Dining

Dining in Rome is eventful as it offers people a much larger selection as compared to a number of other places. As though keeping in mind its antiquity, certain restaurants take great pride in serving preparations that are as old as the city itself. Gourmet recipes, authentic delicacies, and mouth watering Italian food are the city's forte. The abundance of pastas, pizzas, salads, cheese dishes and wines say a lot about the city's dining preference. Tourists may choose to sideline Roman food and opt for French, American, Mediterranean and Continental dining. Based upon personal budget considerations people may eat out at reasonably priced sidewalk cafes or star rated "ristorantes." When on the look out for an eatery the task is simple because Romans often eat out and dining facilities and establishments are many. Trattories refer to family run restaurant businesses that dole out traditional dishes but of late have increased their price points. Expensive and ethnic dining rooms are abundant and attract a large number of people. Most Roman meals usually comprise of three separate courses as a minimum. This includes pasta, a main course of meat with vegetables or salad and dessert. Wine is affordable and diners may spend on a cup or two at lunch and dinner.

A. Top Restaurants

Hostaria dell'Orso

Via dei Soldati 25c - 00186 Rome - Italy

Tel : +39.06.68301192

Fax: +39.06.68217063

info@hdo.it

Built in the 14th century, it is believed to be the oldest restaurant in Rome. At present the municipality of Rome owns it. Earlier all restoration needs of this building were managed by the authority of protection of monuments of the municipality of Rome. The restaurant has three floors and a piano bar and it overlooks the Tiber and the last floor is used as a discotheque as well as for special programs and private gatherings. It comprises of 5 halls of varied shapes and can house up to 100 guests.

Himalaya's Kashmir

Via Principe Amedeo 325, 327 Rome, 00185 Italy

TeleTel. 06.446.1072

Website. www.himalayaskashmir.com

An oriental ambiance and dishes prepared as per age-old traditions brings to Rome the best of north Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Friendly staff, a la carte menu for classic Tandoori and Mughlai food, three separate fixed price menus for vegetarian, meat or fish preparations and year long work days makes it a popular joint. Cheese rissoles, courgette curry, butter chicken, starters, curries and main courses with masala sauce are all available.

Ostaria Costanza

Piazza Paradiso 63/65

Rome

TeleTel. 06 68 61 717

Apart from its attractive menu, most diners are drawn towards this restaurant because of its unique location. It is actually built inside a section of the remains of Pompey's Theater, which is incidentally close to the place of Julius Caesar's murder.

Castroni

Via Cola di Rienzo, 196

Rome

TeleTel. 06-687-4383

This restaurant is reputed to be a premiere food store and diners may choose from a varied range of delicacies and gourmet preferences.

L'orso 80

Via dell'Orso, 33

Rome

TeleTel. 06 686 49 04

This restaurant is located a west of Piazza Navona and is renowned for dishing out outstanding Roman preparations, cuisines and traditional recipes.