Rome Restaurants

  1. Da Michele

    The kosher pizza of Zi'Fenizia was a Ghetto institution, but has now moved to this more central spot, capably catered by pizza chefs Michel and Cinzia. It's without cheese: try the delicious anchovy and endive or marinated courgettes.

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  2. Sapori della Persia

    Cheap, friendly and packed with students, Reza's tiny Iranian eatery sports just a few chairs and benches, the odd Iranian postcard, and two counters lined with his wife's perfect Persian cooking. Mix and match winners such as rice with orange rind, pistachio and saffron; veal meatballs with potato and onion; and smooth Persian halva - all piled high on humble disposable plates.

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  3. Sciam

    For something entirely different, head to this sultry eatery, its ceiling thick with coloured-glass lanterns and walls hung with kilims. Nestle around the little wooden tables and recline on cushions and low seats. You can eat meze and sip mint tea (no alcohol is served) and pretend you're on another continent. There's a glass-bead, lamp and tile shop next door.

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