Italian restaurants
Sunday Shop: Ellis Brooklyn, Zwiesel Glas, Piccola Cucina Osteria
Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!
Bacarosa Opens in New Jersey with Chef Andrew Riccatelli
Bacarosa debuts in Nutley, New Jersey, where Chef Andrew Riccatelli brings wood-fired pizza, handmade pastas, and a playful Italian spirit to a reimagined space.
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.
What to Order at Ficuzza, New York City’s West Village Newcomer
Appetito visits the new Sicilian restaurant Ficuzza in the West Village and shares an overview and some recommendations.
Piatti Opens in Laguna Beach
Piatti opens its latest trattoria in Laguna Beach, serving handmade pastas, cocktails, and Italian comfort classics in a breezy space just steps from the ocean.
New York’s Café Fiorello Sets the Table in Washington, D.C.
The Fireman Hospitality Group brings its iconic Upper West Side restaurant to D.C., blending tradition, comfort, and city energy.
Experience a Taste of Sicily at Ficuzza’s Aperitivo Hour
Enjoy Sicilian wines, cocktails, and small plates at Ficuzza’s Aperitivo Hour in the West Village.
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.
Carmel Culinary Week 2025 Serves Up La Dolce Vita
Carmel Culinary Week returns from May 30 to June 7, featuring village-wide events, local wines, and a one-night Italian celebration on Dolores Street.