Mid-Range

Mid-range Italian restaurants are the everyday heart of the guide: proper pizza and handmade pasta for around US$25 to 50 a head before drinks. This tier includes some of the most highly rated pizzerias in Asia, including Fiata in Hong Kong's Soho and ANTO in Singapore, both on the 50 Top Pizza lists, along with Bib Gourmand favourites such as Fico on Singapore's East Coast.

You will also find fresh pasta counters like La Dotta in Bangkok, skyline dining at Strato in Kuala Lumpur, late-night osterias such as Roma in Jakarta's SCBD and relaxed resort trattorias on Koh Samui. Most take bookings online or by WhatsApp, and many are open for both lunch and dinner.

These are the restaurants to keep coming back to, whether it is a weeknight pizza, a catch-up with friends or a casual family dinner.