Seek Update on Rome
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Seek Update on Rome
We are in our 60's. We head for our first trip to Rome on June 15. We have arranged for a private tour guide to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, etc.
Can someone who has been to Rome recently share things not to miss, including restaurants--I need a special restaurant for my wife's June 16 birthday? If there are things to avoid I would be interested in them as well.
Grazie!
Anthony
Can someone who has been to Rome recently share things not to miss, including restaurants--I need a special restaurant for my wife's June 16 birthday? If there are things to avoid I would be interested in them as well.
Grazie!
Anthony
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My BD is June 17 so Happy Happy to your wife. When we were there in April, we really enjoyed our dinner at Ristorante Il Gabriello. Small and mostly local diners, the food was fantastic, wine selection wonderful and service.
It is listed in Rick Steve's book.
It is listed in Rick Steve's book.
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Ira,
Thanks. I realize there are books, websites with thousands of restaurants. I was asking Fodorites for their selection of a special restaurant--from personal experience.
This kind of information is invaluable. As you probably know I share as well ask. Rome will be new to me,however, thus the question.
Hope you are well and getting ready to travel.
Anthony
Thanks. I realize there are books, websites with thousands of restaurants. I was asking Fodorites for their selection of a special restaurant--from personal experience.
This kind of information is invaluable. As you probably know I share as well ask. Rome will be new to me,however, thus the question.
Hope you are well and getting ready to travel.
Anthony
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I love Il Gabriello and have been dining there for eight years, thanks to a very handsome Roman taxi driver.
I am actually a little disappointed that Rick Steeves mentions this. Perhaps that was why there were so many Americans there in January.
I am actually a little disappointed that Rick Steeves mentions this. Perhaps that was why there were so many Americans there in January.
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<< I was asking Fodorites for their selection of a special restaurant--from personal experience.>>
Powell,
The open-ended nature of your question leads me to think that perhaps you have not already searched this Europe forum.
As mentioned above, if you enter "Rome and Restaurant" (without quotes) in the "search this forum box" on this page you will get many Fodorites (including me) giving you their selection of a special restaurant in Rome--from personal experience.
You will also discover a wealth of personal advice on things not to miss as well as things to avoid.
I believe this insiders tip was given to you in a spirit of genuine helpfulness.
After you have read the many Rome threads from your "search", please come back with any clarifying questions - everyone here is always happy to help.
Powell,
The open-ended nature of your question leads me to think that perhaps you have not already searched this Europe forum.
As mentioned above, if you enter "Rome and Restaurant" (without quotes) in the "search this forum box" on this page you will get many Fodorites (including me) giving you their selection of a special restaurant in Rome--from personal experience.
You will also discover a wealth of personal advice on things not to miss as well as things to avoid.
I believe this insiders tip was given to you in a spirit of genuine helpfulness.
After you have read the many Rome threads from your "search", please come back with any clarifying questions - everyone here is always happy to help.
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Anthony,
My sister and I just returned from Rome--I will try to get some info together within the next few days or so, although I'm sure we have nothing special enough for your wife's birthday.
Off the top of my head, I would say it was very, very hot and we ended up going much slower than I have on previous trips to Rome--and we're very fit in our 30s. My feet were killing me, and I've never had that problem in Rome or Paris or anywhere before. I think the heat made them swell (I know, not the most savory image). So make sure your wife takes several pairs of comfortable shoes.
For casual-but-good, we enjoyed da Olindo in Trastevere.
I will check my notes, and there's also a recent thread about a gentleman's recent trip to Rome, Venice and Northern Italy with detailed restaurant descriptions.
Have a wonderful time. I'm jealous!
My sister and I just returned from Rome--I will try to get some info together within the next few days or so, although I'm sure we have nothing special enough for your wife's birthday.
Off the top of my head, I would say it was very, very hot and we ended up going much slower than I have on previous trips to Rome--and we're very fit in our 30s. My feet were killing me, and I've never had that problem in Rome or Paris or anywhere before. I think the heat made them swell (I know, not the most savory image). So make sure your wife takes several pairs of comfortable shoes.
For casual-but-good, we enjoyed da Olindo in Trastevere.
I will check my notes, and there's also a recent thread about a gentleman's recent trip to Rome, Venice and Northern Italy with detailed restaurant descriptions.
Have a wonderful time. I'm jealous!
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Anthony, thanks for your many helpful posts on Provence...
I suggest you seek out Elaine here. She's offered her "file" on Rome (including restaurants) by requesting it from her by email. I've done so and downloaded it and it's a treasure!
I suggest you seek out Elaine here. She's offered her "file" on Rome (including restaurants) by requesting it from her by email. I've done so and downloaded it and it's a treasure!
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