rome
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The Eternal City where you casually stumble upon Caravaggios & Colosseums, and restaurants are rooted in generations of family tradition
discover our favorite spots
dal bolognese
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Iconic red restaurant serving meat-driven pastas that live up to its namesake
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Across from the Piazza del Popolo, you will find the classic and chic Dal Bolognese. Born in 1960, this family-run spot has our favorite pastas in town - from the mouth-watering tortellini to the perfect lasagna. The dining room is elegant yet comfortable, filled with red plates and leather chairs that complement the glasses of red wine and bowls of bolognese you’ll be indulging in.
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Call +39 06 3222799
Al moro
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Timeless trattoria where the food, scene and atmosphere encompass typical Roman cuisine
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Steps away from the Trevi Fountain, Al Moro is a century-old classic filled with Italian speakers indulging in handmade pastas and Roman artichokes. With regulars such as designer Valentino and filmmaker Fellini (who cast the owner in one of his films), Al Moro exudes Italian history through the colorful art and framed photos found around the space. Ask to be seated in the first room with all the locals, and we promise you will love everything you try from the custom painted plates.
Interested?
Book on website or call +39 06 6783495
antico forno roscioli
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No-frills market home to Roman pizza by the slice, housemade bread and endless desserts bought to-go
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Once you spot the yellow Forno sign surrounded by an excited crowd, you’ve arrived at Antico Forno Roscioli. A branch of the famed Roscioli empire, this market is packed with locals and tourists awaiting their daily loaves of bread, Christmas panettone and crispy thin crust pizzas. The room revolves around the counters - gravitate from the pastry selection to the savory goods where you’ll be asked to select one of the long strips of focaccia topped with tomato sauce, mortadella and plenty of burrata.
There’s limited seating so mingle with the locals or eat while strolling around the nearby Campo di’ Fiori.
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ristorante nino
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Tuscan cuisine fused with Roman tradition in an old-fashioned dining room by the Spanish Steps
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Named after its original owner, Nino Ristorante has hardly changed since becoming the go-to of Roman society in the 1930s. Guests have dined in the wood-paneled restaurant for generations, savoring the Florentine steak specialities alongside signature Roman artichokes from Nino’s farm. Reserve for lunch or dinner to dine amongst a traditional, upscale scene where Sophia Loren is said to have been a regular, and to enjoy the art of simple Italian cooking.
Interested?
Book on website or call +39 06 6786752
sant’eustachio
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Yellow café by the Pantheon serving a sip of Italian coffee culture
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Located on the square of the same name, Piazza Sant’Eustachio, this beloved coffee haven will become the best start to your day. The symbolic yellow exterior keeps local Romans and jet-lagged travelers consistently coming in for creamy coffee goodness.
Sit at the outdoor tables overlooking the piazza, or await your order at the silver counter with baristas serving your espresso with precision. Even non-coffee drinkers will fall in love with the sweet delicacies filled with pistachio and hazelnut creams.
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dillà
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Effortlessly chic Roman spot serving refined classics
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Around the corner from the Spanish Steps you will discover a petite restaurant on a tranquil street called Dillà. Here you will indulge in excellent pasta in a stylish setting adorned with wine crates, vintage homeware and hand-drawn caricatures found on every table. If the weather is warm, sit outside on the quaint street where the occasional vespa drives past as you’re eating our favorite truffle tagliatelle in town.
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Call +39 06 69797778
roscioli
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A delightful deli run by the fourth generation of the Roscioli family
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This joyful alimentari filled with 350 cheeses, 150 cured meats and 2,800 wine labels is our go-to lunch in Rome. The Rosciolis have carried on their family tradition while also modernizing with the times - in 2002 the grocery transformed into a gourmet bottega with a menu in constant dialogue with the deli’s offerings.
Whether you sit upstairs alongside tomato sauce jars or in the underground cellar showcasing the wine collection, you will not be disappointed by the best carbonara made by the iconic brand of Rome.
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emma
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Thin-crust pizzeria with ingredients sourced from the deli counter of Roscioli
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Opened by members of the Roscioli family, Emma is a modern, minimalist restaurant where the sole focus is placed on the pizza. The simple pies showcase the high-quality ingredients - from the creamy buffalo mozzarella to the freshly cut pata negra. When you want to sit and enjoy an excellent pizza meal with dough perfected by Rome’s renowned family of bakers, visit Emma.
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Call +39 06 64760475
pierluigi
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The city’s freshest seasonal seafood found in an elegant piazza
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If you want to change up your pasta routine, visit Pierluigi where fish is the specialty. From zesty crudos to seafood-centric pastas and salt-baked seabass, the evolving menu changes often based on what the local fishermen catch in season. Step into the upscale inside where the fresh seafood is displayed over ice, or opt for outdoor seating where white tablecloths and the piazza’s cobblestones set the mood for a romantic evening.
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Felice a Testaccio
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Simple osteria with one of the best cacio e pepes in Rome
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Found in the residential Roman neighborhood of Testaccio, this old-style spot brings you big bowls of homemade pasta topped with piles of parmesan that is gracefully mixed right in front of your eyes by the waiter. Enjoy your meal in the no-fuss interior with checkered floors, white tablecloths and brick walls - we promise you’ll be dreaming of our favorite cacio e pepe and tiramisu in Rome until your next visit.
Interested?
Book on website or call +39 065746800
bulgari hotel
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A must for an aperitivo with a view and an upscale Italian dinner by chef Niko Romito
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Begin with a bellini at the Bulgari Hotel’s rooftop adorned with lush greenery, which overlooks iconic Roman landmarks including the Mausoleum of Augustus right next door. After a drink, go downstairs to indulge in dynamic takes on Italian classics. Everything from the vitello tonnato to beef filet were memorable dishes that are perfect for that pasta break everyone eventually needs when in Italy. For an elegant Roman evening, check out this modernist and magnificent homage to Bulgari’s home city.
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Call +39 0636080400
antico caffè greco
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Rome’s oldest coffee bar filled with archival memorabilia and Renaissance charm
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Opened in 1760 on the Via Condotti, Antico Caffè Greco is a historic landmark cafe. Once the stomping ground of artists, intellectuals and photographers, the multiple dining rooms also serve as art galleries displaying over 300 works by past customers. Sit on a velvet cushion in the 19th century interior for the creamiest crema di caffe, and take in the preservation of Roman cafe culture.
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