The Bite Magazine - Summer 2012 - Issue 5

TAVERNA ANGELICA Tucked away at the edge of the Borgo on Piazzo Amerigo Capponi 6, this gorgeous and creative trattoria has an elegant, gracious interior with huge wicker lampshades and copper-framed pictures. Dishes like tonnarelli with garlic and oil, pachino (a type of cherry tomato) and ricotta are imaginative with delicate and delicious flavours. Sunday lunch is a bargain at around €20-€25. IL BAR SOTTO IL MARE A few minutes’ walk from the entrance of the Vatican, this easy going restaurant tucked away on Via Tunisi 27 is laid back with a funky vibe. Sit back and relax in blue arched rooms that set the submarine theme and browse over a menu full of delicious and simply cooked seafood. DINO E TONY For great food and gruff Roman service, try Dino & Tony on Via Leone IV 60, a genuine little trattoria famous for its amatriciana. Other delights include a fabulous antipasti and a beautiful granite di caffé served in a glass and topped with an inch of whipped cream. Helpings are generous at this restaurant so it’s best to order one course at a time. SHANTI For a change from the norm, this popular small Indian and Pakistani restaurant, located on Via Fabio Massimo 68, serves delicately spiced dishes such as tandoori and daal. Take in the appealing setting of an intimate room, which is dimly lit, with lots of intricately carved wood and eastern decoration. HOSTARIA–PIZZERIAGIACOMELLI Join the queue for thin and crispy Roman pizzas from this popular neighbourhood restaurant that has become the local’s favourite. Instead of going back to your hotel to consume your purchase, take advantage of the outside seating under striped awning on the pleasant street. SETTEMBRINI VINO E CUCINA Settembrini, a new style wine bar offers an excellent wine list and is a great find for vegetarians, offering a small but imaginative vegetarian- friendly menu. The décor is ash-wood and slate with dramatic blown-up black and white photos on the wall. Grab a bite to eat at lunch-time with their buffet that will only set you back €12 or enjoy a degustation menu at a pricier €45. bite travel