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Sun, indoor/outdoor seating, Via delle Terme di Tito 96, tel. [phone], run by Teo and
Eugenio).
Caffè dello Studente , next door to Hostaria da Nerone, is popular with engineering
students attending the nearby University of Rome. Pina, Mauro, and their perky daughter
Simona (who speaks English) give my readers a royal welcome and serve average, mi-
crowaved bar gastronomia fare—toasted sandwiches, salads, and mixed bruschetta. If it's
not busy, show this topic when you order at the bar and sit without paying extra at a table
(Mon-Sat7:30-22:30,April-Oct Sun9:00-22:30,Nov-MarchclosedSun,ViadelleTermedi
Tito, tel. [phone]).
Trattoria Luzzi is a well-worn, no-frills eatery serving simple foodin a high-energyen-
vironment(asthey'vedonesince1945).Withgoodprices,bigportions,andproximitytothe
Colosseum, it draws a crowd—reserve or expect a short wait at lunch and after 19:30 (€6
pastas, €7 pizzas, €9 secondi , Thu-Tue 12:00-24:00, closed Wed, Via San Giovanni in Lat-
erano 88, tel. [phone]).
La Taverna dei Quaranta , a casual neighborhood favorite, is a bit more refined than
nearby Luzzi, but still far from pretentious. In the evening, they fire up the wood oven for
pizza,togoalongwithabasicmenuofRomanclassicsandseasonalspecialties.Astheplace
caters mostly to locals, service can be a bit slow and straightforward—but it's a good bet in
this touristy area (€8 pastas, €13 secondi , daily 12:00-15:30 & 19:00-24:00, Via Claudia 24,
tel. [phone]).
Near Termini Station
These restaurants are near my recommended hotels on Via Firenze. Several are clustered on
Via Flavia, others are nearby (Target, etc.), and a few, such as Bar Tavola Calda, are good
options for quick meals.
On (or near) Via Flavia
(See “Restaurants near Termini Station” map, here . )
Toeasilycheckoutafunandvariedselectionofeaterieswithinablockofeachother,walkto
Via Flavia (a block behind the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria of St. Teresa in Ecstasy
fame) and survey these choices—an old-time restaurant, a good pizzeria, a small romantic
place, and a friendly wine bar.