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Anthony Rahayel, Ottimismo Speziato
March 20, 2021
| Press
Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food
Italian Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
October 26, 2020
Italian Food
Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food
The first impression wasn’t what I expected until we tasted the food. Meager lights don’t let you see what you’re eating. Air conditioning system throwing unpleasant air on our…
October 26, 2020
| Restaurants
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Dubai
News
Dolce & Gabbana's Exclusive Sweets in Beautiful Tin Cans
Dolce & Gabbana's love for Sicily has always been in the forefront of all its design. The Italian fashion label has taken this love a step further with it's latest collaboration with…
October 21, 2020
Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut
Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 02, 2020
Italian Food
Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut
Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine in a fresh and colorful ambiance inspired by the colors of Andy Warhol, the traditions of old Lebanon, the…
July 02, 2020
| Restaurants
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Beirut
News
You Can Now Buy Italian Online: 100% MADE IN ITALY CERTIFICATION
The 100% Made in Italy Certification provides consumers with a guarantee on the Italian orgin and the quality of purchased products.The certification adheres to all parameters provided for by current…
April 23, 2020
La Perla: Italian Specialities, Tasty Focaccia and Delicious Ravioli in Paris
Italian Food | Paris France Europe
November 28, 2019
Italian Food
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 Lebanese catering concept, a street food eatery, and the Italian Cafe;…
November 28, 2019
| Restaurants
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Paris
Roberto: Iconic Italian Restaurant in Geneva. Not Worth it. I Expected Better...
Italian Food | Switzerland Europe
November 27, 2019
Italian Food
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 this present location, Roberto has toured around Italy in search of…
November 27, 2019
| Restaurants
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Switzerland
Piero TT; The Italian Eatery by Chef Pierre Gagnaire is a Must Try
Italian Food | Paris France Europe
November 24, 2019
Italian Food
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 double-sided menu, simple offerings of which seven starters, four raw…
November 24, 2019
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Paris
Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience
Guide Michelin | Switzerland Europe
November 22, 2019
Guide Michelin
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 goodbye dinner at Il Lago, The Four Season’s Michelin Starred…
November 22, 2019
| Italian Food
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Switzerland
Al Pesto Mansourieh: International Fast Food in a Wannabe Italian Restaurant
Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
Italian Food
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 places. Start by Abou Arab, Sandwich w Noss, Burger King, and Mc.…
October 18, 2019
| Restaurants
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Metn
Punto Alto: “Impressed” by the Food and the Portions Size! It’s Even Non-Smoking
American | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 18, 2019
American
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 American-style Italian eatery, Punto Alto is one of Tripoli’s…
October 18, 2019
| Italian Food
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Tripoli
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Italian Food | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Italian Food
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 on a Saturday evening. A garlic clove printed on a large canvas, pasta…
September 22, 2019
| Recommended
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Germany
Italian Food
Esmer Chef: Fresh Street Food Pasta in Istanbul
Some of the blog’s readers recommended “Esmer Chef.” Pizza, pasta, salads, international cuisine and everything in between, the casual fast food has several branches of which one on…
September 17, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Eataly at Zorlu Center: Disappointing More and More Every Time
Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
Italian Food
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 freshly baked Italian focaccia with premium quality olive oil while…
September 04, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Popular
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 BIODIVERSITY.
June 15, 2019
| Recommended
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Italy
Fuor D’Acqua Florence: I Came Back After Ten Years! A Memorable Experience
Italian Food | Florence Italy Europe
June 12, 2019
Italian Food
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 had. Fuor D’Acqua, the restaurant under the stone arcades,…
June 12, 2019
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Florence
Mechwar Videos
Marvelous Venice! A Video Review and 200 Photos
Epic Grandeur
Never was a thoroughfare so aptly named as the Grand Canal, reflecting the glories of centuries of Venetian architecture in the 50 palazzi and six churches l
Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 10, 2019
Italian Food
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 not the setup you’re used to at your neighborhood Trattoria.…
June 10, 2019
| Restaurants
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Italy
Trattoria Do Forni: Pasta for the Soul, Non-Touristic in Venice
Italian Food | Venice Italy Europe
June 10, 2019
Italian Food
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 few meters from the famous Piazza San Marco, Da Forni is one of the…
June 10, 2019
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Venice
Italian Food
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 atrium, decorated tables and a menu up to the standard of a casual…
June 10, 2019
| Restaurants
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Italy
A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 09, 2019
Italian Food
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 delay, we were welcomed and treated professionally. Located at the villa,…
June 09, 2019
| Guide Michelin
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Italy
Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy
French Food | Italy Europe
June 09, 2019
French Food
Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy
Arriving at a closed gate, the receptionist answered: “Good morning sir, welcome to Villa Cordevigo”. I drove the alley between high trees, left my car at the parking, and walked to the…
Ristorante Caruso: Lunch on the Lake in Sirmione! Delicious Pasta!
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 08, 2019
Italian Food
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 a view. On the terrace under the sun or inside, both experiences are…
June 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Italy
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Italian Food
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and Mayrig on Gemmayze Pasteur street, Appetito Trattoria has opened its…
June 06, 2019
| Pizza
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Italian Food
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 promising an Italian experience. As a first impression: service is very…
April 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Malta
Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta
Italian Food | Malta Europe
April 13, 2019
Italian Food
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. An Italian restaurant in Valletta operating under an old stone arcade,…
Italian Food
La Vecchia Taranto: The Best Italian in Malta and Beyond
I felt this place! Traditional, authentic, small and feels like home. An Italian trattoria owned and managed by Italian people, Vecchia Taranto welcomes you for pizza and pasta. We arrived without…
April 13, 2019
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Malta
Lunch at Marinella Beirut: Try the Bottarga Spaghetti
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 02, 2019
Italian Food
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 simply come on the weekend... Five years have passed, and still,…
March 02, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen
Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
Italian Food
Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen
After yesterday’s bad experience at Scarpetta, I really needed some good Italian spaghetti cooked aldente. Google maps led me to this homey trattoria serving a handful of pasta dishes, risotto,…
February 24, 2019
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Copenhagen
Trattoria Fiat Copenhagen: Beautiful Decor, Nothing Else
Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
Italian Food
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 walk in! A big restaurant, candles decorating all tables, two stories of…
February 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Copenhagen
Italian Food
Scarpetta: A Restaurant I Didn’t Understand!
The hotel concierge recommended Scarpetta for our first dinner. This Italian trattoria, I repeat “Italian Trattoria”, doesn’t serve pasta.
February 23, 2019
| Restaurants
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Copenhagen
Tavolina Naccache: Delicious Spaghetti and Risotto, Unprofessional Service!
Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Italian Food
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 specialties served in a casual ambiance the Italian trattoria way.
Italian Food
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 the same time. A thick border that crunches before melting under the…
Margherita Sin el Fil: Pizza, Nothing Else
Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Italian Food
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. The concept has lately been bought by a new group from Giovanni Di…
Pepenero: Excellent Tagliatelle and Outstanding Carbonara in Prague
Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
Italian Food
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 for dinner! A restaurant oozing Italian vibes, a beautiful menu…
January 20, 2019
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Prague
La Bottega Di Finestra: The Italian Marketplace of Prague
Italian Food | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
Italian Food
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 to an Italian marketplace filled with joy and happiness, divided into…
January 20, 2019
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Prague
Italian Food
Alriso: Gluten Free Italian Cuisine in Prague
When you are welcomed with a smile, you will immediately understand that the owners are not Czech. An Italian family-style trattoria on Betlémské náměstí, focusing on rice…
January 17, 2019
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Prague
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 17, 2019
International Cuisine
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 the “non-touristic” and not so crowded streets of Prague, a…
January 17, 2019
| Italian Food
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Prague
Popular
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 shapes. It's delicious, it's nutritious, it's versatile. It can be…
January 08, 2019
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Lebanon
Italian Food
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… I have tried enough pastrami sandwiches, cookies, burgers and desserts…
Desserts & Sweets
Top 10 Gelato in Roma: My Personal Choice
After indulging in Milan's favorite gelatarias, I planned a trip to Rome to see how the capital of this most famous culinary country compares. The world talks about ice cream but Italy calls it…
January 01, 2019
| Ice Cream & Gelato
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Rome
Italian Food
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 that vary by region. Depending on geography, pasta can be short or…
Italian Food
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. It’s probably one of the few restaurants in Lebanon where you feel…
Nolita: One of Paris’ Best Italian Restaurants. The Spaghetti Chitarra is Awesome
Italian Food | Paris France Europe
December 24, 2018
Italian Food
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 months, I came back to enjoy one of Paris’ best spaghetti and…
December 24, 2018
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Paris
Napoletano: A Renowned Casual Italian in Paris. Come for the Pizza and Pasta
Italian Food | Paris France Europe
December 21, 2018
Italian Food
Napoletano: A Renowned Casual Italian in Paris. Come for the Pizza and Pasta
It’s called Napoletano, Chez Toni, an Italian restaurant located 18 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt. I’ve been here in 2012 and now back after six long years. I still remember to be unique, the…
December 21, 2018
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Paris
Via Roma: Delicious Breakfast on an Early Sunday Morning in Antelias
Bread & Bakeries | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 18, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
Via Roma: Delicious Breakfast on an Early Sunday Morning in Antelias
Other than serving a delicious dinner, Via Roma, the Italian restaurant and bakery of Antelias also welcomes you for breakfast. Eggs, avocado toast, yogurt and pizzas, the choices are enough to…
November 18, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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Antelias
News
World Week of Italian Cuisine in Lebanon
The World Week of Italian Cuisine aims at promoting the Italian culinary tradition with original food products.
The World Week of Italian Cuisine is a worldwide event held under the…
November 17, 2018
News
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. Embedded in each is the story of the families who’ve developed it…
November 17, 2018
Pizza
Mato Street Food Roma
An ethical gastronomic philosophy, which uses artisanal tools and typical ingredients respecting the history of one of the richest and most creative Italian gastronomic traditions. For a rich snack,…
November 04, 2018
| Restaurants
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Rome
Italian Food
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 floor of the Jeep and Fiat expo. An Italian experience felt from the…
October 13, 2018
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Paris