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From Portofino and Palermo to the hills of Tuscany, Italy offers grand hotels, palazzi and villas where heritage, cuisine and la dolce vita meet.
Italy
Salvatore Elefante and Vincenzo Tedeschi receive the Luxury Food Award 2026 in recognition of their devotion to Capri's culinary heritage and their refined approach to seasonal, sustainable gastronomy.
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Since 1863, Grand Hotel et de Milan has witnessed the city's transformations with steadfast elegance. Now, under the stewardship of the Bertazzoni Mancino family, the hotel embarks on a thoughtful restoration that honours its storied past whilst embracing the refined sensibilities of the present.
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At Verso Ristorante in Milan, dining at the chef's table transcends the conventional restaurant experience, becoming instead a mesmerizing performance where culinary technique, rhythm and human connection converge.
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The Venetian restaurant secures 82 points and two forks in the Gambero Rosso guide, a recognition that reflects the collective mastery of its kitchen and the unwavering dedication of its team.
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High above the narrow calli, where laundry once dried and the city revealed itself differently, a room captures the essence of how Venetians have always chased the light. Violino d'Oro's Room 32 offers something rare: the intimacy of an altana, that most Venetian of refuges.
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Where glacial lakes mirror towering peaks and ancient traditions persist in hidden valleys, the Julian Alps offer a quieter, equally magnificent alternative to Europe's more celebrated mountain ranges. Jacada Travel reveals the refined pleasures of this Slovenian sanctuary.
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Italy
The Cherubini Suite reveals itself through layers of history and contemporary refinement, where painted ceilings and frescoes meet the precision of modern design. It is a room that demands to be studied, appreciated, lived within.
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Within Portrait Milano's contemplative interiors, a bar has emerged as a masterclass in the marriage of Italian tradition and contemporary craft. Recognition at the Best Bar at the Best Luxury Hotel Awards 2026 speaks to something deeper than accolades: a philosophy where every cocktail becomes a moment of considered pleasure.
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Italy
As autumn settles over the Italian lakes, Grand Hotel Victoria Menaggio reflects on a season of extraordinary hospitality. The storied property now turns its gaze toward spring, when the shores of Como will welcome discerning travellers once more.
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Steps from La Scala, a dining room has become the beating heart of Milan's social life. Don Carlos honours Italy's most cherished tradition: the art of gathering.
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