italy restaurants & trattoria

The rediscovery of Italian regional gastronomy and typical food products such as lardo di Colonnata and saffron from the Navelli plain means its a good time to dine in Italy.

Many restaurants and eating establishments are now run and managed by an enthusiastic and creative new generation who are combining flavours of the past with modern presentation and preparation.

Italian wine is also as good as its ever been and more native grape varieties are now being produced to accompany local dishes and traditional recipes on the italian menu.

Abruzzo cooking lessons in central Scanno restaurant 

Hosted by the Osteria Costanza e Roberto in the historical centre of Scanno, you will learn and taste classic Abruzzo recipes and dishes. Bed and breakfast accommodation nearby can also be arranged by the same owners.

Fattoria di Stibbio, San Miniato near Pisa

The rooms of the Renaissance Fattoria di Stibbio are the location for these Tuscany cooking lessons with the chefs of Pepenero Restaurant in San Miniato, the capital of white truffles in Tuscany and location for the annual fair.