Restaurants in Rome
With the Roman summer drawing to a close and the fresh winds of autumn beginning to cool the Eternal City, eating al fresco before the winter season, becomes an obsession. We happened upon this surprisingly authentic restaurant a few meters from Campo di Fiori.
Hidden in a small alley, near to the Italian parliament, enhances the mystery and charm of this quaint trattoria. Trattoria dal Cavalier Gino is a popular restaurant, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Roman streets. With no pretentious facade, menus still written in chalk on the outside and very few tables, da Gino is one place you must try before you leave the Eternal City.
L'Anatra Grassa which means The Fat Duck, is a popular restaurant in one of Rome's suburbs, located about 10 minutes from Termini Station. Here you won't find crowds of tourists, snippy waitresses or fast food. Instead what you will find are easy-going Romans, a relaxing atmosphere and delicious Italian dishes.
Brunch in Rome can be a fulfilling and economical way to sample Italian cuisine in restaurants which are usually on the pricey side of spectrum. The concept of brunch is gaining in popularity amongst the locals, but brunch in Rome falls into the same time slot as lunch. There are two main types of brunch in the Eternal City: the fixed menu style and buffet style.
'Crudo' in english meaning 'raw', just as the name suggests, serves up only food whether it be meat, fish or vegetables which have not been cooked. This concept, already popular in other international cities has been slowly catching on here in Rome.
Camponeschi Restaurant in Rome is synonymous with fine dining, excellent service and a highly prized wine list. Located in one of the most beautiful piazzas in Rome, Piazza Farnese, the restaurant is just off the busy Campo dei Fiori, nestled in an intimate corner in quiet and elegant surroundings.
If you're looking for an elegant restaurant serving delightful Italian dishes in the historic zone of the Vatican, then Bistrot 23 is the restaurant for you.
Finding good food at moderate prices in the center of Rome, can be a bit of a challenge. Life manages to do all of this, in its wine bar, pizzeria and elegantly designed contemporary restaurant.
Executive chef Victor Norese proposes a typical Italian menu with a few atypical ingredients to enhance traditional dishes. The tender beef fillet with lard, truffle and sage along with the paccheri pasta with sweet aubergine and prawns are favorites among diners - Romans and tourists alike.
This restaurant was rated the no.1 restaurant in Rome by users of TravelAdvisor and its not hard to see why. The superb location near to the Spanish Steps, coupled with quality ingredients and dishes presented in an innovative and modern way, has shown us why both exigent locals and tourists insist on returning time and time again.
Since 1938 Pierluigi, nestled in a picturesque piazza just off the banks of the Tiber, has been captivating the taste buds of locals and visitors alike. Considered an institution, the restaurant is committed to choosing only the highest quality ingredients, to create and achieve the best Italian cuisine.
This classic and spacious Italian restaurant is sure to be a hit with those looking for fresh seafood, tender meats and traditional classics in a charming and welcoming atmosphere.
The Vecchia Roma invites diners to partake in a bountiful seafood celebration with their delicious and generous appetizers complemented by 14 different salad choices. Explore the country side of Italy, with prime cuts of meat and savory vegetables. In the winter, salads give way to the hearty and rich polenta which is prepared with fish, meat or vegetables.
La Rosetta is one of the best known restaurants in all of Rome. Founded in 1966, the restaurant soon grew a reputation for serving outstanding and innovative cuisine based entirely on fish.
Massimo Riccioli the head chef, has designed a menu which takes clients on a journey along the entire Mediterranean coast, delighting your palate with exquisite crustaceans and succulent fish. Each morning and evening, the freshest catches from nearby ports in Lazio, Civitavecchia and Terracina, are brought to the restaurant becoming part of intricately flavored dishes.
Ai Piani, an elegant restaurant found in the suburb of Parioli, has been built to include a majestic tree in its design. The tree actually grows right through the restaurant, the only one in Rome that can boast such a thing.
The real highlight of this restaurant is the food. The owner of the restaurant has brought all his knowledge and expertise from the island of Sardinia, in order to produce some of the best fish dishes in Rome and dare I say Italy. The secret lies in the meticulous attention paid to all stages of the product.
Ai Bozzi located in a typical Roman piazza, lies in the heart of Trastevere. With a large mezzanine to accommodate the many patrons who dine here, you can be assured a mouthwatering meal that doesn't break the bank.
We stumbled across this hidden treasure one lovely spring afternoon. As we are skeptical of eating at restaurants close to major monuments in Rome, we made sure we were a bit off the beaten path before searching for a place to eat. L'Angoletto located in a small corner of Piazza Rondanini, beckoned to us because of the wonderful aroma of freshly grilled fish, the numerous Romans who were eating there and the charming outside mezzanine bustling with waiters. It doesn't get more Italian than this.
Easter brunch/lunch for Romans is a wonderful time to get together with family or friends especially those who you may not see normally throughout the year. The saying in Italy 'Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi!' literally means Christmas with your family, Easter with whom ever you please.
This restaurant well-loved by the locals has been a prominent feature on Rome's gastronomic scene since 1934. Traditional Tuscan dishes are lovingly prepared and served in a welcoming atmosphere.
One of our timeless favorites, Ambasciata D'Abruzzo earns top honors for their consistency in serving absolutely delicious Italian cuisine, accompanied by the best service in the city. Even our most beloved waiter in Rome works here, working with a team of true professionals who have honed the craft of making each customer feel like a part of an extended Italian family.
Hamasei Restaurant is for us the best Japanese restaurant in Rome. Rome does not have a large number of international restaurants like London or New York, because of course Italians prefer Italian cuisine and why wouldn't they? Hamasei is the quintessential Japanese restaurant with minimal classic furnishings, an attention to dark polished woods and light, ethereal colors. The restaurant is deceptively large, but strategically placed partitions manage to separate diners into intimate sections each with their dedicated waiters or waitresses.
Molto Restaurant with its modern and contemporary interior design, is a breath of fresh air amidst the traditional Italian restaurants. With a philosophy to fuse nouveau architecture with classic, simple Italian gastronomy, Molto has managed to produce an avant-garde dining experience.
Sicilia-in-bocca literally means Sicily in your mouth, an allusion to the characteristic and rich flavours of the largest island of Italy. The first restaurant opened in 1999 and quickly became such a huge success, that two others soon followed. The hues and textures of the Mediterranean are captured on the walls and in the furnishings. Locals and tourists alike remain surprised by the authentic and pure flavours which characterize each dish.
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