TCI's Alberghi e Ristoranti d'Italia 2023 guidebook released

New edition of the "Hotels and Restaurants of Italy 2023" guide edited by the Touring Club: more than 2,700 carefully selected establishments for sleeping and eating and more than 360 addresses for zero-mile shopping. The guide devotes great attention to territories, and thanks to the agreement with Witaly, which strongly supported the foundation eV-Now! More than 50 facilities for the electric traveler are reported.

The new edition edited by Luigi Cremona happily blows out 30 candles and confirms the path taken in the name of enhancing the value and sustainability of our country.

Regions and territories are told by a selection of 40 routes that highlightGood Food and Italian Rooms the many culinary peculiarities, accompanied by the addresses of (the “human scale” proposals), the Designer Rooms and Kitchens, l’Olympus of hospitality and catering, along with some recommendations of room rentals, farmhouses and suggestions for a quick break and more.

Wine and food stores, wineries and wine stores, vinegar shops, bakeries and pastry shops are also recommended, as well as dairies and farms for zero-mile purchases: they represent the best artisans of taste, capable of combining local tradition with innovation and attention to their local area.

The enhancement of territories is also referred to in the indication of Orange Flag towns: in the guide, there are more than 160 facilities selected in the small inland excellences certified by the Italian Touring Club.

The TCI awards were given as follows:

Italian Rooms Award: Manna Resort in Montagna (BZ), La Malà in Vernazza (SP), The Student Hotel Florence Lavagnini in Florence (FI) and Gallicantu Stazzo Retreat in Luogosanto (SS).
Good Cuisine Award: Contrada Bricconi in Oltressenda Alta (BG), Indiniò in Raveo (UD), Peposo in Pietrasanta (LU) and Le Carrube in Ostuni (BR).
Bike hotel prize: Sporthotel Exclusive in San Vigilio di Marebbe (BZ), Riva del Sole Resort & Spa in Castiglione della Pescaia (GR) and Leonardo Trulli Resort in Locorotondo (BA).
Art hotel prize: La Maison de Dolphe in Brusson (AO), Martius Private Suites (RM) and Atelier Ines Napoli (NA).

Tomorrow’s Top Award, which looks to the future in recognition of the contribution that new generations of chefs bring to Italian dining, this year is all-female: Laura Santosuosso, who just these days began her experience at Fulgurances, l’Adresse in Paris (after leaving Remulass in Milan at the end of the year), Tina Marcelli of Feuerstein Nature Family Resort in Bressanone (BZ), Sara Scarsella of Sintesi in Ariccia (RM) and Francesca Barone of Fattoria delle Torri restaurant in Modica (RG).

Great attention was also paid to the environmental sustainability with a dedicated section, created with the eV-Now! Foundation for Electric Mobility and Witaly, highlighting the commitment of the many operators who are working, already, for a more territory-conscious tourism, demonstrating an active role in the electrification race finally undertaken by our country.

More than 50 Electric Friendly (EF) certified facilities are reported to have invested in sustainability by focusing on energy efficiency, renewables and providing electric vehicle charging stations for their customers. Of these, 12 were awarded for individual excellence:

Light Mobility Award by Askoll EVA: Casafilù (BR) and Hotel Montemerlo (SV)
Energy Efficiency Award by MatCavi: Hotel Montemerlo (LI) and Starhotels E.c.ho (MI);
Award for the Largest Number of Charging Points by Free To X: Hotel Torino Wellness and Spa (IM) and Wiesenhof Garden Resort (BZ);
Renewable Energy Award by Hera Comm: Castello di Serragiumenta (BS) and Cantine Povero (AT);
Charging Area Design Award by BMW Italy: Ca’ del Moro Wine Retreat (VR) and Relais Bellaria Hotel & Congressi e Ristorante Corbezzoli (BO)
eV-Chalet! award for the culture of sustainability by Motus-e: Santa Lucia Maccarese (RM) and Il Paluffo (FI).

To interact with and support the protagonists of the guide and the values of being at the table, Italian hospitality and our food and wine excellence, Touring Club Italiano has created in its magazine and website a new section Territories at the table (www.touringclub.it/territoriatavola) in which the territories are told revealing their places, secrets, and valuable tips for a journey with an all-Italian taste.

The curators

Luigi Cremona has been a well-known food critic for over 40 years while Teresa Cremona is a longtime journalist specializing in the hotel industry. Together they continue their professional journey in the constant pursuit of the beautiful and the good.

Witaly involved the eV-Now! Foundation as a technical partner to certify the Electric Friendly section of the guide.