The new edition of the guide to Italian restaurants published by L'Espresso is out. At the top of its ratings are Le Calandre (near Padua), L'Osteria Francescana (Modena), and Casa Vissani, in Baschi (photo) in Southern Umbria. Each attained near-perfection at 19.5 out of a possible 20.To see a clickable map with the best restaurants by region, go here. The information provided below the listing is extensive, including contact, Website address, and opening days/hours.
Details are in Italian but with an online dictionary you can make out the brief but important wording. Average price is also given- none of the restaurants are inexpensive.
