When this popular restaurant off Via Veneto first opened in 1960, owner Césarina Masi relentlessly watched over her staff as they prepared the Emiliana-Romagna cuisine (and her regular customers as they cleaned their plates). The restaurant has changed very little since Federico Fellini used to frequent it and since Cesarina's death in the 1980s. Attentive staff members continue to present a selection of meats to each table on a rolling trolley. The meat trolley is still followed by a variety of pastas and different sauces. Reservations recommended. METRO: Barberini, BUS: 52, 53, 56, 58, or 95

Ciuri Ciuri is an ideal stop after (or during) a day of touring. In the hip Monti neighborhood, this new Sicilian delicacy shop offers some of the best pastry in town. From marzipan cookies to Modica chocolate and ice cream, Ciuri Ciuri satisfies even the sweetest tooth. The Sicilian chef works in the back of the shop; from noon to 2pm, he bakes delicious arancini (fried rice balls with various savory sauces).

This is a small, family-run restaurant featuring Emiliana-Romagna cuisine. The inviting atmosphere and friendly service is a nice respite from the bustling streets of Rome. Menu selections offer a wide variety of dishes with homemade pastas. Tortellini in brodo (tortellini in broth) and ravioli di zucca (pumpkin ravioli) are the house specialties. Reservations recommended. METRO: Barberini

Visit this chic but informal restaurant for an afternoon meal and dine among familiar politicians and local journalists. Authentic Roman cuisine is served with a different dish featured daily. Gnocchi, tripe, abbacchio alla cacciatora (lamb cooked with garlic, rosemary and anchovies), and osso buco are some of the delicious selections offered during the week. The frescoed gazebo creates a pleasant atmosphere, and the prices are pleasing, as well.

This elegant eaterie is popular with politicians, businessmen and women, and personalities from the world of entertainment. Dishes worth trying include the tortellini in brodo (broth), lasagna verde, and tagliatelle alla Bolognese. Finish off with a delicious Italian dessert such as dolce della mamma, a gelato favorite topped with zabaglione and chocolate sauce. Reservations required.