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Restaurant Name: Pasticceria Dagnino.

We had to wait for somebody and just killing time...
I must have picked up an angel for some
guidance because I'm normally never
tempted to walk in a gallery. But this time I
did. I walked into the 'Galleria Esedra' and found

Pasticceria Dagnino.

And it was exactly what we were looking for.
Hmm , it didn't took us much time to decide
that this was the place we would wait for a
while. A lot of sweets , icecream...cappucino..
We tried tree of them and they were delicious.

A horn filled with ricotta and sucred fruit ,
somesort of 'profiterolles' with a really
tasty mocca-edge from the fridge....

The service wasn't perfect , but we
forgot about that right away. They got this
unhandily Italian system where you order
and pay first and then they bring it to you.
Very inconvenient if you don't know the
language. (and it take a lot of time as well)
Oh , the interior isn't anything special.
It's ok.

Some people also come here to eat
more regular dishes. We got right into the
deserts. Prices are higher when you sit down.
Next time in Rome I'm going to try one of
their marzipan creations.

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average

Address: Via Emanuele orlando 75.
Directions: Near Republica ,
we had to pick somebody up at
the Termini-railway station.

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Il grillo Brillo: Yakkes , the sand was for free!

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on Jul 2, 2004

Restaurant Name: Il grillo Brillo

We arrived late in Rome and after leaving
our luggage in the BB we went looking for
a restaurant. I must be honest , I didn't like Rome
much when first meeting.
And this restaurant didn't help for sure...

We decided to sit outside , that is fine
since the street hasn't got loads of traffic
and if was a nice evening. The waitress
smacked some menu's on the table and
she spoke a few words English...
It was the kind of waitress that it doesn't mind
if your daughter is lesbian , chooses one like
her as a partner. You'll get a son in law anyway.

The English went like this ' DRINKS?'.
And that went on the rest of dinner...
The appetizer was , let's say ok.
Grilled vegetables - you can make them with
a lot more care and much tastier... whatever.
The other side of the table choose seafood.

First headdish : Pasto vongol�. Well it was pasta
and I sure spotted some mussels...
The sand was for free , and the pasta was way
too fat. bah... My messmate wasn't
enthousiast either about his choise...

When the short haired G.I.jana yelled 'DESSERT'
we thanked her friendly ...
It could have been nicer , my first contact with Rome.

Their website looks nice....

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$41 and up » Currency Converter
Address: Via dei serpenti 79
Directions: Near the via Nazionale , bank of Italy...

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Cremolati San Barbara!: For dessert only....

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on Jul 3, 2004

Restaurant Name: Cremolati San Barbara!

One evening we were walking , not
going to any direction. We were searching
were the light and the noise came from.
Well the noise was a fantastic choir in the
sizzling hot church of San Barbara.
(the choir's name was 'officina Musicae -
and it was a sunday evening...;-))

But the doors were wide open , and some
chairs were waiting for us to rest our tired feet.
Those chairs belonged to 'San Barbara Cremolati'.
Frozen yoghurt , pancakes in a lot of flavours...
'cremolato' is a fruit flavored ice-water
made with real fruit. (I didn't liked the mint)

I watched facinated how he made the square
pancakes and chose the one with cr�me
de chesnut and Grand Marnier.
I even managed to choose even a richer one
for my mate...with chocolate mousse and
banana's. Pancake San Barbara.

Hmmmm , music and pancakes.
I'll never forget.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: Largo dei Librari 86
Directions: Near 'campo dei Fiori'

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Blues caf�!: They all knew to find this place...

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on Jul 3, 2004

Restaurant Name: Blues caf�!

We needed a little break after we visited the
vatican museum and the sistine chapel
before heading to the 'San Pietro in Vaticano'.

I know Blues caf� doesn't sound too good.
But they had a terrace with 2 tables ,
the sandwishes looked attractive and tasted even
better. Christa enjoyed her way to strong
Italian coffe (which she ruined with hot water)
and Free's panini tasted georgeous as well.

What more would a person wish for.
Seems like all the neighbouring shops knew this
address as well. At some moments the bar
was more looking like a take away.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: Piazza Risor Gimento 7
Directions: A neighbour of the pope.

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La Boccacia: It was delicious...

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on Jan 22, 2006

Restaurant Name: La Boccacia

The landlady from our BB told us that Trastevere
was the beating heart of Rome.
We were happy to believe that. AND that it
was an excellent place to have dinner.

Well it was completely different from what I
expected. What I saw were huge loads of
tourists , eating tourist food.
I truly believe that there are some excellent
restaurants there , but how do you find them?

So when we were leaving the area we saw a
little take away pizza with 2 tables outside...
A vieuw on one church at one side , and a
little square with the obligate church on the other.

Favorite Dish:
Basically all these places work the same...
You choose a taste , let them cut a piece ,
they measure it's weight.
Et voila - very cheap , tasty....this is exactly what
I enjoyed. They got a wide range of choise.
Just take the one that looks appealing to you.

Seems like a popular adress as well.
People walking in and out with their boxes.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: Via de San Dorothea 2
Directions: Trastevere , not that far from the water

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Filli Micci: Keep the best for last...

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on Jul 17, 2004

Filli Micci