Off the Beaten Path
Jul 12, 2011, 12:58 pm
#2
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I see you're new relatively - so welcome to FT!
There are many suggestions already posted here, you just need to do a search. If you don't know how to do that just ask.
And here's another helpful resource, but you'll need to do a search within in this too:
http://www.parlafood.com/
There are many suggestions already posted here, you just need to do a search. If you don't know how to do that just ask.
And here's another helpful resource, but you'll need to do a search within in this too:
http://www.parlafood.com/
Aug 14, 2011, 9:24 am
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NYC
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In firenze I higly recommend Coquinarius, it's a small small restaurant in Via dell'Oca, a few steps from the Duomo, but definitely not a tourist trap.
They have an amazing wine selection and some real good food. The owners are two brothers, both from Florence, and the main waiter, Nico, definitely knows his job as a sommelier.
They have an amazing wine selection and some real good food. The owners are two brothers, both from Florence, and the main waiter, Nico, definitely knows his job as a sommelier.
Aug 14, 2011, 3:36 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Rimini , Italy
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To find real places in Venice it's not really easy. My suggestion is the Trattoria da Romano in Burano. It is a famous place, so it's recommended to reserve in advance, but it's quite off the beaten path and away from the maddening crowds of Venezia.
Burano is a charming island, famous for lace production.
The house speciality is the risotto: actually you can have it black (with squid ink) and white (with a Venice lagoon fish, called Goh). It's not cheap but it's a very good quality for what you pay.
Burano is a charming island, famous for lace production.
The house speciality is the risotto: actually you can have it black (with squid ink) and white (with a Venice lagoon fish, called Goh). It's not cheap but it's a very good quality for what you pay.
Aug 14, 2011, 10:44 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Zeb in Florence is an outstanding experience. It is near one of the common routes to Piazzale Michelangelo, so there is a tourist presence, but also many locals. The owner and her son are wonderful (but speak only Italian).
http://www.zebgastronomia.com/ilristorante.html
http://www.zebgastronomia.com/ilristorante.html
Aug 18, 2011, 11:38 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: BRI
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In Venice, look for Furatola in Dorsoduro, a terrific seafood restaurant. Reservation is a good idea.
The earlier recommendation of Da Romano in Burano is on the mark.
The earlier recommendation of Da Romano in Burano is on the mark.
Oct 20, 2011, 8:21 am
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I just returned from two weeks in Italy and ate at ZaZa in Florence and Do Spade in Venice. Both were first rate meals although I'd have to give a slight edge to Do Spade. Total cost for two people (with house wine both places) was ~70€.
Do Spade is a little tricky to find - head north from Ponte di Rialto along the main street (Ruga dei Oresi). When you get to Ruga Vecia San Giovanni, turn left and then take the second side street to your right (Corte Secondo Mori). When that street deadends, do a slight zag to the left and continue on Calle de le Do Spade. The restaurant will be on your left before you get to Ponte de la Do Spade.
Do Spade is a little tricky to find - head north from Ponte di Rialto along the main street (Ruga dei Oresi). When you get to Ruga Vecia San Giovanni, turn left and then take the second side street to your right (Corte Secondo Mori). When that street deadends, do a slight zag to the left and continue on Calle de le Do Spade. The restaurant will be on your left before you get to Ponte de la Do Spade.
Nov 4, 2011, 5:47 pm
#11
Join Date: Nov 2011
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while in Rome, you can try cuisines from all over Italy. Here are some tips about off the beaten track restaurants
http://www.buzzinrome.com/2011/08/28...n-restaurants/
http://www.buzzinrome.com/2011/08/28...n-restaurants/
Nov 5, 2011, 4:02 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Just wanted to add that when dining in downtown Rome it is practically impossible to eat at a restaurant that doesn't in some way cater to tourists. That's a huge part of their business. There are many traps that are best avoided, but on the flip side of that I wouldn't expect to be able to find that little gem that only the locals (and somehow you, and the rest of the people on this board) know about.