Great little restaurant just a little outside of the touristic hotspot around the coliseum of…read moreVerona. Food and service are amazing but you surely need a reservation.

We didn't eat at L'Orologio but stopped for a glass of wine before we headed to dinner at a place…read morefurther away from the Colosseum. The dining room was filled with people eating quickly so they could head down the street to the opera. We sat on the two chairs on the sidewalk in front of the window. We slowly drank a glass each of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva whole we watched the well dressed Veronese head to the opera. Great people watching and great wine -- the best we drank in Italy. If we had had another night in Verona we would have returned for dinner. BTW L'Orologio means "the clock." The restaurant is located by the clock in the city walls, hence the name. Did I mention how wonderful the Amarone is? Deep, rich, complex red wine from Veneto.

Cozy local restaurant near Milano Centrale train station and our hotel. Owners, Maria and Marco so…read morefriendly and inviting. Both the linguine d'autunno and the risotto pistacchio e gamberetti were delicious I make my own risotto but never with pistachios. Maria kindly shared how they make theirs. Definitely a place to return to many times.

Food was delicious, had a great carbonara and veal milanese, service was exemplary…read more Welcomed us with complementary bruchetta.

Food is excellent. The wine was very good with a long selection. It was very loud though.read more

We me the chef, Enzo, at a Ferrari event across town. The man running the event introduced us and…read moreurged us to go to his restaurant for the best meal in town. He then told Enzo to take care of his "new" friends. We decided that an offer like that can't be missed so we went there for lunch the nest day. My friend decided to give Enzo our go-ahead to bring out whatever he thought would put a smile on our faces. As you can see from the photo I posted, Enzo was table-side a lot, asking about preferences and potential allergies. We were treated to course after course of great, locally-sourced dishes, every one would be a signature dish for eateries over here in the USA. For example, he sprinkled Parmesan cheese on our risotto (etherial!) and added "aged thirty six months" - and it was rich, creamy and memorable. This small place deserves your attention and a high rating from anyone who understands what it takes to run a memorable restaurant that delivers quality, fair-priced food. In Maranello, the debate is always - Cavallino or Montana - the two most famous restaurants in town. Each has their fans - especially given their Ferrari-centered reputation (Ferrari big-wigs have a private dining room in Cavallino, F1 drivers have memorabilia all over the walls in Montana). However, having eaten at these other excellent places, this place beats them for service, taste, and price. Go, eat, you'll thank me later!

Wonderful casual dining experience if you're ever in Lake Como and luckily find yourself at the…read moreBellagio steps. Food and service were excellent. We purchased a painted wine bottle that we had to surrender at the airport. I was hoping to contact the restaurant to purchase another and ship to the US if possible.

Surprised to see so many positive reviews for this place. The food was not good and easily the…read moreworse pasta we had on our trip to Italy. The wait staff was unattentive and the bread was stale.. it was a very poor experience in an otherwise great trip to Italy.

Without a doubt, my favorite food in the whole Parma area. From traditional parmesan food such as…read more"tortelli d'erbetta" and "anolini in brodo di cappone", to the most complex and articulated dishes. This hidden gem has been one of the "bassa" most famous spots since the 60s, according to the very friendly staff. The wine list is one of the top three I've seen in the area, especially because of its alternative choices, mainly from Piemonte and Friuli. When I travel to Northern Italy, I have no doubt. There's only one place where you really feel at home!

This was the best Italian food I've ever had. I orgasmed under the table just after the starter,…read morebefore the main course, and then during the dessert. Giorgio the Manager was incredibly courteous, and made sure we had a great time. I urge everyone to go and try this food, it's masterful. Bravo

Truly amazing people! We had a cooking class with them at the villa we were staying at, as well as…read morea private dinner cooked by the head chef and owner, Lucca. He and his sous chefs Jacob and Michael are true professionals. Lucca was able to adapt to our kitchen without missing a beat. For the cooking class, he taught us how to prepare: fresh pesto, handmade pasta (tagliatelle), branzzino, calamari, bruschetta, mussels and clams, and a beautiful chocolate cake. For the private dinner, he prepared: smoked tuna, octopus salad, seared fish and tiramisu. We also ate at their restaurant which was homely and very local. The menu is not in English, a good sign! Highly recommend eating at their restaurant at the very least!

We found this gem on our drive along the shore of Lake Como on the way to Bellagio. It was actually…read moremy favorite meal of the entire trip to Como! It's definitely a local spot. It wasn't very busy and everyone there was Italian. The waitress didn't speak English and there was no English menu. Our meal was delightful. My husband and I each had a pasta dish. Both were delicious, simple, homestyle italian cooking with very fresh ingredients. It was the perfect first lunch on our vacation. The atmosphere is so relaxing. There is an outdoor terrace with a partial view on the lake and no one else is around because it is not located in a touristy area. Prices were excellent. I wish we could have eaten there again before we left. I definitely recommend it for those who are looking for great authentic casual Italian food. Yum!!

We were on a bus tour and had stopped in Busetto for lunch. Instead of opting for the large…read morerestaurant on the square, we ambled down Via Roma to find this little restaurant. What a treat! The menu is very limited and English isn't really spoken, but we were able to order lunch and wine. The atmosphere is terrific! Opera was playing in the background (probably Verdi?). It feels wonderfully authentic. The wine was served in bowls and the expansive meat selection (basically charcuterie) was served on a tray for all four of us to share. The entire experience was a delight!

In a few words... Food, Exceptional…read moreService, delightful Ambiance, very nice whether inside or out

What a delicious meal we had on our last day in Varenna. It is the best meal we have had on our…read moretrip. This is a small cozy restaurant, only 6 tables inside but there are some outside tables. We had a 45 minute wait for a table. It was rainy and cold but worth it. We had the Caprese salad with Baratta cheese and wonderful tomatoes. It was big enough to share. For the main dishes we had pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and lemon, with a Parmesan cheese sauce, and lamb shank with mashed potatoes. The pasta was spot on with a light lemony flavor, the lamb was tensor and succulent. Not to be forgotten was the red wine. We chose a bottle of Barbaresco that was smooth with great legs. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert.