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Rome RestaurantsIl Cantiniere di Santa Dorotea Via di Santa Dorotea 9, tel. 06/5819025 With 35 wines by the glass, Santa Dorotea is one of the great Rome restaurants to meet for a drink after dinner, especially since it stays open until 2 AM . But with such wine-bar fare available as radicchio soup, piadine (a specialty from Romagna , flat bread stuffed with ham, cheese, and vegetables and then grilled), cured meats, salads, and cheeses, you can have a satisfying meal here as well. AE , DC , MC, V. Closed Sun. and Aug. EUR 7 - EUR 17 Ristorante Montecarlo Piazza Mastai, 1,tel: 06 5819870 Il Chicco d'Uva Corso Rinascimento 70, tel. 06/6867983 Standing right next to the Senate building, Il Chicco d'Uva has both a great location and stellar food compared to other Rome restaurants in the area. Appetizers include thinly sliced goose carpaccio with fresh peaches and steamed broccoli with fatty bacon and black truffle. Pastas vary from season to season and use both fish and meat; second courses tend to favor carnivores, with such dishes as a delicate veal with zucchini flowers. Desserts are creative and satisfying; especially good are the semifreddi, soft ice cream in a variety of flavors with tasty toppings. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch. EUR 12 - EUR 17 Eleonora d'Arborea Corso Trieste 23, tel: 06 44250943 Il Sanpietrino Piazza Costaguti 15, tel. 06/68806471 Named after the sanpietrini, or Roman cobblestones, that line the floor, this is one of the popular Rome restaurants, which has a relaxed atmosphere. Beamed ceilings and tile walls remind diners of old-world Rome , yet the menu is contemporary. Seafood dominates the bill, and dishes such as panzerotti di pesce in salsa di mazzancolle (homemade ravioli stuffed with fish, in a light prawn sauce) and rombo in crosta di patate con salsa ai funghi porcini (flounder baked in a potato crust, with porcini mushroom sauce) make the most of seasonal ingredients. Excellent desserts range from a pine-nut cake to a simple lemon sorbet with strawberry sauce. AE , DC , MC, V. Closed Sun., 3 wks in Aug., and 1 wk in Jan. No lunch. EUR 12 - EUR 17 Monte Caruso Via Farini 12, tel. 06/483549 Monte Caruso stands out from the pack of mediocre places that surround the train station. Low arches and tiled floors create a warm, elegant setting. The menu focuses on food from Lucania, an area of Italy divided between the southern regions of Basilicata and Calabria . Homemade pastas have strange-sounding dialect names, such as cautarogni (large cavatelli with Sicilian broccoli) and cauzuni (enormous ricotta-stuffed ravioli), but the dishes are generally simple and hearty. Don't miss the profiteroles for dessert, dressed at table with warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream. AE, MC, V. Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch Mon. EUR 12 - EUR 22 Al Bric Via del Pellegrino 51, tel. 06/6879533 Roberto Marchetti, a fourth-generation Roman wine merchant, has created a bistro where wine reigns supreme, with a thick list (well over 1,000 labels) of careful selections from throughout Italy and France . Fresh ingredients are one of the hallmarks of the Al Bric, and you can taste it in dishes such as artichoke charlotte with warm chèvre cheese or the inventive pappardelle (wide egg noodles) with a pinot noir and duck sauce. The fantastic cheese cart is a satisfying way to round out a meal. DC, MC, V. Closed Mon. and 2 wks in Aug. No lunch Tues.-Sat. EUR 7 - EUR 17 One of the many boisterous Rome restaurants north of the Pantheon, this convivial trattoria makes for a fun evening out. The modern decor and airy feel attract a young clientele, but the menu sticks to Roman basics such as simple pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil or rigatoni alla gricia (with bacon, sheep's-milk cheese, and black pepper). Appetizers such as prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella may not be exciting, but they're eminently satisfying. The homemade panna cotta (baked heavy cream) with chocolate or berry sauce is a perfect way to end the meal. AE, MC, V. Closed Sun. EUR 7 - EUR 17 That Italian rarity, the vegetarian restaurant of few begetarian Rome restaurants, takes on a chic and cosmopolitan air here, where you'll find meat-free versions of classic Mediterranean dishes as well as more daring tofu concoctions. Changing displays of modern art make the place fit right in on its gallery-lined street. Service is efficient and professional, and the lunch buffet is a great value. AE , DC , MC, V. EUR 7 - EUR 17 At this restaurant near Via Veneto, Mariano's son-in-law and successor, Tonino, is an exponent of high quality and tradition. Since he leaves flights of culinary fancy to others, you can be sure of finding authentic Roman and central Italian cuisine here, including delicate egg pastas, game, and abbacchio in season. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch Sat. EUR 12 - EUR 17 It calls itself a wine bar, but Ferrara 's menu makes it a bona fide restaurant with a wine list the length of a short novel. As you contemplate the labels from all over Italy , don't ignore the food at hand: an excellent mixed antipasto of marinated vegetables and cured meats; delicious homemade soups, especially farro e funghi porcini (farro grain and porcini mushrooms); and roast pork with prunes. Reservations essential. AE, DC, MC, V. EUR 17 - EUR 22 The name says it all. For years, Filetti di Baccalà has been serving just that -- battered, deep-fried fillets of salt cod -- and not much else. The Roman specialty doesn't require much accompaniment. You'll find no-frills starters such as bruschette al pomodoro (garlic-rubbed toast topped with fresh tomatoes and olive oil), and in winter months the cod is served alongside puntarelle, a crunchy Roman green topped with a delicious anchovy vinaigrette. It's a fun place, with a convivial waitstaff. No credit cards. Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch. EUR 7 This tiny candlelighted spot near the Pantheon is perfect for a romantic evening. Marinated fish, pasta with sausage and broccoli, and excellent meats prepared in a variety of ways -- such as involtini di vitella con cipolotti e pinoli in salsa di olive nere (tender veal rolled around scallions and pine nuts in a green olive sauce) -- are some of the unpretentious but satisfying dishes on offer. The wine list is well above average and includes several varieties of after-dinner drinks, a rarity in Rome . Reservations essential. DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. and 1 wk in Aug. No lunch Sat. EUR 12 - EUR 17 Enoteca Corsi Via del Gesù 88, tel. 06/6790821 Very convenient to the historic center for lunch or an afternoon break, this little wine bar looks like it missed the revolution; prices and decor are come una volta (like once upon a time) when the shop sold -- as the sign says -- wine and oil. The genuinely dated feel of the place has its charm: you can still get wine here by the liter, or choose from a good variety of fairly priced alternatives in bottles. There are also nicely prepared pastas and kind service. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. No dinner. EUR 7 - EUR 12 Near the Pantheon, this modern wine bar makes a good stop for a light meal after seeing the sights in the historical center. At lunch there's always a pasta and soup selection, as well as fish and meat specials of the day. Dinner is lighter, focusing on cured meats and cheeses. MC, V. Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch Sat. EUR 7 - EUR 12 Evangelista is known throughout the city for its carciofi al mattone (roasted artichokes pressed flat between two hot bricks). Its fame is well deserved, but there's more here than just artichokes. Try excellent pasta with fresh fava beans, pecorino cheese, and mint in spring, or roast pork loin with juniper berries in winter. Homemade desserts -- try the pastry with zabaglione cream and warm chocolate sauce -- prompt service, and a comfortably elegant setting make Evangelista a winner. MC, V. Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch. EUR 17 - EUR 22 Massive wooden beams on high are as solid as the reputation of this family-run trattoria near Termini Station. It has a regular neighborhood clientele but also satisfies tourists' appetites. You may well be tempted by à la carte offerings such as rigatoni alla norcina (with a sauce of crumbled sausage and cream) or osso buco con funghi (with mushrooms). Service is swift and courteous. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Mon. and Aug. EUR 7 - EUR 12 Il Brillo Parlante's location near Piazza del Popolo makes it convenient for lunch or dinner after shopping in the area. Choose from 20 wines by the glass at the ground-floor bar, or eat downstairs in one of several wood-paneled and copper-piped rooms. The menu is extensive for a wine bar; choose from cured meats, crostini (toasted bread with various toppings such as pâte or prosciutto), pastas, grilled meats, and even pizzas. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Mon. and 1 wk in mid-Aug. EUR 12 - EUR 17 Sora Lella Via Ponte Quattro Capi 16, tel. 06/6861601 What was once a simple trattoria on Tiberina Island is now a monument to its late founder, a beloved Roman personality. Two small dining rooms are lined with wood paneling and wine bottles, and although prices are higher than when Sora Lella presided, her son has ensured that the cooking is still 100% Roman. Daily specials are written on the chalkboard; you'll usually find homey meatballs, pasta e fagioli (a thick soup of short pasta and beans), and maialino all'antica roma (suckling pig with prunes, pine nuts, and raisins). Leave room for the quintessential Roman ricotta cake. AE , DC , MC, V. Closed Sun. and Aug. EUR 12 - EUR 22 Pietro Valentini Via Pianellari 19, tel: 06 6868565 One of the finest Rome restaurants where Chef Angelo Troiani's never-ending quest to find the freshest seasonal ingredients translates into original dishes such as cosce di quaglia in confit, vinaigrette all'aceto di lamponi, verza stufata (confit of quail's legs with raspberry vinaigrette and braised cabbage); spaghetti with shrimp, artichokes, mint, and Roman sheep's-milk cheese; and filetto di maiale arrostito, patate in porchetta, salsa di vin cotto (roast pork served with bacon-wrapped potatoes in a wine sauce). The tasting menu, a good deal with five courses (but not including wine), changes every day. A vast wine cellar holds more than 1,000 bottles. Reservations essential. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. and 1 wk in Aug. No lunch Mon. EUR 22
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