Katie Parla

At trattoria Santo Palato, Sarah Cicolini embraces the soulful simplicity of Roman dishes and Abruzzo's peasant classics.

In Puglia, every road leads to a seaside town, every meal ends with digestivi. Katie Parla is warmed by Old World hospitality on a road trip along the heel of Italy's boot.

Rome's hottest pizzaiolo is rocking a new craft-beer pub near the Vatican.

Art, artefacts, archeological digs and fine artisanal produce meet in the captivating capital of Campania, writes Katie Parla.

From one end of the boot to the other, Italy’s favourite fast food is the surprising subject of a new wave.

Europe’s gateway embraces contemporary cool and Turkish tradition. Katie Parla crisscrosses the city for a taste of East and West, old and new.

Rome has produced some of Italy’s classic dishes – carbonara, pizza al taglio, Amatriciana – oft imitated, rarely perfected. Katie Parla takes us on a tour of the plates of her adopted city.

After a memorable meal in the Italian countryside, simply retire upstairs.

Romans are learning to unwind with craft cocktails at a new crop of bars.