What a wonderful hole in the wall and eclectic little hosteria filled with locals and the buzzing…read morechatter of after work chit chat and friendly banter. The mortadella is the size of a child. Meats, cheeses, wine... The Prosecco is divine, the gorgonzola cheese surprisingly sweet and creamy. Have a bunch of little bites and soak up the cultural history of the place, you'll be glad you did.

You won't find it in most guides, not even in the Yellow Pages. It has no name board, never…read moreadvertises, and is down a nondescript alleyway. But ask a local person where to find Naneti's, and they will know, for this is Treviso's most famous Osteria. Here local delicacies abound on the shelves and counter. You can savour local wines along with the traditional local cicheti snacks, featuring bologna ham, fresh country sausage and ossocollo and selections of cold cuts and cheeses served on wooden cutting boards. Beppe and Fabio, the joint owners, immediately make everyone feel at home. They'll hand you morsels to taste and try if you're not sure what you want. The decor is hard to describe. No-one seems to know how old is Naneti's, but it houses some weird and wonderful food- and wine-related implements, a collection of ancient bottles, and the walls are pinned with newspaper cuttings and notices dating back to the 19th Century. The wines are arranged within reach around the walls. Just pick one and hand it over the counter to be opened. There's no seating - everyone just stands and talks - and the crowds overflow into the alleyway outside. You cannot fail to make friends here - I met Max, my closest Italian pal, here over a glass or two of Cabernet Franc. Customers drop in after work to buy produce and wine that will be their evening supper. They usually linger for a chat with friends. Go there!

So far, BarCode has been our liquor oasis in Padova. Tiny and intimate, BarCode is a mixology…read moreemporium par excellence. These bartenders are artistes, creating cocktails from top shelf liquors from around the world. Again, I was the oldest human in the place, but I never felt uncomfortable. Well, that's not true. BarCode is so narrow, it literally has no seats, except for a few tables on an upstairs landing. We stood all night. That was fine for me, because I was buzzed almost immediately, and my senses were dulled effectively. I could crack my head open, and not feel a thing. My wife, who is infinitely wiser in her consumption of alcohol, felt out of sorts with all the standing and jostling. Thus, be warned. BarCode is a fabulous cocktail bar, but it could use a bit more square footage. That may be impossible in the ancient town center of Padova. In the meantime, I will continue to frequent BarCode when I can.

I stopped by Gustoclick and was immediately impressed the spacious modern design that they…read morementioned was of a "detached personality," but I think something about that got lost in my translation. Being located practically next to Market Ortofrutticolo and the specialty which I had is of exceedingly fresh vegetables grilled or roasted. In the United States we might term it as a farm to table restaurant. And though I found their dishes rather simplistic for my taste, what they have is some of the best for this type of place.

We went to this restaurant our first night in Venice. It was a great choice! They have lots of…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. I would highly recommend getting the cheese tray appetizer! It is a nicer restaurant, so it's a little more expensive, but you are also getting good quality food! The waiter and staff were very friendly and helpful.