"My Home Away From Home" Rome by OnTheRoadGoombah

Rome Travel Guide: 11,940 reviews and 26,463 photos

The Eternal City

I have been very lucky to have visited Rome in 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006 , 2007 (three trips), and 2008 (here now -- 2 more trips planned later this year). The city never gets old to me and it never loses its charm. I have gone for work and for pleasure, taking my mother twice, my nieces twice, and even my ex-wife --but only once!

I'll be back in June again this year and look forward to more Baffetto's pizza and a gelato or two.

I believe Rome is the greatest walking city in the world and enjoy meandering through the numerous neighborhoods throughout the city.

Sure I love the Spanish Steps and the Fontana di Trevi, but have come to love the off the beaten track neighborhoods and never eat at the same restaurant twice -- with two exceptions -- Baffetto's and another hidden gem (which unfortunately must remain hidden -- it's that special).

Last visit to Rome: Feb 2008
Intro Updated Feb 9, 2008
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Reviews (12)

Worth the Wait Restaurants (7)

Baffetto's is written up in many a Guide Book -- which is usually the kiss of death to me. However, the pizza and... more travel advice

Gourmet Magazine Hates Me Restaurants (7)

This hidden restaurant in the heart of Rome is/was my favorite restaurant in the world. I have visited here 18 times... more travel advice

Another Good Sicilian Restauarant Restaurants (7)

Sicily in your Mouth (Siciliainbocca) has three locations in Rome, but don't think of it as a chain restaurant. It is... more travel advice

Sometimes Experience Trumps Taste Restaurants (7)

This is my favorite gelateria in Rome. Is the ice cream any better than that of any other gelateria? Probably not, but... more travel advice

Hotels (5)
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TheTravelSlut Mar 27, 2008 at 4:56 AM

Thank you for the tips. I will want to try some of them this summer when I am in Rome. Ann, The Travel Slut