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Ristorante La Caravella: This restaurant serves great cuisine, mostly known for its excellent service and ambience. Quality is tremendous but quite expensive. They serve large portions and you will get your money's worth considering the price range in Venice. Good choice for picky eaters.

Osteria Da Fiore: If you enjoy Italian food and specially the Venitian Seafood Delicatesse, then you must visit Osteria Da Fiore!!... It's cooked simply to perfection, allowing the freshness of the seafood come through. The scampi (my favorite) and the "Moleche" (soft shell crab from Veneto) is delicious and ligh. The "Alghe" pasta (Colored Green is homemade with spinach) deliciously combined with fresh mussels. If you have a chance, buy their book... you can make Fiore dishes at home for yourself. Cuisines: European, Italian, Seafood

I Figli Delle Stelle (Giudecca):   Located on the Giudecca Canal, overlooking a sensational sunset, the lights of the city and all the boats going by. Most recommended dishes are the Little ears (pasta) in tomato sauce, and the Rissoto, simple but delicious. Seating is available on the banks of the Lagoon providing a romantic ambience and atmosphere. Only open 5 months out of the year. In May they make their own "Lemoncello". Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean.

Alle Testiere (Castello):  It's run by two young men, a very small place near Campo Formossa in Venice. The menu is small and everything is fresh mainly serving seafood. It is an incredible little find - 22 seats, 2 seatings per table. You must book preferably for the 9.00 pm slot, otherwise, risk waiting in line. These logistics are important because despite the intimate and very friendly nature of this restaurant, it is absolutely professional. At Alla Testiere, the food was sublime, generous and passionate. The dishes are creative but not overdone. Closed in August.

Al Marca (Santa Croce): Located in the San Polo/Santa Croce area is known to locals and many tourists along the years to be the place of the best sanduiches, aperitifs in Venice. The prosciutto is a must have in this place. Try the spritz!

Cipriani (Giudecca): Known for exquisite menu and very expensive!  It provides a beautiful view of Venice as you dine offering a great ambience and comfort.

Met Restaurant: Just steps away from the main strip was this little quiet garden area with lovely plants, flowers and trickling fountain. Beautifully decorated with a calming garden dining area. A perfect place to step away from the chaos of San Marco Square area. It was charming, relaxing, excellent service, delicious food beautifully presented. Cuisines: Italian, Contemporary.

Vini da Gigio (Cannaregio): Lovely restaurant a stone's throw from S.Felice Vaporetto stop. It has tables by the windows looking out onto the canal. The portions are generous for Venetian standard, specializing in Venetian cuisine (both fish and meat varieties). It's very hard to find, even when you have the address. I would recommend booking in advance.

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Italian cuisine is one of the most popular in the world. Everyone wants a taste of this unique finger-licking Pizza, Pasta, Risotto, etc... A great way to start your trip in Rome in a strange city is to take in as much as you can from the trip and take full advantage of what it has to offer. Eating in Rome is a great start. We have collected 10 best restaurants for you to enjoy a wonderful dinner night out in Rome. Enjoy your meal!! 

Agata & Romeo: Is a family based restaurant that has been around for three generations serving traditional local Roman cuisine. Its large collection of different types of wine to  delicious. Romeo is an expert sommelier (more than 1500 labels in his cellar), he can help you select the appropriate wine to best match your desired meal. Agata is the chef known for her delicious unique recipes of her traditional Roman dishes. Cuisine: Italian, European. Located on Via Carlo Alberto,45.  Open: Monday-Friday 12.00pm-3.00pm, 7.00pm-11.30pm, Closed: Saturday/Sunday
 

Le Carrette: A family run restaurant for many years and still going strong, based only from its original roots and tradition. Using simple basic ingredients and never duplicated technique. An inviting atmosphere for families and friends. Very popular with  wealthy locals and especially Italian footballers and celebrities. Cuisine: Italian. Located on Via Madonna dei Monti,63. Open: Daily 7.30pm-12.00am: Closed on Wednesdays. 

Checchino da 1887: This is another perfect example of traditional Roman food with a more wide variety and taste. Try the veal hearts with artichokes or oxtail stew. These are highly recommended by everyone. Don't be scared by this, they are also very good in serving the finger-licking homemade pasta, and salads. Desserts are a must have! Cuisine: Italian, Roman. Located on Via di Monte Testaccio,30. Open: 12.30pm-3.00pm, 8.00pm-12.00am
 

La Pergola: This restaurant ranks the top 10 in Rome, but the top 50 in the world. Award winning of three Michelin stars and other prestigious awards from around the world. The dining area defines the word elegance, and more than 1800 labels (more than 48000 bottles at your disposal). The food is worth every single bite not to mention the view it grants. Cuisine: Italian, European, Continental, Mediterranean. Located onVia A. Cadlolo 101, Cavalieri Hilton. Open: Tuesday-Saturday 7.30pm-12.00am 

Il Bacaro: A romantic place tucked away in a cobble-stone side street away from the traffic of Rome. Tables set outside lit by candle light providing a sensual feeling of a passionate meal with your partner. This restaurant also offers you the very best with their exclusive wine list that is sure to satisfy your appetite and help absorb true Italian Roman cuisine. The Walls are decorated with simple like frescoes, adding a more rustic feel to the atmosphere. Cuisine: Italian, European. Located on Via degli Spagnoli,27
Open: Monday-Saturday 8.00pm-12.00am, hours may vary seasonally

La MonteCarlo: Is the perfect place to enjoy a real Pizza Rome style. This restaurant  is run by the daughter of the famous Pizzeria" Da Baffetto". Their menu offers varied delicious types of pizzas that a trip to Rome would not be complete without a meal here. Offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere, where you can enjoy a good meal and be yourself. Cuisine: Italian, European. Located on Vicolo Savelli,12. Open: Tuesday-Sunday 12.30pm-3.30pm, 6.30pm-1.00am

Taverna dei Fori Imperiali: Another family run restaurant by two wonderful people (husband and wife), a small restaurant but with a cozy atmosphere displaying kind and warm Italian hospitality. Their recipes consists of a variety of Sicilian, Roman and Umbrian food plus chef's own innovations to add more flavor and touch to each dish. Cuisine: Italian, Regional, European. Located  on Via della Madonna dei Monti,16.
Open: Wednesday-Monday 12.00pm-3.00pm, 7.30pm-12.00am 

La Trattoria: Try something new in Italian cuisine. Sicilian food is brought to Rome for a taste of Southern Italian cuisine. Fillippo La Mantia (Chef) loves to share his uniqueness exclusive recipes from his homeland and see the look on people's as they taste his masterpiece. For those who wish to explore another type of Italian world, try the true Sicilian food. Cuisine: Italian, Regional, European. Located on Via del Pozzo delle Cornacchie,25. Open: Monday-Saturday 12.00pm-3.00pm, 7.30pm-12.00am

Colline Emiliane: A family run restaurant tucked away from the busy streets of Rome serving typical Roman menu focusing mainly on homemade pastas with some of the very best local Roman sauces. The house specialties are known to be Tortellini in Broth or Pumpkin Ravioli. Cuisine: Regional. Located on Via Avignonesi,22. Open: Opens Tuesday to Sunday 12.45pm-2.45pm, 7.45pm-10.45pm

Etabli: A bit rather different from most restaurants in Rome ran by second or third generations, this place offers a new approach, style, atmosphere and food redecoration. It is a café, restaurant, wine bar all in one. Beautifully decorated living room space ambience, low diming lights with comfortable armchairs and sofas. Cuisine: Italian, European. Located Vicolo delle Vacche,9. Open: Daily 9.00am-11.00pm

Don't stop here...! What is a good place to eat without a nice place to sleep!  If you are coming to Rome, make it worthwhile and find out some of the best accommodations where you can stay.

Before you pack your bags and jet off to Rome, you'll need to organize some accommodations first. Look no further, visit our ThekeytoItaly.com site and look at more of our selected vacation rental apartments, Villas and Castles. We suggest to try staying in an apartment, since hotels tend to be over-priced and of lower quality than you'd expect to get for your money.

The other great art city in Italy is Venice. If you would be interested in also visiting what nearly everyone consider to be the most Romantic city in the world, we also offer Venice apartments for rent from our ThekeytoItaly.com site as well.

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Hard Rock Cafè: Rome

 

It was founded in 1971 by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, two enterprising and music-loving Americans. Their first Hard Rock Cafè opened near Hyde Park Corner in London, in a former Rolls Royce car dealerships showroom close to Hyde Park. It has been said that modern Rome has a  foot in the past and one in the present. Our Italian Hard Rock location with an upbeat modern feel, super cool Hard Rock merchandise covered with rock 'n' roll memorabilia, is a place where you'll find not just amazing meals to fulfill every appetite, but is also an introduction of the Roman world. The Cafè Rome is the ultimate spot for people watching, an important part of Roman culture. So when in Rome, whether you are improving your wardrobe, in business/pleasure or seeking out la dolce vita, visit Hard Rock Cafè Rome. One of the 143 Hard Rock Cafè locations world wide.  

Before visiting Rome, save money and enjoy more space and comfort by renting an Apartment in Rome.

Hard Rock Cafè Rome
Via Vittorio Veneto, 62 a/b
Rome, Italy

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Grand Openning -  Enjoy Great Pizza!!

...referred by The Key to Italy.com Staff!! 

Restaurant "Mamarò" under new management, is providing a new way of service. Located in San Lorenzo, a developing area known to be inundated with a lively atmosphere at night with many pubs and and other rustic restaurants of local cuisine booming with new clientale. A great opportunity for our clientes to explore a new unconquered location by the great crowds of thourists yet in Rome.  Enjoy great pizza at unbeatable prizes with a 15% discount by presenting your The key to Italy voucher to Giorgio, one of the owners, and you will be in good hands.  Here, you will feel right at home surrounded by locals in a friendly atmosphere. Since we are recent clients, we are talking from personal experience and approval.

 

 

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