By Type

Some Italian restaurants are about more than the food. This section groups restaurants by the kind of evening they suit best, so you can find a relaxed table for the whole family or a place where the bar is as much of a draw as the kitchen.

Family-friendly restaurants welcome children, have space for bigger groups and keep prices and menus approachable. Restaurant and bar picks are Italian kitchens with a proper bar attached, from rooftop aperitivo terraces to late-night osterias and wine bars, where you can start with a spritz and stay for dinner.

Not every restaurant in the guide fits one of these types, so use the price and city pages to see the full list.