Whereas Bologna is arguably Emilia-Romagna’s most well-known metropolis, the area can be house to a different vacation spot that’s of explicit curiosity to foodies. “I spent a great deal of time over the winter within the small metropolis of Modena, which has such an thrilling and thriving meals scene,” Bellini Journey Founder and CEO Emily FitzRoy says. Her prime picks for a memorable meal? A few standouts come to thoughts. “Dinner at Franceschetta 58 cooked by younger chef Francesco Vincenzi, or a modest bowl of tortellini in brodo at Aldina, a tiny osteria on the primary ground of a constructing overlooking the buzzing Mercato Albinelli, which additionally needs to be my favourite meals market in all of Italy.”

Keep Right here: Lower than an hour away from Modena’s metropolis middle is Casa Conoscenti in Bologna. Set in a former 14th-century mansion and replete with historic finishes like authentic frescoes, this boutique property is inconspicuous but hanging.

Outside Journey within the Dolomites

Whether or not through the wildflower-bloomed days of summer time or within the powdery ski season, the Dolomites in northeastern Italy are an underrated Alpine paradise. “This mountainous space is a pure surprise, with superb meals and a mixture of tradition and historical past,” Alison Duray of luxurious tour operator Abercrombie & Kent says. Outside experiences are the cornerstone of a go to to any of the villages, with frequent actions together with through ferrata, mountaineering, and snowboarding in dramatic landscapes. “German is spoken in some cities proper alongside Italian, and the meals scene incorporates the identical cultural combine, with hearty dumpling pasta and contemporary mountain meals merchandise,” Duray says. Wine lovers also needs to pay attention to Trentodoc glowing wines, that are made within the picturesque vineyards of Trentino-Alto Adige.