| Rome caters to a variety of tastes and | | | | restaurant in Rome. Having been established in a |
| preferences, each of them distinctly Roman! From | | | | 16th century building, the restaurant features |
| the casual Roman tavern (also known as a | | | | three rooms with vaulted ceilings, an open front |
| trattoria or osteria) to the trendy upscale | | | | kitchen, and a terrace that overlooks a typical |
| restaurants, each offers a different perspective | | | | Roman square. The food is cooked in full view of |
| of Roman wine and cuisine. | | | | the patrons, and the seafood comes directly from |
| MET, which is found near Ponte Milvio, is one of | | | | the fish tanks into the pots. A few choice |
| Rome's trendiest hotspots. The minimalist table | | | | ingredients are used to bring out the flavour of |
| decor alternates between white, black, and | | | | the fish. |
| chocolate brown. The menu is suitably varied to | | | | La Pergola in the Rome Cavalieri Hilton Roof |
| cater to different tastes. | | | | Garden is one of Rome's best gourmet |
| Maccheroni, the most popular Italian dish in the | | | | restaurants. It has been awarded a three Michelin |
| world, is the name of one of the best trattorias in | | | | stars and was founded by executive chef Heinz |
| Italy. Located in an ancient neighbourhood in the | | | | Beck. The cocktail bar with its views of the |
| Piazza delle Coppelle, it maintains a warm, rustic | | | | Eternal City and St. Peter's dome is widely |
| atmosphere. The menu is an offering of traditional | | | | acclaimed. The restaurant has a frescoed ceiling |
| (and homemade) Roman cuisine. It also includes | | | | and cherry wood interiors to add to the gourmet |
| regional specialties. | | | | experience. In the summertime, you could also |
| Roscioli is considered by locals to be the city's | | | | enjoy alfresco dining on the adjacent terrace. |
| best enoteca (or wine bar). Here you'll be served | | | | For something off the beaten track (as far as |
| fresh bread and specialty wines each day | | | | Italy goes), try something completely different. |
| according to Roman tradition. | | | | SOMO, a Japanese/fusion restaurant, is one of |
| You can't come to Rome and not try the pizza. | | | | the best non-Italian restaurants in Rome. The |
| For authentic Roman pizza and local wine, visit the | | | | special lighting and intricate Japanese interior design |
| Montecarlo. It is located close to the Piazza | | | | give this restaurant in historic Trastevere a special |
| Navona, and its noisy, fun atmosphere is loved by | | | | touch. The restaurant is open everyday except |
| both locals and tourists. | | | | Monday for evening meals between 7.30 pm and |
| Quinzi & Gabrieli is arguably the best seafood | | | | 12.30 am. |