Cozy / Romantic Restaurants in Vienna? (plus spaetzle / kaiserschmarren recos :) )

Thanks Sturmi!

Will take a look through these.

Last year we visited the Christmas market in Nuremberg and stumbled across this gem: http://www.albrecht-duerer-stube.de/bilder . We had the most amazing kartoffelknoedel, rouladen, and plums in mulled wine .... reminded me very much of the food my Grandma makes at home!

It was perfectly quaint, and decorated with small handmade christmas ornaments.

If there is anything similar in Vienna we'd love to hear.

Thanks again!

lrob08 in Europe

Cozy / Romantic Restaurants in Vienna? (plus spaetzle / kaiserschmarren recos :) )

Thanks Sturmi!! Look forward to hearing what you come up with!

lrob08 in Europe

Cozy / Romantic Restaurants in Vienna? (plus spaetzle / kaiserschmarren recos :) )

Hi Everyone!

I know there is a ton of information on Vienna here but was hoping for some help filtering to the coziest / most romantic with delicious austrian food?

My boyfriend and I will be visiting for the Christmas markets in December and would appreciate a couple of dinner recommendations that are warm / cozy / christmasy and serve great Austrian food.

Additionally, I have big love for stodgy food and was hoping someone could direct to the best restaurants for spaetzle and kaiserschmarren in the city?

Thanks in advance!!

Lauren

lrob08 in Europe

Trying Again... Costa Smeralda / Gulf Orosei

Hi Everyone!

I posted this question a few weeks back but haven't received any responses so thought I would give it a try (google isn't being very fruitful and would appreciate perspective from CHers!)

I will be visiting Sardinia in August and was wondering if any might have recommendations for either the Smeralda Coast region (staying near Porto Cervo) or Gulf Orosei (staying near Cala Gonone). Have searched the board for both of these regions specifically. Looking for delicious sardinian / broader italian food, in nice atmosphere. As Porto Cervo can be quite expensive, any suggestions for both a splurge and a more reasonably priced night out would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!!!!!
Lauren

lrob08 in Italy

Looking for input on first pass at Amalfi Coast eating plan!

Thanks secondsplz!

We do very much enjoy the family run experience.... which is why we are staying at Mami Camilla in Sorrento (have stayed there on a post university trip previously and loved it!), and Casa Cuccaro in Nocelle. Given that, I don't think we'll be short on hospitality.

How would you say the food compares at Barilotto di Nonno vs. La Tagliata? Is one better eating than the other? (I seem to have read in a few places that La Tagliata is more about the atmosphere than the food... would you agree?)

For anyone else who's reading, I've since found out Hosteria Il Pino is shut for lunch, which adds that as another potential dinner option on Day 2 or 4.

Thanks!

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Mami Camilla
Via Cocumella, 04, Sant'Agnello, Campania 80065, IT

La Tagliata
Via Tagliata, 22,, Positano, Campania 84017, IT

Il Pino
Via Cellolese,6, San Gimignano, Tuscany , IT

lrob08 in Italy

Looking for input on first pass at Amalfi Coast eating plan!

Hi Everyone!

I'm planning a trip to Amalfi Coast & Sardinia for mid-August and am hoping to draw on CH expertise for some great meal options.

Have poured through the existing Amalfi reviews (some great stuff in there, thank you!) and pulled together a first draft of restaurant options and was hoping to get some input.

For context, I will be travelling with my boyfriend. We both love to eat, and when travelling look for places with a focus on food and local flavours. Generally prefer authentic restaurants with great atmosphere (cozy / romantic, or fun & lively) to white tablecloth michelin star.... but that being said, if there are any "must trys" that fit in the white tablecloth category we are always open to a bit of variety.

Current plan as follows:

Sorrento - 3 nights - staying at Mami Camilla cooking school (breakfasts & dinners will likely all be based here, but if any "don't miss's" in Sorrento please shout)

Based on Nocelle - 4 nights:
Day 1 - (Day spent in Positano)
Lunch somewhere casual in Positano (Bruno, Il Fornillo, Da Vincenzo, Buca di Bacco?), Dinner at Il Ritrovo

Day 2 - (Day spent in Amalfi)
Lunch at A Paranza (Atrani), Dinner at Ristorante Santa Croce (near where we are staying in Nocelle)

Day 3 - (Day spent doing hike of the gods / in Praiano)
Lunch at Il Pino (Praiano), Dinner at Al Covento (Cetara)

Day 4 - (Trying to leave day flexible on location)
Lunch TBD, Dinner at one of Barilotto di Nonno, Donna Rossa, La Tagliata

A couple of specific questions:
* Does this feel like the right mix of restaurants? any "must trys" I need to capture / replace on here? Some other restaurants I have been considering are Fattoria Teranova, Acquapazza, Cumpa Cosimo
* Any you would take off the list?
* Do any days feel too aggressive in terms of amount of food to be consumed? (eg, Il Pino & Al Covento same day?)
* Is Al Covento best Cetara pick?
* How can I make a reservation at Barilotto di Nonno (tried to google but have yet to find a contact)

Thanks VERY much in advance!!!!!!

ps - I've also posted a previous question on Sardinia and have yet to receive any replies, so if anyone has advice on Cala Gonone / Costa Smeralda recommendations that would be greatly appreciated

Thanks again and happy eating!

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Mami Camilla
Via Cocumella, 04, Sant'Agnello, Campania 80065, IT

Cumpa Cosimo
Via Roma 48, Ravello, Campania , IT

Il Ritrovo
Via Montepertuso, 77, Positano, Campania 84017, IT

La Tagliata
Via Tagliata, 22,, Positano, Campania 84017, IT

Il Pino
Via Cellolese,6, San Gimignano, Tuscany , IT

Buca di Bacco
Via Rampa Teglia, 4,, Positano, Campania 84017, IT

lrob08 in Italy

Sardinia / Costa Smeralda / Gulf Orosei recommendations?

Hi Everyone!

I will be visiting Sardinia in August and was wondering if any might have recommendations for either the Smeralda Coast region (staying near Porto Cervo) or Gulf Orosei (staying near Cala Gonone). Have searched the board for both of these regions specifically. Looking for delicious sardinian / broader italian food, in nice atmosphere. As Porto Cervo can be quite expensive, any suggestions for both a splurge and a more reasonably priced night out would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!!!!!
Lauren

lrob08 in Europe

Sardinia / Smeralda Coast / Gulf Orosei Recommendations?

Hi Everyone!

I will be visiting Sardinia in August and was wondering if any might have recommendations for either the Smeralda Coast region (staying near Porto Cervo) or Gulf Orosei (staying near Cala Gonone). Have searched the board for both of these regions specifically. Looking for delicious sardinian / broader italian food, in nice atmosphere. As Porto Cervo can be quite expensive, any suggestions for both a splurge and a more reasonably priced night out would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!!!!!
Lauren

lrob08 in Italy

Road Trip Through France: Bordeaux, Biarritz, Beziers

As further background... I tried to book a room at Olhabidea for Sunday but no luck (and I believe the restaurant is also closed Sundays).

Can anyone provide feedback on:
Freres Ibarboure, Le Caritz, Sissinou in Biarritz
L'octopus in Beziers?

Thanks again!!

lrob08 in France

Road Trip Through France: Bordeaux, Biarritz, Beziers

Thanks both --
Theresa, I think we will stop in Sete, is there anywhere specific we should seek out?
Parigi -- can you recommend any places to stay in St Jean de Luz, or should we eat at Kaiku and then drive back to biarritz?

lrob08 in France

Road Trip Through France: Bordeaux, Biarritz, Beziers

Hello Everyone!

Starting Sunday my boyfriend and I will be embarking on a road trip throuh France, with planned stops in the Bordeaux region, Biarritz, and Beziers.

Does anyone have any suggestions (breakfast / lunch / dinner) for great restaurants in these cities or en route? Looking for delicious regional cuisine / wine in a cute / cozy atmosphere....preferably on the traditional side vs. michelin star / haute cuisine.

On a side note, if anyone has recommendations for B&B's in these areas would be great to hear those as well.

Thanks so much and happy eating!
Lauren

lrob08 in France