It is irresponsible to order gricia for lunch, and yet every time I find myself at Trattoria Da Oio a Casa Mia, I am powerless to resist. It arrives piled with pecorino and a dusting of black pepper applied with a heavy hand. The pasta is slicked with rendered fat from the crisped guanciale. It […]
Category Archives: Rome Restaurant Reviews
Looking for the perfect meal out? From pizza to fine dining, these Rome restaurant reviews will guide you to the best food in the city.
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Mar
Mar
An Italian morning meal can be a bit of a disappointment if you stumble into the day blindly. Burnt espresso and a pre-made cornetto? Nope. No thanks. Better to know what to eat in Rome for breakfast – and exactly where to get it. Mornings in Rome begin with coffee, usually accompanied by a sweet […]
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Feb
Feb
Skip the tourist traps by drinking and dining at these seven restaurants near the Colosseum
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Feb
Feb
Sora Margherita is a small traditional trattoria serving classic Roman Jewish cuisine in Rome’s Ghetto area – including cacio e pepe with a twist.
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Feb
Feb
When it comes to pizza, most Romans stick to a beloved neighborhood spot. For us, that is usually Da Remo in Testaccio – which has crowds and crispy thin pizzas served up fast and with very little fanfare. But sometimes we venture slightly further afield to Pizzeria Ivo in Trastevere. We have been finding ourselves […]
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Jan
Jan
The newest Roscioli project, the Roscioli Caffe is located two doors down from the namesake restaurant. The storefront is a so narrow that it is really easy to walk past. I speak from experience. However, the tiny coffee shop packs a serious punch in the center of Rome. The cafe quickly gained a reputation for […]
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Jan
Jan
Osteria der Belli is a family-run restaurant in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood
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Dec
Dec
I’ve been waiting a long time for a coffee bar like Faro to finally make its way to Rome. The bar declares itself to be the only independent speciality coffee bar in the city. Not beholden to any limiting agreements with certain roasters, Faro seeks out the best specialty coffee from all over the world. […]