27 July 2026 · CineFood Italia Editorial Team
James Bond in Italy: where to eat between Matera, Venice and Lake Como
The Italian locations of 007 James Bond, from Matera (No Time to Die) to Venice and Lake Como (Casino Royale). An itinerary through the film locations and where to eat like a real secret agent.
No secret agent loves Italy quite like James Bond: as many as eight 007 films were shot in the country. Between chases and Martinis “shaken, not stirred”, the Italian locations are also an invitation to the table. Here are the three most iconic and where to eat like a true agent.
Matera — No Time to Die
The Aston Martin chase through the Sassi of Matera (Basilicata) is one of the most spectacular scenes in recent cinema. Here the food is Lucanian: Matera PGI bread, crispy peppers, cavatelli, cured meats and caciocavallo podolico. A cuisine as ancient as the city’s caves.
Venice — Casino Royale
In Venice, Bond shows his most romantic side with Vesper Lynd, between the Grand Canal and the palaces on the water. For a 007-style aperitivo, cicchetti in the bacari and a spritz are a must. And for a “cinematic” coffee, there’s the historic Caffè Florian in St Mark’s Square. Discover the venues of Venice.
Lake Como — Casino Royale
On Lake Como, Bond recovers at the splendid Villa del Balbianello. Lake Como cuisine is refined and lake-based: risotto with perch, missoltini, and the great wines of nearby Valtellina. An elegant finale, just like the character.
In short
Retracing 007’s Italian itinerary means crossing three different Italies — the stone South, the lagoon and the lake — each with its own table. A journey straight out of a film. Browse all the films with their food locations.
