Best of Rome - Recap + Recommendations
Is it possible to fall in love with a city? Well I have. After spending two weeks in Rome, studying the Ancient city by morning and exploring the modern capital by night, I have come to know and love this beautiful place. Below are some recommendations based on my short time in Rome. Please comment below with your favorite dishes and restaurants since I was only able to scratch the surface of the amazing food this city has to offer.
Brunch: Coromandel
Address: Via di Monte Giordano 60/6100186 Roma (Navona)
DCFP Recommended Dishes:
- Mimosas
- Selezione di formaggi (selection of cheeses)
- Egg benedict classico o con salmone (eggs benedict classic or with salmon)
- Waffle con crema pasticcera e fragole (waffle with custard and strawberries (only saturday and sunday))
- Cinnamon toast (with peanut butter and jam)
Japanese: Somo
Address: Via G. Mameli 500153 Roma (Trastevere)
DCFP Recommended Dishes:
- Roast Beef di manzo "Kobe" ("Kobe" roast beef with orange pulp and vegetables)
- Riso saltato con verdure e gambieri al profumo di erbe thai e cocco (fried rice with vegetables and prawns, thai herbs and coconut milk scented)
- Rainbow Roll
- "Teriyaky" pollo laccato alla giapponese (teriyaki chicken)
- Tortino al cioccolato aromatizzato allo zenzero con frutti di bosco (chocolate cake flavored with ginger berries)
Coffee/Juice Bar: Barnum Cafe
Address: Via del Pellegrino 87 (near Campo di Fiori)
DCFP Recommended Dishes:
- Cafe Latte (Soy Vanilla Latte pictured above)
- Fresh Pressed Juices
Lunch: Il Chianti Vineria
Address: Via del Lavatore 81/82/82A - 00187 Roma (near Trevi Fountain)
DCFP Recommended Dishes:
Tomino al Forno su Crostone di Pane con Composta di Fichi (Baked Tomino cheese with bread and figs compote)
Tortelli di Zucca al Burro Fuso e Menta (Pumpkin tortelli with melted butter and mint)
Gelato/Sorbetto: Giolitti
Address: Via Uffici del Vicario, 40 – Roma
You can find gelato on almost every block in Rome. A spot worth stopping at will:
- be called a Gelateria (rather than a Restaurant that happens to serve one or two flavors of Gelato)
- have a large selection of flavors (Giolitti has an amazing selection, including Champagne and Bailey's flavored gelato)
- look good (don't be afraid to inspect the place and leave if the Gelato doesn't look creamy and delicious)
Here is a link to Trip Advisor's best Gelato in Rome recommendations by neighborhood
Student Discount: Hostaria del Moro (Ristorante da Tony)
Located in the heart of Trastevere, "Tony's" was probably one of my favorite restaurants of the trip (we went 3 times!). If you are a student it's even better. The "Student Deal" offers endless wine, appetizers, pasta and dessert for $20 a person. If you are not a student, this is still a great choice. The prices are fair and the food is incredible. I absolutely loved the caprese, penne all' arrabiata, gnocchi and the fresh salmon. Seriously, this is a must try!
Comment below with your Rome recommendations.