There is something magical about the Buon Ricordo plates from Vietri sul Mare.
Created for Italy's celebrated restaurants, each hand-painted ceramic plate represents a signature dish and a specific place. They are not just decorative pieces ,they are edible memories turned into art.
This Sunday, we are releasing a curated collection of 10 vintage Buon Ricordo plates, each from a different Italian restaurant and region.
Severino a Piazza Zama – Rome
Colosseum with Saltimbocca
This Buon Ricordo plate from Severino a Piazza Zama in Rome features the iconic Colosseum alongside the Roman classic Saltimbocca. A true tribute to the Eternal City and its culinary heritage. The dish on the plate Saltimbocca alla Romana.
Manuelina – Recco
Fish with cook's hat holding pasta
From Manuelina in Recco, this playful design shows a fish wearing a chef's hat holding pasta , a charming nod to Ligurian seafood traditions and the town famous for focaccia di Recco. The dish on the plate Lasagne al Corallo.
Il Gambero – Milazzo
Ship's wheel with two shrimps
Representing Il Gambero in Milazzo, Sicily, this plate features a maritime steering wheel with two shrimps at its center, celebrating coastal cuisine and Mediterranean flavors. Dish on the plate Risotto ai Gamberi
Hotel Grifone – Perugia
Dancing pink pig on olive
From Hotel Grifone in Perugia, this joyful pink pig dancing on an olive captures the rustic heart of Umbrian cooking. The dish on the plate Costoletta di maiale con oliva.
Ristorante La Mora – Ponte a Moriano, Lucca
Fortress houses with pan of fracosta.
This Tuscan plate from Ristorante La Mora in Ponte a Moriano (Lucca) depicts fortress houses and a pot of tomato sauce, a celebration of traditional home cooking. Fracosta al Rosso Lucchese.
Locanda dell'Isola – Isola Comacina
Lake and mountains with fish
From the enchanting Lake Como area, this plate from Locanda dell'Isola on Isola Comacina shows serene waters, mountains, and fish swimming below. Dish on the plate Pesce alla Contrabbandiera.
Ristorante Nizzoli – Villastrada di Dosolo
Green and blue fields with grey snail
Representing the countryside of Villastrada di Dosolo, this plate from Ristorante Nizzoli features rolling fields and a small grey snail, a symbol of slow, regional gastronomy. Dish on the plate Lumache alla Mantovana.
Rosteria Luciano – Bologna
Field of ravioli
A tribute to Bologna, Italy's pasta capital. This playful plate from Rosteria Luciano depicts a large field of ravioli. Dish on the plate Armonie dell'Appennino.
Ristorante da Toni – Gradiscutta di Varmo
Pink pig holding a leek
From Gradiscutta di Varmo, this charming design features a pink pig holding a porro (leek), celebrating Friulian farm cuisine. Dish on the plate Filetto di Maiale ai Porri.
Hotel Ristorante Tino – Massa Lombarda
Blue "Tino" with pink campanile
This vibrant plate from Hotel Ristorante Tino in Massa Lombarda features bold lettering and a pink bell tower, blending architecture and identity. Dish on the plate Tortelli della bassa Romagna.
Each Buon Ricordo plate is hand-painted in Vietri sul Mare and produced in limited quantities for the Unione Ristoranti del Buon Ricordo.
These vintage pieces, dating from the 1970s–1990s, are now collectible Italian restaurant memorabilia — perfect for wall display or for setting a truly unforgettable table.
Explore the full collection now available in our shop.