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The Ultimate Italy Food Tour: 5 sustainable restaurants

Each establishment on this Italy food tour represents Italy's commitment to preserving culinary traditions while embracing environmental responsibility.

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The Ultimate Italy Food Tour: 5 sustainable restaurants

When planning your Italy food tour, consider supporting sustainable restaurants. This will help the planet and guarantee authentic, high-quality ingredients that showcase Italy's culinary heritage.

Photo by Osteria di Passignano.

Osteria di Passignano, Tuscany

This restaurant's menu is prepared to the rhythm of the seasons. Each dish is inspired by the seasonal flavors of Tuscany.

🥘 Must-try dish

  • Chianina beef with organic vegetables and Chianti reduction.

💎 The specialty

  • Modern Tuscan cuisine with biodynamic wines.

  • The average price per person is between €180 and € 220.

  • Open days: Tuesday-Sunday, 12:30-14:30 & 19:30-22:00.

  • Payment: Credit cards, cash accepted.

  • Vegan options: Available upon request.

The restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star in 2024. You can reserve your table on the restaurant's official website.

Il Convivio Troiani, Rome

This restaurant sources 80% of ingredients within a 50 km radius, supporting local organic farmers while preserving traditional Roman flavors essential to any authentic Italy food tour.

It received its first Michelin Star in 1993—three years after its opening—and has been awarded several times since then, most recently in 2025.

The specialty is Roman cuisine with certified organic ingredients. The must-try dish is Carbonara with organic Pecorino Romano and free-range eggs.

  • The average price is between €120 and € 150 per person.

  • Open days: Monday-Saturday, 19:30-23:00. Sunday is closed.

  • Payment method: All major cards and cash.

  • Vegan: seasonal vegan menu available.

The restaurant offers a 7- or 9-course tasting menu. It also provides a wine menu and a private room for reservations of more than six people at no additional cost. You can find more reservation details on their website.

Locanda Margon, Trentino-Alto Adige

Set in the Ferrari winery, this restaurant champions local Alpine producers and maintains organic certification for all ingredients, offering breathtaking views alongside exceptional cuisine.

Locanda Margon defines its cuisine as:

Light, balanced, and with clear flavors, based on three pillars: knowledge of raw materials, technique, and freedom of execution.

Antiche Carampane - Venice

It's an ideal restaurant for those who love immersing themselves in local life from every corner of the world. Getting here isn't easy, as it's tucked away among the streets and squares near the Rialto fish market and Campo San Polo. As they say it:

Non si arriva per caso.

Antiche Carampe.

The specialty is sustainable seafood from the Adriatic Sea. The must-try dish is Risotto with Adriatic scallops and sustainable catch of the day.

Piperno - Rome

This historic restaurant maintains sustainable practices through local sourcing and traditional preparation methods, preserving cultural heritage while supporting environmental responsibility.

What began as a classic tavern with benches and tables became the oldest renowned restaurant in the ghetto. During the 20th century, it was known as the one and only Kingdom of artichokes alla Giudia. Today, you can still enjoy this classic Roman-style dish.

The specialty is Traditional Roman-Jewish cuisine, family recipes since 1860. The must-try dish: Carciofi alla Giudia with organic artichokes.

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