Ristorante da Nello al Montegrappa

This is our favorite place in Bologna. If you are going to Bologna, make a reservation here as soon as possible. We like sitting in the basement. I’ll write more later. Allie found and picked this place on December 16th 2021. Basement dining room is awesome. We had fried mix appetizer with zucchini, calamari, shrimp, […]

Locanda Blues

Allie and I went here one night. We walked from the castle we were staying at. We walked through town, then past a restaurant, then down a dirt road. We passed 2 wild dogs and started to get worried. We finally found Locando Blues. It was empty and they were getting ready to have a […]

Antica Osteria Da Pietro

Allie and I ate here our first time to rome and got the green lasagna. We ate here again on December 23rd, 2022. I got the lamb and it was great and very large. The mixed bruschetta is one of the best we have ever had. You could really taste the garlic.

Ristorante La Tavernaccia Da Bruno

Cozy tavern serving up homestyle pasta & Roman meat dishes in a space with exposed brick arches. If you look around a place to eat a true real Italian food with an amazing care during your experience, please go there. I highly recommend this place, and if you are lucky to get Adriano, he will […]

Trattoria Al Gran Sasso

I have eaten here several times. They usually keep the fresh ingredient of the day in the window. Very local. Surprisingly large basement. Nice quiet quality dinner. Great waiters, great wine, authentic, semi upscale.

Da Bucatino

Relaxed restaurant with bare bricks & beams, serving traditional Roman meat & seafood, plus pizza. We have been here several times. The owner is an older gentleman (a grandfatherly type). He routinely comes by the table and tries to convince you that you are not full and CAN in fact eat more. This is in […]

Madeleine

French-inspired bistro & patisserie with art nouveau decor, delicate china tea sets & cocktails. Allie and I went here after our long walk back to Rome from the castle.

Casa Coppelle

Books & monochrome photos line bare-brick walls in this cozy, French/Italian gastronomy restaurant.

Ristorante Ad Hoc

A Small Intimate steak house. Great if you are staying in the area.