Italy's culinary universe goes far beyond pizza and pasta. From the top of the boot in Milan to the tip of the toe in Sicily, there's a wide array of cuisines and regional specialties to explore.
Based on their Michelin star ratings, critical praise, and industry accolades and awards, we believe that these 20 restaurants offer the very best taste of Italy.
Keep scrolling to find out which reservations you should book on your next trip to Venice, Modena, Florence, and other Italian food hubs.
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Club del Doge Restaurant (Venice)
Situated along the Grand Canal in the luxurious Gritti Palace hotel, Club del Doge Restaurant is the place to go for a Venetian meal with a view. Condé Nast Traveler voted it one of the world's most spectacular waterfront restaurants. Make sure to plan your visit between May and October to enjoy the terrace.
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Combal.Zero (Rivoli)
Ranked No. 65 on this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants List, Combal.Zero holds two Michelin stars. Chef Davide Scabin experiments with ingredients, texture, and temperature to elevate the classic cuisine of Piedmont with dishes like squid bolognese and barbecue sweetbreads.
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Da Vittorio (Brusaporto)
Da Vittorio restaurant, located in the Da Vittorio Relais & Chateaux resort, has earned three Michelin stars for its cuisine. Some of the ingredients you'll find on the menu include meat from Piedmont and langoustines from Mazara del Vallo.
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