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An Italian Tour: Eating Through the Old World from Roma North
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Is there anything more romantic than the idea of touring around Italy eating yourself past capacity at every meal? Hopping around some of the country’s most well-known cities from Rome through the north of the country was such a treat, and I really c...
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Florence
 
Cinque Terre
 
Milan
 
Como
 
Venice

Rome

 
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Amazing homemade pasta in a fun and welcoming environment
BIG FRIENDS ROME - San Giovanni - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
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Bury me under their little blankets of prosciutto
CeccacciPizzeriaRomana
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Amazing pasta, amazing people, and great vibes
RISTORANTE ROMOLO E REMO, Rome - San Giovanni - Tripadvisor
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Don’t leave Italy without eating a trapizzino!
Trapizzino | Testaccio
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This pasta is just impeccable. But the artichoke appetizer is probably the biggest winner
Homepage - Ristorante a Trastevere
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Yeah it’s filled with tourists, who cares? It’s good
OTELLO, Rome - Via della Pelliccia 47/53, Trastevere - Menu & Prices
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Some great food not far from the Vatican but far enough to be away from the crowds
Sfiziarte Ristorante & Brunch
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Nice spot for a cappuccino or a tiramisu around the corner from St Peter’s
RUBERTO, Rome - Prati - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number
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Sitting on the steps around the corner after grabbing this to go is a core memory. This food hits the spot
Pastasciutta Roma
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Amazing gelato after the heat of waiting to get into the Vatican
GELATERIA DEL MONTE, Rome - Vatican / Borgo - Restaurant Reviews, ...
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Great little wine bar with epic charcuterie
Baguetteria del Fico ENG
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Nice drinks and nice food and a nice patio to enjoy them on
Mimì e Cocò
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It’s not the most amazing tiramisu of all time but it’s pretty close
TWO SIZES, Rome - Parioli - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos
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Epic old grocery store to visit for at least just the smells
Norcineria Viola
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Great little spot for a glass of wine
L'ANGOLO DIVINO, Rome - Regola - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews
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Great local farmers market to pop in to on a weekend morning
Campagna Amica Market
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Solid little ice cream shop by the Colosseum!
Lato 15
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Cozy little spot with nice pasta that’s usually less crowded than other places around
OSTERIA DELLA SUBURRA, Rome - Monti - Restaurant Reviews, Phone ...
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Beautiful focaccia filled with even more delicious goodies
MIZIO'S STREET FOOD, Rome - Monti - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews
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This carbonara is one of the greatest things I’ve ever eaten
AL42 | Street Food Gourmet
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Great food, especially loved the gnocchi
TAVERNA ROMANA, Rome - Monti - Restaurant Reviews ... - Tripadvisor
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Really lovely gelato shop, I’m always a sucker for pistachio
Panna & Liquirizia - Gelateria - Roma | Rome
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Really nice rooftop with a great view and lovely risotto
ROSSINI RISTORANTE, Rome - Colonna - Restaurant Reviews ...
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Amazing super local restaurant where the owners immediately make you feel at home
RISTORANTE DA GIOVANNI, Rome - Sallustiano - Restaurant Reviews ...
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These pizzas will have you doing a little disco
DISCO VOLANTE, Rome - Via Alessandria 50, Salario - Restaurant ...
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Really well themed tiki bar with great drinks
MAKAI SURF & TIKI BAR, Rome - Aventino - Tripadvisor
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Florence

 
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If you’re in this part of Florence for whatever reason, this is a wonderful family making amazing pizza
PAPPA E CICCIA, Firenze - L'Isolotto - Ristorante Recensioni, Numero di ...
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Really great Thai for whenever you need a break from all the pizza and pasta
SIAM THAI RESTAURANT, Florence - L'Isolotto - Menu, Prices ... - Tripadvisor
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Amazing cozy little bookshop with a great cafe inside
Coffee Library Enoteca Florence | Online store - Todo Modo
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My favorite place to grab a glass of wine and hang out in the city
LIBRERIA CAFE LA CITE, Florence - Centro Storico - Restaurant Reviews, ...
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Amazing gelato away from the crowds
Gelateria Storica – Ponte Alla Carraia
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Tbh the wine windows are a little overrated and overcrowded, but it is a fun experience once
Babae Wine Window
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Great spot to get some traditional Tuscan food
Trattoria la Casalinga – Trattoria fiorentina dal 1963
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Great gelato, get it after you hike up to the gardens, not before
Cantina del Gelato
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Their fudge style gelato is so lucious but so heavy
GELATERIA DEI NERI, Florence - Centro Storico - Restaurant Reviews ...
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Nice little fresh food market to check out some local spots!
Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio
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There’s so many great focaccias around and this one hits the spot
Pino's Sandwiches - Salumeria Verdi
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Yes, their affogato does live up to the hype and the queue
Vivoli Artisan Ice Cream Shop - Firenze
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It’s the spot everyone’s waiting for, and you’ll survive if you don’t wait
All’Antico Vinaio
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My favorite focaccia. An amazing vibe of people eating these along the little alley and enjoying a quiet moment
Il Bufalo Trippone
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The porchetta sandwiches in here will have your mouth watering for hours
Il Cernacchio – Tradizione Toscana – Panini, Schiacciate, Salumi, Vino di ...
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If you need a gelato break, try some sorbet and shaved ice!
GELATERIA PERCHÈ NO, Florence - Centro Storico - Restaurant Reviews, ...
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The name says it all. They’re Tuscan paninis near the Duomo
PANINI TOSCANI, Florence - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos
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Nice spot in Mercato Centrale to try some tripa
DA NERBONE, Florence - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos
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Cinque Terre

 
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Solid spot by the train right along the water
Ristorante Il Gabbiano - Monterosso al Mare Restaurants
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Just nice homey classic Italian food on the coast. Won’t blow your socks off but it’s a good meal
LAPO'S ITALIAN TAPAS PIZZA&DRINK, Monterosso al Mare - Tripadvisor
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Great spot for a pizza or to try anchovies or sardines fried
RISTORANTE PIZZERIA DA ELY, Monterosso al Mare
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Little cafe with great pastries and brioche right next to its sister restaurant
ELY CAFFÈ, Monterosso al Mare - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
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The bread alone is reason to take a meal here
Da Eraldo
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Delicious cakes and a great spot to try the local monterossina
PASTICCERIA LAURA, Monterosso al Mare - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & ...
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Amazing little hole in the wall for trying pizza and focaccia
Il Frantoio - Monterosso al Mare Restaurants - Tripadvisor
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Milan

 
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If you’re staying in this area of Milan this is the perfect thing to grab for, well, a picnic
Pic Nic · Corsico, Metropolitan City of Milan
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Adorable cafe designed by Wes Anderson right near the train station
Bar Luce
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Ossobucco risotto, what more do I need to say?
L'OCA GIULIVA, Milano - Ticinese - Ristorante Recensioni, Numero di ...
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You’d be amazed at how much amazing Asian food there is around Milan!
SUSHI LI, Milan - Centro Storico - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
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Even if you’re not a Starbucks fan, the Reserves are always worth stopping in to
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
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Amazing little treats in a small cute shop
Panetteria Mercato - Milano
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The handmade noodles and dumplings are just top tier
HUA CHENG, Milan - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos
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If you’re walking around Chinatown these dumplings are a must
RAVIOLERIA SARPI, Milan - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos
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Como

 
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Amazing gelato and popsicles just around the corner from Villa del Balbianello
LA FABBRICA DEL GELATO, Lenno - Ristorante Recensioni, Numero di ...
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Amazing breads and brioche in a super local little town
Pane De Maria TREMEZZINA -- lago di Como --
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This is where we stayed. The staff are so lovely and the food is so so good
TRE ARCHI, Azzano - Restaurant Reviews & Phone Number
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Nice little waterfront spot to grab a pizza
RISTORANTE TREMEZZINO, Como - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number ...
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Beautiful wine bar to hang out at while you wait for the ferry
Cantina Follie
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Great patio bistro right by the ferry station
La Cambusa Varenna - Coffee Drinks and Food
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Amazing hole in the wall pasta spot to hit in Bellano
Che Pasta
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Great gelato spot right by the ferry!
IL GELATAIO MATTO, Bellano - Ristorante Recensioni, Numero di ...
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Venice

 
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Anything called a meat lab has my attention
Smoke House Hamburger Artigianali | Atled Meat Lab Venezia
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Unassuming spot for solid pizza squares and sandwiches
ANGOLO DEL GUSTO, Venice - Santa Croce - Restaurant Reviews, Phone ...
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Great spot to hit for some wine and ciccheti
Bacareto da Lele
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Great bar that seasonally is home to a little tiki spot in the back
CAFE NOIR
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Perfect spot to thrusting yourself into Italian life and having a tiramisu at the bar
Pasticceria Tonolo
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Great selection of ciccheti sitting right on a canal
Osteria Al Squero
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Amazing hole in the wall to have a snack and a drink and watch the canals
Corner Pub
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The tiramisu is famous for a reason, and it’s fun to watch them make it
i Tre Mercanti Venezia | Taste our famous Tiramisù - Italian fine wines ...
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Really nice spot to sit and try some regional Venetian favorites
Osteria Alla Staffa
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Great little coffee bar to stop for an espresso
CAFFE DEL DOGE, Venice - San Polo - Restaurant Reviews ... - Tripadvisor
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A nice corner spot to grab a spritz and ciccheti
ALL'ARCO, Venice - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos
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If you want a place to try brioche foccacine, look no further than
PANIFICIO ALBONICO, Venezia - San Polo - Ristorante Recensioni & ...
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Super cozy place to have a coffee, but I’m a sucker for any bookstore
sullaluna libreria & bistrot
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This surprised me as one of my favorite meals in Venice
Orient Experience
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