Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The state of Mississippi is home to a number of tourist attractions, such as the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum and the State Capitol building in Jackson, the public beaches at Gulfport, and the blues clubs and casinos in Biloxi. Visitors to Mississippi have many dining options to choose from as well and can find establishments that serve a variety of ethnic cuisines, including Italian. Located in some of the state's most popular destinations, Mississippi's Italian restaurants include both casual and upscale dining establishments.
Cerami's Italian Trattoria & Cafe is in Brandon, Missisippi, approximately 14 miles from Jackson. The menu begins with a dozen appetizer offerings, such as the chef's specialty stuffed mushrooms, filled with a stuffing made from roasted red peppers and topped with a basil cream sauce. The signature dinner is the shrimp Cerami, cooked in a white wine sauce and presented with capers, artichoke hearts and mushrooms over angel hair pasta. For dessert, try the tiramisu or chocolate chip cannolis. The restaurant serves wines by the glass. Cerami's Italian Trattoria & Cafe serves lunch Tuesdays through Fridays and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays. The restaurant closes for business on Mondays. Reservations are accepted. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Cerami's Italian Trattoria & Cafe
417 Lakeland Drive, Suite I
Brandon, MS 39047
866-450-3559
ceramis.net
Salute Italian Restaurant is in Gulfport, Mississippi, and its dining room provides views of the Gulf of Mexico. Fourteen appetizers lead the menu, such as the breaded ravioli, fried calamari and cheesy risotto balls. One dinner specialty is the pork chops stuffed with mixed seafood, served in a sauce made from garlic and rosemary. Another is the eggplant gondola, topped with crawfish and shrimp. To finish the meal, the restaurant offers four desserts, including the house-made lemon-flavored Italian ice. The wine list includes over 40 selections, more than half of which are Italian. Salute Italian Restaurant is open for lunch Mondays through Saturdays, brunch on Sundays, and dinner nightly. Reservations are accepted. Business casual attire is recommended.
Salute Italian Restaurant
1712 15th St.
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-864-2500
saluteitalian.com
Al Fresco Italian Bistro has locations in both Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi. To start the meal, the restaurant offers nine appetizers such as bruschetta, consisting of grilled Italian bread topped with mozzarella, diced tomatoes, red onions and fresh basil. A specialty entree is the loaded gnocchi, which consists of potato dumplings mixed with scallions, pancetta bacon and a sauce made from sour cream, butter and cheese. At the end of lunch or dinner, consider the fresh berries and zabaglione custard. The wine list has more than 50 selections, including 19 Italian vintages. Both locations of the Al Fresco Italian Bistro serve lunch daily and dinner Mondays through Saturdays. Reservations are accepted. Business casual attire is suggested.
Al Fresco Italian Bistro
2650 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39531
228-594-9395
alfrescoitalianbistro.com
708 Washington Ave.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-818-9395
alfrescoitalianbistro.com