Italy

We found another gem

[ Apr.2013 ] In Lombardy in northern Italy, there is an area called Franciacorta, which is famous for wine, especially sparkling wine. we went to a restaurant here In the small town of Monticelli Brusati,…

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Wonderful cheap restaurant

[ Apr.2013 ] On the seond day in Florence, we went to a restaurant which was recommended by a man in a kiosk, which is near the south end of Ponte Vecchio. You keep walking…

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Restaurant in Cernobbio

[ Jan.2013] We got off the boat at Cernobbio on Como Lake. They hold an economic forum called Ambrosetti Forum every year here. When we were getting off the boat, people were talking about this…

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The restaurant with a Japanese sign

[ Nov.2012] We had our last diner in Venice in this restaurant with a Japanese sign, saying ‘Open’. This was recommended by my Gondolier, Mario. Some Japanese tourists may hesitate to enter because of this…

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A restaurant we often go

[Oct.2012] This time when we visited Milan, I looked at my guidebook thoroughly and got surprised to see the restaurant we often go for lunch was listed there. The name is Ex Mauri and situated…

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Clientele looked posh in this restaurant

[Oct.2012] We went to a restaurant called Al Conte Ugolino in Milan, not too far from the Duomo. It was founded in 1935. The interior was not so much different from others, but the customers…

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A restaurant on top of a stable

[July 2012] When we went to Angera on Lake Maggiore, Italy, we went to look for a restaurant which has a good reputation on internet site. It is far from the lake itself in a…

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Difference between professional and amateur

[June, 2012] In Italy, it is rare to come across bad foods in restaurants, but service can be varied. The ones which has been run bay a family for a long time will not disappoint…