<strong>Aroma at Palazzo Manfredi:</strong> The 17th-century Palazzo Manfredi hotel and its Michelin-star rooftop restaurant, Aroma, sit just a stone's throw away from the Colosseum.
Aroma at Palazzo Manfredi: The 17th-century Palazzo Manfredi hotel and its Michelin-star rooftop restaurant, Aroma, sit just a stone's throw away from the Colosseum.
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<strong>Dal Bolognese: </strong>Dal Bolognese is Rome's definitive A-List dining spot, attracting stars such as George and Amal Clooney and Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.
Dal Bolognese: Dal Bolognese is Rome's definitive A-List dining spot, attracting stars such as George and Amal Clooney and Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.
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<strong>Palm Court -- Hotel Hassler: </strong>Palm Court at the Hotel Hassler is a romantic garden restaurant with ivy-clad stone walls as well as a spaceship-like bar.
Palm Court -- Hotel Hassler: Palm Court at the Hotel Hassler is a romantic garden restaurant with ivy-clad stone walls as well as a spaceship-like bar.
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<strong>Arlu: </strong>Family-run Arlù's outdoor tables on a cobbled pedestrian street is the perfect people-watching spot.
Arlu: Family-run Arlù's outdoor tables on a cobbled pedestrian street is the perfect people-watching spot.
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<strong>Arlu: </strong>Dishes here include an exemplary spaghetti carbonara. This golden handmade pasta entwined with pancetta and egg yolk is a genuine Roman classic made from a recipe passed down the generations.
Arlu: Dishes here include an exemplary spaghetti carbonara. This golden handmade pasta entwined with pancetta and egg yolk is a genuine Roman classic made from a recipe passed down the generations.
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<strong>Da Augusto: </strong>This humble local joint is the perfect spot to take in the unique Trastevere -- one of Rome's hippest neighborhoods.
Da Augusto: This humble local joint is the perfect spot to take in the unique Trastevere -- one of Rome's hippest neighborhoods.
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<strong>NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento: </strong>The restaurant at Palazzo Cinquecento overlooks both the Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento: The restaurant at Palazzo Cinquecento overlooks both the Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
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<strong>Il Giardino, Eden Hotel: </strong>Al fresco dining with a view doesn't come better than from the two rooftop restaurants atop the newly reopened Eden Hotel. Both offer showstopping views across the city's hills to St Peter's and the Vatican.
Il Giardino, Eden Hotel: Al fresco dining with a view doesn't come better than from the two rooftop restaurants atop the newly reopened Eden Hotel. Both offer showstopping views across the city's hills to St Peter's and the Vatican.
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<strong>Vivi Bistrot: </strong>The relaxed dining spot serves organic cuisine and wines with a touch of global influences.
Vivi Bistrot: The relaxed dining spot serves organic cuisine and wines with a touch of global influences.
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<strong>Hostaria Costanza: </strong>The historic restaurant has stunning vaulted dining rooms full of architectural quirks, as well as a quiet but charming Roman terrazza.
Hostaria Costanza: The historic restaurant has stunning vaulted dining rooms full of architectural quirks, as well as a quiet but charming Roman terrazza.
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<strong>La Pergola:</strong> Helmed by chef Heinz Beck, La Pergola -- Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant -- serves breathtaking dishes with views to match.
La Pergola: Helmed by chef Heinz Beck, La Pergola -- Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant -- serves breathtaking dishes with views to match.
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<strong>La Zanzara: </strong>Be prepared for the envious glances from passersby if you're dining outside at La Zanzara.
La Zanzara: Be prepared for the envious glances from passersby if you're dining outside at La Zanzara.
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