We had some wonderful food in Italy especially in the trattorias ....crowded, cheap and great food. No Michelin stuff for us although we were tempted in Paris once to give one a try. The prices were such that I don't think we could have enjoyed the food.
And I found this interesting when I looked up trattoria. One thing that really surprised us in Italy in all manner of restaurants was how fast people ate. Quite a difference from the slow pace in restaurants of all types in France. But I guess in Italy you had to eat your food quickly so you could focus on talking and having a wonderful boisterous time.
"The word trattoria is equivalent with the French traiteur—meaning a catering business with the purpose of providing take-out food. Although many trattorie have adopted restaurant-style practices (such as upscale quality and atmosphere,) traditionally the trattoria is the closest Italy gets to a fast-food venue."
This is what Michelin has to say but I think the diner on the left says it all.
Bros'
- via degli Acaja 2, Lecce, 73100, Italy
- 130 - 200 EUR • Creative, Contemporary
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Isabella and Floriano continue with the choice they made a while back to exclude an à la carte menu from their options, offering instead just two tasting menus which differ in their number of courses. These provide guests with a clear insight into their cuisine, featuring innovative and surprising tasting dishes – many of which are finished with a theatrical flourish at your table – all the way through to the excellent desserts. Creative and exuberant in equal measure!
