Italy isn’t the most vegetarian friendly country and in Rome especialy, it’s almost frowned upon by the meat-loving Romans.
If you know where to look however, you’ll find good selection of quality restaurants that will give your tastebud a tingle.
Rome Restaurants
Firsty the Italians adore vegetables and fruits and many of the antipasti or appetizers and contorni or side dishes always included such vegetarian items such as sautéed spinach with garlic, grilled vegetables brushed with fresh olive oil or roasted potatoes with rosemary. Fresh mozzarella & basil with olive oil drizzled on top is one of my favourites. If you travel at the right time of year, porcini is practically on every menu across the city. The meat-like texture of Porcini, with its earthy and somewhat nutty flavor is unequaled among mushrooms.
One of my favorite restaurants is Il Margutta RistoArte” which is located a few minutes Piazza di Spagna. It’s a wonderful restaurant that has ive music each evening. Try the polenta with savory wild mushroom ragù and there’s an excellent stock of organic wine to wash it down.
The Naturist Club located in via della vita is another favourite. Homemade vegetarian/macrobiotic and organic food will be waiting for you.
If you’re feeling really hungry and you’re in a large group. Try out Lucifero – Ristorante – Fonduteria – Taverna • 00186 – Roma – Via dei Cappellari n° 28 – Tel. e Fax: 0668805536. http://www.tavernalucifero.it Lucifero’s is a hidden gem and sells fondo. It’s like nothing you have ever had before. If you are in Rome, please make your way here – you will not forget it. Not to be missed.
And remember, if you just want a good old fanshioned plate of pasta, you can find that in every trattoria in the city.
Tags: Piazza di Spagna, Rome food, Rome restaurants, Via dei Cappellari
Really nice post,thank you
Italian ice cream is absolutely amazing. Is there any better ice cream in the world?