Top Restaurants Not to Miss in Rome

Many a Rome design hotel comes with its own five-star restaurant, which is ideal for the casual visitor who wants to stay close to home. There are, however, quite a few fine dining establishments in the city that offer so much it would be a shame to miss them. Whether you want to dig in to some authentic local cuisine or want to sample fusion cuisine that brings the best of many culinary worlds together, you will find the following restaurants a treat to visit during your stay in the cradle of European civilisation.

Il Convivo di Troianai

This is the restaurant to go to if you are looking for a top-of-the-line experience coupled with top-of-the-line designer dishes. Il Convivo di Troianai is best enjoyed by creating your own set of half-portions, to sample as many of the restaurant's unique take on traditional Roman classics as possible. The restaurant's décor and ambience matches the modern, luxurious mood of your Rome design hotel - bringing together the past and the present in a harmonious twist. Located at Vicolo dei Soldati 31.

Fortunato al Pantheon

The Fortunato al Pantheon is a restaurant where many of the more powerful personalities in the city, from politicians to celebrities, tend to congregate. The deceptively simple dishes are created in such a way wherein the very essence of the dish is brought to life with masterful preparation and a disarmingly charming atmosphere. If you have high-flying friends and want to take them somewhere other than the restaurant of your Rome design hotel, the Fortunato al Pantheon is ideal. Located at Via del Pantheon 55.

Capo Boi

Looking for a hidden yet elegant hotspot for fish and seafood dishes? Check out the Sardinian offerings of Capo Boi - ranging from smoked clams and mussels to massive servings of assorted grilled fish. The restaurant's location in Coppide lends greatly to its luxurious atmosphere, with its nostalgia-inducing style reminiscent of the Eternal City as glamorised in the early 20th century. This is a great choice for a first-class restaurant where the seafood is superb and the servings are hearty. Located at Via Arno 80.

Il Paglacio

If you want to share a more intimate dinner with that special someone, make sure to book a reservation at the prestigious Il Paglacio. Only 28 diners at a time can be accommodated in the restaurant, and it can afford to do so thanks to holding a double Michelin star rating that extols its Italian fusion dishes. This also allows you to book a private dining affair for you and your associates - which can be quite a welcome distraction for anyone looking for a luxurious dinner within easy access of their Rome design hotel. Located at Via dei Banchi Vecci 129a.

Looking for a great hotel in Rome? Roberta Stuart is the Travel Manager for Worldhotels, a company offering top class accommodation in a Rome design hotel, as well as a selection of unique four and five star hotels around the world.