3 Top Restaurants in Rome

Once you've arrived in to Rome on your Ciampino airport transfer, chances are you'll be keen to get out and start exploring – and start experiencing the world-renowned cuisine of the Eternal City! The following three restaurants are the best of the best, but even so, they’re only the tip of the iceberg as far as Rome’s culinary offerings are concerned. Nevertheless, they offer your palate the best places to start.

La Pergola

The driver of your Ciampino airport transfer may point out La Pergola as you pass, as the locals are very rightly proud of this establishment. Considered by culinary experts and foodies as being among the world’s 50 best restaurants, La Pergola easily lives up to its name and reputation. It's no wonder it has already earned not one, not two, but three Michelin stars - not to mention a long list of other prestigious culinary awards. The dining area is decidedly elegant and bodes well for what your palate can expect. If you fancy treating yourself to a good bottle of wine, La Pergola’s wine selection will not disappoint. It's a fair bet that one of its stock of more than 48,000 bottles (representing more than 1800 wine labels and brands) will hit the spot. The food, service and ambience quite simply must be experienced to be believed.

Agata e Romeo

If you’ve ever wondered about what the phrase ‘traditional Roman food’ means, then you will find the question delightfully answered at a restaurant called Agata e Romeo. Operated by three generations of a family known for their dedication to good taste, the restaurant is known throughout Italy (the driver of your Ciampino airport transfer will definitely be able to give you directions) for serving delectable and scrumptious Roman food. It also boasts a large collection of fine wines that marry perfectly with your chosen meal. Of course, it helps that one of the owners (Romeo), is an expert sommelier who will help you navigate the Bacchanalian delicacies. Agata, the chef, never ceases to amaze with her ability to put a new, interesting twist on traditional Roman dishes, resulting in a menu that is as diverse as it is divine.

La Villeta dal 1940

This restaurant’s sheer longevity - it has been in operation for the past 60 years – is testament to how well-loved its culinary offerings are, both by locals and foreign visitors. It should be among the first places to visit after you’ve settled in from your Ciampino airport transfer. Run by a family who is renowned for their dedication to good food and preserving traditional culinary values, La Villeta dal 1940 offers a menu that reads like a veritable time capsule, with the use of simple, basic ingredients prepared in the best ways to bring out their rich flavours. It's no wonder La Villeta dal 1940 is hugely popular among the wealthy of the city, especially famous football players and celebrities. A visit to the restaurant for lunch or dinner (make a reservation) will be unforgettable.

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