Al Giardino, Treviso

Advantages: Beautiful Culture and Scenery
Disadvantages: Mad Drivers in traffic choked streets!

...of getting about, but there are quite reasonable taxis, and buses to get around, and the cable car service between Taormina and the beach at Mazzaro is not to be missed. This cost us 2.60 euros return. We found a very good Trattoria "Al Giardino" just by our hotel in Via Bagnoli Croce, opposite the Public Gardens, which is well worth a visit also. On the downside of travelling here though, we found Air Italia's service very dissapointing indeed, especially when a group of our friends joining us were diverted the Palermo airport instead of Catania due to the baggage handlers goining on strike, subsequently causing them to drive from Palermo to Taormina - which they all described as a nightmare of a journey ! More direct flights also should be available, as we had to fly via Rome last time (never again). Next time we will be alot fussier about our... Read review

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Advantages: No need to book, wide selection of dishes, easily accessible.
Disadvantages: Soft drinks can be club prices, long wait ahead depending on what time of week you go.

...with the menu. We ordered drinks and began to peruse the vast list of Italian dishes. As I'm vegetarian, Ι usually find it somewhat difficult to find a restaurant that caters well, if at all. 'Ask' countered that - the choice was great. After a few moments pondering the choices that were available, I settled on Tagliatelle all' Arrabbiata, whilst my partner chose Spaghetti alla Bolognese. Other dishes included Penne del Giardino, Lasagne, Fusilli al Pesto, Panzerotti Ricotta e Spinaci, and other such the like. I have to add that the list of starters was also quite tempting, for example, ciabatta, bruschetta, mushrooms al Forno – you get the picture. As well as the above gastronomic delights, various Mediterranean salads were also available, such as Salad Niçoise, and a plethora of pizzas, including ye olde favourite Four Seasons... Read review

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Advantages: 30 Kms from Venice, 50 Kms from the Alps
Disadvantages: Buses stop at around 9pm.....

...Only after leaving Treviso to settle in England, did I start deepening my understanding of the history, culture and people of the area. I re-visited my home town with open eyes. A quite important market town, its wealth was built on the water that flows even today through a network of waterways and canals, which have filled to become un-navigable with the construction of the electrical generator works near Largo Altinia and the coach and railway stations. Since leaving it I have grown to appreciate what a truly useful location it commands. So near to both the sea and the Venitian lagoon to the south and the Alps to its north and east, it is a perfect base to explore north eastern Italy from. Like so many italian cities Treviso has pre-roman origins. The local Museo Bailo has a permanent show of artifacts found in and around... Read review

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