Rome - Dining & Drinking

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There is a wide, varied selection as far as gastronomy is concerned in Rome. Choices range from exclusive high level cuisine, developed by some of the most famous chefs on the international scene, to traditional, hearty Romanesca fare in all its manifold variations, from Jewish cuisine to testaccina recipes, from the specialties of Lazio to superb fish and ethnic dishes, which can be sampled in the plethora of restaurants that offer delights from the five continents.

The only way to really understand the heart and soul of Rome is by tasting its culinary splendors in a popular restaurant. This allows you to steep yourself in Roman culture while you discover the tastes and flavors of traditional cooking through the ages.

Roman Cuisine

The delicious Roman cuisine stems from a time when people were unable to afford a meal made with meat and therefore had to use offal, which at that time was considered less 'prestigious' but definitely more affordable. Over the centuries, traditional dishes like coda alla vaccinara (oxtail cooked with wine, tomatoes and peppers), la pajata, (veal's offal cooked in a tomato sauce), l'abbacchio alla scottadito and la trippa alla romana (tripe) have come to be considered as delicacies and are eaten by even the most refined palates.

Traditional Cuisine

Testaccio is one of the areas in which to find traditional restaurants serving the Romanesche specialities, especially in the area surrounding the disused abattoir. Try places such as Checchino dal 1887. The district of Trastevere is also a great place to find good restaurants (take a trip to Checco il Carrettiere). Inside the Ghetto you'll find Giggetto and Il Portico amongst others, which offer Judeo-Roman cuisine as well as unique variations on traditional themes.

Gourmet Cuisine

For the gourmets among you in search of high-class food, Rome offers a great choice of quality restaurants. There are elegant restaurants in the more exclusive hotels, such as La Pergola dell'Hotel Hilton, the Terrazza dell'Hotel Eden or La Veranda dell'Hotel Majestic. You can also try the delights of creative haute cuisine in restaurants such as Quinzi e Gabrielli, Alberto Ciarla, Le Sans Souci and many others besides.

Pizzerias

Pizzerias are definitely the most popular places to dine in Rome. Informal, economical and with speedy service, they are home to pizza alla romana, pizzas with a thin crust and a crispy edge, as opposed to the soft raised crusts of the Neapolitan pizza. Don't miss the delicious supplî al telefono, fried rice balls filled with mozzarella, potato croquettes, fried cod fillets, fried pumpkin flowers, and bruschette (slices of toasted bread with tomato or oil and garlic). You'll find pizzerias in every corner of the city, but Trastevere offers a wider choice of pizza restaurants with wood fuelled ovens (these give the pizza a more intense flavour). Panattoni, Ivo, Dar Poeta, Roma Sparita and San Calisto are just some of the names from a wide selection of high-quality pizza parlours.







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Trastevere
Rome
Trastevere
Pergola


One of the best in Italy
 101 Via di Alberto Cadlolo
L'Hotel Cavalieri Hilton
Rome, Rome 00136
+39 6 3509 2055
http://www.cavalieri-hilton.it
Pergola
Quinzi Gabrieli


Sophisticated and exclusive
 6 Via delle Coppelle
Rome, Rome 00186
+39 06 687 9389
Quinzi Gabrieli
Sans Souci


One of the most exclusive in the city
 20 Via Sicilia
Rome, Rome 00187
+39 6 482 1814
Sans Souci
Terrazza dell'Hotel Eden


Creative, classic food
 49 Via Ludovisi
Rome, Rome 00187
+39 6 47 8121
http://www.hotel-eden.it
Terrazza dell'Hotel Eden
La Veranda dell'Hotel Majestic


Regional cooking in a creative manner
 54 Via Vittorio Veneto
Rome, Rome 00187
+39 6 421 441
http://www.hotelmajestic.com/hotel_majestic_roma/veranda.php?lingua=EN&page=veranda.php
La Veranda dell'Hotel Majestic
Alberto Ciarla


A great fish restaurant
 40 Piazza San Cosimato
Rome, Rome 00153
+39 6 581 8688 / +39 6 581 6068
http://albertociarla.com/
Alberto Ciarla
Checchino dal 1887


One of the best
 30 Via di Monte Testaccio
Rome, Rome 00153
+39 6 574 3816
http://www.checchino-dal-1887.com
Checchino dal 1887
Ivo


Trastevere pizzeria
 158 Via San Francesco a Ripa
Rome, Rome 00153
+39 6 581 7082
Ivo
Dar Poeta


Suprise pizza
 45/46 Vicolo del Bologna
Rome, Rome 00153
+39 6 588 0516
Dar Poeta
Panattoni


The most popular pizzeria in Trastevere
 53 Viale di Trastevere
Rome, Rome 00153
+39 6 580 0919
Panattoni
Roma Sparita


The Rome of yore
 24 Piazza di Santa Cecilia
Rome 00153
+39 065800757
Roma Sparita
San Calisto


Colourful, lively atmosphere
 9a Piazza San Calisto
Rome 00153
+39 065818256
San Calisto
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