Throughout the world greek restaurants may be known for low quality fast food, but not so at Akropolis Taverna Greca, found in the heart of Trastevere, which has surprised and delighted Romans with authentic, delicious Greek fare since they opened in 1999. Run by a family originally from Crete, this…
Trastevere finally has a spot dedicated solely to a Neapolitan speciality that we all love (even if it leaves us fearful of indigestion). The fried pizza at Don is 100% guaranteed to be light and delicious, thanks to the fact that they change the oil daily. While it’s possible to…
Despite large numbers of visitors overwhelming its small streets, Trastevere’s soul still exists, and it can be found in Piazza di San Calisto. Bordered by splendid, sixteenth-century edifices, and hidden behind hedges of laurel, you will find Bar San Calisto, the beating heart of the neighborhood. The interior has remained…
Typography aficionados will be drawn to the green glow of Settimio’s vintage sign on Via del Pellegrino. With frosted glass and a buzzer at the door, you will first need to ask permission to enter this understated trattoria. If you are allowed in and given a table, don’t take the…
Tucked behind the two medieval towers in Monti (Capocci tower and Graziani tower) and framed by the 19th century street of Via Lanza, you will find Rocco. This classic Roman restaurant is newly re-opened, and thankfully not a victim to the “hip” aesthetic homogenization that has swept Monti in recent…
This locale’s play on words (Suppli = traditional Roman street food favorite; Supplizio = torture) is as perfect as the fried rice balls that they serve up. Find a stool or a space on the comfy couch to sit and enjoy a ‘classico’ (filled with cheese and tomato sauce) with…
Off the beaten path of Monti’s hip culinary scene, this local trattoria is not to be missed. Run by a mother and her two lovely children, this modest kitchen offers some of the best Marche (a region east of Umbria) cuisine in Rome. With only a few tables and in…
Via delle Zoccolette, found at the bottom of Via Giulia, is named after the small wooden clogs once worn by the orphans of the Conservatorio dei Santi Clemente e Crescentino. Walking down the street today you will find Pianostrada, a “kitchen laboratory” with modest origins of its own that began…
This old shop and cafe is worth the visit if only to admire the vintage furniture and the classic style of the proprietor, Signora Anna, in person. Instagrammers beware: photograph this old slice of Rome at your peril. Instead, order a cappuccino (one of the biggest in Rome) and enjoy…
For a genuine Roman culinary excellence, look no further than the simple delicacy of a well made pizza bianca topped with extra virgin olive oil. The lightest, freshest pizza bianca can be found at the forno in Campo de’ Fiori where their ovens produce it in heavenly quantities. If you…
Walking along Via dei Pettinari, away from Ponte Sisto, an old-world window display on your right will catch your eye; it’s the Bar Mariani. Take the time to enter this vintage pasticceria and enjoy all of the small details of this Roman jewel, where time has stood still since 1850.…
