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As funny as the first, and more satisfying in some ways.

Sundance Film Festival, Premieres (IFC Films)

Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rosie Fellner, Claire Keelan, Marta Barrio, Timothy Leach, Ronni Ancona, Rebecca Johnson

Michael Winterbottom

PARK CITY Early on in Michael Winterbottom's follow-up to 2010's The Trip, a skeptical Steve Coogan frets to frenemy Rob Brydon about the prospect of taking a second vacation together, again to gather material for food-travel stories the latter intends to write; sequels are generally ill-advised, he contends. When Brydon cites the second chapter of the Corleone saga, Coogan swats it down as the aberration people always cite in sequels' defense. "It just feels odd to do something for the second time," he squirms.

Well, The Trip to Italy is the Godfather 2 of road movies in which brilliant British comedians take the piss out of each other while eating exquisite food. As funny as the first go-round, more beautiful to look at, and better conceived, it should mark a high point in the prolific director's box office career, with the obvious exception of his Angelina Jolie starrer A Mighty Heart.

This is less a sequel, really, than the third in a trilogy: Winterbottom first observed the chemistry between the two actors in 2005's Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story, where the behind-the-scenes component of his meta-film, in which they snipe at each other and argue over their relative importance to the production, was by itself plenty of reason to see it.

This time out, the men (playing themselves, with fictional details added where needed) have been commissioned to review a half-dozen Italian restaurants ranging all the way from the top of the boot, in the vicinity of Cinque Terre, to Sicily at the bottom. Coogan assumes that Sicily was thrown in just to give Brydon an excuse to do Godfather-inspired Al Pacino impressions (a callback to Shandy), but that's just the tip of the cinephilic iceberg: Throughout the film, the men and their occasional companions obsess over talk of movies that were filmed at whatever famous spot they happen to be. Rossellini's Journey to Italy, Bogie in Beat the Devil, Godard stripping Bardot down in Contempt, and of course La Dolce Vita and Roman Holiday -- all are springboards for riffs on movies and, more importantly, for impersonations of their stars.

Coogan and Brydon can't help themselves, loudly arguing about the best way to imitate De Niro (the trick is speaking through your nose) or Brando (stuff bread in your cheeks). If you'd saved all your life to see Italy and were treating yourself at one of the esteemed restaurants seen here, you might be furious at being seated next to such a voluble party. Quiet diners' loss is our gain, though: One long riff on Christopher Nolan's Batman films, which begins (of course) with Michael Caine and ends in an imagined on-set confrontation between an assistant director and Tom Hardy (the AD is timidly trying to get the muzzled Bane to enunciate more clearly), is side-splitting.

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It was an interesting experience, entered the restaurant around 5:15, more servers than customers and had to wait around for someone to greet us. Then we were seated with just the drink menu and no food menus, as we decided what bottle of wine to order we had to interrupt the servers talking in the corner to place our order. After the initial lack of service, the balance of the experience was average, during the meal; the servers were laughing and singing loud enough to interrupt our conversation, another negative, but it is hard for me to knock a happy team! The food was above standard, I would not say fantastic, for the money I was hoping for more layered flavors, but it did not deliver. The carrot cake with blood orange sorbet was the highlight of the meal! I would not go back; there are too many other great restaurants in the area with professional service.

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all Ibiza San Antonio San Jos Santa Eulalia San Jaun Restaurant Bon Profit

Situated in Plaza del Parque, in the centre of Ibiza, The Bon Profit restaurant specialises in homemade cooking and quick turnaround dining.

Great tappas bar with over 400 different types of tappas. Very popular with the locals who often meet here before a night out or for lunch.

Ke Kafe Restaurant, situated in the Ibiza Port, offers a fusion of African, Asian and Mediterranean cuisine with a relaxed atmosphere at very affordable prices.

Villa Mercedes restaurant is an ideal place for a romantic dinner followed by some exotic cocktails from the terrace bar while listening to some chilled live music.

This Indian restaurant has an authentic Indian feel with a great menu and prices for all tastes.

Excellent Thai restaurant in the San Antonio Bay, Ibiza. You can also order take aways and get them delivered if you are in the Bay Area.

The authentic Mexican food along a festive atmoshphere, makes the Tiajuana Tex Mex one of the most visited restaurants in Ibiza.

Kumharas - Sunset cafe is not to be missed even if you don't stay in the San Antonio area. With live music and shows you can choose to relax with a few sundown drinks or eat at the restaurant, either way Kumharas is well worth a visit.

Locally owned and run, Es Pueto restaurant offers an excellent lunch time menu and a lovely location on the jetty from Es Puet beach.

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Best Restaurants Ibiza - WorldTop7 offers a unique choice of the best Restaurants Ibiza, Spain.

Restaurants in Ibiza - What's a vacation without excellent food, delicious cocktails or fine wine in a good restaurant? Such evenings create memories. WorldTop7 offers a selection of the best restaurants in Ibiza. And because we know how different tastes are we cover all of the different restaurant styles!

Whether a sushi restaurant in Ibiza, an American steakhouse, an Italian restaurant, a Thai eatery or exotic Cajun cuisine - the lovers of culinary delights come fully at their expense and find lots of insider tips. Our restaurant tips in Ibiza are by locals (which should know where it tastes best!), celebrities, globetrotters and business people. And if you've eaten in one of these restaurants in Ibiza where cuisine, service and atmosphere was unbeatable and you want to tell everybody - that's what WorldTop7 stands for! Restaurants in Ibiza with the x-factor!

The demands in terms of restaurant style are naturally very varied and WorldTop7 is happy to assist. Whether it is a small, cozy bistro in Ibiza with delicious and authentic food for surprisingly little money or a completely styled Michelin-star restaurant in Ibiza where movie stars and models have diner - here you find everything from inexpensive to expensive, from grunge to classy, from traditional to macro kitchen!

But not only for your vacation, also for your business lunch or business dinner in Ibiza you can find exactly the right place to eat. Thus, business become pleasure in no time!

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There are plenty of Ibiza restaurants to choose from close to you luxury villa on Ibiza, from those that offer quick lunch time snacks and salads set a little back from the beach to sumptuously decorated venues serving gourmet dishes by award winning chefs.

Hip Holidays advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment with any of these Ibiza restaurants.

Set back from the waves on Cala Jondal beach is the Blue Marlin Restaurant. This Ibiza restaurant serves a fusion of local Mediterranean dishes with spices from the Orient. A separate sushi menu is available and prepared to the highest of standards. The Blue Marlin Restaurant does book up quickly over peak times so please ask your Hip Holidays concierge to book you a table or day bed well in advance.

Situated on the right hand side of Cala Jondal beach the Tropicana Beach Club Ibiza serves a combination of Mediterranean and international cuisine in a relaxed and family friendly environment.

Destino is the latest additon to the Pacha collection this summer 2013. Set to be the place to be seen offering total relaxation around the large pool, in the restaurant or spa.

Tucked away in a quiet bay El Chiringuito is separated from the sea by a small, secluded beach and is backed by woodland. Enjoy a mix of traditional seafood and Ibricencan cuisine on the terrace. If you have young children you will want to make full use of the crche facilities at this Ibiza restaurant.

Find Zen at the Sunset Ashram restaurant, Ibiza. During the day they serve fantastic burgers but visit at sunset and enjoy the view with a cocktail and a more formal menu.

Famed for offering diners the best sunset on the island the Silla des Bosc specialises in fresh seafood, paella and rices.

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