Eating in Rome
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Rome is full of good restaurants, many in attractive settings, particularly when you sit outside in the evening. No one location can be recommended to search for a good restaurant: some of the best places to eat are in the most unpromising locations while well-situated restaurants can often live on their reputation rather than the quality of their food. Restaurants in guidebooks can be good but prices can be inflated because it is more than likely a "tourist trap." To find an authentic restaurant that wont break the bank try to find a place in a more residential area or somewhere that isn't in the middle of the tourist locations.
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Eat like a Roman
In Rome you can ask for:
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Carciofi alla romana - Artichokes, Roman style
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Carciofi alla giudia - Artichokes, Jewish style
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Puntarelle - Chicory salad
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Bucatini all'Amatriciana - A pasta dish
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Spaghetti (or Rigatoni) alla Carbonara - A sauce made with egg and pancetta (bacon)
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Abbacchio a "scottadito" - lamb chops
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Scaloppine alla romana - Veal sautéed with fresh baby artichokes
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Coda alla vaccinara - Oxtail stew
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Cornetto & cappuccino - Sweet pastry and coffee
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Pizza a Taglio - Pizza by the slice.
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Panino - Italian Sandwich
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Trippa alla romana - Tripe, Offal is a roman tradition, e.g. osso buco, bone marrow.
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Fiori di Zucca fritti - Zucchini Flower, prepared in a deep fried batter.
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Many of the good restaurants in Rome are hard to find, but a good tip is to go where Italians live and eat. On the top of the green, old mountain (Monte Verde Vecchio) there are some trattorias with authentic Italian cuisine at an affordable price. Rome also has many beautiful spots to eat, so buying some delicacies to make up a picnic can be a great experience. In Via Marmorata you find Volpetti's which is known for its amazing selection of cheese, prosciutto and delicous pastries (and also for its prices!). In Via Giolitti, close to Termini Station, you find Sfizio Pizza , a good, clean and cheap place to eat pizza and other Roman specialities . Other good trattoria's in San Lorenzo area. A more affordable choice is to go to a local supermarket which will also have good fresh foods for lunch.
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