"Contemporary Cuisine" Restaurants in Italy

A modern restaurant with great taste. The dishes are masterfully designed by Massimiliano Alajmo, who offers a creative cuisine with rich, authentic and avant-garde flavours. The "cappuccino al nero" with octopus and potato foam is a must-try, as is the risotto with saffron and liquorice. Excellent wine list.

Somewhat hidden in a winding alley not far from Piazza Navona. On the menu, Roman classics, reinterpreted. In addition to Amatriciana, there is also a sweet version of the popular Carbonara. Very extensive wine list.

The house has been family-run since 1773, and the exclusive setting underlines Mathias Bachmann's upscale kitchen line. His creations impress with their intensity of taste, expression and composition. Example: lime macaron with red prawns. Outstanding wine accompaniment, excellent service.

This elegant restaurant at Hotel Villa Laetitia focuses on dishes with creative Mediterranean touches and some allusions to Roman cuisine. The excellent and harmonious service adds to the refined experience.

Anna Matscher has made her way from a self-taught chef to one of Italy's most decorated chefs. Where the products come from is particularly important to her, which is why she is constantly in personal contact with farmers and producers. Her husband looks after an exceptional wine cellar.

The centuries-old walls of a former mill now breathe a concept of art, wine and gastronomic delights. Othmar Raich and his team are responsible for this, using organic ingredients wherever possible. Wonderful dishes, attentive service, great wine list.

One of the best places for seafood cuisine. A mix of modern and contemporary cuisine with reinterpreted dishes and traditional recipes from the Veneto. The attentive service is like a pampering programme and the carefully selected wine list offers many good white wines.

A tasting menu proposed by the chef, based on flavours and products from both the mountains and the Adriatic. Original and unusual combinations. The dishes are by no means ordinary, but complex and tasty. Wonderful wine list.

It is pleasant on the sun terrace with a view of the castle, herbs grow in the garden corner. Inside, stylish furnishings dominate, matching the colourful, creative dishes by Jörg and Kevin Trafoier. The wine service is also impressive.

Michelin-starred chef Luis Haller uses selected ingredients such as walnuts and permaculture vegetables. He uses these to compose unusual dishes, mastering the interplay of textures such as creamy and crispy as well as the contrasting sweetness and acidity.

In this historic building with its contemporary architecture, guests are treated to the finest gourmet cuisine in the evening. Stephan Zippl stands for sustainable ingredients, which he uses to conjure up chestnut gnocchi with fermented plums, porcini mushrooms and wood sorrel. The wine selection is also impressive.

Andrea Fenoglio is a force to be reckoned with. His cuisine is varied, impeccably crafted and full of good ideas. He likes to take traditional recipes and interpret them in a modern way. The wine list offers 500 different wines, 20 of which are also available by the glass at a fairly calculated price.

Herbert Hintner and the Zur Rose restaurant are a permanent fixture. He has now handed over the chef's position in the kitchen to his son Daniel Hintner. He prepares his father's classics as well as new creations. The wine service is also on the same level as the restaurant.

The premises of the JW Marriott on the Island of Roses are home to a restaurant with a style that is as minimalist as it is original. Awaiting guests is a menu inspired by the place, with imaginative vegetarian dishes and fish specialties, authentic flavours and ingredients from the immediate surroundings. Excellent wine list.

Stone walls, soft lighting and simple furniture decorate the space of this historically inspired restaurant. Chef Alessandro Breda's dishes pay homage to the essence of flavour, with special attention to ingredients. Well put together wine list to match the menu.

The cuisine of the two chefs Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto is an "environmental cuisine" that is a snapshot of the immediate environment. A cuisine of the highest quality and with concept: lots of fish, lots of vegetables, colourful and authentically presented. Beautiful wine list.

A historic place: tradition, experience and passion for the craft make this restaurant in Miane a real jewel. Warm and welcoming environment, impeccable service and an impressive wine cellar, reflecting regional wine history and more.

International, light cuisine that boldly stands out in Trastevere. Select seasonal ingredients from small producers are key in Apulian chef Cristina Bowerman's cuisine.

The luxury hotel has a lot to offer: its own golf course, great suites and fine wellness. In the à la carte restaurant 1897, chef Michael Mayr creates alpine cuisine with modern standards. Great wine selection, Matteo Lattanzi provides superb service.

You should have a head for heights, because from the modern mountain restaurant you can look straight down into the depths. Top chef Norbert Niederkofler and his team come up with extravagant dishes such as celeriac from the Josper grill, roasted onion powder and tomato water.