Ideal for a sunset aperitif or a trendy dinner, SEEN IS the rooftop terrace of the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi (book now) with breathtaking views of Rome. The brand is now synonymous with glamour, style, music, and food culture. It has a delightful outdoor seating area (testament to Rome’s good weather) overlooking the piazza and a pulsating bar and restaurant full of young people. In between the platters of sushi and sashimi doing the rounds, there’s a significant plant-based offering which includes deep fried tapioca and spicy guava jam, organic beetroot carpaccio with macadamia and capers and zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta.
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi, Rome seen by Olivier external tables’ viewWill-Pryce
The cocktails are a must try—Have you seen Paloma (tequila, cardamom syrup, pink grapefruit soda), Old Fashioned Lovers (bourbon, Pedro Ximenez syrup, chocolate bitters), Thyme to Cook (gin, Campari, vermouth, thyme)—a sort of grown up negroni. You have to try them all. An expensive restaurant even by Roman standards. Sushi is in the range of 25 euros (about Rs2,204) for 4 pieces, starters 20-40 euros (about Rs3,527) and cocktails at a flat 20 euros (about Rs1,763) , but then this is definitely the place to be “seen”. Website.
Da Edy
I was recommended this trattoria off the busy Via del Babuino near the Spanish steps by a few Romans and to tell the truth, I was a bit taken aback since it’s in the middle of such a touristy area. The neighbourhood of Tridente, was historically a hub for artists, writers, and upmarket travellers and the Via del Babuino which used to be full of luxury stores and antique shops, has now given way to outlet designer and souvenir shops. Nevertheless, I ploughed on and found it off on a tiny cobbled street and sat outside. I tried their pasta alle cime di rapa (a sort of wild broccoli) which was excellent. I then noticed many plant- based options, ideal for the contemporary traveller wanting a quick lunch whilst doing the sites; many gnocchi dishes (mozzarella, tomato, basil, Romana), tagliatelle with ricotta and artichokes; tagliatelle with fresh porcini, risotto with saffron and lemon… and all reasonably priced, around 12-14 euros (about Rs1,234). And of course they have all the Roman staples, too, amatriciana, saltimbocca alla Romana (sliced veal with ham), and lamb brain with artichokes. Contact: 06 3600 1738
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