Roma

Dal Bolognese: Rome Italy

One of our favorites in Rome. Dal Bolognese is the place for special occasions in Rome. It’s frequented by celebrities The food is all high quality and wine list surprisingly has many great choices in the 25-40 Euro range. The meal in general is less expensive than a meal of […]

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Pianostrada Laboratorio, Rome, Italy

We were speaking to some fellow travelers at breakfast and they shared the name of this new Roman food experience. We saw the pictures and immediately made a reservation for lunch. The menu is very diverse and creative. The open kitchen provides a dinner and show experience. Each dish was […]

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Pizzarium, Rome Italy

[fsg_gallery id=”13″] Owner/Chef Gabreile Bonci wrote the book on Pizza. They use only the finest ingredients for his creative toppings. This is a small local take-out pizza shop that you may eat in standing up. The pizza is great and the assortment is very special. Located in a neighborhood that […]

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Ristorante S.ANNA, Rome, Italy

[fsg_gallery id=”22″] We learned about S.Anna from some locals siting besides us at Da Francisco. Since then we have visited several times.  S.Anna is a nice local everyday Italian restaurant.  Pasta are house made and great.  The anti-pasta bar offer a good assortment and is very good. Once in a […]

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Old Bridge Gelateria, Rome

[flickrset id=”72157630728606980″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] Across the street from the entrance to the Vatican Museum is Lori’s favorite gelateria  in Rome.  In fact I think it’s religious experience her! Old Bridge is one of the top shops in Rome their specialty is fruit flavors.  We learned about this shop many years […]

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Roscioli, Rome, Italy

[fsg_gallery id=”30″] Just a couple of blocks from the Campo de Fiori in the heart of Rome lies this wonderful bakery. Forno Riscioli  features a world renowned pizza. It’s one of our favorite stops for a lunch while we are wondering about the picturesque alleyways around the Campo. The next […]

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Franchi, Roma, Italy

[flickrset id=”72157622768358031″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Franchi is not a restaurant but more of a gourmet deli that allows you to enjoy a meal standing up at the counter.  I have not been there lately much as I used to however I always stop in to say hello to  my friends and […]

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Il Bacaro, Roma, Italy

[fsg_gallery id=”40″] A charming and intimate dining experience. Food was wonderful and wine list excellent as well. The service is friendly and not rushed. It’s a small place that requires a reservation. Plan on a very elegant and quite evening. I would not recommend this place for young children.

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Trattoria Monti, Roma, Italy

[fsg_gallery id=”34″] This post features the world famous exterior photo of Monti featured in “Schmap”. Food and service were adequate, we dined he once and enjoyed it. Caution: It’s in an out of the way location. I would recommend it if you are in the area on a Sunday. OPEN […]

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Taverna Trilussa, Rome, Italy

We have been to Travena Trilussa several times and that alone is saying something. There is a good mix of locals and tourists in this rather large restaurant. The food is solid homestyle Italian and served in very large portions. They have a very nice selection of  Prosciutto as you walk in […]

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Da Bolognese, Rome, Italy

If you feel like dinning among the world’s celebrities then when in Rome do as the Roma’s do and people watch at Da Bolognese.  On our way in for lunch one day we saw “Sly” on the way out.   We have dined here several times and while not excellent […]

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Ristorante Rinaldi al Quirinale , Roma, Italy

We were sent to try this Restaurant by some American friends of ours. Having been to Roma hundreds of times I am always a little reluctant to try recommendations from infrequent visitors but these were people who do travel a lot and know good food. Please be advised there are […]

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Ristorante Scarpone , Roma, Italy

This visit we tried a place called Scarpone in Rome. We were told that the Pope eats here during the day on Sundays so off we went. It’s a truly local family place across from the park where a stroll after lunch on a nice day would be lovely however […]

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