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Rome Restaurants

Cheap (37)

Pizzeria ai Marmi

A local institution whose popularity has deservedly held up over the years. Charmingly dubbed the "obitorio", or morgue, by locals because of its long marble tables, it serves superb pizza and the... read more
Affordable (35)

Da Felice

Simple Roman cuisine at its best in the trendy Testaccio district. Try the delicious house speciality, tonarelli pasta with cacio cheese, or the classic roast lamb and potatoes.� � read more
Good quality (45)

Ditirambo

An �ber-modern restaurant with an innovative take on Mediterranean cuisine, serving delights such as octopus salad and aubergine with pesto sauce. read more

Rome Nightlife

Chilled (36)

Vineria Reggio

A long-established and enduringly popular wine bar on buzzing Campo dei Fiori that's popular with everyone from students to film stars. Expect a wide selection of reasonably priced wines and beers... read more
Live Music (19)

Casa del Jazz

Casa hosts performances from local as well as internationally famous jazz artists. It also gives lots of space to up-and-coming musicians.� read more
Clubbing (42)

Piper

One of the city's oldest discos, situated in the heart of the wealthy Parioli quarter, Piper now has state-of-the-art sound and lights and attracts a young, glamorous crowd. read more

This Month in Rome (March):

By Alan Goldwater

Shopping: Ai Monasteri is a great place to buy yummy presents - its chocolates, jams and liqueurs and all are made by Cisterian monks (72 Corso del Rinascimento).

Sightseeing: The Complesso del Vittoriano is host to The Shape of the Renaissance exhibition, which includes a number of sculptures by Michelangelo, Donatello and Andrea Bregno, plus a smaller selection by Raffaello, Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci (Piazza Venezia).

Key areas: Should you tire of the bustle of Rome's streets, just climb up the Spanish Steps and keep going until you arrive at Villa Borghese, a vast park sitting above the city. Stroll along its tree-lined pathways, stop for a picnic, or have a look at the art on display at the famous Galleria Borghese.

Day trips: The wonderful Monti Simbruini Park is just an hour from Rome. Its seven towns and mountain villages are medieval citadels clinging to rocky outcrops, with just a few hundred inhabitants each.

Rome News & Gossip

Buffalo Mozzarella Questioned for Its Authenticity

Italy may be known for its top-notch cuisine, but the quality of one of its most famous exports is currently under question. It's been claimed that a quarter of buffalo mozzarella sold at home and abroad is made with the addition of cows' milk rather than just water buffalo milk. This popular rubbery cheese has Protected Designation of Origin status, and must be made with whole buffalo milk to retain its authenticity.

Rome Trivia

March: A secret tunnel connects the Vatican City to the imposing Castel St Angelo on the right bank of the Tiber. It was built to allow the Pope to make a quick getaway should the Vatican ever be invaded.
February: The famous quote from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar play "Et tu, Brute?" (You too, Brutus?) may not necessarily be the famous last words of the mighty Caesar when led to his downfall by conspirator Brutus. There is some suggestion that he muttered in Greek "Kai su technon?" (You too, my son?).
January: Ancient Rome's Vestal Virgins were treated with great honour and respect, unless they lost their one vital qualification. If so, as it was forbidden to spill their blood, they were buried alive.