Side Trips from Rome Restaurants
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1. Antico Ristorante Sibilla
$$ | |Founded as a hotel and restaurant in 1720 and set beside the striking Roman Temple of Vesta and the Sanctuary of the Sybil, this establishment has an idyllic, wisteria-draped terrace overlooking the deep gorge of the Aniene River, with a thundering waterfall in the background. Standards are high, and the trip to Tivoli is worth it even if you do nothing more than order a lunch of upscale versions of local dishes and take in the spectacular view.
Via della Sibilla 50, Tivoli, Latium, 00019, Italy0774-335281Known For
- Beautiful terrace with a superb view
- Salt-baked fish
- Homemade pasta with seasonal ingredients
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2. Cacciani
$$ | |The Cacciani family has been running this stylish restaurant in the heart of Frascati old town since 1922, when it was a popular hangout for the likes of Clark Gable and Gina Lollobrigida. Perched high on a rise overlooking the town and the Roman plain, there are spectacular views from the Cacciani terrace, but you can also keep an eye on the gorgeous food being prepared in the open kitchen. The family runs a hotel in the same building in case you want to spend the night after dining on the celebrated local plates.
Via Armando Diaz 13, Frascati, Latium, 00044, Italy06-9420378Known For
- Tonnarelli cacio e pepe prepared at the table
- Great views
- Welcoming, family-run vibe
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3. La Fiocina
$$ | |Set on the tranquil shores of Lake Nemi, next to the Roman Ship Museum, La Fiocina has been serving local specialties, including lake fish and homemade gnocchi with wild boar sauce, for more than 50 years. The interior is elegant and welcoming, with a roaring fireplace on cooler days; in warmer months, you can dine on the terrace.
Via delle Navi di Tiberio 9, Nemi, Latium, 00074, Italy06-9391120Known For
- Coregone lake fish
- Garden terrace with lake views
- Wild Nemi strawberries
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4. Osteria del Fico Vecchio
$$ | |Only a couple of miles outside Frascati, this 16th-century coaching inn has a tastefully renovated dining room and an old fig tree (its namesake) that shades a charming, table-filled garden. Long known for its excellent cooking, which was beloved by Italian director Federico Fellini, the classic restaurant still prepares typical Roman dishes, among them pollo al diavolo (spicy braised chicken) and abbacchio allo scottadito (sizzling grilled lamb).
Via Anagnina 257, Grottaferrata, Latium, 00046, Italy06-9459261Known For
- Pretty garden for outdoor dining
- Classic cacio e pepe
- Grilled meats
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5. Osteria del Vecchio Orologio
$ | |Tucked on a side street off the medieval Piazza delle Erbe, the Osteria del Vecchio Orologio offers top-quality Tuscia specialties in a warm and informal atmosphere. It's a member of the Slow Food Movement, with a menu that changes according to the season.
Via Orologio Vecchio 25, Viterbo, Latium, 01100, Italy335-337754Known For
- Cute, cupboard-lined walls
- Local ingredients
- Extensive wine list
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6. Antica Fontana
$$ | |Across the road from the Abbey of San Nilo is one of Grottaferrata's most esteemed restaurants, which has been run by the Consoli family since 1989. The decor is rustic but stylish, with plants hanging from the ceiling and rows of polished antique copper pans and molds decorating the walls.
Via Domenichino 24, Grottaferrata, Latium, 00046, Italy347-4044492Known For
- Homemade pizza with excellent dough
- Fettuccine with porcini
- Pleasant outdoor terrace
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7. Antico Ristorante Pagnanelli
$$$ | |One of the most refined restaurants in the Castelli Romani has been in the same family since 1882. Its dining room windows open onto a breathtaking view across Lake Albano to the conical peak of Monte Cavo. In winter a log fire blazes in a corner; in summer you can dine on the flower-filled terrace. Be sure to ask to see their famous winding cellars, carved into the volcanic rock below the restaurant and home to a small wine museum.
Via Gramsci 4, Castel Gandolfo, Latium, 00073, Italy06-9360004Known For
- Homemade gnocchetti with clams and black truffles
- Elegant and cozy interior with an open fire in winter
- Famous wine cellar and wine museum in basement
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8. Arianna al Borghetto
$$ | |A short walk from the excavations—tucked away in the charming walled medieval borgo of Ostia Antica next to the Castello di Giulio II—this cozy trattoria is an ideal spot to restore your energy with some seasonal dishes and Roman specialties. On warm days, request an outdoor table.
Via del Forno 11, Ostia Antica, Latium, 00119, Italy06-56352956Known For
- Traditional Roman food
- Friendly fast-paced service
- Charming outdoor seating
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9. Il Grottino Frascati
$$ | |This former wine cellar just beyond Frascati's market square is now a cheerful trattoria serving traditional Roman dishes and pizza. In summer you can sit under an awning outside and enjoy the sweeping view over the plain toward Rome.
Viale Regina Margherita 41–43, Frascati, Latium, 00044, Italy06-9416873Known For
- Pasta alla gricia (with pecorino cheese, black pepper, and guanciale)
- Casual atmosphere
- Extensive wine list
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10. Il Piscarello
$$ | |Tucked away in a garden at the bottom of a steep side road, this elegant restaurant comes as a bit of a surprise. The menu has both seafood and meat dishes (some topped with white and black truffles), and the pasta can be made gluten-free if you call at least one day ahead of time. The excellent service makes this a favorite choice for wedding parties and anniversaries, which are usually in one of the private rooms. In summer, you can eat outside on the small patio overlooking the garden.
Via delle Pratarine 2, Palestrina, Latium, 00036, Italy06-9574326Known For
- Truffle-topped dishes
- Excellent service
- Outdoor seating in summer
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11. L'Aricciarola
$ | |This fraschetta around the corner from Palazzo Chigi is great for people-watching, which you can do while enjoying a platter of cold cuts and assorted cheeses, washed down with a carafe of local Castelli wine. Order your own appetizers and slices of porchetta at the counter near the door, snag a table on the patio, flag down a waiter if you want to order pasta, and then settle into the rustic setting surrounded by Roman families who've abandoned the city for the day to enjoy the local food.
Via Borgo S. Rocco 9, Ariccia, Latium, 00072, Italy06-9334103Known For
- Classic porchetta
- Local cold cuts
- Very casual and friendly atmosphere
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12. La Specchio di Diana
$ | |Halfway down the main street on the left is the town's most historic inn (where Byron stayed when visiting the area) with a wine bar and café at street level and a full restaurant on the second floor. It also has several small apartments and rooms available to rent by the night in the village center.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 13, Nemi, Latium, 00074, Italy06-9368714Known For
- Polenta al sugo di lepre (hare sauce)
- Spectacular lake views
- Local Nemi strawberries when in season
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13. Pizzeria Clementina
$$ | |A 10-minute drive from Ostia Antica in Fiumicino, modern Rome's fishing port, Pizzeria Clementina is set on a seaside promenade with views of bobbing boats. The fried appetizers and the pizzas are made using ingredients sourced from the hills around the city or from the daily catches brought in by local fishermen. The seafood pizza is excellent, particularly those topped with crudo (raw fish). However, pizza maker Luca Pezzetta grew up in Marino (next to Ariccia) so the porchetta pizza is also superb.
Via della Torre Clementina, 158, Fiumicino, Latium, 00054, Italy328-8181651Known For
- Supplì (fried risotto balls) with braised oxtail
- Savory cornetto with smoked provola and roasted mushrooms
- Porchetta-topped pizza
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14. Taverna Etrusca
$$ | |Located between the heart of San Pellegrino and Porta Romana, this friendly trattoria is known for its excellent home cooking and pizza. Be sure to admire the Etruscan-inspired decorations and check out the dessert—all the gelato is made on-site.
Via Annio 8, Viterbo, Latium, 01100, Italy347-8516619Known For
- Homemade pasta alla viterbese (spicy red sauce with fennel)
- Tagliolini (ribbon pasta) with lemon
- Great gelato
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15. Tre Re
$$ | |Viterbo's oldest restaurant—and one of the most ancient in Italy—has been operating in the centro storico (historic center) since 1622. The small, wood-paneled dining room, chummily packed with tables, was a favorite haunt of movie director Federico Fellini and, before that, of British and American soldiers during World War II.
Via Macel Gattesco 3, Viterbo, Latium, 01100, Italy0761-304619Known For
- Traditional local dishes
- Roasted suckling pig
- Locals touch the Tre Re (Three Kings) sign outside for luck
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Rate Includes: Closed Thurs.
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