02-04-2015

Easterlicious

Recommendations and interesting places in Italy to celebrate the holidays properly. North to South

The table set outside restaurant Dolada in Plois d

The table set outside restaurant Dolada in Plois d'Alpago (Belluno). This is one of the destinations chosen by our food lovers in today’s survey on where to dine on Easter Day and Easter Monday (Photo Dolada/facebook)

Survey: we asked some forty journalists and friends to recommend a pleasant trip to dine out on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th April, that is to say on Easter Day and Easter Monday. Here are their answers.

Osteria La Limonaia in Gello (Pistoia): the rustic context in which Ilario Taccioli interprets traditional Easter classics
(Chiara Aiazzi, Identità Golose)

La Bandiera in Civitella Casanova (Pescara): the best Easter lamb. The charm of Abruzzo in the dishes of the Spadone’s
(Giulio Francesco Bagnale, Gambero Rosso)

Oresteria on Ponza (Latina): unforgettable anchovies alla scapece with a breath-taking view of the sea
(Francesca Barberini, Passion food blog)

Battipalo in Lesa on Lago Maggiore. Intelligent, local cuisine, freshwater fish and chips and bread made by Eugenio Pol
(Gianluca Biscalchin, Touring Club)

Trattoria La Fortuna in Campagnola Cremasca (Cremona): a not-to-be-missed egg with shell served with a cream of potatoes, crispy artichokes and anchovies from Cantabria
(Maresa Bisozzi, Identità Golose)

La Taverna del Cacciatore in Castiglione dei Pepoli (Bologna) on the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. For their tortellini (awarded many times), the local game and the final chestnut pudding
(Giorgia Cannarella, Fine Dining Lovers)

Locanda del Borgo in Telese Terme (Benevento). In an ancient village, between oak and olive trees, an excellent “laticauda” lamb and a traditional pastiera
(Lydia Capasso, Gastronomia Mediterranea)

Ca'Maddalena in Fermignano (Pesaro Urbino) for the crescia sfogliata and the charcuterie produced by the agritourism. For the donkeys and the dreamy panorama
(Valeria Carbone, Identità Golose)

At Josto al Duomo in Oristano: tasty goat, perfectly cooked, taking us back to the flavours of the past
(Giuseppe Carrus, Gambero Rosso)

Al Convivio, a farm in Montepiano, Oriolo dei Fichi (Ravenna). Nino and Biancarosa cultivate vegetables and saffron of the highest quality. Hospitality of the highest quality in Romagna, poems and a breath-taking view
(Lisa Casali, Ecocucina su D di Repubblica)

El Brite de Larieto in Cortina d'Ampezzo (Bl): 2.0 local tradition inside the enchanting scenery of the Dolomites
(Andrea Ciprian, Identità Golose)

At Dolada in Pieve D'Alpago (Belluno) putting oneself in the magical hands of Riccardo De Prà. A journey from Alpago, with its lamb full of aromas, a touch of France, oriental flavours, the return to Venice
(Michele Coratti, Identità Golose)

Locanda Devetak in San Michele del Carso (Gorizia): asparagus mousse with herbs, fried asparagus, quail egg and white mousse
(Giuseppe Cordioli, Identità Golose)

Laida Weg in Rima – Alta Valsesia (Vercelli): adequate food, 350 labels of whisky in a unique Alpine place, far away from tourist destinations
(Marianna Corte, Civiltà del bere)

La Montecchia in Selvazzano Dentro (Padova): a 40 euro in a cozy and easygoing restaurant in the middle of nature
(Claudio De Min, Il Gazzettino)

Agriturismo Villa Cicchi in Rosara (Ascoli Piceno): the best Ascoli-style fritto misto in a dreamy historical estate
(Laura Di Pietrantonio, Foodie.it)

[[ ima2 ]]Baretto in San Vigilio in Bergamo: potato cream, prawns, broccoletti on a marvellous terrace
(Elena Gamba, Identità Golose)

At Corte dei Civalieri in Quattordio (Alessandria): foie gras yogurt in Piedmont, with shades of spring
(Barbara Giglioli, Il Fatto Quotidiano)

Casale Ferrovia in Carovigno (Brindisi) an elegant inn in the middle of the countryside, between centennial olive trees and the slow trains in the South, whistling from time to time
(Sonia Gioia, Identità Golose)

Locanda Mariella in Fragnolo di Calestano (Parma). In the kingdom of the homonymous truffle, a lamb cooked at length in milk, matched with a selection of wines that exceeds all praise
(Andrea Grignaffini, Spirito Divino)

Ostaia da U Santu in Genova Voltri: the flowers, the hill, the old house, the pergola, the lamb with artichokes and then the sea...
(Luca Iaccarino, I Cento)

Evviva in Riccione. An avantgarde egg aromatised with Lapsang-souchong tea, with ricotta mousse and smoked ricotta
(Martino Lapini, Identità Golose)

Cortile Arabo in Marzamemi Pachino (Siracusa): fish and creativity in a lovely village by the sea
(Alessandra Lunetta, La Nuova Ferrara)

Locanda del Notaio in Pellio Intelvi (Como), discovering the work of the new chef Bartolo Currò, who succeeded Sara Preceruti
(Paolo Marchi, Identità Golose)

Rino Duca’s Il Grano di Pepe in Ravarino (Bologna), a seafood restaurant that surprises with lamb sweetbreads with artichokes and piacentinu ennese
(Alessandra Meldolesi, Spirito DiVino)

Da Paolo Pizzeria con cucina in Dossobuono (Verona) for the yummy Potato gnocchi, Monte Veronese fondue and Black truffle, right outside Verona
(Felice Modica, Identità Golose)

[[ ima3 ]]At Cascina Lago Scuro in Stagno Lombardo (Cremona): restaurant plus farm using their own products. You can also do some delicious shopping here
(Mari Mollica, Dove)

Aqua Crua in Barbarano Vicentino (Vicenza): a totally sweet soft-boiled egg and an elegant breakfast on Easter Monday. Signed by Giuliano Baldessari
(Claudia Orlandi, Identità Golose)

Badia a Coltibuono in Gaiole in Chianti (Siena): between sky and earth, where nature is surrounded by mysticism, Tuscan tradition is paired with local wines
(Enzo Palladini, Mediaset/Forchette a centrocampo)

Sasseo in Oltrepò (Pavia): in a farm on the top of a hill, with a beautiful view, young and enthusiastic Giorgio Lutrini presents an elegant cuisine, full of territory and more
(Carlo Passera, Identità Golose)

L'Imbuto in Lucca for the Ravioli filled with olive oil, the symbol of a surprising journey in a sincere and personal style, inside the Museum of Contemporary Art
(Nicola Perullo, Identità Golose)

At Lido 84 in Gardone Riviera (Brescia): admirable cuisine, amazing bread and a breath-taking location by the lake
(Bruno Petronilli, Identità Golose)

[[ ima4 ]]Il Sale in San Vincenzo (Livorno): the aroma of the Mediterranean brush and a spectacular view of the sea, crowned by the dishes of Tim Magee with local and wild ingredients
(Elisa Poli, D.repubblica.it)

Masseria Barbera in Minervino Murge (Bari): local products, free-range meat and lots of green all around
(Vincenzo Rizzi, Corriere del Mezzogiorno)

Antica Trattoria al Bosco in Saonara (Padua): a historical countryside inn where you can have sublime horse meat (dried and pulled by hand) with polenta
(Sara Salmaso, Identità Golose)

Sora Maria & Arcangelo in Olevano Romano (Roma): the Cannelloni, a tribute to Sora Maria, oven-baked on soapstone are masterful. Tradition and territory in all its nuances
(Lorenzo Sandano, Gambero Rosso)

At the renewed Locanda di Bu: Nusco (Avellino) is beautiful, Alta Irpinia in spring is sparkling and you can always trust Antonio Pisaniello
(Pina Sozio, Gambero Rosso)

Maeba Restaurant in Ariano Irpino (Avellino) to see what Mirko Balzano and his staff are up to in this beautiful countryside restaurant inside an ancient olive mill
(Luciana Squadrilli, Identità Golose)

At Ristorante Laghi in Campogalliano (Modena): tagliatelle with yellow sausage from Modena, between green nature and beautiful lakes
(Errica Tamani, Gazzetta di Parma)

At La Brinca di Ne (Genoa), in the very green inland of Liguria, on top of Lavagna, diving into ancient flavours, reinterpreted with modern kindness
(Niccolò Vecchia, Identità Golose)

Locanda Moscal in Affi (Verona) and Vecchia Malcesine in Malcesine: two different cuisines, the same elegant hand of Leandro Luppi
(Stefano Vegliani, Mediaset)

On the blossoming plateau of Asiago for a double gourmet choice: Dal Degan/Maglio’s La Tana and Longhin/Tessari’s La Stube Gourmet
(Gabriele Zanatta, Identità Golose)

 

The scenic view at night from the terrace of Baret

The scenic view at night from the terrace of Baretto in San Vigilio, Bergamo (photo baretto.it)

Cascina Lago Scuro in Stagno Lombardo (Cremona): d

Cascina Lago Scuro in Stagno Lombardo (Cremona): dairy farm, vegetable garden, eggs, bread and... cows

The table at Il Sale in San Vincenzo (Livorno). Ph

The table at Il Sale in San Vincenzo (Livorno). Photo Barbara Torresan


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