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       Vinando           €  Ba’Ghetto Milky   €€
       Enoteca      Map 12 E4  Traditional Roman   Map 12 D5
       Piazza Margana 23, 00186  Via Portico d’Ottavia 2a, 00186
       Tel 06-6920 0741    Tel 06-6830 0077
       Great vegetarian options, as well   Heavenly Jewish-Roman
       as meat and fish dishes and good   cuisine served strictly kosher;
       pizzas, are served at this chic   only vege tarian and fish options
       wine bar located on a pleasant,   are available. There’s outdoor
       quiet square. Open all day.  seating on a bustling traffic-free
                           street when the weather is good.
       Vitti             €
       Traditional Roman   Map 12 E1  Casa Bleve   €€
       Piazza di San Lorenzo    Enoteca   Map 12 D3
       in Lucina 33, 00186  Via del Teatro Valle 48, 00186
       Tel 06-687 6304     Tel 06-686 5970
       In fine weather, be sure to snatch   Vaulted ceilings and ceramic-
       a table outside on one of the   tiled floors add a sense of
       most stylish piazzas in town. The   occasion to any meal at this
       food is basic but the location   sophisticated wine bar. Ample
       makes up for it.    buffet lunch.
                                                Spectacular vaulted ceilings add to the
       Al Duello        €€  Clemente alla Maddalena   €€  atmosphere at Casa Bleve
       Traditional Roman   Map 12 D2  Modern Italian   Map 12 D2
       Vicolo della Vaccarella 11, 00186  Piazza della Maddalena 4, 00186  Hostaria dell’Orso   €€
       Tel 06-687 3348     Tel 06-683 3633     Fine Dining   Map 11 C2
       Hearty Roman fare is served    The head chef creates   Via dei Soldati 25c, 00186
       in this trattoria named for    imaginative takes on regional   Tel 06-6830 1192
       the infamous duel in which the   dishes from all over Italy.    Traditional dining raised to an
       painter Caravaggio (1571–1610)   Outdoor seating on a lovely   art form and inspired by the
       killed his opponent.  square close to the Pantheon.    flavours of the Mediter ranean.
                           An extensive wine list highlights   Try the paccheri with ragú.
       Armando al Pantheon   €€  wines from the Lazio region.  This legendary restaurant and
       Traditional Roman   Map 12 D3           nightclub is housed in a 14th-
       Salita i Crescenzi 31, 00186    Enoteca Capranica   €€  century building.
       Tel 06-6880 3034    Enoteca      Map 12 D2
       Established in 1961, this genuine   Piazza Capranica 104, 00186  The Library   €€
       family-run Roman trattoria is   Tel 06-679 0860  Modern Italian   Map 11 C3
       operated by two brothers.    Numerous bottles line the    Vicolo della Cancelleria 7,
       Classic dishes and some   walls of this large yet cosy    00186
       interesting appetizers on offer.   wine bar. Pair mouthwatering   Tel 334-806 1200
       Very popular, so reserve.  dishes and delicious pizzas    Located on a narrow back-street,
                           with excellent wines. Make    this minuscule and romantic
       Il Bacaro        €€  sure to save room for dessert.  spot has just a handful of
       Modern Italian   Map 12 D2              tables. Great wine and main
       Via degli Spagnoli 27, 00186  Da Giggetto   €€  courses. Try the tagliata steak
       Tel 06-687 2554     Traditional Roman   Map 12 E5  with balsamic vinegar, and
       Specialties at this romantic and   Via Portico d’Ottavia 21/22,    end your meal with a home-
       centrally-located restaurant   00186    made dessert such as tiramisú.
       include tagliolini with artichoke   Tel 06-686 1105
       and octopus. Tasting events are   Dine in the shadow of ancient   Mimí e Cocó   €€
       also organized once a month   ruins at this famous Jewish-  Enoteca   Map 11 C3
       with a menu dedicated to famous   Roman eatery. The deep-fried   Via del Governo Vecchio 72, 00186
       figures from the city’s past. Dine   artichokes are the best in the   Tel 06-6821 0845
       inside or out on the quiet street.   area, but prices are high.  Fresh ingredients and a friendly
                                               atmosphere define this
                                               Mediterranean restaurant and
                                               wine bar. The pleasant patio is a
                                               great spot to try the delicious
                                               biscotti al limoncello.
                                               Montevecchio      €€
                                               Traditional Roman   Map 11 C2
                                               Piazza Montevecchio 22/a,
                                               00186
                                               Tel 06-686 1319
                                               This is a tiny, sophisticated
                                               restaurant where well-heeled
                                               locals converse in hushed tones
                                               over delectable pasta and meat
                                               dishes from the Roman tradition.
                                               Tucked away in a little courtyard
                                               this is a lovely place to relax.
       Maccheroni combines industrial chic style with traditional Roman cuisine  Don’t miss the octopus dish.
                                     For more information on types of restaurants see pp304–5
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