Rome certainly has no shortage of places to eat. Everything is about food: the smell of the croissants freshly baked in the early morning, pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, grandmother’s pastasciutta at lunchtime, and for snacks a nice piece of white pizza with mortadella. I know, you’re getting hungry just thinking about it.
What, however, are the best restaurants to eat in the city? Here is our selection of restaurants featured in the Michelin guide.
The Tower Wine Shop
Two Michelin stars for this romantic restaurant in the city on the Lungotevere delle Armi. Mediterranean, Campanian and Roman flavors will delight diners’ palates. Some dishes are finished directly in the dining room, such as Baba al Rum, vanilla, sour cherry and mint. Different dining experiences can be chosen: three dishes to choose from the menu at 180 euros; 6-course surprise tasting course at 200 euros; 8-course surprise course at 220 euros per person.
Where: It is part of the elegant and refined Villa Laetitia, on Lungotevere delle Armi, 23.
The Clown
If you love fusion cuisine, this two Michelin star restaurant is a must try! The special feature is that it guards a restaurant within a restaurant: there is a reserved room (accommodates 2 to 6 people) where a 14-course menu is served. Chef Anthony Genovese talks about his travels, primarily to France, through his dishes. The three tasting routes are: Circus, 10 courses – 250 euros; Orme, 8 courses – 230 euros; Intermezzo lunch, 4 bring for 170 euros. Beverages are excluded.
Where: Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 129/a, 00186, Rome.
Acquolina
In The First Roma hotel is Acquolina, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant that we recommend if you love to eat seafood. Two menus are offered here: the first 7-course seafood menu at 200 euros, the second 9-course menu at 230 euros. Among the dishes offered: Cacio e pepe tortello, eel, onion; Spaghettino, rosehip, anchovy, caper; Blue lobster, marsala, tarragon; etc.
Where: Via del Vantaggio, 14, 00186, Rome.
Osteria della Trippa
If you love Roman cuisine, you must try the tripe at this osteria in Trastevere. On the menu you will find fried tripe, Roman style, mozzarella in carrozza, fava beans and chicory, panzanella, coda alla vaccinara, and other Capitoline specialties. For foodies!
Where: Via Goffredo Mameli, 15/16, 00153, Rome.
Carnal
In Prati you can taste the vibrancy of the American South. Carnal offers tasty dishes created by chef Roy Caceres, which are prepared with quality Italian ingredients. Arepa with octopus alla luciana, tostada with cod, coconut and quinoa lacquered octopus, barbecued Picanha beneventana with tomato yuca and black beans, etc. You can order a la carte or choose the 6-course course at 55 euros or the 8-tasting course at 65 euros.
Where: Via dei Gracchi, 19, 00192, Rome.