Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DEL FRATE€€
WINE BAR
( 06 323 64 37;
www.enotecadelfrate.it
; Via degli Scipioni 122; meals €40; Mon-Sat; Ottaviano-San Pi-
etro)
Locals love this upmarket wine bar with its simple wooden tables and high-ceilinged,
brick-arched rooms. There's a formidable wine and cheese list, with everything from
bur-
rata
(like mozzarella but filled with a buttery cream) to gorgonzola, and a small but re-
fined menu of tartars, salads and fresh pastas.
DAL TOSCANO€€
TUSCAN
( 06 3972 5717;
www.ristorantedaltoscano.it
; Via Germanico 58-60; meals €45; Tue-Sun; Ottaviano-San
Pietro)
Dal Toscano is one for the traditionalists: an old-fashioned
ristorante
that serves top-
notch Tuscan meats. Start with the hand-cut
prosciutto
before attempting the colossal
chargrilled
bistecca alla fiorentina
(T-bone steak). You'll need to book.
PIZZERIA AMALFI€€
PIZZERIA
( 06 3973 3165; Via dei Gracchi 12; pizzas from €6, mains from €25; lunch & dinner daily; Ottaviano-San
Pietro)
While Roman pizzas are thin and crispy, Neapolitan pizzas are thicker and more
doughy. And that's what you get at this brassy, brightly coloured pizzeria-cum-restaurant.
If pizza doesn't appeal, there's a decent range of grilled meats, pastas, salads and fish
dishes. Note that there's a second branch across the road at Via dei Gracchi 5.
SHANTI€€
INDIAN, PAKISTANI
( 06 324 49 22;
www.ristoranteshanti.com
; Via Fabio Massimo 68; meals €30; lunch & dinner daily; Ot-
taviano-San Pietro)
When you need a change from pizza and pasta, this dependable Indian and
Pakistani restaurant serves up delicately spiced dishes in a handsome, softly lit setting.
Alongside tandooris, curries, dhals and naans, there are three set menus - vegetarian
(€20), meat (€23) or fish (€26) - offering good value for money.
RISTORANTE L'ARCANGELO€€€
GASTRONOMIC
( 06 321 09 92; Via Belli 59-61; meals €60, tasting menu €50; closed lunch Sat & Sun; Piazza Cavour)
Frequented by politicians and local celebs, this smart restaurant enjoys a stellar reputation
with local gourmets. The highlights for many are the classic Roman staples such as car-
bonara and gnocchi, but there's also a tempting choice of innovative modern dishes. The
wine list is also top draw, with some interesting Italian labels.
