more to say when you get to drink at a place from 16th century. It's the same Osteria since…read morethen. Not much of a service as it's buy at the counter however the bartender was one of the friendliest of people around. He was always smiling and had some great suggestions. When you know you are in a small space which has seen the likes of Muhammad Ali and Anthony Bourdain and many other celebrities, you surely feel you are at the correct spot. Buy food as a takeaway and bring it here. You only need to buy drinks, much cheaper than the same restaurants around. Save yourself and do not sit down at any of those tourist traps. You'll thank yourself (and maybe me if you did it after reading this).

Stopped in as part of a food tour, so the experience was probably different than it would be if we…read morehad just popped in. Ultimately, it's a vibe. It seems exclusively at this point to service food tours, which they seem to do well. We walked to the back by many other tables reserved for other groups. It's somewhat divey, which I think they lean into. The wines were pretty good and curated well for the tour. You're allowed to bring your own food, which is seemingly the thing to do. Would I venture here outside the tour? Probably not. But definitely serves the purpose for the tours.

Wine and Cured Meat before Dinner!…read more I love the casual vibe of Enoteca Tabarro. Here you are welcome by the Owner/Server with a happy smile. He even did a mix platter for us with Prosciutto and Salami (7€). Menu is simple. But I enjoyed how simple it is. Though in Italian only. Grab a seat or just stand by one of the barrels at the front entrance. Open till late.

Lovely wine bar, perfect for some streetside glasses and a bit of cold cuts.read more

The decor here is funky and medieval at the same time, the service is on point and the food is…read moredelicious. The cold cut sampler was a winner as was the pasta stuffed with pumpkin. The mixed bollito entree was hearty but not a dish I'd repeat.

We had to have lunch in the worlds oldest wine bar. We ordered Cappellacci di zucca Ferraresi the…read morefamous pumpkin hats of Ferrara with local wines. Our pasta was beyond delicious, it was sweet and memorable. Service was friendly, informative & prompt. A wonderful meal! The inside was like a step back into history. The wine, instruments, the back garden I felt like I was in the 1400s.

Came here to try some traditional Verona dishes, specifically the risotto Amarone, also saw that…read morehorse meat stew is traditional so I tried an alternative appetizer with horse meat raw zucchini and mint, was surprisingly really good, zucchini had a saltiness and zest that brought out the flavor of the meat, tasted close to a tender beef jerkey. The risotto amarone was fantastic. So many layers of flavors that I was tasting new things with each bite, highly recommend. Service was also fantastic and the sommelier was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic

Antica Bottega del Vino bar is perfect for an appetizer. They serve cicchetti and delicious fresh…read morebites. It's located in a cute square and has a very small area for outside seating. The service from 4-6 PM is at the bar for apertivo and at around 7 PM dinner gets started. Their local wine selection is vast and impressive. Check it out and enjoy!

This fabulous enoteca is tucked away in centro Malcesine, yet it feels intimate and insulated from…read morethe tourist hordes. There are excellent wines by the glass and little plates of tapas (vegetables breaded with capers, potato and egg torta etc.) that could make a light meal. The gentleman behind the bar (the owner?) was welcoming and knowledgeable and happy to explain the local wines to us in English (we speak very little Italian). Highly recommended.

What a wonderful hole in the wall and eclectic little hosteria filled with locals and the buzzing…read morechatter of after work chit chat and friendly banter. The mortadella is the size of a child. Meats, cheeses, wine... The Prosecco is divine, the gorgonzola cheese surprisingly sweet and creamy. Have a bunch of little bites and soak up the cultural history of the place, you'll be glad you did.

You won't find it in most guides, not even in the Yellow Pages. It has no name board, never…read moreadvertises, and is down a nondescript alleyway. But ask a local person where to find Naneti's, and they will know, for this is Treviso's most famous Osteria. Here local delicacies abound on the shelves and counter. You can savour local wines along with the traditional local cicheti snacks, featuring bologna ham, fresh country sausage and ossocollo and selections of cold cuts and cheeses served on wooden cutting boards. Beppe and Fabio, the joint owners, immediately make everyone feel at home. They'll hand you morsels to taste and try if you're not sure what you want. The decor is hard to describe. No-one seems to know how old is Naneti's, but it houses some weird and wonderful food- and wine-related implements, a collection of ancient bottles, and the walls are pinned with newspaper cuttings and notices dating back to the 19th Century. The wines are arranged within reach around the walls. Just pick one and hand it over the counter to be opened. There's no seating - everyone just stands and talks - and the crowds overflow into the alleyway outside. You cannot fail to make friends here - I met Max, my closest Italian pal, here over a glass or two of Cabernet Franc. Customers drop in after work to buy produce and wine that will be their evening supper. They usually linger for a chat with friends. Go there!

Must haves: Lambrusco, Parma ham, Prosciutto, Parmigiana cheese, caprino cheese!…read more You're welcome!

I got to Parma around noon and while walking around stumbled onto this beautiful masterpiece of a…read morerestaurant. If you come to Parma you have to have prosciutto and you have to have Parmesan and that is exactly what I did. I ordered a warm panini with a huge amount of prosciutto and melted Parmesan. It was so simple yet so perfect. I accompanied it with a excellent glass of glass of the local sweet 'Malvasia Dolce. This was probably one of the best lunches I had in my entire Italy trip and also one of the cheapest. I finished it off with a tiramisu and an espresso. My favourite part of not only the restaurant but Parma is the lack of tourists. I was the only none Italian in the restaurant and there were practically no tourists in the city. A very welcome change from more touristic areas like Venice and Florence.