Following up to Icono Clast

>> I think London is one of the better European cities for
>> restaurants if you have at least a moderate budget and really know
>> where to go...
>
>It is extremely difficult for tourists to "really know where to go".

Do what I do, as a local, read guides to supplement local
knowledge.

>One night in Italy we decided it was time to eat and entered the
>corner restaurant to be given the last two available seats at a table
>in company with a couple of Italians and French. They told us it was
>the best restaurant in town (I think it was Firenze).
>
>We certainly did have a good meal, the cost was modest and, on
>departure, there was a mob outside seeking to gain entry.

I don't think anyone is claiming the average restro in Italy
isn't better than the average in UK. Italy is possibly world
best.
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