Restaurant recomendations near Colosseum
 

Staying in convent north of the Colosseum, just off of Via Cavour for five nights in June. Any restaurant recommendations? Esp interested in home style with local interest.

Osteria da Nerone, via Terme di Tito 96, specially known for their antipasti buffet. Basic interior but you can have a view of the Colosseum.<BR>near Colosseum metro stop. <BR><BR>I haven't tried this one<BR>Pizzeria Leonia, via Leonina 84. Near Colosseum. Cheap Eats in Italy 1996 said:<BR>"one of the best slices of pizza you will have in Rome..it is a virtual mob scene around lunchtime when the wait for your number to be called seems endless…pizzas are cut in pieces as large or small as you want, I suggest trying two or three varieties." Michelin's Green Guide to Rome says<BR>"This tiny shop is always packed at lunch time. Offers a wide range of pizzas."<BR>

Jim, I had been recommended the following and would definitely return:<BR><BR>Trattoria Pasqualino (Moderate)<BR>Via SS. Quattro (betwn. Via Claudia & Via Ostilia by the Forum)<BR>Roma, Italy<BR>06/700-4576 phone<BR>This little Trattoria was perfect. Located on a quiet little street not too far from the Forum I was impressed with how many locals frequented the place. Besides the fact that the meal was delicious the waiter took very good care of me and even gave me a complimentary chilled Limoncello in a frosted cordial glass at the end of my meal. This was my first experience in dining al fresco and I was absolutely hooked. Unfortunately, every Trattoria I ever dine at will (unfairly?) be compared to this one. <BR>

try this one again

As you walk from the Coloseum to San clemente you pass thru a working class neighborhood. We ahd a great lunch at Trattoria Luzzi. Huge plates of basic pasta and a very nice antipasti buffet. Very cheap, 4 pasta only L45,000 or about $20.00 last summer.

There is a family restaurant with flair and excellent food, I loved it, not expensive either, it <BR><BR>Ristorante al Cardello, Via del Cardello 1 at the corner of via Cavour, actually a few feet towards the colosseum.<BR>Do not miss it.06 474 5259. <BR>It opened in 1929.Bye

Two come to mind, a few blocks from the Colosseo; Mario's Hostaria, a couple of blocks north; Charly's Sauciere, about 5 blocks east. Both are quite good.