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We had such an overwhelming response to our blog regarding Parisian dining, we decided to expand to Italy. Join us every day this week as we spotlight the yummiest places to dine in Italy's top cities. Today we start with Roma and all the delicious tidbits it offers....
Piazze di Spagna
Enoteca Antica (Via
Della Croce 76): a friendly and old-fashioned wine bar, in the heart of the
historic center, which offers a daily rotation of quality wines by the glass.
There is an excellent choice of hot and cold dishes including lighter snacks
such as salads and antipasto.
Ristorante
Matricianella Roma (Via del Leone 3-4): this classic Roman trattoria,
located on a smaller street off of Piazza S. Lorenzo in Lucina, serves a
wonderful selection of traditional dishes such as bucanti all’amatriciana and
abbachio, a scottadito. There is also a thoughtful and fairly priced wine
lists. Reservations are highly recommended (+39066832100).
Pinsera Roma (Via
Flavia 98): this pizzeria serves classic “pinsa”, a traditional oval shaped
pizza and is a favorite amongst tourists and locals.
Enoteca Buccone
(Via Ripetta 19): simple wines and great food, no fuss.
Vatican
Duecentogradi (Piazza
Risorgimento 3): over 30 types of Panini served, made with bread onsite in the
middle of bustling Piazza Risorgimento.
Ar-Lu (Borgo Pio
135): Moderately priced trattoria in the Borgo neighborhood, just north of St.
Peter’s. Pan Italian dishes and several varieties of entrée salads are amongst
the most popular.
Osteria dell’Angelo (Via
Giovanni Bettola 24): close enough to the Vatican that it’s an easy walk; off
the beaten path enough that the food is great and the prices reasonable.
Pizzarium (Via
della Meloria 43): naturally leavened bread with unique toppings- all a stone’s
throw from the entrance to the Vatican Museums.
Trastevere
Pizzeria ai Marmi (Viale
Trastevere 53): a true local favorite, one of the favorite dishes includes the
antipasti fritti include suppli, zucchini stuffed with mozzarella and cod
fillets. The restaurant is also known for their cannellini beans cooked with
savory sausage.
Pizzeria “Dar Poeta”
(Vicolo del Bologna 45): this pizzeria serves unique wood-fired pizzas and is
frequented by Romans and tourists alike. A must try is known as the Buffalo, a
pizza with fresh local buffalo mozzarella cheese.
La Boccaccia (Via
di Santa Dorotea 2): a focaccia pizzeria, great for a quick lunch on the go.
Monti, Colosseum and Testaccio
Taverna dei Fori
Imperiali (Via della Madonna dei Monti): a family run, cozy trattoria.
Don’t bother with the printed menu- always ask for the specials of the day.
Da Flavio
“Veloavevodetto” (Via di Monte Testaccio 97/99): traditional Roman cuisine,
locally sourced and simply presented in a relaxed atmosphere. Terrific seafood
and pizza served in a great outdoor space.
Enoteco Provincia
Romano (Largo del Foro Traiano 82/84): a food and wine shop, which sells
products specifically from the province of Roma.
Pantheon
Armando al Pantheon (Salita
Dei Crescenzi, 31 Roma): a classic Roman trattoria, owned the by the Gargiolo
family since 1961, just around the corner from the Pantheon. Highly recommended
by Slow Food Italy.
Campo de’ Fiori/Jewish Quarters
Nonna Betta (Via
del Portio d’Ottavia 16): this Kosher restaurant is famous for its artichokes
alla giudia style. A wonderful place to enjoy Jewish cuisine in the heart of
Rome.
Roscioli (Via dei
Giubbonari 21): the Roscioli family is well known in Rome for the amazing food;
their restaurant is a great place for a special meal; including classic Italian
dishes with fusion twists.
Cul de Sac (Piazza
Pasquino 73): a quintessential Roman wine bar, boasting over 1400 wine labels
and excellent pates, cheeses, crostini and regional salami.
Enoteca Trimani (Via
Goito 20): in Rome since 1821, this historic wine bar close to Termini station
is a bright spot in an otherwise bleak dining area of the city.
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