In the name of the Pope King

This travel diary was born not only from a visit to the Holy City, but also from the desire to share a few "eateries" (worth noting) with those who have decided to visit Rome and Vatican City. We live in Rome, and in our wanderings around the city we have often wondered where tourists eat. Maybe wherever they happen to be, or perhaps wherever someone suggested they go. Well, we suggest these places where we have eaten more than once and always been happy. BUON APPETITO:-)

Updated: April 2010

VELLETRANI UGO

Address: Via dei Prefetti, 19 Telephone: (+39) 06-6873752 Area: Historic Centre Cuisine: Roman Tried: YES + the daughter of Ugo does the cooking. - closed on Sundays. Reservations required. They don't accept diners who haven't booked even if there are empty tables (seen in person).

GINO E PIETRO

Address: Via Del Governo Vecchio 106, 00186 Telephone: (+39) 06-6861576 Area: Historic Centre Cuisine: Roman Tried: YES + excellent value for money

HAMASEI

Address: Via della Mercede 35/36 Telephone: (+39) 06-6792134 Area: Historic Centre Cuisine: Japanese Tried: YES Closing: Monday + you eat real Japanese sushi, not a vulgar imitation made by the Chinese. The tempura (fried food) is excellent. - expensive

DAR FILETTARO A SANTA BARBARA

Address: Largo de' Librari, 88 Telephone: (+39) 06-6864018 Area: Historic Centre Cuisine: fried food Tried: YES Closing: Sunday + the undisputed speciality is the salt cod fillet. Also undisputed are the legendary puntarelle with anchovy and garlic sauce. Good are the pan-fried courgettes, and the anchovies in butter are neither here nor there. - the place is rather small and crowded. Once the meal is over you pay and leave.

PIZZA CIRO

Address: Via della Mercede 43/45, 00187 Telephone: (+39) 06-6786015 Area: Piazza di Spagna / Piazza S. Silvestro Cuisine: pizza Tried: YES + excellent Neapolitan pizza, excellent fried food and desserts. fast service + Not exactly cheap but... once in a while... it's really worth it!!

In the name of the Pope King (Film), Year: 1977, Director: Luigi Magni