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       Charly’s Saucière   €€
       French-Swiss   Map 9 B1
       Via di San Giovanni in
       Laterano 270, 00184
       Tel 06-7049 5666
       Nourishing soups, warming au
       gratin dishes and fondue are a
       few of the specialties available
       at this popular restaurant.
       Checchino dal 1887   €€
       Traditional Roman   Map 8 D4
       Via di Monte Testaccio 30, 00153
       Tel 06-574 3816
       Hearty Roman dishes, including
       offal and great pasta, lovingly
       prepared, make Checchino    Seating at the well-reviewed Checchino dal 1887
       dal 1887 a favorite spot for
       discerning diners.   DK Choice          Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail on
                                               the lounge bar terrace.
       Cuoco e Camicia   €€  Trattoria Monti   €€
       Modern Italian   Map 5 C5  Traditional Roman  Map 6 D4  Tempio di Iside   €€€
       Via di Monte Polacco 2/4, 00184  Via di San Vito 13a, 00185  Seafood   Map 9 B1
       Tel 06-8892 2987     Tel 06-446 6573    Via Pietro Verri 11, 00184
       A cheerful eatery that uses    The daily specials at this trattoria   Tel 06-700 4741
       only the freshest local ingredients   feature seasonal ingredients that   The menu specializes in fish
       to revisit old classics. Try the   are explained to guests in detail   of all kinds, much of it raw,
       tortelli filled with carbonara    by the brothers who own the   including several varieties of
       sauce or, if you’re feeling   place. Items on the menu include   oyster. The romantic, candlelit
       adventurous, try the chef’s   a large antipasti buffet, carpaccios,   interior has exposed brickwork.
       tasting menu.        homemade pastas and various
                            meat dishes. Reservation required.
       Da Danilo        €€
       Traditional Roman   Map 6 E5            Central Rome
       Via Petrarca 13, 00185  Agata e Romeo   €€€
       Tel 06-7720 0111    Fine Dining   Map 6 D4  Acchiappafantasmi   €
       Typical Roman dishes are served   Via Carlo Alberto 45, 00185  Pizzeria   Map 11 B3
       at this homey trattoria run by   Tel 06-446 6115  Via dei Cappellari 66, 00186
       mother and son. Also boasts an   High-end dining with exceptional   Tel 06-687 3462
       impressive list of artisanal beers   tasting menus. Even traditional   This pizzeria, whose name means
       and a good selection of wines.  recipes have a sophisticated   “Ghostbusters”, serves tasty and
                           twist. Cavernous wine cellar.  crunchy ghost-shaped pizzas, as
       Felice a Testaccio   €€                 well as standard-shaped ones.
       Traditional Roman   Map 8 D3  Aroma   €€€
       Via Mastro Giorgio 29, 00153  Fine Dining   Map 9 A1  Angolo Divino   €
       Tel 06-574 6800     Via Labicana 125, 00184  Enoteca   Map 11 C4
       Black-and-white checkered floors   Tel 06-7759 1380  Via dei Balestrari 12, 00186
       and exposed brickwork make a   A well-reviewed restaurant with   Tel 06-686 4413
       charming setting. Roman cuisine,   sleek interiors and unequaled   An intimate and romantic wine
       including offal, is on offer.  views of the Colosseum. Seasonal   bar with a delicious, simple menu
                           menu with regional favorites.    and an excellent selection of
       Flavio al Velavevodetto   €€            Italian wines. Leave room for one
       Traditional Roman   Map 8 D4            of the inspired chocolate desserts.
       Via di Monte Testaccio 97, 00153
       Tel 06-574 4194                         Baffetto          €
       Simple and satisfying Roman             Pizzeria     Map 11 C3
       pasta and meat dishes, plus a           Via del Governo Vecchio 114, 00186
       few tasty seafood options, all          Tel 06-686 1617
       at reasonable prices. There is          The thin, crisp Roman-style pizza
       lots of outdoor seating space           served here is considered by many
       in good weather.                        as the best in Rome. Be prepared
                                               for a long wait.
       Perilli          €€
       Traditional Roman   Map 8 D3            CamBio Vita       €
       Via Marmorata 39, 00153                 Vegetarian   Map 11 C3
       Tel 06-575 5100                         Via del Governo Vecchio 54, 00186
       Generous portions of authentic          Tel 06-6830 1534
       Roman favorites are served              This bistro epitomizes all the
       here. The carbonara is especially       healthy food trends: the menu
       good, as is the oxtail, and             is vegan, organic and has plenty
       prices are reasonable. If you’re        of gluten-free options. A great
       not eating early, reservations    Vibrant interior at the extravagant    place for a quick lunch, a snack
       are recommended.    Agata e Romeo       or a refreshing smoothie.
                                     For more information on types of restaurants see pp304–5
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