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April is not only the time when spring colours every corner of the city with greenery and flowers, it is also the perfect time to discover new flavours and culinary delights. If you are looking for the best restaurants where you can enjoy Roman and international specialities, you are in the right place. Here we will guide you through a selection of the most fascinating and tasty restaurants to try during your stay in Rome during this month of rebirth and renewal.
Get ready for an unforgettable gastronomic journey between the authentic flavours of Roman cuisine and the innovative proposals of the capital’s talented chefs.
Il Giardino presso Hotel Eden
Via Ludovisi, 49
Just a few steps away from Via Veneto, with a magnificent view of Rome, at the top of the Hotel Eden is the Il Giardino restaurant, a splendid expression of Mediterranean cuisine. TheExecutive Chef is Fabio Ciervo, whose international experience enhances the excellent quality of the ingredients. The ambience is refined but the mise en place comfortable and informal, the service professional, attentive to the smallest detail and friendly will make Il Giardino the ideal place to enjoy a breathtaking view and to relax while enjoying an excellent stracotto of suckling lamb shoulder with aubergine and crispy potatoes. Choose the luxury of the Il Giardino restaurant and make your evening unique.
Elio Ristorante presso The Hoxton Hotel
Largo Benedetto Marcello, 220
If you are looking for aunique gastronomic experience in the heart of Rome, you cannot miss the Elio restaurant at The Hoxton Hotel in Largo Benedetto Marcello, just outside Parioli. Under the guidance and influences of Chef Sarah Cicolini, former owner of Santo Palato and the Avanvera wine bar, Elio will surprise you with its creative and refined cuisine, with delicious and innovative dishes in a chic and cosyatmosphere. Here, a varied public, not only of tourists, can enjoy a genuinely territorial culinary proposal, with a strong Latium and Italian bias. Following a Mediterranean approach, Elio offers traditional dishes such as bruschetta with garlic, oil and ox heart, delicious grilled dishes and the very Roman maritozzo with crema diplomatica. A must for lovers of good food!
Pulejo
Via dei Gracchi, 31
Discover the elegance and sophistication of starred cuisine at the Pulejo restaurant on Via dei Gracchi in the Prati district. Led by Michelin-starred chef Davide Pulejo, this restaurant offers a high quality dining experience in an elegantly comfortable location. With a precise and discreet service, Pulejo welcomes his guests in an intimate setting with a total of 11 tables and 30 seats, divided into two separate rooms, plus a cosy entrance hall. The restaurant offers two tasting menus, one 5-course and one 7-course, which enhance the excellent quality of the dishes on offer. Among those not to be missed, the ‘Mi-Ro’ risotto is a true culinary masterpiece, the result of the Chef’s Milan-Rome commute. It is a Milanese risotto with saffron, enriched in the centre with coda alla vaccinara and cocoa powder, a tribute to his previous success at Alchimia in Milan, where it was already on the menu. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy an experience where the passion for high-class cuisine is palpable in every dish.
Per me – Giulio Terrinoni
Vicolo del Malpasso, 9
The starred cuisine of Chef Giulio Terrinoni‘s restaurant Per Me, located in a charming alleyway in the historic centre, a side street of the famous Via Giulia, a stone’s throw from Via dei Banchi Vecchi, is pure magic. The Chef, known for his mastery in the exceptional preparation of fish, invites you on a gastronomic journey through an Italian tasting menu, where dishes are reinterpreted in a modern and creative way. The restaurant offers an almost homely atmosphere, wherefish is the undisputed protagonist and the approach is focused on sustainability and the search for the best raw materials, with special attention to the selection and growth of small local producers. Per Me offers three tasting courses: ‘Primi Passi’ with five courses, ‘Testa, Mani, Cuore’ with ten courses and ‘Think Green’ with five seasonal vegetarian dishes. Among the a la carte dishes, don’t miss the Carpaccio of langoustines with marinated foie gras and red onion gel. Come and discover an unforgettable culinary experience in the heart of Rome, where Giulio Terrinoni’s passion and skill transform each dish into a masterpiece of flavour and creativity.
Sandalia
Via Felice Anerio, 25
Immerse yourself in a unique culinary experience at the Sandalia Restaurant, located on Via Felice Anerio in the heart of the African quarter. Created with the passion and mastery of Chef Vitalia Scano, Sandalia is a tribute to Sardinia, a land rich in traditions and authentic flavours. The restaurant is distinguished by a cuisine exclusively dedicated to fresh fish dishes, with a special and careful search for the best raw materials. The name ‘Sandalia’ is inspired by the ancient Greek epithet for Sardinia, ‘an island surrounded by the Africo sea’, the essence and culture of the land from which the Chef hails. At Sandalia, you will be able to indulge in amazing raw fish, refined first courses and a mixed grill of the highest quality fish. You just have to come and discover the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean.
AEDE
Via Federico Cesi, 22
Aede, located on Via Federico Cesi, represents a high level gastronomic proposal, where technique is combined with elegant presentations and culinary innovation is the real protagonist. This restaurant aims to revolutionise high-level cuisine, going beyond traditional clichés and offering refined and surprising dishes. The minimal and contemporary interior, inspired by the Nordic style, reflects the Chef’s many professional experiences in Scandinavian starred restaurants. Each month, Aede offers an ever-changing 12-course tasting menu, where sophisticated flavours and creative presentations will surprise and delight you. In addition, the restaurant offers a selection of organic wines and has a small dehors ideal for enjoying al fresco dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
Friccico
Viale dei Colli Portuensi, 169
There is a little bit of Paris in the heart of Monteverde! The Friccico Restaurant, located on Viale dei Colli Portuensi and led by Chef Simone La Rocca and his partner Serena Moretti, is in fact an authentic bistro that celebrates a passion for game and farmyard animals. This refuge for meat lovers offers a down-to-earth cuisine linked to tradition and high quality raw materials. The indoor dining room seats about 30, plus another 18 in the street-facing terrace. A tiled counter then seats five more with high stools, allowing customers to enjoy the view of the kitchen. For Sunday lunch, don’t miss the delicious lasagne prepared with a courtyard ragout, a white game ragout, the irresistible saltimbocca or the filet with green pepper. In addition, all pastas are homemade, and to end your meal on a sweet note, let yourself be tempted by the delicious desserts including pancakes with tiramisu cream or chocolate and pear cake.
Bencò
Via Fabio Massimo, 101
Ristorante Bencò is located on Via Fabio Massimo and here, in the heart of Prati, you can discover authentic Mediterranean cuisine. This cosy restaurant with Calabrian roots bears the signature of the passion and experience shared between uncle Arturo Converso and nephew Manuel Bennardo. After gaining restaurant experience in Calabria, the two moved to Rome to bring the tradition and flavours of their land to the centre of the Roman gastronomic scene. And the name ‘Bencò’ was born from the fusion of the two owners’ surnames, symbolising the union and family commitment to the restaurant. The menu is distinguished by a simple and genuine cuisine that emphasises the typical products of Calabria. Don’t miss the Calabrian black pig shoulder cooked at low temperature or the Amarelli liquorice from Rossano Calabro, ingredients that tell of the region’s tradition and passion for cooking.
Baby Bao
Piazza Trilussa, 40
Discover authentic Asian street food in the heart of Trastevere, at the Baby Bao restaurant in Piazza Trilussa. This cosy little place has become a reference point for lovers of Asian street food in Rome. Baby Bao is a true Asian-inspired bao bar, where you can enjoy an oriental diner revisited in the manner of Westerners. On the menu you will find a selection of delicious dishes such as gyoza, ramen, dumpling, shumai and, of course, the traditional bao, soft Chinese rolls stuffed with meat and fish. All bao are homemade and prepared daily to ensure freshness and authenticity. With around 25 seats at Baby Bao you can choose to enjoy your favourite dishes inside the restaurant or in the street-side dehors, enjoying thelively and characteristicatmosphere of Trastevere. Come and discover where the art of Asian street food meets the charm of the historic heart of Rome.
Pizzeria Il Piccolo Buco
Via del Lavatore, 91
Authentic Roman pizza is here, at the pizzeria Il Piccolo Buco, located on Via del Lavatore. This place, run with passion and dedication by Luca Issa, offers a selection of pasta dishes and pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, prepared with high quality ingredients. Piccolo Buco’s pizza is the result of a 48-hour slow leavening process andcraftsmanship in hand-rolling the dough, which makes it soft and crispy at the same time. Luca Issa, born and raised in the capital, inherited the art of pizza making while working in his father’s business and took over Piccolo Buco in 2015. Thanks to his dedication and passion, the restaurant has quickly become a gourmet pizzeria renowned for its authentic and delicious Roman cuisine. Hurry up and try Piccolo Buco’s specialities because reservations are not accepted here.
