Rome
Milan
Mario’s
€15
(
53
Via del Moro, tel: 06 580 3809
)
A low-
key and inexpensive family-run restaurant in the heart of
Trastevere. Go for the delicious ravioli and vegetable side
dishes, but take an extra pullover because, like many places
in Rome, it’s not heated very well.
Da Benito e Gilberto
al Falco
€50
(
19
Via del Falco, tel: 06 686 7769
)
You’ll need
to book a few days ahead to eat at Gilberto Bassi’s informal
but excellent restaurant just round the corner from the
Vatican. Try his fantastic
tagliolini alla pescatora
(
fish pasta)
followed by a wonderful home-made apple pie.
Caffè Greco
(
86
Via dei Condotti, tel: 06 679 1700
)
Situated on chic Via dei Condotti, this café’s old red velvet
sofas have borne the weight of legends like Goethe and
Byron. Two centuries later, it’s still the height of elegance.
Porta Portese
In the Trastevere district is the largest flea
market in Rome. Enter at Piazza Porta Portese for clothing,
and houseware. Enter from Piazza Ippolito Nievo if you’re
after antique furniture, and embroideries. Open every
Sunday from dawn until 2pm.
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Taverna Moriggi
€15
(
8
Via Moriggi, tel: 02 8058 2007
)
This cosy wine bar in the heart of the old city is hardly
luxurious but it has a unique atmosphere, with its old-
world interior and ticking clocks. Just the place to gather
for a glass of good wine and a hearty Italian dish.
Antica
Trattoria della Pesa
€50
(
10
Viale Pasubio, tel: 02 655
5741
)
One of Milan’s most characteristic restaurants, this
local hangout is set in a 19th-century weighing station and
offers local classics such as
ossobuco
(
knuckle of veal) and
cassoeula
(
pork and vegetable casserole).
Area 21
(
21
Via Valtellina, tel: 338 743 1483
)
One of the
latest arrivals to the Milan night scene, Area 21 pumps out
a mix of house, commercial and retro music on Friday and
Saturday nights. Its special theme nights are also popular.
Lago Maggiore
One of the most impressive of the
Italian lakes and only around 100km north-west of Milan.
Trekkers can easily get there by train for one of the many
boat trips just casting off again for summer.
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After shopping,
grab a bite to eat in
Rome’s Trastevere
Lake Maggiore
is Italy’s second
largest lake
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