After an amazing 3 week vaca traveling about the European Union I have a few suggestions of restaurant favs that I have lived to share with you, starting with the foodie mecca Italy!
Roma
Trattoria Da Lucia* Found in a side street in Roma in the cool district of Trastevere this ancient Trattoria has a cozy feel and a yummy traditional Italian menu. Personal favs are the pasta gricia and the variety cheese plate.
Vicolo del Mattonato, 2b
00153 Rome, Italy
06 5803601
Cul De Sac* This hole in the wall makes for a surprisingly extensive menu of pates, cured meats, cheeses and wine selection (order a Barolo) including some warm dishes as well I recommend the rice and tomatoes or lasagna. This is a must if you are in Rome!
Piazza di Pasquino, 1
00186 Roma, Italia
066 8801094
Ristorante Pagaroma* Located in the Borghese neighborhood is a place full of locals and delicious food choices order the pasta carbornara, antipasto plate and any of the fishes on the menu freshly caught and all equally delicious.
Viale Bruno Buozzi, 31
00197 Roma, Italia
06 8070267
Firenze
Dear Lord-Just a note about the glorious and charming Florence...we traveled back to Florence shleping numerous luggages just to revisit a checklist of my husband and my favorite restaurants. I mean these places and dishes are worth a weekend trip across the world just to indulge orgasmically into the most simple yet mouthwatering recipes...ooohhh ahhhhh
Trattoria Quattro Leoni* Doesn't get better then this place I pinky swear after you leave you will probably fall into a food coma of heavenly decent. These items are a must to order when you go...Fiocchetti di pera in salsa di taleggio e asparagi & Bistecca alla Fiorentina everything else on this menu is amazing but the 2 just mentioned are amazing! I have ordered 2 portions of the Fiocchetti each time I have gone!
Via de' Vellutini, 1-red
50125 Firenze, Italia
055 218562
www.4leoni.com
Ristorante La Giostra* Not only is La Giostra incredibly delicious it also has (a) character the owner/chef comes out to take your order and you can't help but, stare because you cant possible image how he or anyone can possible wear that much jewelry specifically bracelets on his arms he seems displaced at the same time because in such a cozy Italian restaurant decorated with christmas lights this guy looks like he just walked out of a rock video. Eitherway, it gives a bit of charm and the dish that really is note worthy that outshines the typical pasta or salad caprese is the Buratta dish paired with fruit and honey.
Borgo Pinti, 10r
50121 Firenze, Italia
055 24 13 41
www.ristorantelagiostra.com
I Due Fratellini* Literally a window in the wall on a side street off a main drag...this tiny sandwhich window wonder offers perfect snack size sandwiches in a variety of flavor combinations using only the freshest local tuscan simple combinations and the warmed fresh bread is crunchy cripsy and chewy! I can't say I have a favorite because they are all equally great. Don't forget to order a mini glass of local red wine to accompany your sanny while standing around eating and drinking your way to pure bliss. P.S. you probably will have 2 in 1 standing!
Via dei Cimatori, 38r
50122 Florence, Italy
055 239 6096
www.iduefratellini.com
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