(53 Via Giraud in Rome, Italy)

L’Altro Mastai is a fabulously chic, trendy restaurant a few steps from the Piazza Navona. This exc...iting newcomer to the Roman restaurant scene attracts a flock of beautiful people and foodies. The décor is warm and smart in cream-coloured marble, detailed with mosaics and modern art. It’s Michelin-starred, and why not? Head chef Fabio Baldassarre has worked under Raymond Blanc and Heinz Beck in the legendary La Pergola, among others. He’s a chef to watch. The cuisine is beautifully well-sourced Mediterranean with exquisite attention to detail. Seasonally changing dishes include starter of watermelon and taleggio cheese salad with macaroon syrup, first course of rabbit and endive tortelli with anchovy butter, main course of red mullet with pickles and mustard seeds, and dessert of sfogliatelle with cream, morellos and lemon sorbet. Enormous wine list, mostly Italian and French. L’Altro Mastai is also known for its service. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Tue - Sat 7:30pm - 12am Mon - Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(10 Via Pavia in Milan, Italy)

Anadima restaurant’s perky pink and groovy green pop-art decor looks on the bright side day and nigh...t by Milan’s navigli (canals). A modern restaurant with a retro feel (vintage lamps and black leather armchairs) it toys with its fans through optical illusions and Seventies patterns. Alongside the youth of Milan, you can go upstairs - also onto Anadima’s big balcony - or stay downstairs to eat in a cosy cosmopolitan space. Anadima’s menu is not one that follows the traditional scheme of things but invites you to chose an assortment of gorgeous cheeses and/or cured meats before welcoming your friendly waiter to suggest a wine to go with them. Many other types of Sol Levante-inspired treats appear, too. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon 12pm - 3pm Tue - Fri & Sun 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 12:30am Sat 7pm - 12:30am Anadima, in greek means If you do not know how to do something, do not do it... [moreless]

(29 Via del Proconsolo in Florence, Italy)

Hidden deep in the heart of Medieval Florence, Angels Restaurant and Wine Bar is a welcome surprise ...for those who need a change of historical scene. It might be a stone’s throw from the 15th century Duomo, but this futuristic restaurant is a cathedral of hip, with a mood-lit space and high vaulted ceilings that are more about martinis than the Medici. Inside, beautiful Florentine fashionistas meet at the sleek American bar to sip champagne and nibble on antipasti in a modern-day Fellini fantasy. But while the vibe - and crowd - at Angels Restaurant and Wine Bar are molto trendy, the food is still hearty enough to fill you up. The popular Sunday brunch is a spread of classic international treats such as omelettes and luscious crepes, while the restaurant’s regularly changing, seasonal lunch and dinner menu is built resolutely around the sunshine flavours of traditional Tuscan cooking. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Daily12pm - 3pm & 7:30pm - 11:30pm The space age interior is hidden behind a historical façade on one of the city’s oldest streets... [moreless]

(, 9 Largo Del Teatro Valle in Rome, Italy)

The Antica Biblioteca Valle restaurant, (formerly Acqua Negra)in the heart of Rome is a new incarna...tion for a new century of an iconic club that prospered during La Dolce Vita. The new restaurant arises on the very spot where stylish stars of that era played, but now you can build an entire day around this smart, hard-working restaurant. From breakfast of Italian delicacies and superb coffee at 6.30 am through lunch, tea, happy hour, dinner and lingering snacks with wine until 2 am, the smiling hospitality never falters. The dining room features a swooshing leather banquette, woven chairs, informal table settings and elegant wine storage. The dinner menu, all modern Italian, concentrates on fish and on stunning presentation – try starter of citrus-marinated fish carpaccio, pasta course of spinach pappardelle with gorgonzola and walnuts, main course of a tower of beef fillet with herbs. The breads and decorations are works of art in themselves. Use the private dining room or hire the entire venue for private events, from weddings to corporate parties. Antica Biblioteca Valle – La Dolce Vita is now. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 7am - 11:30am & 12pm - 4pm & 7pm - 1am [moreless]

(18 Via Garibaldi in Rome, Italy)

In the 17th century, the Antica Pesa was an inn serving the peasants who came to deliver grain to th...e Vatican’s customs office. In the 19th, the bocce champions of Trastevere challenged each other in the in the court at the rear. Now the Antica Pesa is one of the best restaurants in Rome, and the old bocce court is a charming garden where a well-dressed, well-heeled and well-known clientele revels on summer evenings. Everyone from Hollywood stars to high government officials has dined here, including many Trastevere-inspired artists from the mid-twentieth century, whose paintings and sculpture are on display. The menu is a combination of regional traditional and innovative Italian under the direction of Simon Panella. Dishes change with the seasons and on a daily basis, and include steamed shrimp with zucchini blossoms, ravioli stuffed with white truffles, thyme-crusted lamb, and basil sorbet with caramelized apples. Enjoy the international wine list and the buzz in the air. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 7:30pm - 11:30pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(39 Piazza Mino in Fiesole, Italy)

At Villa Aurora restaurant in Fiesole, enchanting vistas of Florence may inspire you to create poetr...y or art, or even to fall in love. Set among ancient ruins and lush greenery, with sweeping views of the Arno Valley, Villa Aurora serves highly-regarded traditional Tuscan and Italian cuisine. The luxurious decor in tones of ochre and terracotta, the multilingual staff and the superb cellar of more than 100 labels create the perfect setting to enjoy dishes like typical Florentine steak with rocket, parmesan and balsamic. The shaded terrace and its views are sublime. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required to reserve a table of 10 people or more, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of 60€ per person will be charged for a cancellation within 3 days or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm Warm, friendly cooking classes in English and Italian teach you the secrets of Villa Aurora's kitchens... [moreless]

(90 Via Ripamonti in Milan, Italy)

Not for the faint-hearted, or for those with herbivorian inclinations, this vibrant little restauran...t on the via Ripamonti is renowned for it superb menu which specialises in kobe and wagyu beef. If you fancy a steak in Milan this is simply the best place to visit, and the relaxed restaurant serves pizzas and light snacks during the day, and is filled with the delicious aroma of grilling steaks – which are sourced from far flung places such as Australia, Ireland, Uruguay, Argentina and Texas - in the evenings. The candlelit dining room is traditional in style with magnolia walls and tables dressed in burgundy and cream, and Ristorante Braciere del Ripa is perfect for business entertaining, family nights out and carnivorous celebrations. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 11pm Sat 7:30pm - 11pm Sun: closed Ristorante Braciere del Ripa sources its steaks from far flung places such as Australia, Ireland, Uruguay, Argentina and Texas... [moreless]

(72 Via Veneto in Rome, Italy)

Brunello Lounge and Restaurant in Rome has exclusive access directly onto the magical Via Veneto in ...the heart of the city. The brilliant décor combines the best of Italian traditional elegance and modern luxury to create a smart, inviting, impressive space. Earthy tones dominate with textured brown (‘bruno’) wall coverings, elegant lighting, gilt sculptures, upholstered seating in autumn shades, classic black and white photography. At the helm is Daniele Sera, an award-winning, internationally known chef and a native of Genoa who invents exciting dishes based on classic Italian cooking. Perhaps that is why Brunello is named for the region’s most important wine. Menus change frequently and the best ingredients are employed. Brunello is a destination for fine dining, business and romance. If your needs extend to groups for meetings or dining, all the expertise of the Regina Hotel Baglioni is at your command, with two private dining rooms seating up to 70. The Belvedere Room, in particular, has stunning panoramic views of the Eternal City. The central location, a marble chip’s throw from the Villa Borghese, Piazza di Spagna and Via Condotti, is superb, too. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Brunello Lounge: 11pm - 1am Brunello Restaurant Mon - Sat 12: 30pm - 3pm & 7:30 - 11pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(1243 Calle Larga de l'Ascension, San Marco in Venice, Italy)

Canova restaurant in the superb Luna Hotel Baglioni in Venice is an exclusive, sophisticated place t...o enjoy award-winning cuisine. The Hotel itself has history in spades – it was once home to the Knights Templar and has been an albergo since the Middle Ages, reputedly the first hotel in Venice. Sited near the Piazza San Marco at the mouth of the Grand Canal, few hotel restaurants enjoy such a superb setting. The dining room is a haven of soft, Venetian classicism, with wood paneled walls, exquisite table settings, neutral, plush upholstery and fleet, unobtrusive service. The menu is a mixture of Venetian specialties and international favourites. If you are hosting a meeting or private event, the hotel is fully equipped to assist you in every respect. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required to reserve a table, if there is availability for bookings of 6 people or over - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of 30€ per person will be charged for a cancellation within 2 days or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(20 Piazza della Republica in Milan, Italy)

True to its name, Casanova Restaurant woos time and again with irresistible Italian panache. Housed ...at the Westin Palace Milan hotel on Piazza Della Repubblica, Casanova is one of – if not the – most adored fine dining restaurants on the Milanese food scene. From the brow-wipingly-grand Neoclassic-style furnishings to the crystal and silver tablewear, everything does its best to impress. Augusto Tombolato’s refined cuisine invites guests to experience the best of traditional Italian regional cooking, with particular attention lavished on Lombard, Piedmontese and Ligurian dishes. There’s always a fresh fish dish, and wood-fired pizza every night. The wine list is equally wonderful, as is the impeccable Casanova staff. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:30pm - 3pm & 7:30pm - 11:30pm [moreless]