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Trattoria dell’Orto

A warm, well-regarded Tuscan trattoria in the Oltrarno, off the tourist track, serving hearty Florentine classics, ribollita, bistecca and handmade pasta, with a lovely garden in summer. Book ahead.

Sette Tavoli

A tiny, traditional Bolognese trattoria whose name means seven tables, serving handmade pasta and regional classics in a snug, unfussy room. Book ahead, as those few tables fill fast.

Cabezon

A relaxed, arty all-day bar in up-and-coming Kerameikos, good for coffee and a bite by day and drinks with a laid-back local crowd by night. A neighbourhood favourite off the tourist trail.

Keste

A cult little bar and live-music venue in the historic centre, long a hub of Naples’ underground music and rap scene and buzzing with students and artists late into the night. Grab a drink and see where the evening goes.

Black Diamond

One of the most famous nightspots in Westlands, a big bar, grill and nightclub known for its live bands on Wednesdays and Sundays and a lively, late crowd. A Nairobi night-out institution.

L’Emporio

A warm little wine-and-deli emporium in central Bologna where the owner pours good local wine alongside homemade tigelle sandwiches and generous meat-and-cheese boards. A lovely, low-key aperitivo stop.

Gulo Sulphur Bath

One of the loveliest of Tbilisi’s historic sulphur bathhouses in Abanotubani, with private rooms of faux-marble pools, domed roofs and beautiful mosaic tilework. Book a room by the hour and add a traditional kisa scrub.

La Renella

A wood-fired Trastevere bakery going since 1870, loved for its pizza al taglio, crusty bread and biscuits pulled hot from the oven all day and late into the night. Point at what looks good and eat it on the step outside.

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