DK Travel : Rome : Places to eat

Al boschetto

Al boschetto is situated in the centre of Rome near the Via Nazionale shopping street. It's a typical italian restaurant with an inside garden runned by a family. Their specialties are the famous "porcini" mushrooms and fresh fish plates and delicious home made desserts.
Backstreets of Rome

I have just returned from my first visit to Rome and found it absolutely beautiful but terribly expensive. Food, as so often in big cities, was disappointing. Easily the most memorable meal was lunch 'on the move' at a small market stall counter down a back street off the Via del Corso. Pizza slices cut with scissors (!) to the exact size you want. Wafer-thin crispy crust, yummy choice of toppings, standing up and eating with the Romans - for less than 2 euros!!
Caffe delle Arti

This is the cafe of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, on the edge of the Borghese Gardens. The cafe has a very pleasant interior and a wonderful terrace. It serves good Italian food in a very civilized setting, patronised heavily by Italians rather than tourists.
cul de sac

Piazza Pasquino 73 Rome

very small cosy little restaurant, food a bit above average, atmosphere is great.

dont go to early for lunch or you;ll be sitting alone. try eating at 1pm and it will be just starting to overflow.

great wine selection, no tourists to speak of.
Hostaria Isidoro al colosseo

Hostaria Isidoro al colosseo, once a convent in 1600, is situated near the colosseum. It's a nice restaurant where you can eat grilled meat and good pasta- they have an enormous choise- It's a friendly envirement and prices are very reasonable.
Pizzeria La Montecarlo

In the heart of Rome's centro storico, this is a surprising non-touristy hotspot that is thronged with fun-loving (and budget-conscious) locals every night. Think of it as a continuous pizza party that you're welcome to crash. Montecarlo is just a sit-down pizza place--nothing trendy--but service is fast and friendly, and there are tons of tables inside and out. Pizzas (thin-crusted, alla romana) start at 5 euros, and inexpensive house wine flows freely. All in all, a great taste of Rome's energy and affability.
RELAX / HOTEL AURORA GARDEN

Lovely food ,friendly staff, speak english, best restaurant i had the pleasure to eat in
San Crispino

Ice Cream parlour by the Trevi Fountain. The best ice cream and loads of varieties.
Trattoria

Trattoria di Roma's star-studded clientele includes Scarlett Johansson and John Travolta, so right away you know this is one hip restaurant. The décor is thrillingly unique – the walls are covered with woven iron, copper, steel and rope to represent the traditional cooking utensils at the heart of the slow food movement. Yes, this magnificently modern destination eaterie is one of the hotspots of the retro slow food brigade. Its chef, Filippo La Mantia started out as a photojournalist in his native Sicily, recording the doings of the Mafia, but is now a celebrity chef throughout Italy. Diners study him at his stove through the huge tilted glass curtain, the only separation between diners and the heat of the kitchen. La Mantia has earned loads of attention creating Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes infused with details from his tours of the Far East, like cous cous with squid in citrus pesto, sweet and sour tuna, lobster with potatoes in Malvasia glaze, cassata and cannoli. Trattoria enjoys a great location near Rome's Pantheon. Terrific wine list.
trattoria moderna

A stylish restaurant with wonderful food.