La Pergola
With their rooftop location, this restaurant features great views of the city amid a luxury dining experience. La Pergola is the only restaurant in Rome to have received three Michelin stars. It has been named the best restaurant in Rome by major Italian gastronomic guides such as L'Espresso, Gambero Rosso and Bibenda. Chef Heinz Beck prepares "alta cucina" specialties that include lamb in olive crust with artichoke ragout, duck liver escalope with crisp pigeon, and veal sweetbreads with saffron couscous. The wine cellar holds more than 53,000 bottles. Guests must make reservations far in advance.
La Pergola
Cavalieri Hilton Via Cadlolo 101
Monte Mario, Rome 00136
Italy
39-06-350-9221
romecavalieri.com/lapergola.php
Il Pagliaccio
Since a 2006 design makeover, this restaurant has attracted the crowds, but the food keeps people coming back. The New York Times chose this restaurant as a top spot in Rome. This small restaurant has a cozy and elegant atmosphere. The menu is traditional Italian with an Asian flair. Some dishes are risotto with mozzarella; sun-dried fish eggs, ginger and lime; or black cod with lemongrass foam and shallot compote. Desserts include truffles with raspberries and coconut chips or baked pear with lavender and honey ice cream. It features a five- or six-course menu, as well as a tasting menu.
Il Pagliaccio
Via dei Banchi Vecchi 129
Rome 00186
Italy
39-06-688-9595
ristoranteilpagliaccio.it
La Rosetta
This is one of Rome's best seafood restaurants, according to The New York Times. Near the Piazza Navona, it has been operating since the 1960s. Chef Massimo Riccioli has authored a cookbook. The menu features a wide variety of fish from the Mediterranean Sea, coast of France, and even Maine lobsters. It features dishes such as baby octopus with zucchini strings and sage chips and Langoustine lasagna with pumpkin flower and pecorino cheese. A tasting menu is also offered.
La Rosetta
Via della Rosetta 8-9
Rome 00186
Italy
39-06-686-1002
larosetta.com
Agata e Romeo
Near the Termini train station, this restaurant offers fine dining and creative cuisine with a rustic Italian tradition. Fodor's ranks this restaurant among the best in Rome. Chef Agata takes classic Roman dishes and creates gourmet versions of them. Though expensive, it features high-quality ingredients and amazing food. The menu features dishes such as veal tenderloin with spiced sauce, risotto with radicchio, and foie gras in three ways.
Agata e Romeo
Via Carlo Alberto 45
Rome 00185
Italy
39-06-446-6115
agataeromeo.it
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