Umbria's cuisine is delightfully rustic and simple, relying heavily on olive oil. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in the region. 

Here are some of our favorite restaurants in the Amalfi Coast.

Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Tuscany.

Ligurian cuisine is based on the simple flavors of fresh vegetables, olive oil and pine nuts. Here are some of our favorite restaurants on the Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre

Lazio regional cuisine is flavorful and rich in meats and vegetables and unlike other regions in Italy, Lazio’s cuisine has a hint of Jewish influence. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in the region.

Like any area of Italy, Florence has its regional specialties. The city’s most famous contribution to the Italian kitchen is its popular specialty, bistecca alle Fiorentina, a thick grilled steak.

Venetian cuisine is based on seafood, often served with risotto as a first course. Polenta, made of corn meal, is also popular. Tiramisu (mascarpone cheese, coffee, chocolate, and lady fingers) has been imported from the mainland and has become Venice’s most popular dessert

Here are some of our favorite restaurants in the Italian Lakes, including Lake Como and Lake Maggiore.  

This restaurant guide concentrates on two popular Florence neighborhoods, the central area near Il Duomo, and the charming neighborhood on the other side of the Arno, near the Giardino di Boboli and Palazzo Pitti. Florence’s immediate surrounding area is also covered, and there is a special section on Florentine nightlife.