18 November, 2007

Da Oio A Casa Mia - A True Roman Experience

Da Oio A Casa Mia is where you go to enjoy true Roman cuisine in a completely unpretentious atmosphere in the Testaccio quarter of Rome, an old working class zone just across the river from Trastevere, you may find it a little rough and ready in the service department - but this just adds to the authenticity of a real Roman location... you'll eat the most wonderful Roman delights here such as Caccia Pepe, Carbonara, Ox Tail and Tripe. Don't Miss it!!

Da Oio A Casa Mia
via Galvani 43/45
Testaccio
Tel 06 578 2680

15 November, 2007

Il Baretto - New Hip Rome Cafe/Cocktail Bar

Now Rome is... as most people know, an incredibly beautiful historic city, but cool, modern and hip?..... it's hard to find, it's just not Rome's thing .... so when you happen upon a fabulous new cool cafe, cocktail bar, it's worth talking about. Il Baretto has just opened on via Garibaldi on the way up to the Gianicolo Hill from Trastevere. It's just a 5-10 minute walk up from John Cabot University and is - SO - worth the walk. The same owners have GOA, one of Rome's well established nightclubs. The garden at Il Baretto is definitely its best asset, in spring and summer this place will be heaven, but even today a freezing but perfectly sunny Rome Autumn day, the modern interior and the abundance of glass make this a heavenly spot to spend some time... I happen to be sitting in here borrowing their wifi while waiting for an appointment. This would be a perfect stop after a visit to the Gianicolo hill or Villa Pamphili, so don't miss it.


Il Baretto - Cocktail Bar €€
via Garibaldi 27F
Trastevere-Gianicolo

Very hip bar on via Garibaldi on the way from Trastevere up to the Gianicolo (Janiculum) Hill. Il Baretto has a wonderful garden and very cool, hip, modern atmosphere... great place for a drink at night, great music, super friendly staff, highly recommended!