(2a Via Luigi Carlo Farini in Florence, Italy)

Within view of the beautifully turquoise domed Florence synagogue is Ruth’s, a welcoming restaurant ...serving the resident and visiting Jewish community with excellent vegetarian kosher food under Chief Rabbi Rav Joseph Levi. With its bustling café atmosphere, the rough hewn walls and earthy stone floors of Ruth’s give a rustic look. Relaxed and laid back, Ruth’s is always filled with lively conversation and the smells of freshly cooked food, friendly and talkative staff weave between the tables serving steaming dishes of homely food. The menu consists of many Italian but also Middle Eastern dishes, traditionally prepared and accompanied by kosher wines. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Sun - Fri 12:30pm - 3pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm Saturday dinner only open after sunset Ruth’s opens on special reservation for Jewish holidays... [moreless]

(10 Via Pisana in Florence, Italy)

Tucked away in the cobblestoned streets near San Frediano, on the Via Pisana, Sanfrediavino is a sma...ll and super-friendly café-come-wine-bar in Florence perfect for light lunches, romantic evening meals and drinks with friends. With bright violet walls decorated with old wine bottles and pale lemon, sage green and tomato-red chairs – Sanfrediavino looks like an old taverna with a contemporary twist. The restaurant is tiny, and regulars all know each other by name. Whether you fancy a platter of Tuscan cheese and salami, and exotic gazpacho with prawns or beef carpaccio drizzled with mushroom flavoured balsamic accompanied with a glass of Italian wine or a cup of roasted Florentine coffee, Sanfrediavino has a little something for everyone. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12:30pm - 3pm & 7pm - 11pm Sat 7pm - 11pm Sun: closed Sanfrediavino is only a few doors down from San Frediano in Florence... [moreless]

(256 Via Merulana in Rome, Italy)

Scoglio di Frisio is a Neapolitan restaurant founded in Rome in 1928 and now run by a new generation... of the same family. The décor is almost unchanged in all its Art Deco brilliance, with a maritime-themed grotto in honour of the restaurant’s excellent seafood. There are classic Neapolitan pizzas, of course, as big as your place, as well as hand-cut pastas made in a bronze press, fresh catch of the day, and classic meat dishes. Strolling musicians serenade you with O Sole Mio and other traditional tunes. You’ll feel as if you’re in an Audrey Hepburn movie. Native Romans love Scoglio di Frisio as much as the tourists do, so it’s always full. Because of its central location and charming staff, is also ideal for group meals or informal private events. 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 10 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 €25 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 2 days or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 11pm [moreless]

(25 Via Luigi Settembrini in Rome, Italy)

Settembrini restaurant in Rome near the media-hub Piazza Mazzini shows how chic design slips effortl...essly into an ancient setting and attracts a very cool, relaxed crowd. Chef Luigi Nastri lets his evolving space change over the day from a quick-lunch diner to tea lounge and wine bar to full evening restaurant, where his perfectly-sourced ingredients shine in creative dishes with traditional roots. Settembrini is an exciting restaurant where you can enjoy authentic gnocchi stuffed with ricotta, spinach, tomato and soft egg followed by hamburger of Piemonte beef with pepper ketchup, accompanied by a constantly-evolving wine list from small, regional producers. Settembrini’s details are right, from the tasting menu to the superb cheeses to the homemade breads. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 3:30pm & 8pm - 11:30pm Sun: closed Settembrini is named for Luigi Settembrini, writer, exile and hero of the Risorgimento who, as a young man, held the position of ‘Professor of Eloquence’... [moreless]

(31 A/B Via dei Genovesi in Rome, Italy)

Spirito di Vino restaurant in Rome’s fascinating Trastevere section enjoys a nice play on words, ‘di...vine spirit’ and ‘spirit of wine’. We know which we’d choose. This family-run restaurant is built on the bones of the oldest synagogue in Rome and the owner claims that with each step he descends to the – thousand-bottle – wine cellar, he goes back 75 years to before the Colosseum was built to what was formerly a tiny open square. And today? A romantic, private restaurant with arched doorways, Etruscan red walls, white table linens and a charming, welcoming bar. Father is at the stove, mother is front of house and son is sommelier. Dishes include things like lemon-spiked spaghetti with tuna and dill, or ancient Roman recipes like wine and apple marinated pork that was apparently a favourite of Julius Caesar’s. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 8pm - 12am Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(14 Via De'Nari in Rome, Italy)

Eating while lying down has an illustrious history in Rome, it just took the madly hip supperclub gr...oup from Amsterdam to bring it into the 21st century and back to its rightful home. Expect all your senses to be titillated in this combo restaurant, club, performance venue and bar. As you’re lying back on your white bed in the Baroque Room, it’s not enough to just wait for Heidi to begin her semi-naked Butho dance and poetry declamation. You’re expected to get up and get a bit wild yourself. Performances are different every night – the staff come from art schools and DJ hotspots all over Europe and creativity is the heart of the enterprise. Staff have been known to wear, oh, rubber aprons. And codpieces. Sample menus include dishes like red turnip and fennel gaspacho with smoked salmon, lamb stuffed with truffle and red cabbage and carrots julienne, and a wild card like a traditional Sicilian dessert. A beautiful, uninhibited crowd peoples this unique spot. You will take your shoes off. From there on, it’s up to you... Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS ONLY 1 SITTING AT SUPPERCLUB, and a unique 4 course meal is served for 70 Euros per person + supperclub's CD nr 1. Guests are expected to arrive at around 8:30, and dinner will be served at 9:00. On arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required for bookings of 6 people or more, absolutely no money will be charged to your card, except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of 20€ per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hrs or for a no show. Opening hours: Mon - Tues & Thurs - Sun 8:30pm - 3:30am Wed: closed all day [moreless]

(47 Piazza della Repubblica in Rome, Italy)

Tazio @ Exedra may have begun its life a few hundred years ago as a papal granary, but then, Roman b...uildings tend to gain grandeur as they age. Now it appears as a bar, gallery, champagnerie and restaurant within one of the most luxurious of Roman hotels, a veritable palace, with a view of the Piazza della Repubblica. The ‘Tazio’ of the title honours Tazio Secchiaroli, famous photographic chronicler of La Dolce Vita of the ‘50s and ‘60s and the original paparazzo. Stylish? We’d say si. With tall ceilings, deep reds and purples and gleaming golds, dazzling lighting, and a central location, Tazio is a fantastic place for romantic dinners and fabulous meals with friends. The menu features slow-food care and preparation for a dynamic clientele. Dishes include big or small plate of raw, steamed, tempura’d or grilled fish, choice of two spaghettis with many sauces, like classic meat ragu or scallops and dill, grilled fillet of beef, tiramisu, and marmalade tart. Good wines and sexy vibe. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required to reserve a table for 15 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 30€ per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 11pm [moreless]

(22 Circonvallazione Clodia in Rome, Italy)

Trattoria Primo Sale restaurant is a new addition to the Rome dining scene, a smart and welcoming pl...ace near the Piazzale Clodio. The chef/owner has gastronomy flowing through his veins, as his brother is the renowned chef of l’Altro Mastai restaurant. In Trattoria Primo Sale, each course is split into two and at each juncture you can choose either traditional Roman dishes or the chef’s own creations, inspired by Roman cooking but utterly innovative. Veer from the past to the present and back again – very much like a walk through Rome itself. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Daily 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 11:30pm [moreless]

(2 Foro Traiano in Rome, Italy)

Since 1880, Taberna Ulpia restaurant in Rome has been serving traditional Roman food to the great an...d the good, ordinary Romans, and even the not-so-good – Mussolini was a customer. Oldest restaurant in town? We’d bet our euros on it. It overlooks the Trajan Market, a magnificent archeological site, the Capitol, and the monument to Emmanuel Victor II. Taberna Ulpia itself is set in a 17th century palazzo right on the ruins of a basilica built to honour the goddess Ulpia in the second century. The mezzanine level rooms have a terrific view, especially from the terrace. This is why you came to Rome, isn’t it? A great favourite for corporate entertaining, Taberna Ulpia specializes in formal service in an informal setting. The rooms are traditionally decorated and connect to the basilica below, where archeological treasures are displayed. The menu features all the traditional Roman favourites, with fine service. This is a huge, popular place and a national monument. 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 - 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 20€ per person will be charged for a cancellation within 1 day or for a no show Opening hours: Apr - Nov: Mon - Sat 11am - 11pmDec - Mar: Mon - Sat 10:15am - 3pm & 7pm - 11pm Sun: closed all day [moreless]

(8 Via Pavia in Milan, Italy)

Tucked away at a discreet address on the Via Pavia in Milan, Unco – which is short for unconventiona...l – is a rather chic little establishment which is a hit with Milan’s cocktail set. The restaurant boasts its own trendy wine bar, and the kitchen is renowned for its ‘unconventional’ mix of Mediterranean and Lombard dishes which are served alongside Spanish tapas. With high ceilings, decorative furniture and a creative crowd, this is a popular spot for after-work drinks-and-dinner, and popular dishes at Unco include the foie gras with pears and glazed chestnuts; the patatas bravas and samosas served tapas-style; pizza served in tall glasses and falafel served with hummous. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 7pm - 1am [moreless]