Rome

Both the food and the atmosphere are as elegant as can be at La Pergola restaurant. The pasta tagliolini with shrimp, fresh lime, and zucchini flowers, as well as the scallops served with black truffle are highly-recommended.

Boasting of a prestigious Michelin star, Il Convivio has been turning out inspired dishes since its establishment in 1990. The restaurant is owned by the Troiano brothers—Massimo, Giuseppe, and Angelo.

Roman soul food may not sound as appetizing to foreigners but the way Checchino dal 1887 executes these dishes is delightfully irresistible. A must-try is the rigatoni con pajata and their selection of cucina povera.

Even those with very discriminating tastes will have difficulty finding fault with Al Ceppo’s selection of dishes. Try the beef filet with black truffles or the roast lamb for a truly memorable dining experience!

Superb food in a scenic environment makes for a wonderful dining experience at Antico Arco. Do try the spaghetti with pecorino romano cheese and the taleggio cheese flan with mushroom sauce.

Apart from the delicious Italian dishes, the people go to Il Brillo Parlante for their extensive wine list. Don’t forget to sample their house specials and their bar offerings.

Ask a Roman where the best pizzeria in Rome is, and they’ll probably tell you to go to Baffetto. Ordering the house specialty is a mu...

Addicted to pizza? Then you should definitely go to Dar Poeta in Trastevere. Don’t be disheartened by the long queues, your wait will definitely be worth it once you’ve tasted the irresistible goodness of Dar Poeta’s pizzas.

Not all pasta dishes are created equal, at least that’s the impression you’ll get when you dine at Maccheroni. Don’t forget to try their steaks along with their tasty pasta.

Dining at Obika is very much like being in an episode of Iron Chef, the secret ingredient being mozzarella, of course. This mozzarella bar also has branches in London, New York, and Tokyo.