Milan
Rome
Buongusto
€30
(
2
Via Caminadella, tel: 02 8645
2479
)
This restaurant in the shadow of the Basilica di
Sant'Ambrogio offers traditional cuisine at honest prices.
Pick from a dozen types of homemade ravioli.
Maison Milano
€50
(
68
Via Montegani, tel: 02 8954
0234
)
Trendy without being snobbish, Maison Milano has
striking interiors and a combination of Italian cuisine and
Spanish tapas. It's open for breakfast and brunch, and puts
on some intriguing theme nights.
Memphis
(
17
Via Giulio Romano, tel: 02 5830 8570
)
Live
music and jam sessions accompany the beers and cocktails
at this welcoming American-style hangout full of themed
memorabilia. Decent salads,
piadine
(
flatbread) and panini
are also on offer.
The church of San Maurizio and Sigismondo in
Corso
Magenta
is a bit shabby on the outside but well worth a
look. The real surprise is the interior, as the building is an
art museum with frescoes dating back to the 16th century.
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Antica Trattoria da Carlone
€30
(
5-7
Via della Luce,
tel: 06 580 0039
)
A friendly yet elegant family-run trattoria
on the quieter side of Viale Trastevere. If you stick to the
first courses and mains and avoid the costly little extras like
bruschetta, it is very good value. Go for the delicious ravioli
with artichoke sauce or the
scamorza
(
grilled fermented
cheese).
Brunello
Exclusive
(
72
Via Veneto, tel: 06 4890
2867
)
This elegant, refined restaurant on the famous Via
Veneto serves a range of wonderful dishes. For the main
course, try the beef fillet with rosemary maldon salt and for
dessert, the tiramisù semifreddo.
Circus
(
15
Via della Vetrina, tel: 06 9761 9258
)
This modern
bar and art venue has a dining area at the front, sofas at the
back and offers free internet access.
The surreal
Parco dei Mostri
monumental complex,
about 90km north-west of Rome, was created by Duke
Vicino Orsini in the 16th century. Open daily until 4.30pm.
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