Restaurants and Eating Out in the Centre of Rome

The capital of Italy, Rome is truly one of the most idyllic places to dine in Europe. Most people have heard of the saying "when in Rome, do as the Romans do." Yes, you can still have your pizzas and lasagnas but why? There's something to please every palate, so be adventurous.

Every region boasts of its specialties. However, in Rome, a meal usually starts with bruschetta and in Rome, try the ammazzavampiri. If you feel very, and I mean very, adventurous, try the pajata sauce. What's pajata sauce, eat first, ask later. Rome is also well known for its oxtail stew, lamb ribs and not forgetting, "jewish" artichokes which is basically deep fried artichokes.

A stone's throw away from St Peter's Cathedral is one of the most popular and reasonably priced restaurants in Rome must be Ad Hoc, located at Via di Ripetta, 43. The cozy ambience with a wine list of more than 200 local labels will set very nicely with anyone. Must *trys* are the carbonara sauce with porcini and the famous white ragu sauce. Prices are reasonable ranging from 25 to 35 euros per diner.

Also in the heart of Rome, in via Arcione 95, is the "Al Presidente, which offers quality prepared buffet for lunch and an ala-carte menu that offers seafood, lamb, beef, fresh salads, not forgetting a wide range of wines..

Ambasciata D'Abruzzo in Via Petro Tacchino offers cuisine with a touch of the abruzzo taste. Try the maccheroni with cheese and pepper, home made ravioli, mushroom and truffles, and not forgetting fresh catch from the sea. Menu prices range from 4,00 euros to 14 euros, excluding wine list.

Thinking of Fettuccine Alfredo, visit the Alredoall Scrofa in via della Scrofa 104! If you are watching the waist, sample their unique *healthier pasta dishes served with fresh ingredients. Enjoy their filet mignons prepared with various sauces. While eating, you may end up "star-gazing" as this restaurant has many *high profile patrons from movie stars to royalty. If eating with the stars is *up your alley, this is the place to be dining at.

In essence, eating in Rome will never be a chore for you are faced with too many choices. Whichever osteria (eatery) or ristorante you visit, try the specialty of the house and chances are, you will not be left disappointed, or in this case, with a bitter aftertaste in the mouth.