We will be leaving for Italy soon, and I was wondering if any of you have used http://www.trenitalia.com to purchase ticketless train travel online? Was it successful? We are used to purchasing our point to point tickets at the train stations, and were wondering if this alternative might be better.

Also, any wonderful new restaurant recommendations in Sorrento, Rome, Florence or Venice? I have checked the archives, but I am wondering if any recent travelers have come up with new treasures.

Thanks, Winnie in Newport, RI