Must see restaurants in Rome

For a taste of Tuscany in Rome, consider a stop at this cheery Florentine prosciutteria (salami shop). Made-to-measure taglieri (wooden chopping boards)…

The romantic art nouveau Villa Laetitia provides an aristocratic setting for this refined Michelin-starred restaurant. It's a solid member in good…

Established in 1880, this vast temple to gelato is now operated by the founder's great-grandson, Andrea Fassi. Choose from myriad flavours of gelato, or…

Showcasing food and wine of the Lazio region, this mega-stylish address owes its design to fashionable Roman architect Daniela Colli and its contemporary…

Grab a pew at a marble-topped table and brace your taste buds for a torturous choice between 25-odd gourmet panini and another dozen specials – all…

Styled as an informal bistro with wood panelling, leather banquettes and casual table settings, L'Arcangelo enjoys a stellar local reputation. Dishes are…

Crunchy bread comes in a paper bag and the 1950s clocks on the wall – all three dozen of them – say a different time at this understated vintage-styled…

A lush garden pavilion at the Corner Townhouse provides the lovely setting for this casual fine-dining restaurant. The man with his name on the menu is…

The dining room is elegant simplicity itself at this Michelin-starred restaurant, which puts the food ahead of fuss. With a corner spot on genteel streets…

Watch pizza masters at work at this historic Trastevere bakery. Savour the wood-fired ovens, bar-stool seating and heavenly aromas of pizza, bread (get…

One for a special occasion, the rooftop restaurant of the luxury Palazzo Manfredi hotel offers once-in-a-lifetime views of the Colosseum and Michelin…

For stylish seafood dining in a chic aquatic ambience, look no further than this glorious white Nordic corner restaurant in Ostiense, with bar-stool…

A bar-restaurant hybrid sporting a vintage cool look – vaulted stone ceilings, exposed brick, rustic wooden tables and summertime outdoor seating – Il…

Fresh pasta sold here is ready for you to prepare and eat at home; ready to eat and wrapped for takeaway; or ready to eat at one of the simple tables here…

Camilla, Raffaele and Francesco are the friends behind Green Pistachio, a stylish bistro-cafe with a minimalist, vintage interior and pavement tables. The…

This Ghetto kosher bakery makes some of the best pizza al taglio (sliced pizza) in town. It can get extremely busy, but once you catch a whiff of the…

The ideal spot for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this fab dessert bar specialises in tiramisu, that magnificent marriage of mascarpone and liqueur-soaked…

Right under the arches in a landmark Garbatella building, this refined trattoria packs in locals in the know, who come for sterling renditions of Roman…

Popular with locals, who know a good thing when they taste it, this trattoria serves traditional dishes with a refreshingly refined execution – there's…

All the gelato served at this excellent gelateria is prepared on-site – peer through the window and you'll see how. There are numerous flavours, all made…