Sorrento
Via San Maria Della Grazie 6. Just off San Antonino Square.
Our favorite Restaurant in Sorrento.
Very good food, good prices. Everything is great, very reasonable. Pizza, Spaghetti alla Cozzi (Mussels), Spaghetti with Clams, Gnocchi (potato dumplings) ala Sorrentina, Eggplant Parmesean, Veal, Prosciutto with Mozzarella, etc., etc. – We usually eat here a lot when we are in Sorrento.
Sorrento
Via Capo 30
Sorrento, Italy
Phone: 011-39-081-878-1011
Fax: 011-39-081-878-1949
Built into the cliffs – great place. Friendly staff, good breakfast, pool, etc.
Website: http://www.hotelminervasorrento.com/
Email: minerva@acampora.it (best way to make reservations).
Update (2014): When you book your room, send an email to the above address to Antonietta and mention my name and BLOG (Joe Massari).
It looks like they also have an online booking system on their site – that is new (I’ve never used it). Guisseppe knows me – mention my name. Make sure you tell them you want an ocean view – they even have some rooms for 4. The only downside is that it is up on the hill so you have to walk up and down to get to town. The upside is a good exercise opportunity – walk all that pasta off 🙂
Siena
Piazza del Mercato 6 – 53106 Siena
Phone: 0577-28-08-94
Take the second steet from the right as you face the Torre de Mangia-dead ends in the Piazza del Mercato. Closed Monday. Went 5/24/02 – Very Good. House wine good (Chianti), Pappardelle with wild boar sauce excellent. Servers very nice. Prices very good (39 Euro ? for 2) Wild Boar very good – sauce excellent – order with patatene fritta (fries). No reservations needed. Try other grilled items and spaghetti pomodoro next time.
5/25/02: Went back! They do have a wine list – you must ask for it. Ribolitta (bread stew) was delicious – also, pork ribs (big pile) & Chicken Cacciatore. Plan to wait a while for your check (il conto) especially if they’re busy.
Florence
Borgo SS Apostoli, 8 / 50123 Florence, Italy
This is the one with the tower where they serve drinks at night – really neat place.
Rome
Via di Ripetta 14
Off Piazza del Popolo
Phone: 06-32-11-46x
Same owners as Trianon in Napoli. One on Via di Ripetta off Piazza del Popolo. Open everyday – no lunch Sunday. One on Via Oslavia, Piazza Mazzini.
Other locations: Via Oslavia 39a (Piazza Mazzini) – 06-37-21-173 and Via Lucullo 22 (Via Veneto) – 06-42-01-30-75
Rome
Via della Croce 81
Piazza Spagna
The restaurant from the Talented Mr. Ripley. , Abbacchio Arrosto (Roasted Lamb), Spaghetti vongole (Spaghetti with Clams), Carciofi (articholks Roman style – excellent!), Arabacchio alla Romano (Lamb Roman style), Fiori di Zuchero (Zuchinni Flowers fried – magnificent). Baccalla (fried cod), Fetuccini alla Romana. Reservation in a good idea. (12/99)
Rome
100 Meters from Termini. INCREDIBLE frescos & paintings from Villas of the roman empire ( 2nd floor, guide required). Wonderful coin collection in basement. One of the best museums of Roman art anywhere. (6/1/02)
Rome
Take Nomentana over the expressway towards termini. 1 Km. Down on right. Catacombs are under the church, guide required (30 minute tour). Fascinating. (6/1/02)
Rome
Via del Corso 79
Rome, Italy 00186
Phone: 06-36-00-62-33
Fax: 06-32-60-00-34
info@hoteldelcorsoroma.com
This is where we normally stay. Great location (on the Corso). Roof top cafe for breakfast, etc. 220 € per night. Nice room (suite), Ask for room inside with terrace. (6/1/02)
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