One of Italy's finest restaurants, the three Michelin-starred Le Calandre in Padua is run by a family that has been in the business for four generations.

The present chef Massimiliano Alajmo gained the accolade as the world's youngest chef to have achieved a third Michelin-star, after gaining his first when he was only 22.

Voted as one of the top 20 restaurants in the world by Restaurant Magazine in 2007, Alajmo is known for his experimental dishes, inspired by local cuisine.

The restaurant is most famous for the chef's tasting menus. Some of his most renowned dishes include saffron risotto, squid ink cappuccino and suckling pig with mustard and coffee powder. For a more traditional dish, try a tiramisu for dessert.

There is also a good selection of both Italian and international wines, which can be presented by the in-house sommelier.

Massimiliano's profile has recently been raised by the publication of his cookbook in.gredienti in English.

The Alajmo family has recently launched a satellite of Le Calandre in Tokyo.