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Tonnarelli divine, Rome forgiven, then condemned; tripe redeems, tiramisù surprises; you enter diner, exit believer, slightly ashamed, very full, permanently converted.

Osteria Grappolo d'Oro, Rome: honest Roman cooking near Campo de' Fiori, no tourist traps. Solid but forgettable; read the full review before you book.

Fine dining restaurants in Istanbul: Lokanta 1741, Ottoman cuisine interpreted through contemporary techniques without excess.

A Balık ekmek in Eminönü (Istanbul): a simple, popular fish sandwich, a lively atmosphere on the Golden Horn, and an authentic taste of everyday Istanbul.

Discover Florentine lampredotto: the best street food in Florence — a traditional sandwich rich in history, bold flavors, and true local authenticity.

Do you have the courage to eat kokoreç? Because if you do, a whole new world will open up; so what will you choose? Red pill or blue pill?

Eat like the locals in Istanbul: Sultanahmet Köftecisi - lamb morsels, meatballs, and nothing else.

Western-style breakfast in Istanbul: at Dudu Bakery it feels like being in a Parisian boulangerie.

Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York: a disappointment—an establishment coasting on its past glory and an exceptionally prestigious location.

Where to eat raw seafood in New York: The Fulton Fish Bar at Pier 17 in Manhattan — top quality at a surprisingly reasonable price.

Where to eat authentic Chinese cuisine in New York: Uluh Restaurant.

Fine dining restaurant in Naples: L’Ebbrezza di Teonilla. Exceptional professionalism and top-quality ingredients, making for an extremely enjoyable evening.

Ethnic cuisine in Bologna: Fratelli Vietnam, a solid Vietnamese eatery

Ode to the Neapolitan Sfogliatella: the edible baroque that defies logic, elegance, and dieting. A sharp, witty tale of crumbs, butter, and Neapolitan divinity.

Where to Eat in Florence: the Caffè delle Oblate, Not for the Food but for the View

Eat like the locals in Rome. Worried you might feel a bit lost when facing the menu of a typical Roman trattoria? Let me take you by the hand and guide you through what to eat in Rome.

Eat like the locals in Bologna: All’Osteria Bottega: the unsurpassed, unrivaled, superlative temple of traditional Bolognese cuisine.

Review of Trattoria Le Antiche Carampane in Venice — a stronghold of authentic lagoon cuisine.

Trattoria Da Lucio, Rimini. Cucina fine dining e pesce dry aged. Uno spettacolo.

Dove mangiare a Manhattan. House of Joy: una macchina bellica della ristorazione cantonese. Dim sum, baozi, mochi. Qualità sopraffina al minor prezzo immaginabile.