NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

January 13, 2020

La Nonina Pizzeria: The Romana Pizza is Awesome! Thin, Crispy and acidic

My teeth cut into the thin crust while the tomato sauce explodes under the palate. A unique pizza, very thin crust, crunchy and…

January 13, 2020 | Pizza | Achrafieh Italian Food

La Perla: Italian Specialities, Tasty Focaccia and Delicious Ravioli in Paris

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

November 28, 2019

La Perla: Italian Specialities, Tasty Focaccia and Delicious Ravioli in Paris

I was contacted by Charbel Sawma, owner of La Perla, a proud Lebanese who has opened his first restaurant in Paris in 1997. A…

November 28, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris Italian Food

Roberto: Iconic Italian Restaurant in Geneva. Not Worth it. I Expected Better...

Italian Food | Switzerland Europe

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

Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience

Guide Michelin | Switzerland Europe

November 22, 2019

Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience

It’s not a secret that I’m a fan of Italian cuisine and since I loved the restaurant vibes at breakfast, we planned a…

November 22, 2019 | Italian Food | Switzerland Guide Michelin

Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 18, 2019

Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant

Driving on Mansourieh highway all the way up to Beit Merry, it came to my attention that almost all restaurants are fast food…

October 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn Italian Food

Punto Alto: “Impressed” by the Food and the Portions Size! It’s Even Non-Smoking

American | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

October 18, 2019

Punto Alto: “Impressed” by the Food and the Portions Size! It’s Even Non-Smoking

Located on the hills of Ras Maska, Punto Akto has been serving unique food since 1990. From an authentic Italian restaurant to an…

October 18, 2019 | Italian Food | Tripoli American

FICO Eataly World: THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK

Popular | Italy Europe

June 15, 2019

FICO Eataly World: THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK

THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK. COVERING AN AREA OF 100,000 SQM IN BOLOGNA, FICO EMBODIES THE WONDERS OF ITALIAN…

June 15, 2019 | Recommended | Italy Popular

Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur

Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

June 11, 2019

Paper Moon Milano: Back After Two Years and Still Loving it; A Coup de Coeur

Two years ago, I discovered a restaurant; an Italian restaurant in the heart of Milano. A unique restaurant serving exceptional…

June 11, 2019 | Recommended | Milan 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

Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut

Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 15, 2019

Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut

After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut 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

Italy

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

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

Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2019

Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!

The famous Italian restaurant of Mar Mikhael has landed in Metn with a big location at Zero4. Special pizzas and Italian…

January 23, 2019 | Pizza | Antelias Italian Food

Via Roma Italian Eatery, Naccache: The Special Pizza!

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Via Roma Italian Eatery, Naccache: The Special Pizza!

An oval shaped pizza prepared with such attention you will feel in every bite. A thin crust, crunchy on the bottom and fluffy at…

January 20, 2019 | Pizza | Antelias 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

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

2018 Top 10: My Favorite Italian Restaurants in New York

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

January 01, 2019

2018 Top 10: My Favorite Italian Restaurants in New York

I can't get enough of New York. I have been there ten times already, and each 10-day trip was a full food experience one……

January 01, 2019 | Popular | New York 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

Nolita: One of Paris’ Best Italian Restaurants. The Spaghetti Chitarra is Awesome

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Nolita: One of Paris’ Best Italian Restaurants. The Spaghetti Chitarra is Awesome

My first visit was memorable, my second visit was outstanding and now, visiting Nolita for the third time in less than two…

December 24, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Italian Food

Maialino: A Salty Dinner in New York

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

June 12, 2018

Maialino: A Salty Dinner in New York

Second time for dinner at this superb restaurant where I remember having the tastiest pancakes of New York and some unique pasta.…

June 12, 2018 | Restaurants | New York Italian Food

The Emporio Armani Cafe and Restaurant Paris: It Puts me in a Good Mood!

Italian Food | Paris France Europe

November 15, 2017

The Emporio Armani Cafe and Restaurant Paris: It Puts me in a Good Mood!

It is a tradition of mine to visit the Armani cafe whenever I travel. From Istanbul to Dubai, Paris, and Milan, coming here is…

November 15, 2017 | Recommended | Paris Italian Food

World Week of Italian Cuisine 2017 is Happening in Beirut

News

November 11, 2017

World Week of Italian Cuisine 2017 is Happening in Beirut

The World Week of the Italian Cuisine is the worldwide event under the patronage of the Italian Embassy,…

November 11, 2017 News

Sapori E Vini: An Enjoyable Italian Journey Starts in Jbeil

Italian Food | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

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

Baita on the Roof: Eataly's Pop-Up Terrace Restaurant

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

April 14, 2017

Baita on the Roof: Eataly's Pop-Up Terrace Restaurant

Baita is Eataly's Italian Alps pop-up restaurant on the 14th floor. Enclosed by a retractable roof and dotted with heaters,…

April 14, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Italian Food

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

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

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

Paper Moon: A Recommended Trattoria in Milan

Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

February 14, 2016

Paper Moon: A Recommended Trattoria in Milan

A cozy restaurant where homey food is cooked, a chef looking at his customers from behind the glass window as the owners walk…

February 14, 2016 | Recommended | Milan Italian Food

Grano: Positive Vibes... Delectable Italian Cuisine

Italian Food | Romania Europe

February 02, 2016

Grano: Positive Vibes... Delectable Italian Cuisine

I felt good the minute I walked into Grano. An Italian restaurant with an delicatessen shop, a cheese fridge, cakes and prepared…

February 02, 2016 | Recommended | Romania Italian Food

Tarallucci e Vino: A Tasteless Dinner in New York

Italian Food | New York USA Americas

December 01, 2015

Tarallucci e Vino: A Tasteless Dinner in New York

It was a Friday night, all the good restaurants were fully booked, the waiting lines were long but one place seemed…

December 01, 2015 | Restaurants | New York Italian Food

Mario e Mario: Finally! The Chef and Menu Have Changed

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 30, 2015

Mario e Mario: Finally! The Chef and Menu Have Changed

The last few days of of my summer were crowned with dinners at Mario e Mario up on the terrace. Enchanted by fine Italian music,…

November 30, 2015 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Italian Food

Luigi's Dear Sea: Not My First But Definitely My Last

Italian Food | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

March 27, 2014

Luigi's Dear Sea: Not My First But Definitely My Last

During a four-day conference in Jordan I stayed at the Movenpick Dead Sea. Four full days where you find yourself eating the same…

March 27, 2014 | Restaurants | Dead Sea Italian Food

Olio Gemmayze: Pizza, Gnocchi, Risotto, Focaccia... All Tasty

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East