Occasion: Saturday Afternoon Aperitivo/Aperitif Initial Impressions: I was introduced to Maio by my sweet sales associate Ke Li at Chloe in Rinascente. I liked the ambience very much and decided to come back with Paolo for an aperitivo after we were left very hungry from an event that promised lunch. We did not make any … More MAIO Restaurant & Rooftop Roma (Aperitivo)
Occasion: Dinner via Deliveroo Initial Impressions: This place is TikTok famous. It’s so famous even my little sister (extremely USA proud American/loves California/does not want to leave the country lol) knows the “con o senza” phrase from their videos. I was interested how they would hold up against All’Antico Vinaio. LOL as you can see … More Con Mollica O Senza
Occasion: Sunday Evening Dinner Initial Impressions: It was hard to find this restaurant because it is really small. I also wasn’t so sure of the place because next door there was this disgusting bar with flies all in their food display case. Once Seated: The decorations inside are very pretty. I liked the ambience very … More Il Salotto Del Colosseo
Welcome to my first “places to hang out” review! Occasion: When you want to relax or do your nails in Rome!!! Initial Impressions: I had always passed by and it’s a very small salon, but well lit and clean. However, every time I went to their website for last minute appointments they never seemed to … More Nailbar Gamax
Occasion: Afternoons Initial Impressions: I really like illy cafe! As the weather heats up in Rome and tourist season begins again, I thought I’d finally post my cafe option along with the afternoon tea option. Also a few readers have voiced privately that many of my reviews are done on places that are not so … More Illy Montecitorio (Illy Cafe)
Venchi is the dessert of choice and honestly has the best gelato in Rome from what I have tried. I wouldn’t listen to what people say about Venchi being touristic or industrialized gelato etc…this Gelateria has many customers for a reason and there is always a line from opening to closing for a reason. This … More Venchi
Occasion: Sunday Evening Dinner Initial Impressions: We pass this place all the time. It looks nice and is in a touristic area. It was about 3/4 full when we arrived and 1/2 full when we left. It was relatively easy to maneuver around the restaurant. I can give them an A for trying to be … More Baccano
La pace del palatoHo deciso di provare questo ristorante perché mi è stato consigliato da un amico. Il locale è molto piccolo ma allo stesso tempo l’atmosfera è piacevole e intima, a mio parere adatto ad un appuntamento. Il menu non è ampio e la scelta è limitata. Sebbene non avessi ordinato antipasti, mi hanno … More La Pace del Palato (Paolo’s Versione)
Updated June 12 2024. There were some spelling/grammar errors! Paolo and I will revisit soon and give our updates. Occasion: Sunday evening dinner (raining!!!) Initial Impressions: We were recommended this place to try. We made a reservation online for 8:30pm. I don’t remember what time we arrived. I was a bit annoyed because it looked … More La Pace del Palato
Osteria dei cappellariNavigando sul web ho trovato questa osteria in pieno centro a Roma vicino a Campo de’ Fiori e ho deciso di prenotare per cena.Appena arrivato ho trovato l’ambiente molto carino, invitante e non molto affollato dato che si trattava di una domenica sera. Come primo ho ordinato dei tagliolini all’astice. La porzione era … More Osteria Dei Cappellari (Paolo’s Versione)
Nicole in Rome 