...on a piazza, in front of a monument, or in front of a fountain.
This was the advice given to us by a local in Rome. It was good advice. Restaurants in those locations often have mediocre food at exorbitant prices and target tourists. So, we sought out the advice of locals and stayed off the beaten path. Tripadvisor was also very helpful! Below, you'll find a list of the restaurants we tried in Rome. Tom often ate a meat dish and I targeted pasta. We always had wine and dessert. I miss the food already.
La Gelateria Frigidarium - the absolute best gelato I've ever had. Hands down. The chocolate is to die for. To go to Rome and not have this gelato should be a crime.
Enosteria Capolecase - the most upscale restaurant we ate at in Rome. Good food, attentive waitstaff, but I'm not sure the food was any better than the less expensive places we found.
Ristorante Santa Cristina al Quirinale - great family run restaurant. The only place we ate at twice while we were there. Fabulous pasta, good house wine and homemade dessert.
Da Francesco - crowded, fast paced but great pizza. Pistachio tiramisu was good, so was the chocolate mousse. Veal scallopini was also really yummy. Go early, it gets busy.
Gelateria Valentino - good, but not as good as the Frigidarium listed above.
La Matriciana - great food, service, but you get the feeling you're eating with a lot of businessmen.
That's our list! I hope it helps future visitors to Rome. There is such fantastic food there, I would return just for the food and drink alone!
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