- we found it awful, others still ove it. I think La Giostra is a more upscale offshoot (weve not tried)

in the neighborhood visiting the Pitti Palace. In warm weather, dining in the lovely outdoor courtyard is particularly pleasant. Ristorante La Giostra is a nice possibility, especially for a Sunday dinner when many of...

The name of the restaurant is La Giostra. A Giostra is a carousel or merry go round. This is a really fun place. The tables are all crammed in, and the owner is a fopish 70something guy who claims to be related to the Hapsburg...

Le Bistro in Petaluma might fit the bill if you order pasta as an entree. I’ve posted above on Shangri-La, a new Nepalese restaurant just outside of Cotati. There are many vegetarian dishes on the menu — be sure to...

La Giostra? http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/88549?user_name=&query=la+giostra

Thank you to all who gave me ideas and info, my daughter and I had the best time, and the cousins from Canada- well the weather was enough to please them, the food rocked them! Our Hotel was close to La Giostra, and upon driving...

A hearty Chanukah “Ho, Ho, Ho!” and thanks to the great reports of Toodiejane, e.d., Food Tyrant, Susancinsf, Carb Lover, and Lance Monsohoff I’ve compiled a list of recent recs for Monterey county (plus –...

portions of typical Tuscan cuisine. La Giostra Il Ritrovo Venice: Alle Testiere – great restaurant, fabulous and innovative seafood, very small with only 2 seatings per night – you must make reservations well in advance....

up in Florence you have to go to La Giostra restaurant.Just beware ,they give you lots and lots of food there so stick with a main and dessert.They offer a big complimentary appetizer anyway.Make sure and reserve in advance for...

I love the bistecca alla Fiorentina at Buca Lapi in Florence. Love La Giostra too.

Florence – In your case, I would avoid a supposedly chowhoundy place like Cibreo if you’re not into strange meats (or the organs derived from said animals). La Giostra on Borgo Pinti 12r is an excellent choice. Prices...

for lunch, and the menu changes daily. They are famous for their pappa al pomodoro and on Fridays they have seafood. There is always a line out the door, but it is worth the wait. Other great restaurants are La Giostra, El Gato e...

Any experiences at Joia in Milan or la Giostra in Florence? Both were recommended by a colleague.

no more than 30 (dollars) give or take. Rome: La Piazetta L' Angoletto Florence: La Giostra Quattro Leoni Venice: Trattoria da Remigio Lake Como: Il Gatto Nero

Redwood Hwy, in the shopping center at the corner of McDowell and Old Redwood Hwy are two good bets, Cafe Giostra and Jerome’s. Giostra is basic, good Italian, like veal piccata, pasta with pesto etc. I haven’t been...