Eating out in Rome

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Off to Rome on Sunday and was wondering if anyone can recommend some places to eat.

thank you in advance. :D

Terri
 
If the Maccy Dees near the Spanish Steps is the same as it used to be its worth going to for cake.
 
There are endless places to eat, and I don't know what you prefer, or your budget, but a lot of restaurants display their menu outside. I think this is an excellent idea, you can see what's available and what it's going to cost before you go in. Look for the 'Menu Turistico' - it's not specifically for tourists - which gives a choice of 'table d'hote' type meals at fixed prices. It's a good way to try the same sort of Italian meals that locals eat, with several courses, without spending a fortune.
 
thanks one place i wanted to avoid but should we be near there when needing food will give it a try.. lol
 
Interested in this also, we go on Friday :-)

3rd time going however always interested in places to eat. You can't go wrong really, as in any city if it's packed with locals then it's going to be good.

Lets hope the snow has gone!

Where are you staying?
 
thank you MartynK have taken note of that.. been to Italy before a few times but never Rome.. we leave on Sunday just a short break.

Thomas we are staying at hotel Artdeco. your new here, most people try and avoid going anywhere the same time as this family. lol the snow will be gone or i will have to go back again.

Terri
 
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thanks one place i wanted to avoid but should we be near there when needing food will give it a try.. lol
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Hmm, haven't been to McDonalds for donkey's years. One place to consider, right at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, is Babington's English Tea Room. It opened in the late 1800s and I think it's still run by the same family. Interesting, charismatic and good, but very expensive. We settled for a couple of coffees!
 
Thanks for that i think we may give it a go for the coffee, gonna have a look about..

sorry got posts mixed up there i think lots going on and brain not working (does it ever)
 
The only place I know we will be visiting for food is a restaurant buffato (think that's what it's called if I remember rightly) best pizza in the whole of Rome :-)

Sure you will want to go back regardless of snow, one visit is never enough.
 
Couple of practical points, if this is your first visit to Rome.

You can think of Rome as a series of concentric circles, more or less centered on the area around the Colosseum, the Forum and the Palatine Hill. Most of the places visitors want to see are within reasonable walking distance of each other - up to 30 minutes, and it's an interesting city to walk around in - but Rome is hilly and a lot of the streets in the older parts of the city are cobbled. I'd suggest taking good walking shoes. It's not really 'heels' territory!

The underground is fairly useful, but there are only two lines. They intersect at Termini (main rail/bus hub), and there are no other connections between the stations, so it won't always take you where you want to go. Buses are a good option, and you can usually tell the driver or other passengers where you want to get off and they'll help. You can get combined underground/bus passes, and these are worth it. Taxis are fairly expensive.

Have a great time and remember to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, if you want to ensure that you go back!
 
Only been once but loved it, must go again, bought a tourist bus 3 day pass, well worth it for hopping on and off and getting orientated and as has been said "heels" just dont work as my Mrs found out. We found some of the restaurants on the opposite side to the Vatican over the river wouldnt give us a table for two as they wanted bigger parties, ho hum. We found eating in major piazza good value and good service, no problem with two people either.
We used the "service" of a guide to avoid the queue into the Vatican etc and it worked well, dont hand over any money until you're inside though or very close to the pay booth.
Loads of people talking inside the Cistene chapel spoilt it a bit for us, despite the "guards" asking everyone to be quiet, mainly Yanks talking rubbish to be fair.
Have a great time.

Matt
 
MartynK said:
Couple of practical points, if this is your first visit to Rome.

You can think of Rome as a series of concentric circles, more or less centered on the area around the Colosseum, the Forum and the Palatine Hill. Most of the places visitors want to see are within reasonable walking distance of each other - up to 30 minutes, and it's an interesting city to walk around in - but Rome is hilly and a lot of the streets in the older parts of the city are cobbled. I'd suggest taking good walking shoes. It's not really 'heels' territory!

The underground is fairly useful, but there are only two lines. They intersect at Termini (main rail/bus hub), and there are no other connections between the stations, so it won't always take you where you want to go. Buses are a good option, and you can usually tell the driver or other passengers where you want to get off and they'll help. You can get combined underground/bus passes, and these are worth it. Taxis are fairly expensive.

Have a great time and remember to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, if you want to ensure that you go back!
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thank you very much for that. we both got good walking boots so they will be going. again thank you
 
MatBin said:
Only been once but loved it, must go again, bought a tourist bus 3 day pass, well worth it for hopping on and off and getting orientated and as has been said "heels" just dont work as my Mrs found out. We found some of the restaurants on the opposite side to the Vatican over the river wouldnt give us a table for two as they wanted bigger parties, ho hum. We found eating in major piazza good value and good service, no problem with two people either.
We used the "service" of a guide to avoid the queue into the Vatican etc and it worked well, dont hand over any money until you're inside though or very close to the pay booth.
Loads of people talking inside the Cistene chapel spoilt it a bit for us, despite the "guards" asking everyone to be quiet, mainly Yanks talking rubbish to be fair.
Have a great time.

Matt
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i have got us the 3 day pass for the tourist buss too and was wondering about the tour guide i think that is going to be the way to go. Why am i not shocked that it was american talking? :lol: thank you for the information..
 
We ate at a lovely restaurant just down the road from the Piazza del Poppolo only ten days ago. But I cant for the life of me remember it's name. It's on the right hand side of the San Giacomo in Augusta (road).
Situated in a cellar, with two enormous (record breaking) candles in the entrance hall.
Not cheap. Maybe £40-£50 / head with drinks. But fine food and a lovely ambience.

Remember. Do not spend an eternity queueing to pay for a ticket to enter the Colliseum. Walk on past the Arco de Constantino, (looks like the Arc de Triomphe), and buy your ticket to the Palantine Hill. It's only 150 yds from the Colliseum. This will also let you into the Palnatine Hill, the Forum, and the Colliseum. But all you will need to do is swipe the ticket at the turnstiles on the second and third attractions;).
 
thanks Steven.. or the tips.. really looking forward to going i am just hoping it warms up even just a little bit.

Terri
 
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