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Li Jalantuùmene restaurant overlooks the characteristic Piazza de' Galganis, a sixteenth-century gem in the heart of the historic center of Monte Sant'Angelo, in the heart of the Gargano Park. The external walls with portions of light stone and the clean lines of the building integrate perfectly with the surrounding whiteness of the Junno district. The name of the restaurant, which in dialect means "The Gentlemen", is a true declaration of intent: to recall the elegance, honesty and elegance of times gone by, applying them to hospitality and service. Once you cross the threshold, the restaurant reveals its nature as a "home" characterized by a romantic and intimate atmosphere. Gegè Mangano is undoubtedly one of the most representative and charismatic chefs of Puglia, considered a true gastronomic ambassador of the Gargano. Its cuisine, strongly rooted in the Gargano micro-region, is open to contamination and modern techniques, to be unde...

The Osteria Gia Sotto l'Arco overlooks the central square of Carovigno, a building with an eighteenth-century façade, with baroque geometries and light stone. An evocative entrance staircase, steep and solemn, leads customers towards the main floor of the building: a vertical ascent that prepares the guest for the refined elegance of the internal rooms. Once you reach the internal halls, the atmosphere is intimate and relaxing. The historicity of the star vaults marries a minimalist design of rigorous elegance. Already Sotto l'Arco is a precious address where you can enjoy a cultured and refined gastronomic experience in an environment of refined elegance. Teresa Galeone's is a tense and vibrant gastronomic tale, capable of ennobling every single ingredient through perfect cooking and harmonious contrasts that leave their mark on the palate and the memory. In his dishes you can breathe the maturity of a signature cuisine that does not need artifice to am...

The Marco Polo restaurant, run for three generations by the Pani family, is located in a beautiful seafront position on the Ventimiglia promenade. The place is unmistakable: a building entirely made of wood, like a chalet, which stands out among the other signs of the beach establishments. The interiors are also completely made of wood: the overall atmosphere, warm and welcoming, may initially amaze with its originality in the context. The entrance precedes the two dining rooms. The main one has a rectangular plan, well-spaced tables and overlooks the private beach through large windows and a French door. In the kitchen there is Diego Pani, a young and concrete chef. Among his experiences, the kitchens of Vittorio Beltramelli, Joël Robuchon, Guy Savoy and three years at Louis XV in Monte Carlo together with Alain Ducasse. Marina Pani, sister of the Chef, and Sommelier Mattia Cavalli take care of the service in the room, which is precise, impeccable and extremely atte...

Casa Lanzafame, a Sicilian fish restaurant, is located in Carmagnola, in a restricted traffic area accessible until dinner time. The exterior does not go unnoticed, vast and blazing with lights. The ancient 16th century building has been the subject of a careful and tasteful renovation. The rectangular main dining room overlooks the exteriors with large windows on one side and the internal courtyard on the other. The spaces are pleasant and well furnished. The side facing the kitchens hosts a couple of "table d'hôte" tables from which to watch the preparations and plating. In the charming outdoor area equipped with umbrellas you can relax with an aperitif. There is the aromatarium, rich, tidy and well cared for, a great resource for the kitchen. Casa Lanzafame will amaze you with authentic cuisine featuring the freshest fish, expertly treated. The "Cunto di Mare", a course of appetizers made of delicious crudités alternating with well-studi...

Il Cascinalenuovo, Walter and Roberto Ferretto's gastronomic restaurant immersed in the Asti countryside, member of Le Soste since 1995, boasts almost 60 years of activity. Since 1968, the years in which the Ferretto parents operated, many things have changed: in addition to the total renovation of the rooms, there was a drastic reduction in the number of seats, to offer a superior quality service and a refined gastronomic offer. Once through the entrance door, we are immersed in the warm atmosphere of one of the renowned temples of Piedmontese fine dining, with light colours, parquet floors, contemporary art on the walls: a tasteful entrance, a worthy antechamber of a vast and well-kept dining room, furnished with the same criteria, illuminated by large, original floral-shaped fabric ceiling lights and curved stem lamps on the tables. Cascinalenuovo is part of that small circle of gastronomic venues that anyone curious about Haute Cuisine should visit to enrich ...

Il Verbano, Hotel and Restaurant, is a pleasant "Boutique Hotel" located on the Isola dei Pescatori with a magnificent view of Lake Maggiore. Its gastronomic restaurant operates under the management of Chef Marco Sacco of Piccolo Lago. Once you reach Fishermen's Island in 5 minutes by boat, you will be welcomed in the reception room of the hotel. The large rectangular dining room is characterized by the entire side wall with windows with a magnificent lake view. The atmosphere is that of a period villa with the typical Palladiana floor. Il Verbano is a small corner of Paradise in which to taste signature cuisine, local and beyond, and then relax while experiencing the quiet and unparalleled magic of the Lake. Here Chef Marco Sacco, from breakfast to lunch, from aperitif to an intimate and exclusive dinner, has prepared a journey of flavors that ranges from the most typical of the area, to be enjoyed both in the simplicity of traditional recipes and in t...

The Piccolo Lago, Marco Sacco's gourmet restaurant, enjoys an exceptional location "pieds dans l'eau" on the tiny Lake Mergozzo, adjacent to Lake Maggiore. The outdoor spaces by the lake are ideal for ceremonies, banquets, and conferences. Set among well-tended lawns, there are two pavilions, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and a large swimming pool surrounded by teak decking. The indoor dining rooms are divided into a series of different rooms, each one more elegant than the last. Beyond the reception area is a large room with terracotta floors embellished with oriental rugs, which is a continuation of the kitchen area. The lakefront perimeter of the restaurant opens onto spectacular verandas. On the glass wall separating the main dining room from the kitchens, the words of Anthelme Brillat Savarin, an 18th-century French politician, intellectual, and gastronome, author of "The Physiology of Taste," have been screen-printed: "The C...

The San Quintino Resort, Country Inns & Suites with gourmet restaurant, is located in the Busca countryside, just where the plains give way to the first mountain slopes. From the former estate that once belonged to the Marquis d'Azeglio, Mr. and Mrs. Alessandro Degiovanni and Sandra Dogliani have carved out a charming, secluded and restful wood and stone structure with the appeal of fine dining. Of the resort you will find a rich photo report in lemilleUnanotte. Stepping through the entrance, you will be plunged into a refined, warm and evocative atmosphere thanks to a clever juxtaposition of wood, stone, exposed brick and many tastefully chosen trinkets. To reach the dining room, you will pass through the reception area. The main dining room is preceded by an initial small room with a sitting area and fireplace. Stone floors and characteristic brick vaulted ceilings stand out, enhanced by pleasant lighting. The transition to the main dining room is highlighted b...

The Opera, Ingegno e Creavità restaurant, led by Chef Stefano Sforza, is based in Turin, a short distance from the Porta Susa train station and well served by the Metro. The kitchen is visible from the outside. The splendid setting of the room is immediately striking from the entrance, with its barrel vaults, exposed bricks and parquet floors. The kitchen also overlooks the entrance corridor, with large glass windows. The main dining room is very pleasant, warm and characterful, with well-designed lighting. The Opera restaurant is the ideal venue for a rich and stimulating fine dining experience in an environment of refined elegance. Chef Stefano Sforza has here found full availability to indulge his perfectionist philosophy aimed at giving emotions to a gourmet clientele, pursuing the aim of best enhancing the flavor of each ingredient. At each of our visits his unmistakable hand manages to surprise us; today in the treatment of vegetables Stefano Sforza is a highly in...

IO is Luigi Taglienti's gourmet restaurant in the heart of Piacenza. The name IO is not an expression of self-aggrandizement on the part of the chef, but rather an emphasis on the project of putting the guest's comfort first, in a place that, as we shall see, has an almost mystical aura. The restaurant is an integral part of Volumnia, the scenic exhibition space created by IO partner Enrica de Micheli in the deconsecrated and restored church of Sant'Agostino. The restaurant, a natural extension of this place of art, is located in the old carpentry workshop of the church, with the Moon pendant lamp by Davide Groppi dominating the dining room. Luigi Taglienti is the author of a cuisine of great refinement, which could be summed up as great Italian cuisine with a French twist. We, who have followed the chef through so many stages of his career, have found on each visit one of the best cuisines in our memory, with multiple facets: contemporary and avant-garde...

After 137 years of business and the succession of four generations of owners, Manuelina has become a true institution for all lovers of good food, so much so that it is the first natural and immediate association with the name of the town of Recco. Located in a decentralized position, just a few meters from the crossroads where the state road coming from the highway ends, Manuelina looks like an elegant Ligurian villa structured in several separate bodies: the restaurant, the Taste Hotel and the Focacceria Bistrot. The entrances of the Taste Hotel and Restaurant and the Focacceria are opposite each other. The interiors are full of eye-catching details, starting with the aquarium with shellfish and the kitchen visible through the glass window. The large dining room has marble floors, a ceiling with large wooden beams and a collection of Piatti del Buon Ricordo, a circuit of which Manuelina is a member. Since its inception in 1885, Manuelina's has become an inescap...

Armonia is the new fine dining restaurant recently opened in the heart of Alba, a stone's throw from Via Roma and Piazza Michele Ferrero. The restaurant is large and modern. The interior is pleasant, with well-chosen colors and well-spaced round tables. The ceilings stand out, enlivened by ellipsoidal light fixtures. The modern steel kitchen is partially visible through the opal glass of the serving hatch. With Antonio Armentano and his restaurant Armonia, Alba has a new star. Clear ideas, personality, talent and a happy hand are the main characteristics of this young chef who comes from the south and knows how to surprise us. Young, shy and reserved, with two wide open eyes that enchant, almost on tiptoe, he shows you such an impressive and unexpected journey that you will ask yourself: "But where has this cook been hiding? Why has no one spoken of him?" We, who love discoveries and who know how to recognize a quality cuisine, full of content and well presented, will...

The restaurant Gennaro Di Pace is located in Perno, a small village in the Langhe with a castle in a very panoramic position. It is a charming place, desired by Gregorio Gitti, owner of the castle and producer of excellent wines, who convinced Gennaro to leave his Saracena, in the province of Cosenza, to reach the hills of Barolo. The hexagonal sign takes up the motif on the label of the wines of the Cantina del Castello di Perno. The interiors are developed on a single rectangular room, furnished in a minimalist style with some decisive touches of color, which houses contemporary works of art in rotation. During the summer it is also set in the panoramic dehors. A young and talented chef, Gennaro Di Pace has brought a breath of fresh air to the Langa region, creating a personalized cuisine with interesting ideas and intelligent references to his land of origin. His menu is made up of a few dishes that, just from their description, arouse curiosity and the desire to taste them... M...