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Smithsonian MagazineAug 25, 2026

In Some Trattorias in Italy, Diners Can Enjoy a Meal and Take the Plate It Was Served on Home as a Souvenir

The Piatti del Buon Ricordo, or “Plates of Good Memories,” tradition dates back to 1964, when a clever marketer came up with it to encourage Italians to travel across the country and taste regional dishes

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Trattoria ManuelinaRestaurantmember restaurant of the Buon Ricordo Restaurant Union
Elsewhere
Piatti del Buon RicordoPlaceItalycustom where diners take home hand-painted ceramic plates
Artisans of the Ceramiche Artistiche SolimenePlaceVietri sul Mare, Italyfamily-run business hand-painting ceramic plates
La Laconda dei BeccariaRestaurantMontù Beccaria, Italyoffers le stagioni del risotto, a seasonal risotto
Ristorante Taverna del LupoRestaurantGubbio, Italyserves pork tenderloin with local wine reduction
Hostaria Baccofurore 1930RestaurantAmalfi Coast, Italyfeatures twisted pasta with smoked swordfish
La PiolaRestaurantAlba, Italyserves traditional Piemonte dishes on custom-designed plates
Ceretto winerySightAlba, Italynearby winery where custom plates are sold

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