Magical Dining Recommendation: Rocco's Italian Grille & Bar
We have a plethora of casual Italian restaurants – pizza and pasta houses and red-sauce eateries – that offer a good meal, especially for families. But there is a dearth of fine dining Italian restaurants that serve traditional Italian regional classics in a a more upscale atmosphere suitable for a romantic night out, with fine white tablecloths in...
Patio Isola: Miami's New Italian Culinary Destination
When Miami-based restaurateur and chef José Mendín is behind a new culinary concept, it’s safe to assume it will be a hit. If it’s Italian? Even better. Closing down his former La Placita eatery and relaunching an alfresco Italian paradise, Patio Isola, Mendín presents the sister concept to his beloved Sunset Harbour Casa Isola. Famed for its mouth...
New Italian Restaurant Divieto Ristorante Coming to Coral Springs in 2023
A taste of the roaring twenties is coming to Coral Springs. Divieto Ristorante, a Miami-based Italian chain restaurant, will open its doors in Coral Springs at 2729 N. University Drive, the former location of Applebee’s. Applebee’s closed in February 2021 due to pandemic-related financial difficulties. Divieto Ristorante proposed opening in Coral S...
Bonu’ Taverna debuts Italian lunch and brunch service in downtown
One of our favorite new spots downtown for delicious food and drink has added a game-changer to St. Pete’s lunch scene. Beginning this week, Bonu’ Taverna is now open daily at 11:30 am, bringing a delicious new weekday lunch option to town. And on weekends, Bonu’ has rolled out Saturday and Sunday brunch, with some incredible cocktails and food spe...
Osteria Miami: an Italian Gem in MiMo
Tucked away unsuspectingly in Miami’s trendy MiMo district lies one of the best new Italian restaurants in town. Already a neighborhood favorite, Osteria’s rustic, welcoming atmosphere and vibrant mix of authentic Italian comfort foods, creatively crafted and prepared table-side, make guests feel as though they are dining in someone’s home in the I...
Northern Italian food served at cozy Porcini restaurant in Louisville
Ever since I moved to Kentucky, I've kept a running list of restaurants I'd like to try. Whenever someone recommends an eatery or I hear about another spot that's opening soon, I add it to my list. I have yet to cross everything off — and the way new places keep popping up, I probably never will — but that's something I love about Louisville. A few...
Fiorella Italian Bistro Is a Creative Addition to Sarasota’s Italian Food Scene
Fiorella Italian Bistro has opened on Tuttle Road, near Bee Ridge. Owner Francesco Giovannucci, who hails from the Abruzzo region of Italy, has been working on the concept since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but waited to open until things quieted down. “I like the fusion of French and Italian,” says Giovannucci. His passion for both cuisines is ev...
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen Announces Two Newest Locations in Tampa Market
Acclaimed Italian restaurant brand Mandola’s Italian Kitchen, now with two highly successful locations near Tampa, Florida, is proud to announce further expansion into the market with two upcoming exciting locations. Created by Chef and Restaurateur Damian Mandola, best known as Co-Founder of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and his wife and business part...
IL Mercato features homemade lasagnas that come from Italian family traditions
If you frequent the Saturday Key Biscayne Farmers Market, you may have been drawn to the delicious smell of fresh baked lasagna, a quintessential comfort food. What’s not to like? Pasta sheets layered with a variety of sauce and meats, then perfectly baked so that each bite tastes better than the last. In the case of the Il Mercato lasagna, there i...
New restaurant from Columbia group, Casa Santo Stefano, opening in Ybor this year
Columbia Restaurant Group is back at it again, debuting a new concept this year. Casa Santo Stefano is set to take over the former historic Ferlita Macaroni Factory at 1601 N. 22nd St. in Tampa. That's a two-minute walk away from its sister concept Columbia Restaurant. Although little has been shared about the forthcoming joint, its social media pa...
Osteria Morini Miami Beach Has Italian Cuisine Lover’s Googly-Eyed
Listen to how good this sounds. Decadent truffled ricotta ravioli with prosciutto, alongside Battilardo, a stunning meat and cheese board, and a robust Italian wine or a refreshing cocktail that pairs naturally with the cuisine…delizioso! At the premier, highly acclaimed Osteria Morini restaurant, Italy’s soulful cuisine and convivial spirit shine...
Asheville’s first all-day Italian eatery, Gemelli, opens Sept 12th
The latest culinary venture from Chef Anthony Cerrato, Gemelli marks its grand opening to the public September 12, 2022, bringing an all-day Italian dining experience to West Asheville, at 70 Westgate Pkwy., next to EarthFare. In the European-inspired, newly renovated space, restaurant-goers can expect gourmet Italian food and scratch-made pastas a...