Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The total package: every Italian Key hotel that hosts a Star restaurant Is it better to stay in a One Key hotel with a Three Star restaurant or a Three Key hotel with a One Star restaurant The spots on this list—Key hotels with Star restaurants within—are the total package: the very best of MICHELIN There are four Three Key hotels with a Star restaurant and each is scattered throughout the Italian peninsula the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco stands out: it's the only hotel on this short list with a Two Star restaurant an elegant country house with just 12 rooms was itself created by chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore Their hotel earned Three MICHELIN Keys in 2025—and their Michelin Star restaurant boasts too a Green Star for sustainable gastronomy an extraordinarily eco-friendly establishment (the only spot on this page with two restaurants claiming a MICHELIN Star and a Green Star) located on the equally extraordinary island of Vulcano But Sicilian hotel excellence doesn’t end here: in this select group of Two Key hotels at the Grand Hotel Timeo and the San Domenico Palace Florence is the only major Italian city featured here with two hotels (Palazzo Portinari Salviati and the Four Seasons Firenze) of unique charm with excellent Italian fine dining the figure of the great chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo stands out In addition to the Three Stars of the Villa Crespi restaurant (within the the fairytale-like hotel of the same name) in Orta San Giulio he also holds a Star for Cannavacciuolo by the Lake within Lake Orta's Laqua by the Lake hotel another shining name on our list is Enrico Bartolini who oversees the dining experiences at L’Andana in Castiglione della Pescaia and Palazzo Venart in Venice Traveling up and down the Italian peninsula from Trentino-Alto Adige to Puglia and Campania Tuscany—as always—plays a significant role boasting as many as eight establishments on this list Among them is the Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence hosts (in addition to charming suites) the Two Star Santa Elisabetta restaurant We conclude with a legendary hotel in the Eternal City the only Roman MICHELIN Key hotel to hold a MICHELIN Star restaurant: the historic Hotel Hassler its elevated position offers breathtaking views of the city from both its rooms and the Imàgo restaurant Foto di copertina:  Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare One of the most prominent chefs serving Indian cuisine talks India and his New York these splurge-worthy hotels have the design and prestige to rival even that most historic of city landmarks The first hotel on this list is just 20 minutes from Florence From vineyards to infinity pools and farm-to-table restaurants every one of these 14 Tuscan classics is within two hours of the city the best hotel rooftops are a go-to when you touch down From Texas Barbecue to Mexico City's cutting-edge dining these new MICHELIN Guide hot spots promise unforgettable vacations and world-class cuisine These are the best lake vacations for a summer break from Lake Tahoe in the US to Lake Como in Switzerland and the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and bolt holes to bed down in when you visit The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have already added hundreds of hotels to the MICHELIN selection in 2025 we’re highlighting a special list of 10 that thrive in the sunny season where do fashion’s biggest names retreat for a bite and a bed We imagine the post-Gala sanctuaries of the chicest attendees From tartan fabrics and stag antler furnishings to rare Scotch whiskies and castle views you'll have no doubt which country you're in when staying at these Michelin-Key hotels Sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a core value embraced by some of North America’s most design-forward hotels explore some of its best MICHELIN Guide dining spots and uncover its hidden gems From exquisite cuisine to artisan treasures get to know the Tuscan city like a local with our handy guide for a curated taste of Florence’s finest Marseille is a crossroads of culture and cuisine shaped by 2,600 years of migration and maritime trade From its Greek founders to waves of immigrants from Italy each community has left an indelible mark on the city’s dynamic food culture Croatian cuisine boasts a strong identity that reflects both the land and the sea Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels The spots on this list\u2014Key hotels with Star restaurants within\u2014are the total package: the very best of MICHELIN Their hotel earned Three MICHELIN Keys in 2025\u2014and their Michelin Star restaurant boasts too a Green Star for sustainable gastronomy But Sicilian hotel excellence doesn\u2019t end here: in this select group of Two Key hotels who oversees the dining experiences at L\u2019Andana in Castiglione della Pescaia and Palazzo Venart in Venice Tuscany\u2014as always\u2014plays a significant role its elevated position offers breathtaking views of the city from both its rooms and the Im\u00e0go restaurant Foto di copertina:  Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amist\u00e0 that command bottle prices around $300 make up a small clique that rarely admits new members But last week, Tommasi joined the club based in the village of Pedemonte di Valpolicella released the first vintage of a new small-production the 2008 De Buris Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva “De Buris is not a new high-end Amarone from Tommasi It’s a completely new project,” company president Pierangelo Tommasi told me as he strode through a gleaming new wing of the family winery where workers were still making finishing touches De Buris is named for the 15th-century Villa De Buris where the wine debuted Friday night at a lawn party with 250 international guests served by a trio of star Italian chefs serves as the aging cellars for the new Amarone Tommasi plans to convert the property into a boutique luxury hotel and bistro co-branded with the wine For Pierangelo and his eight cousins representing Tommasi’s fourth generation the long-aged wine represents “the icon of the family”—a family that has aggressively expanded from its home outside Verona to the end of the Italian boot “It is the fourth generation’s project,” he said “We didn’t want to make a wine to compete as an Amarone against other Amarones but a wine to be the flagship for Tommasi in Italy.” The seeds for De Buris date back to 2000 when Tommasi purchased Villa De Buris and another property, less than three miles away, in the commune of Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella. The 25-acre vineyard, called La Groletta, sits on the southwest side of the hill made famous by Allegrini’s La Grola and La Poja wines After years of experimenting and replanting the lower terraces with the local varieties Corvina winemaker Giancarlo Tommasi selected the oldest vines on the upper terraces for an elite Amarone The result is on the more austere and elegant side defying the stereotype of Amarone as a hefty in this case dried in an attic on bamboo mats for more than 110 days But with a vineyard that produces more complexity and aromas than sugar power says he aimed for a clean but classic style—structured Its 15.5 percent alcohol is restrained for Amarone but that makes you want to drink it,” he said The wine is fermented in conical wood vats and is aged more than five years in large Slavonian oak casks and more than three years in bottle Tommasi produced about 600 cases and 300 magnums Giancarlo has made similar quantities of the wine every year except for rainy 2014 when Tommasi made no Amarone at all Established in 1902 around the family home in Pedemonte, Tommasi is best-known for its range of Amarones, but also makes Valpolicella Classico, ripasso and recioto, plus Soave and other whites. After World War II, up to the 1990s, the third generation expanded the winery and estate to more than 100 acres under vine in Pedemonte alone. The fourth generation created the Tommasi Family Estates umbrella, purchasing five wine estates across Italy—in Puglia, Basilicata, Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese and Tuscany’s Maremma and Montalcino regions. In all, the family now has 1,400 acres under vine. “For us, De Buris is a way for the Tommasi family to come back home,” said Pierangelo. Tommasi’s third and fourth generations all live within walking distance of the winery in Pedemonte, along with 16 members of the fifth generation—ages 2 to 21. With wineries across Italy, a pair of hotels and restaurants in Verona and Valpolicella wine country, and more plans in the wings, a lot remains to be done. “If there is one word that applies to our family, it is ‘project,’” Pierangelo said. “We have enough work for the fifth generation.” The former Los Angeles restaurateur and real estate developer followed his heart when … Consumers got the chance to taste dozens of outstanding wines in Chicago, with upcoming … The owner of Stoller and Chehalem wineries was devoted to the future of Willamette Valley … Inside the first U.S. location of the French luxury retailer, guests can enjoy fine wine at … Phase one of the Viticulture and Winery Technology program’s new home, funded by a $10 … The Tuscan wine company has purchased a minority stake in Tenute delle Terre Nere; De … Cecilia Beretta was established in the 1980s integrating the prized Mizzole and San Felice vineyards owned by Pasqua since the 1940s The estate was named after the daughter of Conte Giuseppe Berretta who was one of the first female art patrons of the time Meant as a centre of oenological and viticultural research Cecilia Beretta’s wines have since become an expression of some of Italy’s most idiosyncratic terroirs and grape varieties Cecilia Beretta has also developed another key focus with the implementation in the last two decades winemaking and operational best- practices Among them is the conversion of all vineyards to organic and the use of light-weight bottles for 53% of the estate’s wines with the attainment of the Equalitas certification an international sustainability standard that covers all aspects of the company’s operations including but not limited to management of natural resources These strategic actions support the hard work and craftsmanship of Cecilia Beretta’s winemaking team one of the first female Italian winemakers Grassini was tasked with the refinement of some of the estate’s iconic references including the single-vineyard ‘Mizzole’ Valpolicella Superiore DOC and the ‘Picàie’ Veneto Rosso IGT throughout its almost 100 years of history become one of the leading ambassadors of Veneto wines recognised across the world for the character and consistency of its range the company has become an example of quality-led commercial success producing some of the most recognisable bottles hailing from the two regions Now with second-generation Umberto Pasqua at the helm of the company alongside his sons Riccardo and Alessandro Pasqua has built upon decades of experience and deep understanding of the regions’ terroirs to define a modern identity that combines tradition Cecilia Beretta stands out in Pasqua’s portfolio as on its flagship ranges Terre di Cariano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 One of the wines that best conveys the ethos of Cecilia Beretta is the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG Terre di Cariano of which the 2016 vintage has recently been released following a stellar performance at this year’s Decanter Wine World Awards with a 95-points nod from the judges Croatina and Oseleta (the latter three making up the remaining 5%) harvested by hand and dried for three months in a traditional fruttaio the wine has a trademark complexity and aromatic depth The richness and powerful structure are perfectly balanced by a refreshing acidity Hailing from a single village – San Pietro in Cariano – the wine is a reflection of both the personality of that terroir and of the craftsmanship of Cecilia Beretta’s winemaking team Available in the UK through Corney & Barrow Sign In Register The Allegrini family — of Italy's Allegrini Estates winery — has played a leading role in Italy's Valpolicella region since the 16th century With some 100 hectares of wine vineyards in the Classico area in the municipalities of Fumane the family has passed down the culture of the vine and winemaking for generations Marilisa Allegrini — a sixth-generation family member now CEO and global representative — was in Vancouver in February for the Vancouver International Wine Festival The Bearfoot Bistro hosted Allegrini for a special dinner in Whistler on Feb Allegrini ahead of the dinner to talk wine The following interview has been edited for length and clarity Was it a passion for the craft or a duty to family because when I was a teenager I didn't want to follow my father's footsteps and then I went back to the family business because I think that when you have this history at one point you want to be part of the family and you want to take over what your parents and your grandfather and ancestors built but the fact that after 33 years in the wine business I am still very excited means that the family commitment was important but also what I put in in terms of energy and in terms of dedication was important Pique: What is it that makes you so committed What makes you want to put that energy into wine and the family business MA: I think that the wine industry is something that combines different factors you can explore the world in terms of innovation that you can do in the vineyard and in the cellar and this is for everybody in the wine industry Italy was not as important (in viticulture) as it is today around the world The production and the consumption of wine was really it was by travelling that we opened up our mind as a wine producer And then we all started making better wine and making wine that reflected the terroir and the region and so the production of Italian wines changed completely It changed from average wine to very good quality and then the next step was that it changed from international approach to native indigenous grape varieties.. (In Italy) we have a country that is 1,000 kilometres long so we have this difference in terms of microclimate The indigenous grape with different climate means diversity and this is the important factor that differs Italian wine production from any other country Pique: What kind of stories do you tell when presenting the wines so I try to give the idea of not only what is the philosophy of Allegrini but also what happens inside Appellation (a wine marketing firm when I deal with the consumer I like to bring them into the area where it comes from so I like to tell them why Verona is important and to give the feedback of the history and to make the wine interesting also to link the wine with the history and the culture of the area Which is something that is the characteristic of the Italian wine production because our country has produced wine since 2,000 years back and so wine production is linked with our culture and our history Pique: What does it mean to you and the family to be a part of that rich cultural history going back thousands of years because when you talk about a product like wine if it is collected with a region where the culture dates back 50 years is one thing So when I talk about my wines I don't like only to talk about Valpolicella or Allegrini wines It is something that is the expression of our country and this is what makes me very proud of my country Pique: What advice would you give to someone when choosing the right wine MA: To choose the right wine is a kind of learning experience and I think that at the beginning you have to decide if you prefer white or red and then the next step is which country you prefer and then the next step is which grape variety you are able immediately to understand good quality and average quality Pique: Looking ahead to the next 10 years or the future of the industry what I see is that we are going toward the sustainable agriculture and organic process.. Of course we are dealing with a big climactic change so what we have to learn is how to adapt our knowledge to this climactic change So we had to adapt our knowledge and be smart And to be smart and to look at the experience that we have to adjust to what is changing throughout the growing season Allegrini Estates wines can be found in many Whistler restaurants and liquor stores — ask your server Last Updated on 30th January 2024 by Sophie Nadeau One of Netflix’s newest romantic comedies is a sweet Italian based romance that touches on Romeo and Juliet in an even sweeter location: the city of Verona Here’s your complete guide to Love in the Villa filming locations Please note that the following article may contain plot spoilers Love in the Villa was released on Netflix on Thursday the 1st of September 2022 an elementary school teacher (a 3rd grade teacher to be precise) who is enamoured with the story of Romeo and Juliet and yet who is forced to take a solo vacation to Italy when her boyfriend dumps her rather unexpectedly Faced with the prospect of visiting the most romantic country in the world solo where she arrives in the most beautiful of villas A booking error means that Englishman Charlie (played by Tom Hopper) is also booked to stay a week in the villa If you’re craving more Italy adventures that are specifically set in Tuscany, then I recommend watching Letters to Juliet or Under the Tuscan Sun. And for even more inspiration, be sure to check out our Letters to Juliet filming locations guide In an age where green screens are ever more common and where CGI can add mind-blowing effects to almost any film it’s a fair question to ask whether or not Love in the Villa was actually shot in Verona The answer is a resounding ‘yes’ and reportedly the entire cast and crew fell head over the heels for the city the overwhelming amount of the film is shot in the interior of the villa (the holiday rental) The main backdrop of the film is the city of Verona where none other than William Shakespeare based Romeo and Juliet serves as a beautiful setting for the movie Particular highlights of Verona which are featured in the film include Piazzetta Santi Apostoli A speck of a settlement in the Veneto region San Pietro in Cariano is best-known for its wine production as is its nearby neighbour of San Giovanni Lupatoto Julie and Charlie head to a gorgeous château in the region where they attend a party to meet a wine producer as the company that Charlie works for wants to buy wine from the producer at a low-cost price before he is forced to close down from debt A beautiful lake in the north of Italy that is particularly popular among honeymooners, Lake Garda features in Love in the Villa The scene where the famous body of water is featured is when Julie and Charlie share a romantic picnic after a day of exploring before watching the sunset While I mentioned that Verona was used as the backdrop for filming there are a few stand-out locations within the city that were used for some pretty memorable moments The arch bridge scene where Julie and Charlie grab ice cream together is the Ponte Pietra (St Peter’s Bridge in English) and the structure itself dates back to 100 BCE While it can’t be actually rented in real life Charlie and Julie end up renting a villa (La Villa Romantica) overlooking La Casa di Giulietta On the way into the courtyard to reach the villa a wall filled with graffiti symbolising love This bronze statue is actually a replica of the original one on site and it’s said that you’ll be blessed with good luck in love if you touch Juliet’s breast The real life house is actually a house museum and is located at Via Cappello The Renaissance stucture is one of the most famous attractions in the city the 14th Century building that has nothing to do with the story of Romeo and Juliet Still, it makes for a beautiful backdrop and has since become a symbol of love, especially thanks to the ‘Juliet Balcony’ overlooking an inner courtyard. Much like in the film, the place can get very busy so be sure to arrive earlier in the day and midweek if possible. For even more information about La Casa di Giulietta, be sure to check out our article the real life letters to Juliet Charlie and Julie head out on what can only be described as a romantic evening stroll through the city centre of Verona They stop by the 14th-century Fontana Madonna Verona where Julie tosses a coin in the fountain for good luck Charlie and his ex move into the Due Torri hotel after his friend’s wife has a baby and the room becomes available. The five star establishment is a real hotel where you can book to stay and boasts amenities such as a pool, air conditioning, and a great location in the heart of town. Discover prices and availability here.  Another establishment which is featured in the movie that visitors can enjoy in real life is YARD restaurant Julie and Charlie dine with their exes in the Italian eatery There are a number of other locations that are briefly mentioned/ shown in the movie This includes Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport and Valerio Catullo Airport (no connection in the film is shown but there is no direct flights between the two airports) one of the most famous Veneto dishes that comes directly from Verona itself is Pastissada de caval This historic dish is made for Julie by Charlie when they decide upon a truce though the amicability between the pair doesn’t last long one of the top places to head to in order to sample this local food is Osteria Da Morandin Verona an eatery which is still family run to this day Enjoyed reading about the best Love in the Villa filming locations Sophie Nadeau is a full time travel writer and photographer focused on cultural experiences in Europe and beyond When she's not chasing after the sunset (or cute dogs she sees on her travels) she can be found reading and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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