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Doozo €€
Japanese Map 3 C4
Via Palermo 51, 00184
Tel 06 481 56 55 Closed Sun lunch,
Mon; 1 wk Aug; 22 Dec–15 Jan
Excellent sushi at this restaurant
and cultural centre with a garden.
It also offers origami courses.
Hamasei €€
Japanese Map 10 F1
Via della Mercede 35/36, 00187
Tel 06 679 21 34 Closed Mon; Aug
Inventive sushi and sashimi
dishes, plus a selection of hot
meals, in a minimalist setting,
with low tables for authentic
Japanese dining.
Sleek interiors at the Japanese restaurant Doozo, northeast Rome
Imàgo €€
Fine dining Map 3 A2 The Vatican and a youthful crowd. Creative
Piazza Trinità dei Monti 6, 00187 Trastevere specialities include a shellfish
Tel 06 69 93 47 26 Closed lunch pasta dish and pasta with
Creative Italian cuisine and Antica Osteria Rugantino € octopus. For dessert, try the
exceptional views from the top Roman Map 6 D1 superb tiramisù.
of the Spanish Steps. The desserts Via della Lungaretta 54, 00153
are divine and the wine list is Tel 06 581 85 17 Panattoni L’Obitorio €
expertly chosen. Specializing in pasta dishes, this Pizzeria Map 5 C1
rustic place serves traditional Viale di Trastevere 53, 00153
Osteria Margutta €€ Roman fare in a typical Trastevere Tel 06 580 09 19 Closed Wed;
Modern Italian Map 3 A2 setting. Pleasant outdoor patio. 10, 28 Aug
Via Margutta 82b, 00187 Nicknamed “the morgue” for
Tel 06 323 10 25 Closed Sun dinner, Bir and Fud € its long marble-top tables.
Mon lunch; 1 wk Aug Birreria Map 2 E5 Try the supplì al telefono (fried
Historic restaurant on a vine- Via Benedetta 23, 00153 rice balls).
covered street serving classic Tel 06 589 40 16 Closed 25, 31 Dec
Roman fare with a modern twist. Boutique beers and microbrews Dar Poeta €
The restaurant’s motto is “art in accompany crusty pizzas and Pizzeria Map 2 E5
the kitchen”. gourmet chips at this popular Vicolo del Bologna 45, 00153
and hip joint in Trastevere. Tel 06 588 05 16 Closed 24 Dec,
Trattoria Monti €€ 31 Dec
Regional Italian Map 4 D4 Brasserie 4.20 € Perfect balance between thick-
Via di San Vito 13, 00185 Birreria Map 5 C3 and thin-crusted pizza at this
Tel 06 446 65 73 Closed Sun dinner, Via Portuense 82, 00153 joyfully hectic spot. The buffalo
Mon; Aug, 24 Dec–3 Jan Tel 06 58 31 07 37 mozzarella topping is unmatched.
The cuisine hails from Le Marche Craft beers from around the
region, and the ingredients are world are paired with snacks Il Sorpasso €
all local, seasonal and carefully such as burgers, fries and Roman Map 1 C2
selected. A heavenly spot. hotdogs at this welcoming spot. Via Properzio 31–33, 00193
Tel 06 89 02 45 54 Closed Sun
Urbana 47 €€ Da Gildo € Il Sorpasso delivers simple
Modern Italian Map 3 C4 Regional Italian Map 2 D5 dishes that are big on flavour.
Via Urbana 47, 00184 Via della Scala 31/a, 00153 Everything is made using fresh,
Tel 06 47 88 40 06 Closed 2 wks Aug Tel 06 580 07 33 Closed Thu organic ingredients sourced from
An eclectic place with vintage Quirky decoration and a cosy the surrounding countryside.
decor, serving creative and out door seating area. Try the
delicious dishes that are the divine gnocchi alla romana (baked Trattoria da Lucia €
result of extensive research. gnocchi with cheese on top). Regional Italian Map 5 B1
Great range of desserts and Vicolo del Mattonato 2b, 00153
exceptional value. Ivo a Trastevere € Tel 06 580 36 01 Closed Mon; 2 wks
Pizzeria Map 5 C1 Aug; 24, 25 & 31 Dec
Oliver Glowig €€€ Via di San Francesco a Ripa 158, 00153 Simple pasta dishes, as well as
Fine dining Tel 06 581 70 82 Closed Tue more hearty meals and delicious
Via Ulisse Aldrovandi 15, 00197 A wide range of snacks and home-made desserts, are served
Tel 06 321 61 26 Closed Sun & Mon thin-crusted pizza have this in a traditional setting.
in winter, Sun only in summer eatery bustling with locals.
The chef is German, but the Antico Arco €€
menu is 100% Mediterranean Meridionale € Fine dining Map 5 A1
at this luxury hotel restaurant. Southern Italian Map 5 C1 Piazzale Aurelio 7, 00152
Try delicacies such as scampi Via dei Fienaroli 30/a, 00153 Tel 06 581 52 74 Closed 1 Jan
with artichoke heart and burrata Tel 06 589 71 96 Truffles and tuna tartare are made
cheese, or fish dishes combining All pasta is home-made at this to per fection at this romantic
Roman and Sicilian traditions. modern restaurant attracting restaurant with a superb wine list.
Key to prices see p580
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