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November 27, 2019

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…

November 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Switzerland Italian Food

Piero TT; The Italian Eatery by Chef Pierre Gagnaire is a Must Try

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

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…

November 24, 2019 | Recommended | Paris Italian Food

Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza

French Food | Paris France Europe

November 23, 2019

Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza

The smell enchants your nostrils the minute you walk in. Travel along the display bar, before accessing the dining space: Maison…

November 23, 2019 | Recommended | Paris French Food

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

International Cuisine | Germany 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…

October 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Germany International Cuisine

Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin

Italian Food | Germany Europe

September 22, 2019

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…

September 22, 2019 | Recommended | Germany Italian Food

Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul

Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 17, 2019

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…

September 17, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul Italian Food

Esmer Chef: Fresh Street Food Pasta in Istanbul

Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 17, 2019

Esmer Chef: Fresh Street Food Pasta in Istanbul

Some of the blog’s readers recommended “Esmer Chef.” Pizza, pasta, salads, international cuisine and everything…

September 17, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul Italian Food

La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul

French Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 04, 2019

La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul

Amazing, exceptionally amazing like all the “La Petite Maison” restaurants I’ve been to around the world. After…

September 04, 2019 | Recommended | Istanbul French Food

Eataly at Zorlu Center: Disappointing More and More Every Time

Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

September 04, 2019

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…

September 04, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul Italian Food

Pasta Making is More Fun with Kitchen Gizmo Snap 'N Strain Strainer

Food Gadgets

July 31, 2019

Pasta Making is More Fun with Kitchen Gizmo Snap 'N Strain Strainer

Straining the boiling water from your pasta into a colander is difficult, if not dangerous. The pot is heavy, the water scorching…

July 31, 2019 Food Gadgets

Ergon Athens: A Dream Place for Foodies. Beautiful Decor and Delicious Food

International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 26, 2019

Ergon Athens: A Dream Place for Foodies. Beautiful Decor and Delicious Food

It’s marvelous! A dream place, a haven I dream of owning. A foodie gourmet hub I hope one day will open in Beirut.…

July 26, 2019 | Recommended | Athens International Cuisine

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…

July 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Milan Italian Food

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…

June 12, 2019 | Recommended | Florence Italian Food

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…

June 10, 2019 | Recommended | Venice Italian Food

Ristorante Giallo Modena at Enzo Ferrari Museum

Italian Food | Italy Europe

June 10, 2019

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…

June 10, 2019 | Restaurants | Italy Italian Food

A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo

Italian Food | Italy Europe

June 09, 2019

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…

June 09, 2019 | Guide Michelin | Italy Italian Food

Ristorante Caruso: Lunch on the Lake in Sirmione! Delicious Pasta!

Italian Food | Italy Europe

June 08, 2019

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…

June 08, 2019 | Restaurants | Italy Italian Food

Cibo Pizzeria: Italian Quick Food for Tourists in Malta

Italian Food | Malta Europe

April 14, 2019

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…

April 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Malta Italian Food

Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta

Italian Food | Malta Europe

April 13, 2019

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.…

April 13, 2019 | Pizza | Malta Italian Food

Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

April 13, 2019

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…

April 13, 2019 | Italian Food | Rome Airports

Lunch at Marinella Beirut: Try the Bottarga Spaghetti

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

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…

March 02, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Trattoria Fiat Copenhagen: Beautiful Decor, Nothing Else

Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe

February 24, 2019

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…

February 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Copenhagen Italian Food

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…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris Italian Food

Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

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.…

January 20, 2019 | Pizza | Metn Italian Food

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…

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Prague Italian Food

La Bottega Di Finestra: The Italian Marketplace of Prague

Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 20, 2019

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…

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Prague Italian Food

Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague

International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 17, 2019

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…

January 17, 2019 | Italian Food | Prague International Cuisine

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

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 08, 2019

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…

January 08, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon Popular

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…

January 01, 2019 | Popular | Rome Italian Food

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.…

December 26, 2018 | Pizza | Jbeil Italian Food

14 Classic Pasta Sauces and How to Make Them

News

November 17, 2018

14 Classic Pasta Sauces and How to Make Them

In Italy, pasta sauce is a serious business. Regional specialties and recipes are passed from generation to generation.…

November 17, 2018 News

Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 04, 2018

Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh

How great it is to go back to the classics; Michel, a passionate restaurateur, has been operating his small bistro behind Rizk…

November 04, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh French Food

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…

October 13, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Italian Food

BARILLA TO CROWN WORLD’S BEST YOUNG PASTA CHEF DURING PASTA WORLD

News

October 13, 2018

BARILLA TO CROWN WORLD’S BEST YOUNG PASTA CHEF DURING PASTA WORLD

BARILLA TO CROWN WORLD’S BEST YOUNG PASTA CHEF DURING PASTA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ON OCTOBER 24-25 IN MILAN 18 young…

October 13, 2018 News

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…

September 23, 2018 | Italian Food | Metn Bread & Bakeries

Dinner at Aurora Inn: Jazz Music and an Inspirational View

French Food | New York USA Americas

August 12, 2018

Dinner at Aurora Inn: Jazz Music and an Inspirational View

After enjoying a memorable brunch, I was ready to come back for dinner at Aurora. Enjoying soothing jazz music and a beautiful…

August 12, 2018 | Recommended | New York French Food

Casa Di Giorgio: Fresh Pasta You Must Try in Mykonos

Italian Food | Greece Europe

July 15, 2018

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…

July 15, 2018 | Recommended | Greece Italian Food

Craft: Incredible Food! A Lovely Dinner in New York

French Food | New York USA Americas

June 17, 2018

Craft: Incredible Food! A Lovely Dinner in New York

It’s big; it’s cozy, it’s beautifully decorated and professionally managed, Craft is one of New York’s…

June 17, 2018 | International Cuisine | New York French Food

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…

June 12, 2018 | Restaurants | New York Italian Food

Il Vigneto: A Mouthwatering Lemon Sorbet in a jar

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 05, 2018

Il Vigneto: A Mouthwatering Lemon Sorbet in a jar

On Antelias highway, facing Aishti, next to Diwan Beirut, Il Vigneto is a casual Italian restaurant welcoming you in a…

June 05, 2018 | Restaurants | Antelias Italian Food

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…

May 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Amsterdam Italian Food

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…

May 12, 2018 | Recommended | Amsterdam Italian Food

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…

March 21, 2018 | Restaurants | New York Italian Food

Plastificio Di Martino; Antica Pasta Di Gragnano at Fico Food World, Italy

Italian Food | Italy Europe

March 20, 2018

Plastificio Di Martino; Antica Pasta Di Gragnano at Fico Food World, Italy

An open kitchen, chefs preparing gigantic marmites of Pasta, a place loaded with people and brightly lit in white, the restaurant…

March 20, 2018 | Recommended | Italy Italian Food

Osteria Dei Borghi at Fico Food Park, Italy

Italian Food | Italy Europe