Italian Food
SPAGHETTI: One of My Favorite Things to Eat
I’m a fan! I love Spaghetti, I travel for Spaghetti. When I see Spaghetti on a restaurant’s menu, it’s usually the first thing I order. Staying home this week, I searched for my…
April 13, 2020
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Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 19, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut
When a handful of local and international specialties are prepared in front of your eyes! When each one of the chefs has at least ten years of experience! When food is prepared with passion and love!…
December 19, 2019
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Beirut
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
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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
Maison de la Truffe: Delicious Lunch & Excellent Gourmet Pizza
French Food | Paris France Europe
November 23, 2019
French Food
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 de la Truffe, à restaurant since 1932 serving French…
November 23, 2019
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Paris
Oscar’s Brasserie Moderne; Dinner at The Steigenberger Hotel in Frankfurt
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
October 27, 2019
International Cuisine
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 going to sleep early was an obvious thing to do. Located next to the…
October 27, 2019
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Germany
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
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Germany
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Italian Food
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 times makes my heart skip a beat. Pasta, pizza and Italian dishes,…
September 17, 2019
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Istanbul
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
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Istanbul
La Petite Maison: A Must Do in Istanbul
French Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
French Food
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 indulging in the finest food in Nice, Dubai, and Beirut, here comes…
September 04, 2019
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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
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Istanbul
Food Gadgets
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 hot, and the colander unstable... Kitchen Gizmo Snap 'N Strain…
July 31, 2019
Ergon Athens: A Dream Place for Foodies. Beautiful Decor and Delicious Food
International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe
July 26, 2019
International Cuisine
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. It’s so fresh, happy and vibrant... enter into a little paradise…
July 26, 2019
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Athens
Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner
Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe
July 06, 2019
Italian Food
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 have the chance, especially in Paris and Milano. I’ve been to…
July 06, 2019
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Milan
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
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
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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
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Italy
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
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Italy
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
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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,…
Airports
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 don’t expect to have a real restaurant at the airport especially with…
April 13, 2019
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Rome
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
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
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Copenhagen
Italian Food
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 you, not too smiley though! Dimmed lights and a cozy ambiance, in a…
February 22, 2019
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Paris
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
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
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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
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…
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
Bistrot de Michel: French Simplicity in the Heart of Achrafieh
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 04, 2018
French Food
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 hospital in Achrafieh for several years now. Offering the same menu with…
November 04, 2018
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Achrafieh
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
News
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 world-class chefs will compete for the title of Master of Pasta
October 13, 2018
Via Roma: Recommended Homey Italian Cuisine by Chef Massimiliano
Bread & Bakeries | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 23, 2018
Bread & Bakeries
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 you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as of eight-thirty until eleven…
September 23, 2018
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Metn
Dinner at Aurora Inn: Jazz Music and an Inspirational View
French Food | New York USA Americas
August 12, 2018
French Food
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 sunset by the lake, I sat on the terrace facing the lake. At Aurora, the…
August 12, 2018
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New York
Italian Food
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 Captain Giorgio (Yorgos), the restaurant is a popular place on the island…
July 15, 2018
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Greece
Craft: Incredible Food! A Lovely Dinner in New York
French Food | New York USA Americas
June 17, 2018
French Food
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 renowned restaurants known for its good food and special ambiance. You…
June 17, 2018
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New York
Italian Food
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 wood... it felt bizarre from the minute we walked in. I was not sure if…
June 12, 2018
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New York
Il Vigneto: A Mouthwatering Lemon Sorbet in a jar
Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 05, 2018
Italian Food
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 relaxed ambiance. Known to have eight choices of pasta, at Il Vigneto you…
June 05, 2018
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Antelias
Italian Food
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 you should know by now that I crave Spaghetti all day, all year. I…
May 13, 2018
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Amsterdam
Italian Food
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 floor with a view of the canal and busy streets, the restaurant…
May 12, 2018
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Amsterdam
Spaghetti Incident; New York’s Italian Trattoria
Italian Food | New York USA Americas
March 21, 2018
Italian Food
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 addresses in New York, and craving an Italian experience, I planned my…
March 21, 2018
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New York
Plastificio Di Martino; Antica Pasta Di Gragnano at Fico Food World, Italy
Italian Food | Italy Europe
March 20, 2018
Italian Food
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 grabbed my attention as I walked the alleys of Fico. I’ve…
March 20, 2018
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Italy
Italian Food
Osteria Dei Borghi at Fico Food Park, Italy
Located inside Fico, the world’s first food experience created by Eataly, Osteria serves Pasta and local cuisines of Italy. Among many restaurants, I was craving pasta, and the menu board…
March 20, 2018
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Italy
Di Fiori: For the Love of Pasta up in Kobayat
Italian Food | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 20, 2018
Italian Food
Di Fiori: For the Love of Pasta up in Kobayat
For the love of his country and surely for the love of pasta, Tony Zaher and after a long tour around the world's famous kitchens settled down in his hometown where he passionately prepares…
March 20, 2018
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North Lebanon
Tavolina: Casual Italian and Good in Beirut
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 15, 2018
Italian Food
Tavolina: Casual Italian and Good in Beirut
One of Beirut’s best Italian restaurants is located in Mar Mikhael next to Prune and Das-Kutche. Open for more than five years already, Tavolina is the baby of chef Dany Khairallah and…
March 15, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Kitchen
The Ultimate Guide to Pasta Shapes
Pasta is a simple and wonderful foodstuff. It’s up there with pizza, gelato, and tiramisu as one of the great culinary inventions to come out of Italy. (Nonna Box)
February 21, 2018
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