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La Veranda dell'Hotel Columbus Review
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La Veranda dell'Hotel Columbus
$$$-$$$$, Italian, Vatican
Fodor's Review:
Deciding where to sit at La Veranda is not easy, since both the shady courtyard, torch-lit at night, and the frescoed dining room are among Rome's most spectacular settings. The restaurant is part of the historic Palazzo Della Rovere, a 15th-century structure with a lovely internal courtyard and lots of authentic touches of the Italian aristocracy left in place throughout the hotel. While La Veranda has classic Roman cuisine on tap, the kitchen offers nice, refreshing twists on the familiar with an innovative use of spices and herbs, such as their fiori di zucca con mazzancolle e salsa allo yogurt (zucchini flowers stuffed with prawns in a yogurt sauce). The chickpea ravioli with a spicy tomato sauce is unusual, and fresh sea bass fillets with a saffron sauce and fresh peas give a subtle jolt to the taste buds. The chef also offers "historical" dishes, such as a 17th-century recipe for sea bream, baked in an almond crust. Call ahead, especially on Saturday, because the hotel often hosts weddings, which close the restaurant.
INFO
- Address: Borgo Santo Spirito 73, Vatican, Rome
- Phone: 06/6872973
- Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
- Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
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