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  • 1. Antico Ristorante Sibilla

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    Founded as a hotel and restaurant in 1720 beside the striking Roman Temple of Vesta and the Sanctuary of the Sybil, the idyllic wisteria-draped terrace...

    Founded as a hotel and restaurant in 1720 beside the striking Roman Temple of Vesta and the Sanctuary of the Sybil, the idyllic wisteria-draped terrace has a spectacular view over the deep gorge of the Aniene River, with the thundering waters of the 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 in this unforgettable setting.

    Via della Sibilla 50, Tivoli, Latium, 00019, Italy
    0774-335281

    Known For

    • Beautiful terrace with a super view
    • Special take on fried zucchini blossoms
    • Homemade pasta with seasonal ingredients

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
  • 2. Cacciani

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    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 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, Italy
    06-9420378

    Known For

    • Tonnarelli cacio e pepe (prepared with a pecorino-cheese sauce and black pepper) prepared at the table
    • Great views
    • Welcoming, family-run vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun., reservations recommended
  • 3. La Fiocina

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    With its privileged position on the tranquil shores of Lake Nemi next to the Roman Ship Museum, La Fiocina has been serving local specialties, including...

    With its privileged position 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 dining room is elegant and welcoming, and there's a terrace on which you can dine alfresco, overlooking the small lakeside garden.

    Via delle Navi di Tiberio 9, Nemi, Latium, 00074, Italy
    06-9391120

    Known For

    • Coregone lake fish
    • Garden terrace with lake views
    • Tiny wild Nemi strawberries

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 4. Osteria del Fico Vecchio

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    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...

    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 the restaurant's charming garden filled with outdoor tables. Long known for its excellent cooking, 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, Italy
    06-9459261

    Known For

    • Pretty garden for outdoor dining
    • Classic cacio e pepe
    • Typical Roman dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Thurs., reservations recommended
  • 5. Osteria del Vecchio Orologio

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    Tucked away in a side street off the medieval Piazza delle Erbe, the Osteria del Vecchio Orologio offers top-quality Tuscia specialties in a warm and...

    Tucked away in 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. They're a member of the Slow Food movement, with a menu that changes according to the season.

    Via Orologio Vecchio 25, Viterbo, Latium, 01100, Italy
    335-337754

    Known For

    • Cute, cupboard-lined walls
    • Local ingredients
    • Extensive wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. Closed Tues.
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  • 6. Antica Fontana

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    Across the road from the Abbey of San Nilo, this is one of Grottaferrata's most esteemed restaurants, and it tends to be slightly higher priced...

    Across the road from the Abbey of San Nilo, this is one of Grottaferrata's most esteemed restaurants, and it tends to be slightly higher priced than other nearby eateries. 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, Italy
    347-4044492

    Known For

    • Homemade pizza with excellent dough
    • Fettuccine with porcini
    • Pleasant outdoor terrace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
  • 7. Antica Trattoria del Borgo

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    Visitors to Caprarola's landmark Palazzo Farnese often round out the experience with a hearty meal at this celebrated trattoria. There's a cozy, familial atmosphere inside,...

    Visitors to Caprarola's landmark Palazzo Farnese often round out the experience with a hearty meal at this celebrated trattoria. There's a cozy, familial atmosphere inside, and when the weather permits, a pleasant seating area outside.

    Via Borgo Vecchio 107, Caprarola, Latium, 01032, Italy
    0761-645252

    Known For

    • Local salumi (cured) and grilled meat
    • Expansive wine cellar
    • Homemade desserts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun., Tues., or Wed.
  • 8. Antico Ristorante Pagnanelli

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    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...

    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 cellars, carved into the volcanic rock below the restaurant and home to a small wine museum.

    Via Gramsci 4, Castel Gandolfo, Latium, 00073, Italy
    06-9360004

    Known 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

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: reservations recommended
  • 9. Arianna al Borghetto

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    This cozy trattoria is tucked away in the charming walled medieval borgo of Ostia Antica next to the Castello di Giulio II. A short walk...

    This cozy trattoria is tucked away in the charming walled medieval borgo of Ostia Antica next to the Castello di Giulio II. A short walk from the excavations, it's an ideal spot to restore your energy with some seasonal dishes and Roman specialties. On warm days, you can ask for an outdoor table in the pretty village-like setting.

    Via del Forno 11, Ostia Antica, Latium, 00119, Italy
    06-56352956

    Known For

    • Traditional Roman food
    • Homemade pastas
    • Charming outdoor seating

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.
  • 10. Il Grottino Frascati

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    This former wine cellar just beyond Frascati's market square is now an old-fashioned and cheerful trattoria serving traditional Roman dishes and pizza. In summer you...

    This former wine cellar just beyond Frascati's market square is now an old-fashioned and 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, Italy
    06-94289772

    Known For

    • Pasta alla gricia (with pecorino cheese, black pepper, and guanciale)
    • Casual atmosphere
    • Extensive wine list
  • 11. Il Piscarello

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    Tucked away at the bottom of a steep side road, this elegant dining room immersed in a garden comes as a bit of a surprise....

    Tucked away at the bottom of a steep side road, this elegant dining room immersed in a garden comes as a bit of a surprise. Specialties of the house include meat carpaccio and fish, seafood, and meat dishes with white and black truffles, and the pasta can even 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, Italy
    06-9574326

    Known For

    • Truffle-topped dishes
    • Fresh seafood
    • Outdoor seating in summer

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Thurs. No dinner Sun.
  • 12. L'Aricciarola

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    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 mixed...

    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 mixed 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 come to enjoy the local food.

    Via Borgo S. Rocco 9, Ariccia, Latium, 00072, Italy
    06-9334103

    Known For

    • Classic porchetta
    • Local cold cuts
    • Very casual and friendly atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and 2 wks in Jan.
  • 13. Locanda Specchio di Diana

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    Halfway down the main street on the left is the town's most historic inn, where Byron stayed when visiting the area. Today it is a...

    Halfway down the main street on the left is the town's most historic inn, where Byron stayed when visiting the area. Today it is a wine bar and café on street level, and a full restaurant on the second floor with marvelous views over the lake. It also has several small apartments and rooms available to rent by the night in the village center.

    Corso Vittorio Emanuele 13, 00074, Italy
    06-9368714

    Known For

    • Fettuccine al sugo di lepre (hare sauce)
    • Spectacular lake views
    • Local Nemi strawberries when in season
  • 14. Taverna Etrusca

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    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...

    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 excellent gelato is made on-site.

    Via Annio 8, Viterbo, Latium, 01100, Italy
    0761-226694

    Known For

    • Homemade pasta alla viterbese (spicy red sauce with fennel)
    • Tagliolini (ribbon pasta) with lemon
    • Excellent gelato

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 15. Tre Re

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    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,...

    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, Italy
    0761-304619

    Known For

    • Traditional local dishes
    • Roasted suckling pig
    • Locals touch the Tre Re (Three Kings) sign outside for luck

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Thurs.
  • 16. Ristorantino La Torre

    $$ | Italian
    Closed Permanently

    You get good value at this little trattoria in the heart of town, an offshoot of the super elegant Enoteca La Torre, which has now transferred...

    You get good value at this little trattoria in the heart of town, an offshoot of the super elegant Enoteca La Torre, which has now transferred to Rome. The carefully edited menu changes according to what's in season, but the pasta sprinkled with grated black truffles and the pasta e fagioli (pasta and bean soup) are regular favorites. The restaurant is popular with local businesspeople, so it can get quite busy. The service is friendly and informal.

    Via della Torre 5, Viterbo, Latium, 01100, Italy
    0761-226467

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.

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