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Restaurant Name: Arcangelo

It is a small place in the Prati area, not far from the Vatican.Runned by wife and husband team (Stefania & Arcangelo) it is one of the best places in town where to try great local recipes with a modern touch.
They have a good selection of Italian wines and olive oil.
Pasta and bread are home made.


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Theme: Italian
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 06.3210992
Address: Via G.G.Belli 59

Restaurant Name: Renato & Luisa

This is a good place in Rome, near the Largo di Torre Argentina-Campo de' Fiori area where to stop for very good roman dishes.
Very simple decor, friendly service and very good value for money.
It is closed on Monday


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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: ++39.06.6869660
Address: Via dei Barbieri 25
Directions: It is located just around the corner from Teatro Argentina, not far from Campo de' Fiori
Website: n/a

Restaurant Name: Enoteca Corsi

This is a very old and well known simple place, open only for lunch, located not far the Pantheon.
The menu is always the same, but here you can really enjoy local recepies.
This is the italian version of a fast food and the service can be occasionally rude if they need your table for someone waiting in line.
Very simple decor, no wine list and no table cloth.
Closed for dinner and on sunday

Favorite Dish: This might be a full roman menu:
Puntarelle olio, sale, pepe ed acciughe
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Tarallucci al vino
Caffe espresso

Make some practice with your dictionary book to translate it and let me know!!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: ++39.06.6790821
Address: Via del Gesu 87
Directions: Between Piazza del Gesu and the Pantheon
Website: n/a

Restaurant Name: Al 59

Many people know the Restaurant called "Bolognese" located right on the Piazza del Popolo Square, but this is also very good and much less expensive and more quiet being smaller.
Manager Marco Graziosi is top class, knowledgeble and patient.He speaks good english and will help choosing from the good(not huge) wine list.

Favorite Dish: Here you have to try any of their fresh, home-made egg pasta dishes(tortellini,tagliatelle,ravioli ....) and the famous "Bollito", several kind of meats boiled and served either with green souce or original fruit "mostarda".
These are all recepies from Emilia Romagna Region(See Bologna).
Also desserts are home made

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: ++39.06.3219019
Address: Via Angelo Brunetti 59
Directions: Just around the corner from Piazza del Popolo, not far from Spanish Steps(10 min.)

Restaurant Name: FiorFiore

This old bakery place, was turned into one of the busiest place in the Spanish Steps area, especially at lunch time, where you can get one of the best Pizza a Taglio in town.Other then the very simple options(tomato souce only, tomato & mozzarella) you also have several toppings available.
The place is not huge, but there are few tables inside and outside.
Salads and drinks also served.
The staff is very fast and overall professional.

Favorite Dish: My favorite Pizza are:
Broccoletti e salsicce
Funghi e mozzarella

but they are all very good and served as soon as they get out of the oven.If you like it "HOT" there is some chilly peppers self service.

In summer time they also have good home made ice cream.

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Theme: Pizza
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 06.6791386
Address: Via della Croce 17
Directions: just around the corner from the Spanish Steps

Restaurant Name: Antico Forno Roscioli

The Roscioli Family is very well known in the area for the bakery shop they have around the corner, but they did a very good job here.
Relaxed atmosphere, soft lighting,great selection of italian cheese and very good wine bottles.Here you can also buy food to take away: Ham,Cheese,Salami, Olives and many italian specialities.

Favorite Dish: When I am not in a rush and I found myself in this area, I like to sit down at one of their little table, sip a glass of red Lazio wine, eat some local bread and cheese and read a book.

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 06.6875287
Address: Via dei Giubbonari 21
Directions: just around the corner from Piazza Campo de' Fiori.It is open all day till midnight but closed on Sunday.

Restaurant Name: Gusto

Gusto
Piazza Augusto Imperatore 9
(Not far from Spanish Steps)
Tel.06.3226273

There is a self service buffet (or a pizza instead) where you can help yourself(once only!!) and then sit at one of the many tables available inside or outside.The waiter will serve you a drink and bread basket (included in the price). For 50 p. extra you can also get an expresso coffee at the end of the meal. Wine is extra and you have a little selection served by the glass.

Upstairs they have a proper restaurant for those who have more time and money available.


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Theme: Italian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +39 6 322 6273
Address: Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 9
Website: www.gusto.it

Please find below a short list of casual places in town where you can have a great full meal for about 20-25 euro per person.All of them serve local/Italian traditional cuisine:

Gino
Vicolo Rosini 4
Tel.06.6873434
Closed Sunday
Located very close to the Parliament, half way between Spanish Steps and Pantheon.

Trattoria Ugo
Via dei Prefetti 19
Tel.06.6873752
Closed Sunday
Same location as Gino

Al Pollarolo (also great pizza at night!!)
Via di Ripetta 4
Tel.06.3610276
Closed Thursday
Very close to Piazza del Popolo

Osteria dell'Angelo
Via G.Bettolo 24
Tel.06.3729470
Closed Sunday
Located not far from Vatican

Augusto
Piazza de Renzi 15(Trastevere)
Tel.06.5803798
Closed Saturday night and Sunday
Few tables outside

Francesco(also Pizza)
Piazza del Fico 29
Tel.06.6864009
Always open only for dinner, near Navon Square.Few tables outside.

Ar Galletto
Piazza Farnese 102
Tel.06.6861714
Closed Sunday
Located near Campo de Fiori
Few tables outside

da Enzo
Via dei Vascellari 29(Trastevere)
Tel.06.5818355
Closed Sunday
Few tables outside

Trattoria Giggi
Via Belsiana 94(Spanish Steps)
Tel.06.6791130
Closed Tuesday
Few tables outside.

Favorite Dish: Call them in advance to make sure they are open and to book a table.Only some of them might accept credit card.
Food is simple but very good, service is very friendly and do not expect to find a proper wine list.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter

Restaurant Name: 2 Good casual places near Trevi Fountain

These are 2 casual places located within walking distance from Trevi Fountain. I do suggest to make advance reservation:

Antica Birreria Peroni
Via San Marcello 19
Tel. 06/6795310
It serves lunch & dinner. Ok credit cards, Closed on Sunday!!

Colline Emiliane
Via degli Avignonesi 22
Tel. 06/4817538
It serves lunch & dinner. Ok Visa + Mastercard. Closed Sunday night and all day Monday.

Favorite Dish: Pasta dishes (some homemade) and meat. Their fish offer is very limited!! Service will be very friendly and the average cost for a full meal will be 35 Euro per person!!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Address: near Trevi Fountain
Directions: Trevi Fountain

Restaurant Name: good for a meal or just a glass of wine

They all have great ambiance but none of them is elegant. Middle age clientele 30-50 yrs and no tourists at all:

Pigneto 41 (closed Sunday)
Via del Pigneto 41
Tel. 06.70399483

Il Primo
Via del Pigneto 46
Tel. 06.7013827

Il Tiaso (wine bar)
Via Ascoli Piceno 20
Tel. 333.2845283 mobile phone of Mr. Gabriele Grandoni (co-owner)

Antichi Sapori (closed Monday)
Via Macerata 87
Tel. 06.70300298

Lo Yeti - Libreria & Caffé
Via Perugia 4
Tel. 06.7025633
www.loyeti.org

Bar Necci 1924 (Pasolini's favourite place in this area)
Via Fanfulla da Lodi n°68
Tel. 06.97601552
www.necci1924.com
Always open from 8am till late at night.

La Locanda dell'Interprete
Via del Pigneto 207
Tel. 334.3923468

Da Domenico (named "il Guercio")
Via del Pigneto 307
Tel. 06.295613
Closed Wednesday

L'Infernotto
Via del Pigneto 31
Tel. 06.70304040
Closed Monday
www.infernotto.net

Hostaria Mimi e Cocozza (closed tuesday)
Via L'Aquila 46
Tel. 06.70300799
www.mimiecocozza.it


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Theme: Italian
Comparison: less expensive than average

Website: www.ilpigneto.it