When the waiter said they had two kinds of home made grappa it seemed rude not to take an option on both of them so we did that. One was golden and slightly briny, smooth like a real tequila. The other was white and flavoured with rosemary from their own herb garden. I supped and tried to decide which was the better. They were both good.
Read more Resto 45 Ristorante Villa 600, Torcello
A patient waitress delivers good beer and sandwiches. Recommended. Oh, and dick walloping muppets.
Read more Resto 43 Caffè la Serra, Venice
The world's largest tapas on a perfect Venetian evening.
Read more Resto 42 Vecia Gina, Venice
Having execrated the selfie generation I watched a revenue crushing queue form in the company of the waitress of the year. And my wife.
Read more Resto 41 Restaurant du Musée d’Orsay, Paris
Home grown veg is a winner, yum. Just make sure you've got all night.
Read more Resto 40 Sequana, Paris
A lighter lunch than I would have liked but good service and atmosphere at Au 35.
Read more Resto 39 Au 35, Paris
Sweetbreads, kohlrabi and pig skin. Food, service and décor that is thought through with comfort and pleasure in mind.
Read more Resto 38 St John Bread & Wine, Spitalfields
A favourite pizzeria in Finsbury Park is fortunately replaced by something just as good in Walnut.
Read more Resto 37 Walnut, Finsbury Park
Slightly chaotic but good pizza in a bosky den.
Read more Resto 36 Hanna Maria, Finsbury Park