NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

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

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

Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner

French Food | Germany Europe

October 27, 2019

Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner

Recommended by the Michelin guide, Délice La Brasserie, located at the Sofitel Munich, is where I chose to have dinner…

October 27, 2019 | Recommended | Germany French Food

Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul

Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

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

Turkey

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

Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities

Italian Food | Italy Europe

June 10, 2019

Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities

Two forks, two knives, delicate crystal water glasses and customized wine glasses set on ironed white table cloth... that’s…

June 10, 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

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

East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!

Burgers | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!

I’ve been here the first time when I discovered the burger... came back to enjoy it again with one of the sexiest risottos…

January 13, 2019 | International Cuisine | Badaro Burgers

Crabe Royal: A Great Discovery in Paris

Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Crabe Royal: A Great Discovery in Paris

Celebrating two years of “Crab”, the casual restaurant, open on La Madeleine in Paris is a place I’ll…

December 24, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Fish & Seafood

Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

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

Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano

Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

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

Hey Terras: Diner on the Canale in Amsterdam

International Cuisine | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 12, 2018

Hey Terras: Diner on the Canale in Amsterdam

By the water, enjoying the passing boats, I sat for dinner at De L’Europe hotel in Amsterdam. Fully booked that night, I…

May 12, 2018 | Recommended | Amsterdam International Cuisine

Marius et Jeanette: An Upscale Seafood Restaurant in Paris

Fish & Seafood | Paris France Europe

December 20, 2017

Marius et Jeanette: An Upscale Seafood Restaurant in Paris

Walls covered with wood, fish displayed in boxes, fishing ornaments, and many other nautical decorative items. Marius &…

December 20, 2017 | French Food | Paris Fish & Seafood

Sapori E Vini: An Enjoyable Italian Journey Starts in Jbeil

Italian Food | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

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…

September 07, 2017 | Pizza | Jbeil Italian Food

Limanaki: Fine Dining Perfection in Limassol

Fish & Seafood | Cyprus 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.…

September 07, 2017 | Hotels | Cyprus Fish & Seafood

Ithaki Athens: A Gourmet Stopover in Greece

French Food | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

August 23, 2017

Ithaki Athens: A Gourmet Stopover in Greece

Amazing from start to end, a superb view, an enchanting setup, perfect service with great attention to detail... the food is…

August 23, 2017 | Recommended | Athens French Food

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

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

USA

April 13, 2017

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…

April 13, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Italian Food

L’Avenue du Parc: One of Beirut's Favorite French Restaurants

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 30, 2016

L’Avenue du Parc: One of Beirut's Favorite French Restaurants

Some of the country's famous French restaurants are located in the heart of downtown Beirut where people come to see and be seen.…

September 30, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District French Food

Marinella: Worth Skipping Work For

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 07, 2016

Marinella: Worth Skipping Work For

This is Marinella, the Italian restaurant on Mar Mikhael... a place that opens for lunch only. This corner trattoria,…

September 07, 2016 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

The Emporio Armani Caffe Milano: Food Orgasm!

Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

February 27, 2016

The Emporio Armani Caffe Milano: Food Orgasm!

Been here, done that, loved it, and now back to enjoy the experience again. I remember eating an amazing risotto Milanese,…

February 27, 2016 | Recommended | Milan Italian Food

Gavi: The New and Trendy Italian Restaurant in Beirut

Italian Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 17, 2015

Gavi: The New and Trendy Italian Restaurant in Beirut

It's called Gavi and it is today one of the trendiest Italian restaurants in Beirut. Brought to us by the owners of Kampai,…

June 17, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District Italian Food

Marinella: Le Coin Italien des Habitués

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 08, 2015

Marinella: Le Coin Italien des Habitués

Unfortunately for you dear Italian cuisine lovers, Marinella only opens for lunch. You'll have to find a way to escape work or…

June 08, 2015 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Copper Dog Restaurant at The Craigellachie Hotel, Scotland

Grill & BBQ | Scotland UK Europe

UK

May 20, 2015

Copper Dog Restaurant at The Craigellachie Hotel, Scotland

In the middle of nowhere, but surely in the heart of Scotland, is a hotel and restaurant we stopped at for lunch. On the first…

May 20, 2015 | International Cuisine | Scotland Grill & BBQ

Lunch at The Dominican Hotel Brussels: An Exquisite Experience

International Cuisine | Belgium Europe

February 16, 2015

Lunch at The Dominican Hotel Brussels: An Exquisite Experience

It was love at first sight. A glass door opens up to two fireplaces and you can either access the hotel from the right side and…

February 16, 2015 | Recommended | Belgium International Cuisine

Michel: Tasty Food and Positive Vibes

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 26, 2014

Michel: Tasty Food and Positive Vibes

Back in October, I discovered Michel, a casual bistro nestled in the heart of Achrafieh, offering some fine dishes without…

April 26, 2014 | Recommended | Achrafieh French Food

Pzza.Co: My Second Visit After the Opening

Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 20, 2014

Pzza.Co: My Second Visit After the Opening

When I first published a review on Pzza.Co, people’s anticipation to try this new pizza spot in Beirut was rising. I was…

April 20, 2014 | Pizza | Beirut Italian Food

Locanda Corsini: Some Things Change with Time... Unfortunately

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

April 14, 2014

Locanda Corsini: Some Things Change with Time... Unfortunately

Although I have been to Locanda Corsini dozens of times since I started NoGarlicNoOnions, but for some reason I haven't written…

April 14, 2014 | Restaurants | Metn Italian Food

The Emporio Armani caffe: Tasty Italian Food in Paris

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

March 26, 2014

The Emporio Armani caffe: Tasty Italian Food in Paris

This is our second time to Emporio Armani in Paris and will surely not be the last. My wife and I are in love with this place not…

March 26, 2014 | Recommended | Paris Italian Food

2013: Best Italian Restaurants in Lebanon

Italian Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

December 20, 2013

2013: Best Italian Restaurants in Lebanon

Any dish served in Italian restaurant is simply. Pizzas, pastas and risottos, Italian cuisine is great. Voted for many years as…

December 20, 2013 | Restaurants | Lebanon Italian Food

SUD... A Must Visit: La Cour Saint Michel Will Put a Smile on Your Face

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 23, 2013

SUD... A Must Visit: La Cour Saint Michel Will Put a Smile on Your Face

It was truly love at first sight, the minute I laid eyes on SUD. A restaurant that's really special in so many ways is the same…

September 23, 2013 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

Tavolina: I Found it... A Pizza Worth a Trophy

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 31, 2013

Tavolina: I Found it... A Pizza Worth a Trophy

A whole year has passed since I last visited Tavolina. When this Italian restaurant opened it was the talk of the town. I went…

August 31, 2013 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Venezia: Awaiting a New Start in September

Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 17, 2013

Venezia: Awaiting a New Start in September

For the past couple of years, many of us have actually thought that Venezia has closed. Which once was a renowned Italian…

August 17, 2013 | Restaurants | Beirut Italian Food

Restaurant Dei Nobili at Hotel Villa Borghi

Italian Food | Varese Italy Europe

Italy

July 22, 2013

Restaurant Dei Nobili at Hotel Villa Borghi

Situated in the middle of nowhere, t

July 22, 2013 | Restaurants | Varese Italian Food

A Place I Recommend: Le Tilleul, Saint-Paul-de-Vence

French Food | France Europe

July 10, 2013

A Place I Recommend: Le Tilleul, Saint-Paul-de-Vence

In the shades of the large, hundred year old lime tree, the restaurant "Le Tilleul" welcomes you on its big and beautiful, sunny…

July 10, 2013 | Recommended | France French Food

A French Cuisine Served at L'Estelle en Camargue Hotel

French Food | Camargue France Europe

July 05, 2013

A French Cuisine Served at L'Estelle en Camargue Hotel

We checked into L'Estelle en Camargue very late, so there was not too much time to go and venture outside the hotel for some fine…

July 05, 2013 | Restaurants | Camargue French Food

Le Comptoir de l’Arc: Boire mais Spécialement Bien Manger

Contributors | Paris France Europe

August 23, 2012

Le Comptoir de l’Arc: Boire mais Spécialement Bien Manger

Critique : Le Comptoir de l’Arc est une brasserie parisienne de l’Avenue Marceaux. L’ambiance est jeune,…

August 23, 2012 | Contributors | Paris Contributors

Marinella - A Delicious Italian Lunch

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 06, 2012

Marinella - A Delicious Italian Lunch

Walking along the streets of Mar Mikhael, enjoying the old traditional Lebanese heritage, I decided to stop for a lunch at…

August 06, 2012 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Fly Over The Roof of the Opera House

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 14, 2012

Fly Over The Roof of the Opera House

Enjoy a fine dinner in a pleasant lounge atmosphere on the roof. Fly, located on the rooftop of the Virgin…

July 14, 2012 | Italian Food | Beirut French Food

Emporio Armani Caffe, Paris

International Cuisine | Paris France Europe