Gillian McGuire
Gillian is a writer, photographer, and travel planner who lives in Rome where she is always on the hunt for a great plate of amatriciana and the relics of an obscure saint. When she is not in Rome, you can probably find her drinking a spritz in Venice or diving off a boat in Ponza.
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Piatto Romano
Piatto Romano in Testaccio is the perfect place to come for a long lunch when you want to eat classic Roman food.
Trattoria Pennestri
Trattoria Pennestri in Ostiense has both classic Italian dishes and things you don't often find in Rome, like chocolate mousse and seared duck breast.
Ristorante Rocco
Rocco is a classic Roman trattoria in Monti that hits the sweet spot between a big night out and a casual weeknight dinner.
Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia
You must eat deep-fried whole artichokes at Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia, a Roman Jewish restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto.
Testaccio Market
Testaccio Market is one of Rome's best covered markets and many of the stalls have been in families for generations.
Forno Campo de' Fiori
Forno Campo de 'Fiori makes delicious pizza al taglio perfect for a midday snack.
The Best Restaurants In Venice, Italy
How do you navigate restaurants in a city that feels like it’s floating? We’ve got a few suggestions that, yes, include eating a lot of seafood.
Trattoria da Romano
Come to Trattoria da Romano on Burano for seafood risotto and more fish from the lagoon.
Osteria Giorgione Da Masa
Osteria Giorgione Da Masa in Cannaregio is a Japanese restaurant that's a worthwhile detour from all the Venetian food in Venice.
Rosticceria Gilson
Rosticceria Gilson in San Marco is a perfect stop for a quick snack of tramezzini and mozzarella in carrozza.
Il Paradiso Perduto
Order a plate of cicchetti inside Il Paradiso Perduto, and then find a spot to sit or stand next to the canal.
Gelateria Nico
Gelateria Nico in Dorsoduro is somewhere you should sit down at a table, enjoy the view of the Giudecca Canal, and take your time.
Gelatoteca Suso
Gelatoteca Suso makes great gelato that you should take and eat at the nearby Rialto Bridge.
Naranzaria
Naranzaria, located on the market side of Rialto Bridge, is a great place to eat some meat-heavy cicchetti.
Cà D'Oro alla Vedova
Cà D'Oro alla Vedova is a cozy trattoria right in Cannaregio that works for a full meal or some snacks.
Gran Caffè Quadri
Gran Caffè Quadri is a historic spot in Piazza San Marco underneath the Procuratie Nuove.
Aciugheta
Aciugheta near Basilica San Marco makes great cicchetti perfect for a quick snack when you are feeling hungry between meals.