Locanda 4 Cuochi

This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome'

"A seasonal-minded restaurant praised for modernized takes on traditional classics; the menu changes with the seasons and is particularly celebrated for its risottos, which are considered a must by regulars." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"A simple, albeit pleasant and lively, restaurant just behind the famous Arena, well run by two good students of chef Perbellini. You can sit at classic tables or sit on stools at the small counter facing the kitchen. In any case, full speed ahead with a contemporary Italian line, with dishes such as "Mozzarella & Carrozza," spaghetti aglio olio peperoncino and raperonzoli with shrimp and lime... to finish – perhaps – with a good tiramisù." - Michelin Inspector