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!

Yet another Osteria with a dazzling choice of wines, supplemented by the usual cold cuts of meat…read moreand cheese. It doubles up as a rugby bar - Treviso is big rugby-playing country - and the walls are decorated with old rugby paraphernalia, mostly to do with the town club. A rota of young male staff who seem to be chosen for their ability to converse about rugby in any language.

Currently, it's chic to use English when naming an establishment in Italy, but the name is all that…read moreThe Shiraz Wine Store has in common with England. The rest is pure, incomparable, uncopiable Italian style. This Enoteca caters only for the evening crowd, opening from 6pm through till 2am. When closed (see pic) it virtually goes unnoticed - just a big wooden door and a sign so small and understated that you'd never see it. But when it's open, it quickly fills up with the Treviso smart set, who go there exclusively to drink wine from a choice of thousands of different bottles. I thought I'd be specific, asked for a local Merlot from the region, and was presented with a choice of more than a dozen! Housed in an old storeroom, the Enoteca sits on two levels and is very comfortable if you wish to linger and enjoy a selection from their cold table. All the usual meats, cheeses, grilled and preserved vegetables, olives and the rest are available from a corner counter and lovingly prepared by a specialist. The bar staff are attentive and some are multi-lingual. A new 'must-visit' when in Treviso, and straight in as one of my favourite places!

Our best meal in all of italy! I loved the black truffle pasta. Some truffle dishes are too strong,…read morebut this one was perfect. Excellent wine recommendations. And open late!

Imagine the scenario: it is the European Cup Quarter Final and Italy are playing Spain. A…read moreflatscreen TV shows that the score is 0-0 at half-time. A dozen or so habituees of the tiny Osteria are stocking up with wine and nibbles for the second half. Everyone is talking at once, the only subject being whether or not Italy can overcome the Tournament favourites. Mother, Father and Son are dispensing and serving orders in their little wine bar, not taking their eyes off the screen, scribbling down their customers' tabs; no-one pays for anything. The game goes to extra time; the bar empties as a dozen men and women need to smoke; some remain outside, watching through the open door or the windows. The game goes to penalties; I am now alone in the bar, as everyone is outside furiously chain-smoking. Some cannot watch. Di Natale misses his attempt, and Spain are the winners. Life slowly returns to normal. Customers take consoling glasses of wine, pushing away remnants of food, untasted. People eventually drift away into the hot night, shaking hands with all and sundry as they leave, shrugging shoulders and gesturing in a way that said they knew their team was not good enough. La Colonetta is one of the best Osterie in Treviso. The Osteria is a signature establishment of the town: serving mostly wine, cold cuts of meat, fish and cheese, great bread, and salads. La C. is no exception, and does all of these things with style. Beautifully crafted wooden shelves display the wines, racked from floor to the high old ceiling. Four or five small tables on the tiled floor. You eat and drink for next to nothing. How do they do it?

la sconsiglio vivamente a tutti da quando c'è la nuova gestione!read more