Tuscany Recommendations

 

Tuscan Treasures aims to help you discover and enjoy to the fullest the less-travelled venues of Tuscany, in particular the hilltowns which are marvelous fonts of a rich and cultured lifestyle. Following are recommendations for dining, shopping, and accomodations in Tuscany (a few outside Tuscany are included); these are in addition to those on the hilltown sites.

With the high level of interest in Tuscany, many books have been published about living in or visiting Tuscany; there are also numerous cookbooks available. Click here for a list of some of the books available. If you're interested in touring wineries, enotece, etc. click here for the "Strade del Vino" in Tuscany.

When you visit or contact one of the businesses below, let them know you found them on the Tuscan Treasures' web site.

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Florence/Firenze

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Dilddarno

Via dei Serragli 108/R - 50124 Firenze
Tel: (055) 225001

Genuine traditional Florentine "home" cooking; charming. Closed Mon. & Tues.

Cibrèo

Trattoria: Via dè Macci, 122/r - 50122 Firenze
Tel: (055) 234-1100
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Via Andrea del Verrochio, 8/r - Firenze
Tel: (055) 234-1100
Email: Cibreo.fi@tin.it

Gourmet Tuscan food & wine; consistently on fine dining lists.

Osteria dé Macci

Via dé Macci, 77r - 50122 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 241226

Traditional Tuscan cooking, but with interesting twists - e.g. tagliatellini with gorgonzola cheese & grapes. Indoor garden dining area. Typically more locals than tourists.

Le Scuderie Bistrot

Via Maffia, 31-33r - 50125 Firenze
Tel: (055) 287198 Fax: (055) 218957

Large, bright & popular with good food & wine. Open evenings only. Closed Mon.

Pegna

Via dello Studio, 8 - 50122 Firenze
Tel: (055) 282701 / 282702

Gourmet food store; international delicacies

Vivi Market

Via del Giglio, 20/22 - 50123 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 294911

International foods & spices.

Passamaneria Valmar

Via Porta Rossa, 53r - 50123 Firenze
Tel: (055) 284493 Fax: (055) 218957

Textile shop - Tuscan tassels; table runners, pillows, etc.

Passamaneria Toscana

Piazza S. Lorenzo, 12/r - 50123 Firenze
Tel: (055) 214670 Fax: (055) 2396389
Email: ptfsrl@ptfsrl.com
http://www.PTFSRL.com

Textile shop - extensive display of Tuscan fabrics, pillows, tassels, table runners, etc.

Casa del Tappezziere

Piazza S. Lorenzo, 20/r - 50123 Firenze
Tel: (055) 293421 Fax: (055) 215377

Textile shop - fabrics, also readymade or custom bed & table linens, etc.

Ferrini Firenze

v. Calimala, 5/r - 50122 Firenze
Tel: (055) 287595

Textile shop - fabrics, also readymade or custom bed & table linens, etc.

Dolfi Tessuti

Piazza Mercato Centrale, 16/r - 50123 Firenze
Tel: (055) 212062

Textile shop - fabrics, also readymade or custom bed & table linens, etc. for everyday

Alice's Masks Art Studio

Via Faenza, 72/r - 50123 Firenze
Tel: (055) 287370
Email: arlecchino@dada.it

Very creative artistic masks made from Papier-Mâché. Also conduct mask-making workshops internationally.

Dino Bartolini

Via dei Servi, 30/r - 50122 Firenze (40 m. from Duomo)
Tel: (055) 211895
Email: info@dinobartolini.it

Vast selection of porcelain, crystal, cookware, and kitchen accessories. Very helpful staff.

Gioia della Casa

Via S. Antonino, 31/r - 50122 Firenze (nr. Mercato San Lorenzo)
Tel: (055) 211893
Email: lorini@supereva.it

Wide assortment of kitchen accessories, dinnerware, and cookware - including the traditional Italian "Moka" coffepot in various sizes.

La Porcellana Bianca

Via de' Bardi, 53/r - 50125 Firenze (nr. Ponte Vecchio)
Tel: (055) 211893
Email: info@laporcellanabianca.it

Wide assortment of dinnerware, cookware, and kitchen accessories; most white as the name suggests, but some accessories also in wood or metal.

Pitti Mosaici

Piazza de' Pitti, 16R - 50125 Firenze
Tel: (055) 282127 Fax: (055) 212476

Decorative mosaic objects - tables, etc. from semi-precious stones

Galleria Boboli

Piazza S. Felice, 14R - 50125 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 280734

Decorative mosaic objects - tables, etc. from semi-precious stones

Arte del Mosaico

Largo Bargellini, 2-4 - 50122 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 241647

Decorative mosaic objects, both antique and new - tables, etc. from semi-precious stones. Business started in the 1500s by the Medici.

Baroncelli Renzo

Borgo Allegri, 22/24r - 50122 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 2344476

Furniture, both antique (usually 1800s) and new - tables, armoires, etc. typically in walnut, pine, or chestnut.

Emporio San Firenze

Piazza S. Firenze, 9/14 - 50123 Firenze
Tel: (055) 213235 Fax: (055) 2302852
Email: info@cianifirenze.it
http://www.cianifirenze.it

Lighting fixtures and home furnishings in iron and brass. Own production. Other locations in Roma, Milano, & Miami (USA)

G. Degli Albizzi & C. s.n.c.

Via Maggio, 13 - 50125 Firenze
Tel: (055) 287519 Fax: (055) 214517

Wide selection of artistic lighting fixtures in iron and brass. Own production; can customize.

Renzo Vaglica s.a.s.

Corso dei Tintori, 35 - 50122 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 242866

Artistic lighting fixtures and decorative home furnishings in iron and brass. Own production.

Libreria Antiquaria Cappellini s.n.c.

Corso Tintori, 27/r - 50122 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 240989

Antique and out-of-print books - Italian, French, German, and English - at reasonable prices. 9 catalogs/yr.

Antica Libreria Antiquaria L. Gonnelli s.a.s.

Via Ricasoli, 14/r - 50122 Firenze
Tel: (055) 216835 Fax: (055) 2396812

Antique books, manuscripts, & prints - many rare and difficult to find items

Libreria Feltrinelli

Via Cavour, 12 - Firenze
Tel: (055) 292196

Large bookstore with English, Italian, French, & German titles

Librerie Centro Libri

Via Verdi, 40r - 50123 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 2346894

(also Via S. Gallo, 75/r; Via dei Servi, 94/96r; & Via Pietrapiana, 1/r)

Bookstore (mostly Italian titles) - specialize in art/architecture, cooking, history, & children's books

Bruschi

Via S. Spirito, 40r - 50125 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 210374

Bookstore - specialty books for art, history, furniture

Paperback Exchange

via Fiesolana 31/r - 50122 Firenze
Tel/Fax: (055) 2478154

Bookstore - English books

Hotel Royal

Via delle Ruote, 50-54 - 50129 Firenze
Tel: (055) 483287 Fax: (055) 490976

Lovely hotel in its own quiet park & has parking on grounds!

Hotel Albani

Via Fiume, 12 - 50123 Firenze
Tel: (055) 26030 Fax (055) 211045

First-class hotel in central location.

Loggiato dei Serviti

Pza. SS. Annuziata, 3 - 50122 Firenze
Tel: (055) 289592 Fax: (055) 289595

Charming hotel (ex-monastery) near Galleria Accademia

Quisisana e Ponte Vecchio

Lungarno Archibusieri, 4 - 50122 Firenze
Tel: (055) 485314 Fax: (055) 485326

Charming hotel of "Room with a View" fame; rooms can be noisy & without a view

Hotel Lombardi

Via Fiume, 8 - 50123 Firenze
Tel: (055) 283151 Fax: (055) 284808

Nice hotel in central location at good price.

 
San Gimignano, Siena, & Volterra

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Antica Taverna

Vicolo Mainardi, 10 - 53037 San Gimignano
Tel: (0577) 943174

A bruschetteria - old, traditional recipies and an outstanding wine selection. Closed Tues.

Linea Oro

Via S. Giovanni, 90 - 53037 San Gimignano
Tel: (0577) 942025

Jewelry, alabaster, & glass art

Bigazzi Donella

Via S. Giovanni, 3 - 53037 San Gimignano

Textile goods - broad selection including tablecloths & napkins

Hotel "La Cisterna"***

P.za della Cisterna, 24 - 53037 San Gimignano
Tel: (0577) 940328 Fax: (0577) 942080

Very pleasant and old hotel in the center of San Gimignano.

Ristorante Pizzeria "Il Duomo"

Via dei Fusari, 19 - Siena
Tel: (0577) 287556

Traditional Siena & Tuscan cooking; pizza lunch & dinner

Libreria Feltrinelli

Banchi di Sopra, 52 - Siena

Bookstore with English, Italian, French, & German titles

Bianchi Cornici

Banchi di Sopra, - Siena

Prints (numbered) & frames - focus on Tuscany

Scali Salvatore

Via Matteotti, 16 - 56048 Volterra (PI)
Tel: (0588) 86633

Studio/workshop - Loc. Campiano (SS68 Km 33) dir. Cecina
Tel: (0588) 87737 Fax: (0588) 85791

Excellent selection of alabaster art pieces & gift items - sculptures, vases, plates/bowls, lighting, etc. and at reasonable prices. Will also make custom objects to your design, including tinting.

 
Tuscany/Toscana - including Arezzo, Chianti and environs

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Le Camelie

Piazza del Popolo, 5
Villa a Sesta (near Castelnuovo Berardenga)

Small, family-run restaurant - French/Italian cross-cuisine

B&B "Il Sole"

Loc. il Sodo 5/6
Cortona (AR)

B&B with rooms and 5 apartments.

Da Antonio

Via Fiorita, 38
Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI) -53019
Tel: (0577) 355321

Excellent - speciality is fish

Trattoria "Il Saraceno"

Via Mazzini, 3/a - 52100 Arezzo (AR)
Tel: (0575) 27644

Popular trattoria with typical Tuscan cooking ; excellent wine list

Locanda al Castello di Sorci

52031 Anghiari - (nr. Arezzo)
Tel: (0575) 789066
http://www.castellodisorci.it

Home cooking in a haunted castle; daily fixed menu. Closed Mon.

La Torre

53011 Castellina in Chianti (SI)
Tel: (0577) 740236

Classic trattoria; traditional dishes (esp. cinghiale); excellent Chiantis. Closed Fri.

Al Camino Vecchio

Via S. Giacomo, 7 - 06081 Assisi (PG)
Tel: (075) 812936

Popular trattoria near the main Basilica; traditional dishes.

Trattoria da Carolina

Via Pescheria, 3 - 55100 Lucca
Tel. (0583) 492681

Cucina casalinga - homestyle Tuscan cooking; also good wine list & excellent, friendly service

Enoteca "Montagnani"

Via F Ferrucci, 14 - 53013 Gaiole in Chianti
(0577) 749 517

Friendly shop with large selection of local Chianti - e.g. Riecine

Le Terre

Piazza San Francesco, 11 - 52100 Arezzo
Tel: (0575) 357675

Majolica, terra cotta, & ceramics objects - good selection

Areté

Piazza Grande, 34 - 52100 Arezzo
Tel: (0575) 352803

Artistic terra cotta objects - artist on premises

Morini

Corso Italia, 262 (Pza. S. Jacopo) - 52100 Arezzo
Tel: (0575) 23277

Gifts, flatware, tableware, wedding list, extensive kitchen items.

Bel Vedere

Via IV Novembre, 23 - 52100 Arezzo
Tel: (0575) 900177
Fax: (0575) 940344

Furniture & kitchen furniture, decorative accessories, flatware, tableware, wedding list, extensive kitchen items, bed linens.

Dolcezze Savini

Piazza S. Agostino, 14 - 52100 Arezzo
Tel: (0575) 371266

Traditional Tuscan baked goods, including breads and dolci.

Al Canto de' Bacci

Corso Italia, 65 - 52100 Arezzo
Tel: (0575) 355804

Typical specialty foods of Tuscany, e.g. cheeses, sliced meats, soups, & sauces.

Biagiotti

Via I Maggio, 1 - 53026 Pienza (SI)
Tel/Fax (0578) 748478

Artistic ironwork - lamps & chandeliers, tables, grillwork, firebacks (cast iron)

Mobili DecorArt

Via Procacci, 12 - 52046 Lucignano (AR)
Tel: 0575 836282 Fax: 0575 837281

Very good reproduction period furniture made using either old or new wood; furniture (incl. kitchen & bath) also made to measure. Many items with inlaid wood designs.

Masserelli Ferdinando

Via C.S. s.n.c. - 52042 Camucia (AR)
Tel/Fax: (0575) 62250

Outstanding custom stonework - in pietra serena, marble, granite, travertine, etc. Fireplaces, monolithic marble or stone sinks, countertops, etc.

Lumen s.a.s.

 

Casello Autosole Valdichiana
53040 Bettole (SI)
Tel: 0577 623095
Fax: 0577 623358
Mob: 348 370799
mailto: lumen@bccmp.com (Attn: Baldeschi Marco - da TuscanTreasures.net)

Wide selection of lamps - hanging, standing, table, track, etc. Large store; can order most any item and style you want from their extensive catalogs. Very capable & helpful.

 
Umbria

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

La.CO.LE s.n.c dei F.lli Radicchi

Via Aretina, 28 Lerchi - 06012 Città di Castello (PG)
Tel: (075) 8511062 Fax: (075) 8519084
Email: lacole@lacole.com
http://www.lacole.com

Old "recycled" building materials - vast assortment of fireplace surrounds, stone sinks/tubs, stone & cotto flooring, rooftiles, stone door frames, beams.

Duchi

Zona Ind. Regnano - 06012 Città di Castello (PG)
Tel: (075) 8510331
Fax: (075) 8519329
Email: lduchi@tiscalinet.it
Duchi Antiquario / Mobili

Antiques (primarily); also some reproduction period furniture made using old wood or pieces of multiple antiques. Large showroom.

La Farma - Mobili Artistici di Francelli Rita & C.

Via C. Pavese, 1 - 06011 Cerbara Città di Castello (PG)
Tel/Fax: (075) 8510108

Reproduction period furniture made using either new or old wood; furniture (incl. kitchen & bath) made to measure.

Mobili di Castello

Via Treves, 21 Cerbara - 06011 Cerbara di Città di Castello (PG)
Tel: (075) 8511644
Fax: (075) 8510249

Reproduction period furniture; noteworthy "Linea Decori" hand-painted line. Beds are available in both European & U.S. sizes.

MediaWorld

Centro Commerciale Collestrada - Perugia (PG)
Tel: (075) 540311

Large & small appliances, computers & accessories; all at favorable prices.

Antica Cantina

P.zza Monaldeschi, 18-19 - 05018 Orvieto (TR)
Tel: (0763) 344746

Traditional Umbrian food; friendly staff.

 
Bellagio

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Hotel "il Perlo panorama"

Via Valassina, 180 - 22021 Bellagio
Tel: (031) 950229
Fax: (031) 951556
Email: perlo@tin.it
http://www.ilperlo.com

Pleasant hotel with outstanding view of Lake Como; many rooms with terraces; accomodating staff.

 

Cinque Terra

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Hotel Villa Steno***

Via Roma, 109 - 19016 Monterosso al Mare
Tel: (0187) 817028 Fax: (0187) 817056
Email: steno@pasini.com
http://www.pasini.com

Updated hotel with excellent views over the town and to sea; rooms with patios or terraces.

Hotel Porta Rocca****

Via Corone, 1 - 19016 Monterosso al Mare
Tel: (0187) 817502 Fax: (0187) 817692

Hotel with outstanding views over the sea.

Ristorante Al Pozzo

Via Roma, 24 - 19016 Monterosso al Mare
Tel: (0187) 817575

Local dishes with local wines. Excellent seafood; friendly staff.

 
Positano/Sorrento

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Albergo California**

Via Cristoforo Colombo, 141 - 84017 Positano (Sa)
Tel: (089) 875382
Fax: (089) 812154

Lovely hotel with magnificient views over Positano & the sea; most rooms with terrace or balcony; accomodating staff (esp. Maria)

Hotel Palazzo Murat****

Via dei Mulini, 23 - 84017 Positano (Sa)
Tel: (089) 875177
Fax: (089) 811419
http://www.starnet.it/murat/welcome.html
Email: hpm@starnet.it

18th century hotel in the center of town.

Ristorante Da Costantino

Via Corvo, 107 - 84017 Positano (Sa)
Tel: (089) 875738

Local dishes with local wines. Excellent seafood, pizza, & bread (forno al legno). Oustanding view of Positano. Reasonable prices. Free shuttle from/to some hotels (e.g. Alb. California)

Ristorante "La Cambusa"

Piazza A. Vespucci, 5 - 84017 Positano (Sa)
Tel: (089) 875432

Very good seafood & pasta. At the beach with views to the sea.

Ristorante "Buca di Bacco"

Via del Brigantino, 35/37 - 84017 Positano (Sa)
Tel: (089) 875699

Very good seafood. At the beach with views to the sea.

Hotel Imperial Tramontano****

Via Vittorio Veneto, 1 - 80067 Sorrento (NA)
Tel: (081) 8782588 / 8071078
Fax: (081) 8072344

Very comfortable hotel "on the cliff" with outstanding sea views, gardens, & terraces.

Hotel Admiral***

Via Marina Grande, 218 - 80067 Sorrento (NA)
Tel: (081) 8781076
Fax: (081) 8782263
http://www.gigliohotels.it/admiral/
Email: info@gigliohotels.it

Modern hotel on the sea with excellent views. Very quiet; has pool & garage.

Ristorante La Fenice

Via degli Aranci, 11 - 80067 Sorrento (NA)
Tel: (081) 8781652
Fax: (081) 5324154

Outstanding seafood (all dishes are excellent), especially catch of the day. Close to center of town.

 
Rome/Roma & dintorno

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

la Rosetta

Via della Rosetta, 8 - 00186 Roma
Tel: (06) 6861002 Fax: (06) 6872852

Superb restaurant specializing in seafood. Closed Sun.

Rist. La Cupella

Via Sardegna, 39 - Roma
Tel: (06) 4821904

Good "home cooking" & wine at a reasonable price

Enoteca Cul de Sac

Piazza Pasquino, 73 - 00186 Roma
Tel: (06) 68801094

Wine bar with excellent food & huge wine selection

Taverna Le Copelle

Via delle Coppelle, 39 - 00186 Roma
Tel: (06) 68806557 [Closed Wed.]

Pizzeria & restaurant with very good food at reasonable prices

Ristorante Bonsai

Via Magnanapoli, 6 - 00187 Roma
Tel: (06) 6796366

Excellent Chinese restaurant

L'Arte Sacra

Piazza S. Agostino, 20 - Roma
Tel: (06) 68801076

Broad selection of nativity scene items (presepe) & religious items

Libreria Feltrinelli

Via V. E. Orlando, 84/86 - 00185 Roma
Tel: (06) 4870171 Fax: (06) 4815502

Large bookstore with English, Italian, French, & German titles

Librerie Internazionali

Largo Chigi, 15 - Roma
Tel: (06) 6976641

International bookstore with English & Italian titles

The Corner Bookstore

Via del Moro, 48 - 00153 Roma (Trastavere)
Tel: (06) 5836942

Bookstore with broad range of English titles

English Bookshop

Via Ripetta, 248 - 00186 Roma
Tel: (06) 3203300

Bookstore - English titles

Anglo-American Book Co.

Via della Vite, 102 - 00187 Roma
Tel: (06) 6795222

Bookstore - English titles

Economy Book & Video Center

Via Torino, 136 - 00184 Roma
Tel: (06) 4746877

Book & video store - English titles

Libreria Esedra

Via Torino, 95 - 00184 Roma

International bookstore in heart of old Rome

Libreria La Strada

Via V. Veneto, 36 - 00186 Roma
Tel: (06) 4824151

International bookstore with English titles near American Embassy

Scalinata di Spagna

Piazza Trinita dei Monti, 17 - 00187 Roma
Tel: (06) 69940896 Fax: (06) 69940598

Excellent hotel at the Spanish Steps just across from the Hassler

Madrid

Via Mario De' Fiori, 93 - 00187 Roma
Tel: (06) 6991510 Fax: (06) 6791653

Very good small hotel near the Spanish Steps

Sant'Anselmo

Piazza Sant'Anselmo, 2 - 00153 Roma
Tel: (06) 5783214 Fax: (06) 5783604

Charming hotel with garden near Via Appia

Bomarzo - - il Parco dei Mostri or Site 2

01020 Bomarzo (VT) -just off A1 near Orte
Open year-round
Tel: (0761) 924029
bomarzo@acpb.com

 

The renowned "Park of the Monsters" - created in 1552 by architect Pirro Ligorio & commissioned by Prince Pier Francesco Orsini - aka "Vicino" Orsini

 
Venice/Venezia and environs

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Antica Trattoria Poste Vecie

S. Polo, 1608 - 30125 Venezia
Tel: (041) 721822 Fax: (041) 721037

Very good restaurant - open since the 1500s - near the Fish Market & Rialto. Specialty is seafood. Avoid house white wine.

Cantina do Mori

S. Polo, 429, Rialto - 30125 Venezia
Tel: (041) 5225401 Fax: (041) 5225401

Cantina with excellent selection of wines; numerous typical Venetian antipasti available.

Trattoria "la Canonica"

San Marco, 339-341 - 30124 Venezia
Tel: (041) 5209299 Fax: (041) 5231943
Email: htlangel@tin.it

Very good & reasonably-priced restaurant; excellent pasta.

Flavia

Campo S. Lio, 5630 - 30122 Venezia
Tel: (041) 5287429

Handmade masks & gifts

Ermanno Nason

Dorsoduro La Salute, 346 - 30123 Venezia
Tel: (041) 5238988

Glass art

Il Pavone Peolosin

Dorsoduro, 721 - 30123 Venezia

Clothing, paper & accessories

Lampadari in Stile

Gran Viale, 40 - LIDO Venezia
Tel/Fax: (041) 5268100

Beautiful crystal chandeliers, light fixtures, and accessories; can also be made to order

Galleria Mazzucchi s.a.s.

San Marco-Frezzerio, 1771 - 30124 Venezia
Tel/Fax: (041) 5207045

Fine art gallery - oils & prints. Will ship.

BAC Art Studio

San Polo 1069, Ruga Rialto - 30125 Venezia
Tel: (041) 5231108
http://www.bacart.com

Artwork - prints, originals, and items incorporating elements of the original works.

Pensione La Calcina

Dorsoduro, 780 - 30123 Venezia
Tel: (041) 5206466 Fax: (041) 5227045 Email: la.calcina@libero.it

Pensione with view to the Giudecca; also suites & apartments are available.

Hotel alla Salute

Salute, 222 (Fondamenta Ca' Bala'- Venezia
Tel: (041) 5235404 Fax: (041) 5222271 Email: info@hotelsalute.com

Hotel in quiet location in Dorsoduro; furnishings characteristic Veneziana; some rooms with canal view

Pensione Seguso

Zattere, 779 - Venezia
Tel: (041) 5222340 Fax: (041) 5222340

Charming hotel with view to the Giudecca; excellent food. Half & full board available.




Ventura

Via degli Zabarella, 8 - Padova
Tel: (049) 655302

Unique textiles, lamps, & accessories. Will do customization.

Osteria dei Fabbri

Via dei Fabbri, 13 - Padova
Tel:

Excellent family-run osteria with creative menu including game. No credit cards.

Ristorante La Cova

Via Calvi Piero Fortunato, 20 - 35122 Padova
Tel: (049) 654312

Very good restaurant near Piazza Garibaldi. Specialty seafood; extensive wine list. Outdoor seating available.

Ristorante al Fagiano

Via Locatelli, 45 - Padova
Tel: (049) 8753396 or 8750073

Good restaurant near the church of Sant'Antonio. Specializes in local cooking; excellent game fowl & pasta.

Pizzeria/Trattoria Marechiaro

Via D. Manin, 37 - Padova
Tel: (049) 8758489

Good restaurant near Piazza Erbe. Excellent pizza and pasta dishes.

Panetteria Pasticceria "Al Santo"

Via Belludi, 52 - Padova

Outstanding cookies & cakes/torte in local Padovan style. Especially those made by Forin.

Sicilia (Sicily)
Most parts of Sicilia can be toured easily via car (note: the larger cities, especially Palermo & Catania are very crowded and traffic stressful); various agencies, e.g. Imperatore Travel and Nitrodi viaggi offer "Auto + Hotel" weekly packages and will customize your itinerary and book 3- & 4-star hotels based upon your preferences. If you don't want to drive, both companies also offer group bus tours which include all meals and accomodation in 3- and 4-star hotels; most tours generally originate in either Palermo or Catania. If you prefer your accomodations in one location but also want to see many of the island's attractions, you can book an apartment, residence, hotel, or B&B in Catania or Siracusa and make daytrips via the numerus bus (AST, Interbus, or ETNA Trasporti) lines and train connections.

Sicilia - General Resources

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Address & contact info.

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Siciliy Tourist Info. (1)

General Tourist Information for Sicilia.

Siciliy Tourist Info. (2)

General Tourist Information for Sicilia.

Map of Siciliy

Sicilia Map - Provincia.

Vacation house and apartment rentals

Listing of vacation houses and apartment rentals.

B&Bs in Sicily

Listing of B&Bs in Sicily by region.



Catania

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Hotel Villa del Bosco****

Via del Bosco, 62 - 95125 Catania (CA)
Tel: (095)7335100 Fax: (095)7335103
Email: info@hotelvilladelbosco.it
http://www.hotelvilladelbosco.it

Excellent hotel in a quiet residential area near both the center of Catania and the major roadways; some rooms with terraces and some with views of the sea over the rooftops of Catania.

Hotels + B&B in Catania

Listings of hotels and B&Bs in Catania & nearby.


Siracusa

Name

Address & contact info.

Comments

Hotel Mediterraneo***

Via Tripoli, 40 - 96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel: +39 (0931) 445047 Fax: +39 (0931) 445047
Email: info@siracusahotelmediterraneo.com
http://www.siracusahotelmediterraneo.com/

Hotel just across the bridge from historic Ortigia; also have several nice rental apartments available in Ortigia - some with terraces/balconies and views of the sea.

Residenza T. Alberghiero dei Baroni***

Largo della Gancia, 32 - 96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel: +39 (0931) 67363

Residence in excellent location on east side of historic Ortigia; many of the rental apartments have balconies and views of the sea.

Belvedere San Giacomo (B&B)

Via Maestranza, 111 - 96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel: +39 (0931) 69005

B&B on the east side of Ortigia; some rooms have balconies with views of the sea.

Siracusa Holiday Apartments

96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel: +39 (0931) 753631
Email: info@casesicilia.com

Local, friendly staff. Several nice, centrally-located apartments available, especially "Duomo". Also, Apt. "Arezzo" is roomy and has a terrace, but bathroom substandard and neighbors (with infant) can be noisy.

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Castello Fiorentino (Closed Mon.)

Via del Crocifisso, 6 (x Via Roma) - 96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel: +39 (0931) 21097

Restaurant & pizzeria centrally-located in Ortigia. Very popular with locals for pizza and seafood.

Panificio Bianca

Via Roma, 43 - 96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel: +39 (0931) 65805

Breads, cookies, hot foods, & pizza near the Duomo.

Aretusa Pasticceria

Via Saverio Landolina, 32 - 96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel/Fax: +39 (0931) 21829

Pastries, gelato, & rosticceria centrally-located in Ortigia. Pastries are especially worthwhile.

Eureka - Internet Point

Via Maniace, 23 - 96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel: +39 (0931) 60767
Email: info@eurekabusiness.net

Internet point with speedy connection. Also scanning, CD-burning, and photocopy facilities available.

Siracusa APT (Tourist office)

Via San Sebastiano, 43 - 96100 Siracusa (SR)
Tel: +39 (0931) 481200 Fax: +39 (0931) 67803

Tourist agency; also has a location in Ortigia on via Trento just off Piazza Pancali.

 

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