http://www.chow.com/boards/58 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:11:20 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/665508#5164366 My husband and I were in Italy a couple of years ago, and while in Venice we snacked on these large, flaky pastries layered with chocolate or chocolate chips and covered in powdered sugar. They are similar to the "sfogliatelle" but they are not fan shaped (they are more triangular), and have the chocolate inside instead of orange zest and ricotta. I cannot seem to find ANYTHING online as to the name of these pastries or where I can find a recipe. I have looked everywhere and is as though they don't exist - and I know they do. They were plentiful in all the pastry shops across Venice and the people working behind the counter always asked if they could warm them for you - it was heaven. PLEASE HELP, I need to know what they are. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:11:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665508#5164366 http://www.chow.com/topics/627860#5163866 It's about half a block further up the street from da Michele. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:14:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/627860#5163866 http://www.chow.com/topics/460436#5163317 Agente Taurinese, saluti dal Asti! An unusual question: In your opinion what are the best Indian and the best Mexican restaurants in Torino? I know there are a few there, tried one Indian place (can't remember its name) a few years ago, but didn't care for it. Le ringrazio. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:44:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/460436#5163317 http://www.chow.com/topics/664017#5161056 We happened upon Trattoria da Tito on via Venezia, 21 off of via Nazionale. It is a tiny place that opens at 7pm. On the night we were there, there was one chef and one waiter for a full house of locals and tourists. The chef actually hand delivered some of his dishes (along with a great smile on his face). There were a few tables outside, but we opted to eat inside. We had a litre of red wine, bread, water (no gas), one tortellini soup, one small ensalata, and 2 orders of agnolotti ragu followed by two limoncellos for 40 euros. Surprisingly, this meal ended up being one of the most enjoyable ones we had on our 10-day trip to Florence, Greve, Bologna and Rome. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:46:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664017#5161056 http://www.chow.com/topics/664473#5160396 Thanks for your trip report - I always like hearing what other people enjoyed in Florence. I was recently at Osteria Tournabuoni too, and enjoyed it very much... excellent food without the "traditional" tuscan decor (living here, it's just nice to have a change once in a while...everything starts to feel the same... : ) My husband went to Perseus without me once and really liked it, so maybe I should take him back over there...sounds good! And the Pizzeria Lo Spera sounds like a rare bargain! Glad you enjoyed yourself! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:55:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664473#5160396 http://www.chow.com/topics/664959#5158706 My brother is re-locating to Rome - February 2010 - and as a Christmas gift I would like to buy him a voucher of some sort so that he can attend a cooking school. He is very keen- but would need the basics! Also the class would have to be taught in English as his Italian is progressing slowly! I've tried looking online but I'm not getting anywhere Can anyone suggest somewhere that would allow me to purchase a voucher for a class that he could then redeem at a time that sutis him? Much appreciated, Sarah Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:05:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664959#5158706 http://www.chow.com/topics/663833#5157331 Wow! No i haven't tried this brand.. and luckily enough there is a Natura Si very close to me, thank you very much! I'll be making a trip to there very soon! :) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:40:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663833#5157331 http://www.chow.com/topics/664054#5153508 We have stayed at the hotel many times and have found the food to be quite good and the service spot on. I think for a holiday dinner it is the perfect place. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:30:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664054#5153508 http://www.chow.com/topics/660698#5152993 I just stayed at the Courtyard last week and ate at a restaurant not 50 feet down the street from the hotel. Don't remember the name, but it was out the door of the Marriott restaurant, turn right and then it's across the street. Excellent seafood and very reasonable prices (about 12 euros for various seafood pasta). Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:47:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660698#5152993 http://www.chow.com/topics/656591#5152139 I recommend Al Rustichello on Via Maggiore just outside the city walls. This is a place where many Italians lunch. It is inexpensive and they make their own pasta. The pasta was great -- delicious asparagus and cheese-filled tortellini served right out of the pan. Huge portions and we ate it all, it was so good. Little English is spoken but the proprietor was very friendly (I speak basic Italian), and proudly declared that the pasta was "Mama pasta," i.e. the stuff your real Italian nonna would make. The meat course was fine but nothing special. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:43:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/656591#5152139 http://www.chow.com/topics/663065#5149440 Ostaria del Pesce was open in March (rented a flat around the corner). Hours are a tad eccentric. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:06:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663065#5149440 http://www.chow.com/topics/653926#5149211 For those with smaller budgets, for travelers renting apartments and/or students with kitchen facilities this little book by my "personal chef " might help you keep the eating expenses down. Half of the 53 recipes are in English and many carry the "E" meaning economic...dinner for about 2 euro! Yesterday it was presented at the University Botanic Gardens in Viterbo, l hour north of Rome. Other presentations are coming up. The photos are already up on Elegant Etruria Friends facebook page . "Olio e Ricordi in Cucina" by Fulvio Ferri, Eng. text by Mary Jane Cryan Etruria Editions, Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:51:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/653926#5149211 http://www.chow.com/topics/663784#5148478 Definitely hit IlBuco. We've been there 2 different years and food was wonderful. Also Caruso, a bit upscale for Italy. We like the local scene too but Caruso is worth a trip. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:53:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663784#5148478 http://www.chow.com/topics/663513#5148159 Wow!!! Thank you galka, I sincerely appreciate your nice words! Really, really appreciate your trying the places that I have so many fond memories of. For those reading this the Michelin starred restaurant in Verona-which is my favorite in all of Italy-is Osteria La Fontanina. http://www.ristorantelafontanina.com/eng/ristorante.htm It is virtually unknown by the international press with little mention in any of the guidebooks. I've used Verona or Soave as a base for business for almost 30 years and over time have tried a great many different restaurants. Ten or so years ago I first discovered this incredible restaurant and have returned many times since. I've written about it on here but I think it's Verona location falls a little bit off of many people's radar since Verona is not the destination that, say, Venice is. Still, as many people will stay elsewhere and visit Venice for a daytrip I've stated in Venice and visited Osteria La Fontanina for dinner. It's worth the trip. Thank you again, galka! Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:31:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663513#5148159 http://www.chow.com/topics/663826#5147420 I haven't been to Sergio, Maccheroni, or Tonino, but in general this is not an interesting list. Corsi is very cute, especially if you sit in the shop, but I have always found the food good but not special. Likewise Galletto. Roscioli's bakery is good for stand-up pizza during the day, but the restaurant is another story. The one time I went I thought it was too international by half, and the other evening I walked by it with my Roman husband and we looked at the menu. He sneered and just took off muttering about how we couldn’t go to places like that. I never finished reading the menu, but I did see the word hamburger and a lot of international-sounding things. The quality is undoubtedly tops, but I wouldn’t dine there. I hesitate to tell you my go-to places because it is the nature of Roman restaurants, even more than other places, to be one thing for regulars and another thing for transients. Nevertheless, the places I keep going back to are Checchino dal 1887, Paris (but was disappointed last time), Al Ceppo, Nerone, Tuna, Palatium, Agata e Romeo (fancy), Convivio (fancy), and La Piazzetta. For pizza, Li Rioni near the Colosseum, and Bir e Fud (really!), in Trastevere. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:26:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663826#5147420 http://www.chow.com/topics/658967#5147211 Armando is just a few steps across the piazza from your hotel; I think it will satisfy your requirements as long as you follow Jen's advice and stick to the classics. Although it is not thought of as being particularly Roman, I did have a very good farro soup here...more like a stew than soup. I think (based on my own admittedly very limited experience with both) that the food is better here than at San Eustachio, which I believe is noted for its fritti. (I actually dined here at the recommendation of one of the staff at your hotel, a place I like very much) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:51:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/658967#5147211 http://www.chow.com/topics/660489#5146425 thanks very much Nancy and Jen. seems like we should give La Campana a try. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:44:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660489#5146425 http://www.chow.com/topics/663558#5143433 Try Caffe Ricchi in Piazza Santo Spirito. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:44:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663558#5143433 http://www.chow.com/topics/662416#5140842 Sunday is tough in central business district of Rome - I think La Campana , which is in that general area, is open for Sunday dinner - we just had Sunday lunch there last week but you should check about dinner. there have been other posts about sunday night dining - maybe about places nearer the galleria borghese than the Spanish Steps/La Campana, so do a search Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:19:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662416#5140842 http://www.chow.com/topics/661301#5140232 Ride the FRONT of the Vaporetto. Serious. About half of them have seats in FRONT of the cabin. It feels for all the world like you're having a private tour of the canals. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:22:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661301#5140232 http://www.chow.com/topics/662728#5135147 Based on today's e-mail from Teatro del Sale, dinner on Thursday night, October 29 will be a special one. They will serve: Gnocchi fritti, frittelle di minestrone Lasagne verdi alla modenese, tagliatelle al sugo di guanciale Risotto col cotechino Cotechino fritto con lo zabaione al lambrusco, cotechino bollito con purè e lenticchie Crostata di amarene, torta di tagliolini (cotechino is an Italian sausage) Wish we could be there. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:40:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662728#5135147 http://www.chow.com/topics/661396#5135084 Hi Frank, Quartiere Flaminio is a busy residential area surrounded by the Ponte Milvio and Prati quarters with a few places where to sample good food. Your best bets in this area are Trattoria Lo Sgobbone, Hosteria del Vignola and Pizzeria Il Buchetto, but as I said just look a bit further, cross the Tiber River and you'll end up with a wider offer. Ciao Nancy Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:22:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661396#5135084 http://www.chow.com/topics/661510#5133741 Wow! I live in Florence and I completely agree with all your recommendations - all great places! Le volpi e l'uva is one of our very favorite spots... Come to think of it, maybe I'll go for lunch today! Glad you found them all and enjoyed them all... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:34:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661510#5133741 http://www.chow.com/topics/662303#5133737 I had lunch at ZaZa yesterday. We had very nice service...my mother couldn't decide what to have and the waitress waited patiently. then after her first decision, my mom changed her mind a few minutes later...the waitress was glad to change for her, and everything came out as ordered. The food on the otherhand I did not find as tasty as in past visits there - yummy, but a little industrial. I think many restaurant experiences have to do with luck... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:29:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662303#5133737 http://www.chow.com/topics/662511#5132757 I was wonder why several of the restaurants I've seen online have a menu tipico and a menu da tavola? I don't see any prices anywhere, but I was hoping a menu tipico is a prix fix option. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:25:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662511#5132757 http://www.chow.com/topics/605395#5130956 Thanks so much Joe I'll be sure to write back with some reviews and hopefully some good stories! Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:37:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/605395#5130956 http://www.chow.com/topics/662133#5130786 Most places around Piazza San Marco will be open. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:39:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662133#5130786 http://www.chow.com/topics/661962#5130172 Great report! Next time you're in Rome and look for more porcini try Da Cesare in Via Crescenzio, just off Piazza Cavour, and ask for a Porcini Crostino...Outstanding! Cheers Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:25:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661962#5130172 http://www.chow.com/topics/661392#5128958 Thanks for the tips, guys. I am going to head out this afternoon to try them...and with a completely open mind! I will even allow that I find Rome more beautiful than Paris, such a different style of course, but more to my (visual if not gustatory) taste. ;) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:26:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661392#5128958 http://www.chow.com/topics/661905#5127213 I will be in Rome on Christmas day. I assume most restaurants will be closed and that hotel restaurants are all that will be serving. I know nothing of hotel restaurants in Rome. Does anyone have any suggestions (or know of other restaurants that will be open)? Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:20:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661905#5127213 http://www.chow.com/topics/661885#5127062 As I mentioned in an earlier report on our visit to Rome, you will want to know that we discovered that we prefer even a somewhat innovative cuisine over the most traditional kitchen. So here are our favorites and not-so-favorites from the Tuscan countryside. We stayed about midway between Siena and Montevarci. Our best access road was SS408 and the closest towns were San Sano and Lecci (don’t blink driving through, but it would be worth your while to stop and eat or shop for food). Radda, Gaile and Greve were also nearby. Far and away the mot memorable meals we had were about a half-hour’s drive away. Both had been recommended to us so they were destinations. Ristoro di Lamole in Chianti was high up on a ridge just outside of Gaiole in Lamole. We were two couples driving and they kept thinking we had missed it and should turn back, but fortunately we courageously journeyed on. Ristoro di Lamole calls itself both a ristorante and an enoteca and both the food and wine options were outstanding and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything we ordered (and one member of our party is cheese-phobic – not easy in Italy) was delightful. It was dark so we didn’t get to see the views, but I understand that they are remarkable. I only wish we could have gone again to see them (and eat again!). Osteria di Fonterutoli is actually in the village of Fonterutoli on Highway 222, but just outside of Castellina. It is a lovely setting, modern and romantic with an enthusiastic staff. The local wine (Fonterutoli, of course) is available and our waiter steered us to a good, but not outrageously expensive year. It was here that Mr. CG and I tried a version of beefsteak Florentina that was recommended by the waiter because it wasn’t a full kg. A creamy mushroom soup and a polenta helped to make this one of the best meals of the trip. The chef at Osteria di Fonterutoli is part of a US dinner/wine tasting tour conducted by I Selvatici, a winery near both Gaioli and Montevarci. Pure circumstance led us to this amazing tour by charismatic owner Giusseppi and his American girlfriend Barbara. They have an excellent Supertuscan and a Vin Santo that they claim is rated 98 by Wine Spectator Magazine. Not sure if that is true, but it’s darn good. Recommended. The two tiny villages near us had excellent restaurants, We had an excellent lunch on our last day at Malborghetto in Lecchi (marred only by two very loud, very well lubricated Americans at a nearby table – well, all four other tables were nearby). They had been there throughout the morning for a cooking class with the friendly chef. The other local restaurant we enjoyed – twice – was a small rustic restaurant in San Sano right in the middle of a beautiful nowhere. We ate there twice and it was where we first tasted Tuscan pici, a thick, chewy spaghetti-shaped pasta. We also had a quick cappuccino there one morning on our way to the Prada outlet in Montevarci, but that’s a story for another post. They also have a small deli/wine shop attached to the restaurant. We also had a surprisingly lovely lunch at Diva c Maceo in the charming village of Montepulciano that we would recommend. The only place in Tuscany that we would not recommend was in Siena: Antica Trattoria Le Torre. In spite of a helpful staff in a sudden downpore, like so many of the places that disappointed us, this was a little too touristy, expensive and “traditional” in its fare. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:20:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661885#5127062 http://www.chow.com/topics/661211#5126542 Cart served bollito is at DIANA. I've eaten it had it there and enjoyed. Had the tortellini in brodo to start. At Trattoria da Gianni I ate lunch. although more than a year ago, If memory serves me, the food was outstanding - what did I have? Can recall their special antipasti which had the wonderful spuma di mortadella included Another terrific eat was at Grassilli Ristornate. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:27:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661211#5126542 http://www.chow.com/topics/661209#5123421 Thanks for that PeggyD - i will be sure to check out those postings. I checked out the De Russie a week ago and they are only admiting people for their NYeve event (at 700 euros per person!). I'm prepared to spend but at that price she'll be getting a jelly baby ring rather than bling! The hotel is a way out but i'm happy to pay for the taxis to get to the restaurants for a romantic hotel. Any other info/advice always welcome - thanks again Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:57:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661209#5123421 http://www.chow.com/topics/661121#5121396 Prime tourist zone - looks like the owners made a fine art out of the shellacking the hordes of tourists who crowd this area, particularly post Da Vinci - Angels and Demons days. Never could also understand why people would wear Italian casual clothes with the label "Sergio Tacchinno" on them since it means Sergio Turkey. You just have to wonder sometimes about how things get their names. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:01:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661121#5121396 http://www.chow.com/topics/659860#5120365 It's definitely possible to eat badly there. And it's often the roast lamb, come to think of it! Definitely a restaurant that is better the 20th time than the first, and the food is quite plain - which come to think of it, may make Al Moro a bad bet for thrill-seeking tourists. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:16:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/659860#5120365 http://www.chow.com/topics/661106#5120312 Nope. You have to go to Piedmont for agnolotti dal plin (well worth the trip), but, as other have suggested, white truffles can be had. All you need is money. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:00:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661106#5120312 http://www.chow.com/topics/661128#5120282 Thanks for the report. We love the place, so I'm gratified they treated you right. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:53:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661128#5120282 http://www.chow.com/topics/661199#5120094 With thanks to everyone for their recommendations for our first visit to Rome, Florence and Tuscany (around Siena), I wanted to report on our experience. It’s a little long so I’ll post separately for each of the three areas. This was our first visit to Italy and Rome is now our absolute favorite city on the planet (sorry, Paris). The first thing we discovered is that our own personal preference is clearly for innovative kitchens, rather than the most traditional fare. So with that as the criteria, these were our favorites and our “never-agains.” We stayed in Trastevere and our first lunch upon arrival was at Ripa 12 that specializes in fish. We shared a caprese salad, spaghetti with clams and grilled grouper with grilled radiccio and a nice, dry heral white wine (sorry, don’t think we found out what it was). All perfectly prepared. Simple and delicious. Mr. CG doesn’t remember this meal as fondly as I do, but I’m writing that off to jet lag. Also in Trastevere, ai Fienaroli, a family-run hole-in-the-wall where everything we ordered was, again, simple and wonderful. The highlight for me was a ravioli stuffed with veal ragu in a beautifully subtle truffle crème sauce. It was clearly a neighborhood place and a very pleasant surprise. The staff was gracious and helpful. We took Ms. Chow up on her recommendation for Dittirambo in the Campo de Fiori area. We especially enjoyed the stuffed zucchini blossoms, the apple, pear, gorgonzola soufflé and the whole wheat fettuccini with rabbit ragout. Probably the most remarkable meal was our splurge at Michelin-starred Il Pagliaccio. I can’t even begin to remember everything in the tasting menu with wine pairings (and didn’t take notes), but service was friendly and impeccable. The sommelier was eager to please and when he thought we didn’t like one selection, quickly replaced it with another. I was a little put off by what occurred for me as the pretension of being presented with a water menu, but what the heck. Best pizza was at Serafini, about a block from Piazza Novana. What we would avoid in future trips to Rome: Piperno – in the Jewish Ghetto: traditional Roman cuisine, including tripe and other offal. Didn’t smell great in there and mostly, from our perspective awful. Again, maybe it’s our predilection to more innovative cuisine. Dar Poeta – highly recommended by many for pizza in Trastevere, we thought it was ok, but not as good as we expected. Spirito de Vino – I know. Everyone raves about it and Rachel Ray goes there. The owner grabbed Mr. CG when we came and said, "Wait! Don't I know you?" Then he insisted that Mr. CG looked just like Rachel’s husband. Probably not authentic, but a great schtick. Overall, we thought it felt very American (could have been in NYC) and the food just wasn’t that interesting. I had an artichoke bread pudding that I could easily reproduce at home. Mr. CG's fusilli was overcooked -- not quite Chef-Boy-R-D, but not great either. Our shared secundi was a forgettable grilled steak with a sweet pumpkin ginger sauce. The wine cellar was impressive (our '03 Masi Amarone was very nice), and dessert was great: a ricotta pastry cup. More on Florence and the rest of Tuscany later.. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:58:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661199#5120094 http://www.chow.com/topics/643612#5119136 what about lunch at the Osteria de Benci or Vini e Vecchi Sapori - both excellent. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:34:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/643612#5119136 http://www.chow.com/topics/656328#5119135 Vini e Vecchi Sapori is excellent so second that one. I am a huge fan of the Osteria de Benci although the prices might be a little North of what you are hoping to pay. Prices in Siena are less. I have thoroughly enjoyed meals at L'Osteria and L'Aquila (unknown to these boards). Papei is sadly not as good as it used to be. Hope this helps Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:33:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/656328#5119135 http://www.chow.com/topics/659257#5117337 Sounds like you should have overstayed at Bar Brera..... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:25:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/659257#5117337 http://www.chow.com/topics/652425#5116619 Just came back from a week in Bellagio and Milan. I would definitely recommend Bice in Milan. It actually was the only good dinner we had in the 3 nights were were there. There is a Bice branch in Manhattan also. This won't disappoint. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:56:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/652425#5116619 http://www.chow.com/topics/655591#5116480 Hi Sid, I spent a week in Siena in August and can recommend some good restaurants that haven't quite gotten onto to the boards/blogs yet (and also some weak ones to avoid!). Have been very lazy not to have done it sooner but have to look up my notes. C Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:05:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/655591#5116480 http://www.chow.com/topics/660679#5116289 Wonderful report. Thanks! Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:55:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660679#5116289 http://www.chow.com/topics/644821#5112699 Sorry probably too late as we're just back from Sicily. Generally meals were all excellent but one real highlight- Da Angelo in Sinagra. Tucked away in stunning mountains and not exactly easy to find ( ask when you get to Sinagra) it's a real experience not to be missed! Not for the faint hearted or anyone looking to cut down on the quantities this is not for lovers of nouvelle cuisine! The spectacular anti pasti for two was enough to feed a family of four, the wonderful pasta, great grilled meat including suino nero, lemon ice cream, a plateful of local cheeses and a bottle of wine all for 30 euros a head- oh and then a complimentary hazlenut liqueur. Needless to say we didn't eat the next day but lived on the memory for the next few days. Just leave the choice to the boss and enjoy! The other highlight was Spizzulio in Agrigento. A great wine shop/ wine bar. Simple local food , great wine and above all a really friendly owner passionate and knowledgeable about his local wine and produce. You will not be disappointed! Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:16:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/644821#5112699 http://www.chow.com/topics/660488#5112322 Has anybody been to any of these delicious sounding spots? They are new additions to the '09 Slow Food Osterie d'Italia and we won't get a chance to try all of them, but have time for 1 or 2 of them at the beginning of November. Would very much appreciate any 1st hand impressions, reviews or other reactions. Thanks. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:11:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660488#5112322 http://www.chow.com/topics/660380#5111280 I have been reading the other posts on Capri to do research, but I wanted to crystalize the responses. My boyfriend and I have 2 nights in Capri and I wanted it to be perfect. Looking for moderate priced suggestions in both Capri and Anacapri. Delicious food in a lovely ambiance. Thanks for your ideas. We leave for Europe this Thursday! Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:42:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660380#5111280 http://www.chow.com/topics/655104#5110336 Sorry, I didn't notice your question right away. I would reserve for lunch at I Bologna, but I don't think it has to be far in advance, as not all tables were taken when we were there. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:23:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/655104#5110336 http://www.chow.com/topics/515800#5109541 intrepid and jennismortal, this post is a year and a half old. i'm sure the op has been and gone long ago. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:27:43 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/515800#5109541 http://www.chow.com/topics/482132#5108026 thanks, laa laa! have a great anniversary trip. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:32:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/482132#5108026