Lazio

The décor is a little rococo, with gilding and red velvet in a subdued setting, tailor-made for dinner rather than lunch. The menu will delight fish lovers, especially raw fish (tartares, ceviche, carpaccio), as here the chef, who handles the riches of the sea to perfection, has created a special menu of raw dishes. He offers two copious gourmet menus at reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of the dishes, one of which focuses on raw antipasti. All Rome is clamoring for a table here, so remember to make reservations.

Coratella (lamb offal simmered with onions and white wine), bucatini alla gricia (long, hollow pasta with pork jowls and pecorino), tonnarelli cacio e pepe (spaghetti-style egg pasta, thicker and seasoned with pecorino and pepper), coda alla vaccinara (stewed oxtail and vegetables)... Here you'll find typical recipes, not far from the Colosseum and in the heart of the Monti district. Straightforward, simple Roman cuisine and hearty dishes served in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Since the 1960s, this restaurant has been a renowned stopover for good forks, only 30 minutes from Rome. In the brick room, hams, red peppers and copper dishes hang from the ceiling. On the plate, stuffed ravioli and stretched pasta with all the know-how of good traditional cuisine of yesteryear. The wine list is very extensive and offers the best of Castelli Romani's wine-growing culture. To discover!

This is an original address near the Basilica of San Giovanni: from the fresh catch of the day, the chef composes here a unique gastronomic menu of 9 antipasti and a dish of fish specialities, accompanied by a wine of the day to marry the flavours perfectly, all at a really reasonable price. The desserts are also very well done. Flavour, refinement, creativity, aesthetics, friendliness of the waiters, a faultless performance for this seafood restaurant whose pretty name means "chiaroscuro" in Italian.

In a picturesque cul-de-sac perpendicular to via dei Banchi Vecchi, garlands of lanterns announce the refined tone of this address, which is not lacking in character. Giulio Terrinoni, a young chef brimming with creativity, has opened a restaurant that has quickly won over a discerning clientele. The "primi passi" menu features five dishes emblematic of the chef's cuisine, while the "think green" menu offers a fine selection of vegetarian and seasonal dishes.

The large dining room of this Roman restaurant not far from Porta Pia is always full. Family atmosphere and wood-fired pizzas at low prices: the one with zucchini flowers and mozzarella di bufala is a real success. Here, pizza is Neapolitan (with a slightly thicker dough than in Rome) and rigorously baked in a wood-fired oven. Fast service and take-away. The restaurant serves typical Roman dishes, including classic pasta carbonara or cacio e pepe.

Arguably one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Rome. The elegant interior offers a sophisticated environment that doubles as an art gallery. The concept is vegetarian, but also vegan, organic and locavore. An organic bar offers vegetarian and vegan smoothies, cocktails, snacks and dishes, while creative tapas are on the menu every night to accompany your drink. The plate is very aesthetic and the dishes are particularly tasty.

The restaurant is located a few steps from the Quirinal Palace and Monti. It is known for its fish specialities, recipes based on a first-class raw material, purchased every day at the market. The well-trained team offers a competent and professional service. The welcome is warm and the atmosphere relaxing, in an elegant and minimalist context with light colours. All that remains is to let yourself be tempted by the starters based on excellent raw fish and the different dishes. Personalized recipes for a kitchen with character!

In the lively Via Urbana, in the heart of the Monti district, this intimate and trendy address offers traditional and inventive cuisine. The chef's interpretation of the recipes is appreciated as much for the elegant presentation of the dishes as for their flavor. A warm and comfortable place where the owners have brought a special touch to the decoration. A reference point in this neighborhood for quality cuisine at the right price. Reservations are recommended as there are many regulars. To discover!

Fresh, Écru is the intimate and chic address that seduces vegetarians and crudivores (but not only!). Health and flavours go hand in hand here; vegan and vegetarian recipes surprise, to the delight of your taste buds. Apart from coffee, no food is cooked at a temperature above 40°C to keep all its flavour and, of course, everything is homemade! Fruits, vegetables and seeds can be used in salads, soups, pasta and tartars. To discover for its cuisine but also for the exhibitions of contemporary artists that take place there.

A meeting of aesthetes opened in 1726 which offers its wide selection of small producers as well as Italian grands crus from all over the Botte, especially from Lazio, all hand-picked, which are tasted in specific glasses according to their body, their origin. Here you can enjoy its wine with Roman specialities, such as the delicious baccalà alla romana, all on the outside terrace in the pedestrian street, or on the long wooden and marble counter guarded by cherubs and hundreds of bottles that dress the place.

This is a nice address with a good reputation among the regulars of the region, which offers a remarkable fish cuisine. The interior garden is quickly sold out on summer evenings, so remember to reserve a table in advance. There is a wide range of fish dishes, light and tasty fried fish, sliced swordfish, seafood risotto and more: all are very well cooked. If you prefer, you can choose the antipasti di mare: seafood and portions of fresh fish will be presented to you, almost making up a complete meal.

The setting is very particular, between baroque, vintage and retro: several small thematic rooms follow one another, ask for dinner in the one dedicated to Pinocchio or in those containing a whole collection of clocks with a hundred collector's pieces! The menu offers regional specialities but not only and, in any case, seasonal products have their place: pumpkin and walnut barter, but also fettuccine with truffle and ricotta cheese make your mouth water!

Set back from the busy centre of Ostia and its seafront, this is an address that doesn't look like much and yet reserves pleasant gourmet surprises. The pizzas are fine and crunchy, the pasta dishes copious and the ice creams delicious. The atmosphere is rustic, but the address is well known to Roman holidaymakers who come here to munch on a pizza on the go or to enjoy a dish of pasta with fresh shellfish. The prices are unbeatable. A very good value for money for this little restaurant which is worth a visit!

This local fishermen's cooperative has found the winning formula: offer self-service catering, on the spot or to take away, using the day's catch, at unbeatable prices. The fish pasta, particularly the swordfish, is succulent. We also love the fried squid and prawns. The atmosphere is very informal, and the fish is good for a very reasonable price. What more could you ask for?

A traditional regional trattoria, where local specialities are served, with all the decor that goes with it: checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs, retro frames hanging on the walls. On the menu fettuccine with artichokes and bacon, beef tagliata with balsamic vinegar and a small salad. The homemade antipasto is a show of hot and cold appetizers to taste, the pasta is homemade, the portions are hearty and the prices very fair. Go there on Sundays to meet the locals around their weekly family lunch. A sure thing!

A brasserie for dining in the heart of Rome, near the Trevi Fountain. Halfway between Paris's Le Grand Colbert and New York's Balthazar, Baccano at first seems very chaotic, with its ballet of waiters and non-stop service, yet you'll always find a quiet table where you'll be well served. Oysters and foie gras are reminiscent of France, burgers and sandwiches of the USA, while excellent pasta dishes and charcuterie evoke the dolce vita of Rome. A fine selection of wines.

A small sign in a pedestrian street, a few tables often occupied by Romans who know the address, this canteen offers small dishes and quality snacks. Beautiful salads, mixed boards, raced carpaccios and some dishes of the day to slate, often delicious lasagna. In premium, a varied wine list.

The daily arrival of fresh seafood and authentic cuisine with traditional flavours make this restaurant particularly attractive on the beach. Enjoy the octopus stew, mussels sauté, clams or bruschette. Continue with are spaghetti or with shrimp and rocket linguine. And this culinary happiness still continues with the main fish dishes, depending on the lot of the day. Don't miss the desserts. Good value for money. There is also a possibility to rent the beach loungers.

In a quiet street just a few steps away from Lungotevere, family cuisine has been active and appreciated since the 1960 s. The simple but careful map displays 100% Roman dishes such as the rigatoni alla gricia (pâtes pâtes pâtes pâtes with bacon and cheese), the guts or the calf to the artichokes, to finish with the chocolate fluffy cake or cream cream any homemade made.