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Roman Holiday
Take a break from the norm and discover a variety of flavors offered
at these very different eateries
- La Campana. Vicolo della Campana
18, 39.06.686.7820. One of the most venerable restaurants in the city remains
one of its best for authentic, old-fashioned Roman comfort food. Don't miss
the rigatoni alla amatriciana (tubular pasta in tomato sauce with chunky
bacon) and saltimbocca alla Romana (veal scallops with fresh sage and
proscuitto), and the cheap house red wine is harmless, too.
- Obika. Via dei Prefetti 26, 39.06.683.2630.
The world's first mozzarella bar is a fun choice for a light meal. Their specialty
is variously garnished tasting plates that star mozzarella di buffalo Campana
DOP, the best mozzarella in the world and made only in the countryside
surrounding Naples. They also do tasty salads and grilled vegetables are great.
A stylish Roman crowd and a quiet terrace for outdoor dining add to the appeal
of this place.
- Platinum. Via Frattina 94, 39.06.692.02132.
This very popular and stylish enoteca, or wine-oriented restaurant,
was opened by the regional government of Lazio, the province of which Rome
is the capital, to promote local food and wine. With a convenient location
near the Spanish Steps, it's ideal for lunch or a casual supper. Try dishes
like cannelli bean soup and broccoli rabe with sausages.
- Pierluigi. Piazza de Ricci
144, 39.06.686.1032. With a convenient location in the heart of the city,
this good-natured trattoria is always packed. Try dishes like pasta with tuna,
capers, and olive oil and carciofi alla Judea (crispy Roman style artichokes
that you have to request, since they're not on the menu).
- Colline Emiliana. Via Avignonesi
22, 39.06.481.7538. Sample the delicious cooking Emiglia Romagna, the region
that the Italians regard as their most gastronomic gifted, at this charming
family-owned place near the Piazza Barberini.
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