Mark’s Liked Places
Olive et Gourmando is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

1. Olive et Gourmando

9.2
351, rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Coin St-Pierre), Montréal, QC
Sandwich Spot · Vieux-Montréal · 308 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: This place was delicious. We came in the morning and there was a long line so we got our food to go (Cubain sandwich). The food was so great that we came back in that same afternoon (Salad). Amazing!

Roka Akor is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

2. Roka Akor

8.4
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: High quality Japanese cuisine (sushi and beef) with a large list of Japanese whiskey. Great environment for groups, dates or special occasions. Tasting menu available from $98-200 per person.

Mercadito is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

3. Mercadito

8.1
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Unique cocktails, amazing decor and phenomenal tacos. One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to. Try the 'Pastor' tacos - chile ancho rubbed pork, salsa and grilled pineapple.

Quartino is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

4. Quartino

8.8
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Ended up at Quartino for a late night snack. Delicious thin crust pizzas and friendly service.

Untitled Supper Club is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

5. Untitled Supper Club

8.5
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Amazing cocktails, live music and burlesque throughout the night. Also, they are a Michelin star restaurant with the largest American whiskey collection in the US. Has everything you need for a night!

Gilt Bar is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

6. Gilt Bar

9.1
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 189 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Come here for the truffle pasta, tenderloin steak tartare and heirloom tomatoes, bursts and basil. You will NOT be disappointed.

La Bottega Ai Promessi Sposi is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

7. La Bottega Ai Promessi Sposi

8.3
Sestiere Cannaregio, 4367 (Calle dell'Oca), Venezia, Veneto
Italian Restaurant · Cannaregio · 51 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Recommended by a local. It is tucked away from the main streets but definitely worth a stop. Everything was great and the prices were very cheap (1-3 euro / glass of wine) - known for meat balls!

ostaria all'antico dolo is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

8. ostaria all'antico dolo

8.4
Venezia, Veneto
Winery · San Polo · 17 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Was shown this spot by a local Venetian. Food and wine were both delicious. Authentic and very cozy, although not best for large groups. Try the cicchetti!

Cantina Do Mori is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

9. Cantina Do Mori

7.9
San polo 429, Venezia, Veneto
Italian Restaurant · San Polo · 32 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: This wine bar was around approximately 30 years before Christopher Columbus found America! Very cool and local spot, other than the odd food tour making a quick stop. Great wine and cicchetti!

Obicà is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

10. Obicà

7.6
Via de' Tornabuoni 16, Firenze, Toscana
Italian Restaurant · Centro Storico · 129 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Mozzarella bar in a trendy area of Florence. Large patio seating in a courtyard with additional seating inside. Comfy seating while waiting for a table. Delicious mozzarella!!!

All'Antico Vinaio is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

11. All'Antico Vinaio

9.2
Via de' Neri, 65r (Via dell'Osteria del Guanto), Firenze, Toscana
Sandwich Spot · Santa Croce · 596 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Traditional Firenze sandwich and meat shop. Definitely worth coming for anybody travelling to Florence. Lines can be long during lunch, but it's well worth it. Ask the sandwich maker what he suggests.

La Bottega Dell'Olio is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

12. La Bottega Dell'Olio

Piazza del Limbo, 2 (Borgo SS Apostoli), Firenze, Toscana
Gourmet Store · Centro · 1 tip

Mark W.Mark Wong: Amazing little store that sells the BEST olive oil and balsamic. Great place to taste various local Italian products buy thoughtful souvenirs. Recommended by Le Routard Travel 7 years in a row.

Panorama Restaurant is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

13. Panorama Restaurant

Via Guicciardini 13/nero, Firenze, Toscana
Italian Restaurant · Michelangelo · 2 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: One of the best kept secrets in Florence! Rooftop patio with an AMAZING view of the city. Stop by for a drink or apéritif on a warm day.

Procacci (Panini Tartufati / Alimentari di Lusso) is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

14. Procacci (Panini Tartufati / Alimentari di Lusso)

8.8
Via Tornabuoni, 64/r, Firenze, Toscana
Italian Restaurant · Centro Storico · 44 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: We stopped here during a private food tour and tried the bite size truffle pâté sandwiches with some prosecco, delicious. While there was not much seating, it was that crowded and had great ambiance.

Carapina is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

15. Carapina

7.5
Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan 2r, Firenze, Toscana
Ice Cream Parlor · Campo di Marte · 17 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: DELICIOUS! On a food tour they explained the difference between traditional and non-traditional gelato. This is one of the FEW places that has traditional gelato. Hint: you CAN'T pile up real gelato.

Trevi Fountain is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

16. Trevi Fountain

9.2
(Fontana di Trevi)
Piazza di Trevi, Roma, Lazio
Fountain · Trevi · 1300 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: First time I went, it was beautiful. Currently, it's under construction and looks like it will be for a while. Research beforehand to see if it's open.

Colosseum is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

17. Colosseum

9.4
(Colosseo)
Piazza del Colosseo (Via dei Fori Imperiali), Roma, Lazio
Historic and Protected Site · 1816 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: What else can be said, it's the colloseum! Amazing. However, very crowded. Buy tickets in advance and go early in the morning. Download the free Rick Steve's audio tour and listen as you walk through.

Tazza d'Oro is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

18. Tazza d'Oro

8.8
Via degli Orfani, 84, Roma, Lazio
Coffee Shop · Sant'Eustachio · 379 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Cappuccinos and espresso are generally good in Italy; however, this was by FAR the best! You can also buy small bags of espresso beans - a great souvenir! Definitely stop by when you go to pantheon!

Pantheon is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

19. Pantheon

9.5
Piazza della Rotonda (Via Palombella), Roma, Lazio
Monument · Sant'Eustachio · 800 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Amazing! It was my favourite site in Rome. Don't need more than 15-20 minutes inside, but spend time in the piazza and take it all in early in the morning over a cappuccino!

La Sosta Dei Golosi 2 is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

20. La Sosta Dei Golosi 2

6.5
Via dei Pecori, 9, Firenze, Toscana
Café · Mercato Centrale · 8 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Nice patio and reasonable prices, given it is so close to the cathedral. Get the spaghetti with garlic, olive oil and peppers, if you can handle a little bit of spice. Simple but delicious dish!

Boboli Gardens is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

21. Boboli Gardens

8.7
(Giardino di Boboli)
Via del Forte di San Giorgio, Firenze, Toscana
Sculpture Garden · Santo Spirito · 168 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: If you're looking for a place to run with amazing views and no crowds, pay the 10 euros and spend an afternoon in here. Lots of hills also!

Piazzale Michelangelo is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

22. Piazzale Michelangelo

9.6
Piazzale Michelangelo, Firenze, Toscana
Plaza · Michelangelo · 478 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Beautiful Piazza with panoramic views of the city. Go early in the morning (8AM) to avoid crowds or for sunset (still crowded but beautiful views). For runners, great run up the hill in the AM.

Uffizi Gallery is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

23. Uffizi Gallery

9.1
(Galleria degli Uffizi)
Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Firenze, Toscana
Art Museum · Centro · 586 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Best collection of renaissance art in the world (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, etc). Buy your tickets in advance and download Rick Steves FREE audio tour in advance for prime experience

Gallery of the Academy is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

24. Gallery of the Academy

9.0
(Galleria dell'Accademia)
Via Ricasoli 58, Firenze, Toscana
Art Museum · San Marco · 307 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Long line to get in, but definitely worth seeing Michelangelo's David, even if you're not big into sculptures. Definitely buy a ticket online in advance to save time (~30 min wait in tourist season)

Gusta Pizza is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

25. Gusta Pizza

8.6
Via Maggio 46r (Sdrucciolo dei Pitti), Firenze, Toscana
Pizzeria · Oltrarno · 295 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Cheap and delicious pizza and a very casual atmosphere! Great for a late night snack. The best pizza I had in Florence.

The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

26. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Streeterville · 304 tips and reviews
360 CHICAGO is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

27. 360 CHICAGO

8.7
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews
Studio Paris Nightclub is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

28. Studio Paris Nightclub

59 W Hubbard Street (btwn. Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

29. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

8.9
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Portions are HUGE! Amazing service provided by our server, Lance. Delicious crab cake Benedict.

Luxbar is one of Mark’s Liked Places.

30. Luxbar

8.4
18 E Bellevue Pl (at Rush St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 83 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: Great service with a nice patio. Some of the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. Highly recommend this spot.