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Albistrò
(ph. 06 686 52 74; Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 140/a - Rome). lt's the
place to go if you want something other than Roman cuisine, as the
strictly seasonal menu has an international flavour (one of the owners
is Swiss). Prices are at the higher end of the budget range (around
25.00 euro for three courses), but it is a delightful place with good
service and excellent wines at reasonabie prices. It is closed on
Wednesday and booking is essential on weekends. |
Grappolo d'Oro
(ph. 06 686 41 18; Piazza della Cancelleria, between Piazza Navona
and Campo de' Fiori - Rome). It serves excellent-quality, traditional
Roman food for around 20.00 euro for a full meal. It is closed on
Sunday. |
Hosteria Romanesca
(ph. 06 686 40 24; Piazza Campo de’ Fiori - Rome). It is tiny, so
arrive early in winter, when there are no outdoor tables. Pasta courses
cost 6.00 to 8.00 euro an a full meal will set you back by around
20.00 euro . It is closed on Monday. |
Benito
(ph. 06 686 15 08; Via dei Falegnami, 14 - Rome). There's a daily
choice of two pasta dishes and a range of meats and vegetables. A
plate of pasta and a salad will set you back 9.00 euro. It is closed
on Sunday. |
Il Convivio
(ph. 06 686 94 32; Via dell'Orso, 44 - Rome). Between Piazza Navona
and the Tevere, it is an elegant restaurant, noted for its cucina
creativa (the Italian version of nouvelle cuisine) and professional
service. A full meal will cost around 55.00 euro. |
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Primoli
(ph. 06 681 35 112; Via dei Soldati, 22 - Rome). It is closed on Sunday
and Saturday on lunch. You'll pay around 30.00 euro. All Credit cards. |
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Al Pompiere
(ph. 06 686 83 77; Via Santa Maria de' Calderari, 38 - Jewish quarter
- Rome). A huge first-floor dining room wìth frescoed ceilings. Its
prices are reasonable and the food is great. Try the carciofi alla
giudia and keep some room for a slice of ricotta and sour plum tart
supplied by the Jewish bakery around the corner. It is closed on Sunday. |
Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara
(ph. 06 686 40 18; Largo dei Librari, 88 - Rome). Off Via dei Giubbonari
it is deep-fried salted cod. The fish fillets, which literally melt
in the mouth, are presented wrapped in paper, and you eat them with
your fingers rather than with a knife and fork. Various antipasto
dishes, salads (including a Roman favourite of puntarelle with an
anchovy and garlic dressing) and desserts are also available. You
can satisfy moderate hunger and thirst for around 6.00 to 9.00 euro.
It is closed on Sunday |
La Campana
(ph. 06 686 78 20; Vicolo della Campana, 18 - Around Piazza Navona
- Rome). It is at the top end of Via della Scrofa, is believed to
be Rome's oldest restaurant. Its distinctive Roman ambience and food,
without the usual noise and confusion make it an eternal favourite.
It is closed on Monday. A meal will cost around 35.00 euro. |
La Carbonara
(ph. 06 68 64 783; Piazza Campo de' Fiori - Rome). It is a consistently
good restaurant, serving traditional Roman fare at honest prices.
As the name might suggest, it is known for its spaghetti alla carbonara.
A meal will cost around 35.00 euro for a full meal. It is closed on
Tuesday. |
Da Giggetto
(ph. 06 686 11 06; Via del Portico di Ottavia - Rome). It is a local
institution and has been serving Roman Jewish cooking for years (the
deep-fried artichokes are especially good). The location - in the
heart of the ghetto, right next to the ancient Portico d'Ottavia -
can't be beaten, especially if you get a table on the footpath. A
meal should cost under 30.00 euro. It is closed on Monday. |
| Pizza |
Pizzeria da Baffetto
(ph. 06 686 16 17; Via del Governo Vecchio, 11 - Around Piazza
Navona - Rome).It is a Roman institution and is open every day. Its
large pizzas would feed an army and deserve their reputation as among
the best (and best values in Rome. Expect to join a queue if you arrive
after 9 pm and don't be surprised if you end up sbaring a table. Pizzas
are around 5.00 to 7.00 euro, a litre of wine costs 4.00 euro and
the cover charge is 1.00 euro. |
Trattoria Pizzeria da Francesco
(ph. 06 686 40 09; Piazza del Fico, 29 - Rome). It has decent pasta
from 5.00 to 7.00 euro and a good selection of antipasto and vegetables.
Pizzas range in price from around 5.00 to 8.00 euro, beer is 3.50
euro and wine 5.00 euro. It is open for lunch and dinner every day
except Tuesday, when it is open only for dinner |
Pizzeria Corallo
(ph. 06 68 30 77 03; Via del Corallo, 10 - Around Piazza Navona -
Rome). It has good pizzas and is open late. A meal will cost around
15.00 euro. |
Trattoria Polese
(ph. 06 686 17 09; Piazza Sforza Cesarini, 40 - Across Corso Vittorio
Emanuele II). You can eat outside beneath a huge fig tree. lt's better
value for a pizza (4.50 to 7.00 euro) than a full meal (around 20.00
euro) but it's a good bet if you don't have time to waste wandering
off the main thoroughfare. It is closed on Tuesday. |
| Ethnic |
Baires
(ph. 06 686 12 93; Corso Rinascimento, 1 - Rome). Argentinian Restaurant.
You'll pay around 30.00 euro. All Credit cards. |
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Piazza Navona is a popular gathering place for
Romans and tourists alike. Take time to relax on one of the stone
benches and watch the artists who gather in the piazza to do their
work, have your "tarocchi" (tarot cards) read, or pay
top prices to enjoy a drink at one of the outdoor cafés,
such as Tre Scalini. The piazza is best avoided from early December
until 6 January when a gaudy market and mini funfair take over.
Campo de' fiori is a lively piazza where a flower
and vegetable market is held every morning except Sunday. Now lined
with bars and trattorie (restaurants).
