INSIDER’S GUIDE

soul. Pop in to see them and add a little brightness to your day. Ital is Vital!

La Trattoria

23 Washington Lane, Hamilton Tel: 295-1877 www.latrattoria.bm excite your senses and tantalise your taste buds. Award-winning food that is truly Indian.

INTREPID STEAK, SEAFOOD & RAW BAR

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club

76 Pitts Bay Rd., Pembroke Tel: 298-2028 www.thehamiltonprincess. com/dining/intrepid-steakseafood-raw-bar/

Intrepid is inspired by one of the hotel’s most prominent guests: Sir William Stephenson. The British intelligence agent, code name Intrepid, headed the Allied Forces’ Atlantic censorship station out of the Hamilton Princess in World War II. Stephenson was close friends with author Sir Ian Fleming, who credited Stephenson as the inspiration behind his famous spy, James Bond. Intrepid Steak, Seafood & Raw Bar offers a refined steakhouse atmosphere with hints of 007 inspiration featured throughout their American classic grill menu, spearheaded by Executive Chef de Cuisine Antwan Ellis.

Ital Juice Caf

31 York St., St. George’s Tel: 261-4825

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Ital Juice Café is a locally owned juice bar located in the heart of the Town of St. George, directly next to St. Peter’s church. Healthy choices, super foods, and tasty bites are what’s on their menu. From freshly made juices, smoothies, and coffee to açaí bowls, salads, and delicious sandwiches, all their offerings are made with the freshest, finest, and purest of ingredients that help stimulate the mind, body, and

La Trattoria is one of Bermuda’s longest-standing restaurants and a favourite of locals and visitors alike. It is perfectly placed in the heart of Hamilton, making it the ideal restaurant for a romantic dinner for two or a gathering with friends. This festive trattoria has warm and familiar red brick walls and rustic tile floors, giving it an authentic Italian feel; or a few outdoor tables provide an alfresco experience in Washington Lane. It offers the island’s only wood-burning pizza oven as a centrepiece and is recognised as the best in Bermuda for its hearty Italian food and warm, kid-friendly environment, all at an extraordinary value.

Little Venice

32 Bermudiana Rd., Hamilton Tel: 295-3503 www.littlevenice.bm

Little Venice is Bermuda’s first Italian restaurant, celebrating 50 years of fabulous service and fine food. It is touted as the best Italian restaurant in Bermuda by The New York Times and The Boston Globe. This Hamilton restaurant is dedicated to producing authentic cuisine from Italy with superbly prepared classic and contemporary specialities. The adjoining Wine Bar offers the island’s most comprehensive wine list, providing excellent selections from around the world, and a popular happy hour Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Little Venice opens Monday through Friday for lunch from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday for dinner from 6 p.m. onwards.

L’ORIENTAL

32 Bermudiana Rd., Hamilton Tel: 296-4477 www.loriental.bm

With its dragons and Asian mystique, L’Oriental restaurant’s entrance, next to Little Venice, entices customers up the stairs into a world of fusion cuisine.

L’Oriental is the island’s first Oriental-fusion restaurant, offering the combined tastes and delicacies of the Far East by its master chef. The meticulously handcrafted pagoda and décor provide a unique backdrop to Bermuda’s only teppanyaki table — with dishes prepared by its master teppanyaki chef — and the elegant sushi bar, which provides immaculately prepared sushi by its master sushi chef. This awardwinning restaurant is well known for its food, service, and outstanding atmosphere. Open for dinner and takeout seven days a week.

LOST IN THE TRIANGLE (LITT) SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

& BAR

87 South Shore Rd., Warwick Tel: 296-0094 www.bermudafoods.com

Lost in the Triangle is Bermuda’s tastiest local seafood restaurant, specialising in fresh Bermuda fish with an array of signature Bermudian side dishes. From the ocean to your plate, the Bean brothers, with over 40 years of fishing experience, provide LITT with a continuous flow of fresh Bermuda fish. With a combination of great family recipes and the finest and freshest of ingredients, LITT’s chefs prepare delectable meals for your pleasure. Each bite will reign supreme on your taste buds!

Munchies By The Sea

50 Water St., St George’s Tel: 261-5641

If you are looking for local Bermudian cuisine, as well as creative dishes found nowhere else on the island, then Munchies by the Sea is a must for you. Slightly east of the St. George’s Town Square, overlooking visiting anchored yachts, you’ll find a fun and uniquely designed harbourside eatery. You will love their famous fish sandwiches, fish chowder, “all beef Johnny Dogs,” and many other delicious menu items perfected by Chef Richard, a native of St. George’s who is well known for his culinary talents.

NANNINI HÄAGEN-DAZS ICE CREAM PARLOUR

Clocktower Shopping Mall

Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys

Tel: 234-2474

No visit to Royal Naval Dockyard is complete without a visit to the Nannini HäagenDazs Ice Cream Parlour in Clocktower Shopping Mall, open seven days a week and featuring only Häagen-Dazs ice cream, sorbets, and frozen yoghurt. Treat yourself to one