Category Archives: Places to Eat

Ethnic food in Rome

On Friday, a friend invited us to dinner to celebrate her husband’s birthday.  The restaurant is called Ketumbar in Testaccio.  We were told that it was a Mediterranean restaurant which definitely caught my attention because this could cover anything from Italian to Moroccan food.  As we got there early, we took a look at the ... Read More »

Quick bites in Rome – Il Fornaio

Quick bites in Rome – Il Fornaio

As I usually work through lunch, I often just drop by a shop to get a quick bite.  Many people here in Rome do the same especially this time of the year as they would rather spend a part of their lunch break walking around and enjoying the outdoors. If you are by Piazza Navona ... Read More »

Rome restaurants – L’Osteria di Cicerone

Rome restaurants – L’Osteria di Cicerone

I’ve been to this Rome restaurant several times for lunch as it is close to where I work.  The atmosphere is nice but at lunch time, expect a crowd as it attracts people who work in near by offices. They have a menu of the day which is simple and priced reasonably as it caters ... Read More »

Rome restaurants – Vecchia Roma

There are many outstanding Rome restaurants but one that you should try is Vecchia Roma.  The price is reasonable and they have the a really good Bucatini all’Amatriciana. We have never heard of this place until a friend mentioned that he was craving for amatriciana.  He made the booking and we met him up there.  ... Read More »