In this post, you’ll find our personal ranking of our favourite authentic experiences in Italy through local restaurants and hotels. We explored a wide range of establishments during our two-week road trip through the country. From interior design to cuisine, views and location, comfort, service, we’ve considered every criteria and have decided on the following awards for the best bed and breakfast, unique hotels, and hidden gems of Italian cuisine!
Best Authentic Hotels
Most Relaxing
Madre Landmade
C.da Serragarofalo SP 81 Km 3,2
97100 Ragusa (RG), Italy
www.ilmadre.it
We loved the tranquility, 360 views, and high quality of products.
Best Design
Grand Hotel de Rose
Lungomare Ruggiero Di Lauria, 22
87029 Scalea (CS) Italia www.hotelderose.it
The retro atmosphere transported us on a journey of Italian charm and colours.
Breathtaking Views
Grand Hotel Sant’Orsola
San Lazzaro di Agerola
Via Miramare, 12, 80051 Agerola (NA) Italia grandhotelsantorsola.com
The fantastic sea views from countless balconies and the authenticity of the domain made this stay extra special.
Best Authentic Restaurants
Freshest Ingredients
L’Ancora della Tortuga
Salita Frati Cappuccini, 4, 19016 Monterosso SP, Italy www.ristorantetortuga.it
Excellent fresh food, both meat and fish, with a fantastic view of the beach in Monterosso al Mare.
Heavenly Flavours
Trattoria Napoleone
Piazza del Carmine, 24, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy trattorianapoleone.it
Original and welcoming restaurant on a quiet and charming side of the bustling city centre of Florence.
Best Experience
Trattoria Da Enzo al 29 Via dei Vascellari, 29,
00153 Roma RM, Italy www.daenzoal29.com
A Roman classic with charismatic staff in a lively and romantic neighbourhood (Trastevere).
We hope those restaurants and hotels will inspire and satisfy you as much as they did on our tour of Italy. They were about favourite among many more we tried through more than 20 regions and cities. We paid for all meals ourselves and our opinion is 100% personal! If you try any of those places, let us know, we’d love to hear about your experience!
