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Euphoria and Incanto: Two Taormina Restaurants Worth the View

The Quartucci family has transformed two of Taormina's most sought-after dining destinations into celebrations of Sicily's flavors, landscapes, and traditions.

Sunday Shop: Four NYC Restaurants to Book in May 

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

May 10, 2026

Provare Chicago: Italian Creole Restaurant in West Town

Provare in Chicago blends Italian technique with Creole flavor to create a menu that feels unexpected.

April 16, 2026

Pasta, Pizza, and Purpose: Austin Restaurant Weeks

Through September 14, Austin Restaurant Weeks brings Italian flavors to the table while raising meals for the Central Texas Food Bank.

September 8, 2025

Italian Food in Barcelona: 5 Must-Try Restaurants

Barcelona has no shortage of standout restaurants, but the city’s Italian community has shaped a dining scene all its own. From Roman pinsa to Neapolitan pizza, here are five must-try Italian spots worth adding to your Catalan itinerary.

November 20, 2025

The Scotto Restaurant Empire Arrives in Charleston with Pelato

The Scotto family has extended their Italian restaurant presence in the south with the opening of Pelato in Charleston.

July 9, 2025

Romantic New York Italian Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Candlelit trattorias and stylish dining rooms set the tone for an intimate date night.

February 4, 2026

Appetito Interviews Lily Rivkin of Rooted Restaurant

Meet Lily Rivkin, founder and CEO of Rooted, where fast casual meets transparency in seven healthy ingredients or less.

April 14, 2025

Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith to Lead Vatican Restaurant

Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith will lead the only dining venue at Borgo Laudato Si’, the Vatican’s historic estate.

September 15, 2025

Behind the Scenes at Legendary Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Brooklyn

After a successful recipe collaboration with Chef Matthew Cutolo of Gargiulo's in Brooklyn, our EIC visited for a tour and some lunch.

February 21, 2025

25 of the Best Italian Restaurants in Miami

As the season begins in the tropics, here is where to find the best Italian cuisine in Miami for pasta, pizza, seafood, and more.

December 3, 2024

Italian Restaurants Join NYC’s Make Food Not Waste Week

From pasta scraps to parmesan rinds, Italian restaurants like JR & Son, Raf’s, and Ops are turning tradition into inspiration during NYC’s Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week.

September 30, 2025

Amore al Dente: Best Italian Restaurants in NYC for Valentine’s Day

A romantic roundup of NYC’s best Italian restaurants for sharing pasta this Valentine’s Day.

February 2, 2026

Frank Sinatra’s 110th Birthday at Patsy’s Italian Restaurant

A Midtown Manhattan institution marks a milestone birthday for one of its most devoted regulars.

December 16, 2025

Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Arrives in Miami Beach This May

The Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant arrives in Miami Beach this May offering hyper-personalized luxury.

April 21, 2025

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Fried Calamari at Home

The Classic Italian American series with Chef Matthew Cutolo of legendary Brooklyn restaurant Gargiulo's continues with Fried Calamari.

February 6, 2025

How a Staten Island Restaurant Inspired Netflix’s “Nonnas”

The Netflix movie "Nonnas" was inspired by a Staten Island restaurant that has a kitchen staff of grandmothers from around the world.

April 16, 2025

How to Make a Famed Stuffed Pasta from a Florence Restaurant

In his "From Restaurants to Recipes" series, our contributor reconfigures a famous ravioli dish from a Florence ristorante.

April 2, 2025

Eataly Announces Restaurant on MSC Cruises Ship

The famed Italian mega-market and restaurant company will set sail with MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC World America, in April 2025, with Caribbean cruises from Miami.

October 28, 2024

Italian Inspired Seafood Restaurant PISCES Opens at Wynn Las Vegas

PISCES at Wynn Las Vegas brings Italian seafood staples like spaghettini and orata to the Strip, served in a glamorous space inspired by Murano glass.

Four Bassano del Grappa Restaurants Locals Don’t Want You to Know About

Just beyond Venice, Bassano del Grappa offers the kind of local restaurants and everyday Veneto culture many travelers spend years trying to find.

May 13, 2026

Peruvian Restaurant Pasta Opens a Miami Location

After earning acclaim in Lima, Peru, a husband-wife chef team takes its Italian menu to a new audience in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District.

October 21, 2024

There’s Still Time for the Best Italian in San Francisco Restaurant Week

With half-a-week remaining, we are sharing some Italian highlights featured in San Francisco Restaurant Week 2025.

A Family Lasagna Recipe from a Legendary Brooklyn Restaurant

Chef Matthew Cutolo of Brooklyn's legendary Gargiulo's restaurant shares his family recipe for Neapolitan lasagna.

October 2, 2024

As South Florida Trends Italian, here Are Three Restaurants to Check Out

Here are three restaurant recommendations in south Florida that represent the influx of Italian eateries in the area.

January 24, 2025

New York’s Dante to Pop-up at London’s Claridge’s Restaurant 

New York Italian cocktail bar Dante will take up residency this summer within the prestigious Claridge's Hotel in London.

May 20, 2025

New and Upcoming Restaurants in NYC

From a Marc Murphy pop-up spot to a restaurant with a late-night pizza menu to new restaurants from the couple behind Don Angie and others, there’s a lot happening in NYC’s Italian food scene this March.

March 6, 2024

Dario Cecchini Opens Cecchini in Città, a New Restaurant in Florence

The new restaurant, Cecchini’s first in Florence, is now open at 25Hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino, with a meat-focused menu and even—gasp!— vegetarian options.

September 23, 2024

Restaurant Review: Stella in Los Angeles

At the new restaurant in West Hollywood, chef Rob Gentile and restaurateur Janet Zuccarini have created the ultimate date night spot with odes to Italian regional cuisines.

April 8, 2024

Brooklyn Restaurant Group Frankies Goes to Nashville

The legendary Brooklyn-based restaurant group has opened a collection of Italian food offerings in Nashville.

April 15, 2024

What to Know About Bastia, Philly’s New Mediterranean Restaurant

The exciting newcomer from acclaimed chef Tyler Akin opens in the Fishtown neighborhood’s boutique Hotel Anna & Bel, with inspiration primarily from Sardinia and Corsica.

August 15, 2024

Look Inside Massara, the New NYC Restaurant From Stefano Secchi

The acclaimed chef’s follow-up to Rezdôra, Massara focuses on the cuisine of Campania, with fresh pastas, roasted meats, pizzettes, and more.

June 18, 2024

Flour + Water, the Bay Area Restaurant, Celebrates 15 Years

Co-Executive Chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow discuss the month-long anniversary tasting menu, a greatest-hits collection from the pasta-focused San Francisco landmark.

May 2, 2024

Inside Il Totano, Harold Dieterle’s NYC Comeback Restaurant

The first-ever winner of Top Chef, who went on to launch three acclaimed NYC restaurants, returns to the scene with a coastal Southern Italian newcomer, Il Totano.

May 28, 2024

11 Great Burgers at NYC Italian Restaurants

Chefs at Italian restaurants are applying their techniques and fine ingredients to create some of the most elegant burgers in NYC.

January 22, 2024

New Restaurants, a Catskills Fest, and More NYC Italian Food News

Two of the city’s best Italian restaurant groups expand, Scott Conant leads a parade of Food Network stars to a Catskills food event, and a pasta-related controversy in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

May 6, 2024

Finding the Classic Restaurants in Florence

Our contributor shares her favorite classic restaurants in Florence that never get old.

September 12, 2023

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 Names Spain’s Disfrutar No. 1

Four restaurants in Italy made the list of The World’s 50 Best, which was announced at a ceremony last night in Las Vegas.

June 6, 2024

Italian Restaurants for Galentine’s Day in New York City

Move over Valentine’s Day. Here are options for NYC restaurants to celebrate female friendship amid the Cupid-themed festivities.

February 8, 2024

Modern Italian Restaurant Contrada Opens in Toronto

Toronto’s Little Italy is home to a new Italian-inspired restaurant, Contrada, from three young but experienced friends with community in mind.

November 17, 2023

Romantic NYC Italian Restaurants to Book for Valentine’s Day

What could be better than sharing plates of pasta and other Italian specialties with your Valentine on February 14 in a picturesque New York City restaurant? Here are some recommendations from Appetito.

January 24, 2024

The Summer of Prosciutto at NYC’s Sistina Restaurant

A famed NYC restaurateur has brought a beloved Italian product over for the summer. Here are the details on a Prosciutto di Parma pop-up at Sistina Restaurant in Manhattan.

August 7, 2023

Tony’s Di Napoli, NYC’s Italian-American Restaurant Juggernaut

Inside the big, booming Italian-American stand-out that’s a favorite of theatergoers, locals, and tourists drawn to family-style plates of parm, pastas, and more. Stuart Wetanson shares the fourth generation, family-run business’s story—and its secrets.

February 1, 2024

Chicago’s Alla Vita Arrives in Nashville

The acclaimed Chicago chef expands his Italian concept to Tennessee.

Rosselli Debuts in the Former Modena Space in Washington, D.C.

Inspired by the grand apartments of Milan and Rome, Rosselli brings a fresh look and menu to downtown Washington.

Why Sciacca May Be Sicily’s Next Great Food Destination

The team behind Vela Ristorante and Domus Maris Boutique Hotel is helping introduce travelers to a different side of Sicily.

Chef Joey Campanaro and 20 Years of The Little Owl

On a quiet Greenwich Village corner, one neighborhood restaurant has defied the odds for two decades.

June 29, 2026

Delmonico’s New Baked Alaska for America’s 250th Anniversary

The historic restaurant celebrates America's milestone with a new dessert inspired by its culinary legacy.

July 3, 2026

Inside Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen in Charlotte

Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen serves Italian American classics inspired by family recipes and fresh ingredients.

April 1, 2026

Piccolo MORINI Brings Pasta and Martinis to SOHO in NYC

An old New York favorite gets a new address, a new look and plenty of reasons to stay for another round.

The Allure of Aqua e Vino

Chef Gabriele Grigolon brings Northern Italian tradition and European training to his intimate Charlotte restaurant, Aqua e Vino.

February 17, 2026

Clementina Brings Gluten Free Italian Dining to San Francisco

The new San Francisco trattoria is rethinking what authentic Italian dining can look like for families navigating celiac disease.

Chicago Gets a Luxurious New Italian Restaurant in UMMO

Chef and partner José Sosa and his team have created a menu of pasta, grilled meats, and seafoods in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.

August 14, 2023

New Restaurants and More NYC Italian Food and Drink News

Angelina Bakery opens in Brooklyn, Thomas Perone and John DeLucie announce new concepts, and it’s Feast of San Gennaro time! All that and more in this week’s NYC roundup.

September 15, 2023

Talking Cookbooks, Family, and Restaurant Life with the Scotto Sisters

Appetito checks in with Rosanna and Elaina Scotto, who have co-authored a cookbook inspired by their family's landmark NYC restaurant, Fresco By Scotto.

August 10, 2023

From the Dolomites to NoDa: Italian Comfort, Charlotte Soul

At Ever Andalo in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood, Italian comfort cooking meets a relaxed, community-driven approach to dining.

January 26, 2026

Daniel’s Miami is South Florida’s New Destination Steakhouse

In Coral Gables, an Italian-American restaurateur pivots to a focus on Florida beef, fine wines, and a steakhouse sides menu that includes pasta dishes. 

July 14, 2026

Rao’s Pop-Up Recreates Its Iconic Dining Room for One Night in NYC

Today is the last day to enter for a one-night Rao’s pop-up recreating its legendary Harlem dining room experience.

April 10, 2026

How Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel Created Hit Restaurant Birdie’s

Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel’s award-winning Birdie’s in Austin is disrupting the traditional restaurant with new approaches to service and employee relations. This week, it even disrupts itself, with another pop-up of its Italian-American alter ego, Aiello’s.

October 2, 2023

Portland’s Nostrana Earns Rare Honor

A Portland favorite just earned a rare honor in Italy that only one other U.S. restaurant has ever received.

December 3, 2025

Michelin-Recognized Chef Greg Vernick Opens Emilia in Philadelphia

A new restaurant from Greg Vernick brings handmade pasta and a relaxed Italian approach to Philadelphia’s East Kensington–Fishtown corridor.

March 17, 2026

Where to Eat Italian During NYC Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week in NYC is back for its winter 2024 edition. The popular program with discounted prix-fixe menus at many restaurants around the city continues to grow, and is now much longer than a week. Here are the Italian restaurants to try from Winter 2024 Restaurant Week in NYC.

Cipollini to Open in Louisville With Chef Dallas McGarity

An Italian restaurant opening in the Highlands is already sparking curiosity.

January 12, 2026

Why Felice Chose Flatiron for Its New NYC Italian Flagship

A longtime New York favorite unveils its most ambitious location yet.

A Chef’s Story: Jordan Frosolone of Borgo in NYC

Appetito's Editor-in-Chief sits down with acclaimed chef Jordan Frosolone of Borgo to explore his background with Italian food.

March 16, 2026

Heirloom Recipes from the Scotto Family of Pelato

Anthony Scotto III reflects on the family recipes and traditions behind Pelato.

February 13, 2026

Sunday Shop: Aeston West x Mercer Street Shop, Jac’s on Bond, Granola Bar

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

July 12, 2026

La Caravella Amalfi: A Conversation with Chef Antonio Dipino

Inside a historic Amalfi restaurant where cuisine, art, and family history continue to shape the experience.

January 15, 2026

The Second Rise of Zepeddie’s in Charlotte’s LoSo

After more than two decades, Zepeddie’s is back in Charlotte’s LoSo district, revived by the Zepsa family.

February 23, 2026

Dēliz is Now Open in Chicago’s Bucktown

The new Bucktown restaurant focuses on wood fired steaks, seafood, and housemade pasta.

December 17, 2025

Birmingham’s Big Rock Italian Chophouse Opens in July

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants introduces its newest concept to Metro Detroit with Big Rock Italian Chophouse, set to open in July 2025 inside Birmingham’s former Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot. Expect premium steaks, indulgent pastas, a cigar lounge, and more.

How to Make Mira’s Sardinian Culurgiones at Home

At Buffalo’s Mira, chefs Manny and Gina Ocasio are bringing lesser-known regional Italian dishes to the table, including the intricate handmade Sardinian pasta known as culurgiones.

May 13, 2026

Body and NYC’s Altro Paradiso Partner for ‘Summer Mondays’

Move over, Summer Fridays. The lower-proof vodka brand Body and SoHo Italian restaurant from Ignacio Mattos are partnering for a Summer Mondays Happy Hour.

June 5, 2024

Charleston Says “Ciao” to Positano at Allora

Allora brings a slice of the Amalfi Coast to Charleston, where pasta is made daily and one drink easily turns into three.

April 15, 2026

Beaches and Bucatini: Devouring Aruba’s Italian Food

Appetito's wandering contributor, Rob LeDonne, goes searching for Italian food on the Dutch island of Aruba.

April 22, 2026

Sunday Shop: 3 Manhattan Eateries for Spring

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

March 8, 2026

Olio e Più Opens New East Village Location

A longtime Greenwich Village favorite is bringing its Italian charm to the East Village.

Central Park Boathouse’s Fettuccine with Shrimp is Made for Summer

This seasonal favorite delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.

June 25, 2026

Italian Language Foundation Announces Giambelli Culinary Award Winners

The Giambelli Culinary Awards were announced at a gala honoring outstanding individuals and businesses in the Italian culinary industry.

July 8, 2025

Babbo Returns with Familiar Faces and Fresh Energy

Stephen Starr reopens Babbo in Greenwich Village as chef Mark Ladner steps back into the kitchen with a confident new menu.

November 5, 2025

Hotel Santa Caterina Opens Senzafine in Amalfi

The Amalfi Coast landmark introduces Senzafine, a new rooftop restaurant and lounge, joining its distinguished dining collection of Glicine, Al Mare, and La Terrazza.

August 21, 2025

Abbiocco Brings Italian-Inspired Comfort to Maine

At Abbiocco, owner Cole Curcio blends Italian inspiration with Maine warmth, serving house-made pasta, crafted cocktails, and a feeling that’s all family.

October 28, 2025

Seirēn Song Spritz: Exploring Portugal and Spain’s Aperitif Culture

If you love Italian aperitivo options, try the Seirēn Song Spritz.

April 6, 2026

Monteverde’s Chef Bailey Sullivan on Atipica Italian Cooking in Chicago

From Top Chef to one of America’s most celebrated Italian kitchens, Monteverde Executive Chef Bailey Sullivan discusses her approach to Italian cooking.

Shared with heART: Valentine’s Month at Mozzarella & Vino

The Midtown Italian restaurant presents a month-long exhibition by Benito Macerata and a special wine and dining event in celebration of Valentine’s month.

February 12, 2026

Austin’s Asti Trattoria Continues Its Story in Hyde Park

Asti Trattoria thrives in Hyde Park with co-owners Chris Moore and Chef Bryan Beneke, alongside Chef de Cuisine Evan Van Nort, balancing Italian tradition with Austin creativity.

August 27, 2025

Cannizzaro Sauces: Old World Flavor, New South Home

From farmers markets to regional shelves, a Charlotte sauce company grows one jar at a time.

February 12, 2026

The Shift of Fine Dining on Lake Garda: Two Takes from Two Shores

What happens when fine dining stops trying so hard? Two Lake Garda chefs offer a glimpse into the future of luxury hospitality.

June 10, 2026

Ronnie Fieg Opens Ronnie’s Pronto Beside Kith West Hollywood

The Kith founder’s newest hospitality venture brings Italian-inspired sandwiches, frozen matcha drinks, and New York café culture to Sunset Boulevard.

May 12, 2026

Inside Philadelphia’s Borromini with Chef Julian Baker

At Stephen Starr’s new Rittenhouse Square restaurant, Chef Julian Baker channels decades of global experience into a menu worth checking out.

October 14, 2025

Via Aurelia Opens at San Francisco’s Mission Rock

The Che Fico team brings Tuscan warmth and California polish to Mission Rock with their first fine dining restaurant, Via Aurelia.

October 13, 2025

MICHELIN-Starred Chef Michele Minchillo Heads to Savannah for La Vetta Opening

Chef Michele Minchillo shares his vision for La Vetta, a new Italian restaurant opening on Savannah’s Broughton Street.

Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse Opens at Wynn Las Vegas

A conversation with Scott Sartiano and Alfred Portale on what defines the Las Vegas opening.

March 23, 2026

Gene & Georgetti Meats Delivers Chicago’s Steaks

Gene & Georgetti celebrates 85 years as Chicago’s original Italian steakhouse by delivering its signature USDA Prime steaks and Tuscan-inspired flavors to homes nationwide.

Chef’s Day Off: Andrea Congiusta on Music, Food, and Relaxing

Chef Andrea Congiusta of Washington Street Hospitality shares how he unwinds on his days off with music, workouts, pasta cravings, and exploring Charleston.

July 7, 2025

Ops East Village Launches Collaborative Pizza Series in NYC

The James Beard Award-nominated pizzeria celebrates community with a new pizza series featuring collaborations with Rosella, Yellow Rose, Win Son Bakery, and more.

October 27, 2025

How to Make Pistachio Tiramisu

In the wake of National Tiramisu Day (3/21), Appetito reshares a unique recipe from a Miami-based Italian chef that features pistachio.

March 23, 2026

Inside Michael White’s Italian Chef’s Table at Paranza in the Bahamas

During the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, chefs Michael White and Antonia Lofaso host an intimate dinner under the stars celebrating Italian cuisine.

Dear Emilia Opens in Denver’s RiNo District This January

A new Italian restaurant from the team behind Restaurant Olivia opens in Denver.

December 30, 2025