I've read in numerous polaces about Il Gabriello and I am also going to try Quinzi & Gabrieli ....what other NON TOURIST resturants are worth trying. I've heard too many stories of toursit traps.I also check my "messages"
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San Diego
1540 posts
For lunch I enjoyed Ristorante Alla Rampa, Piazza Mignanelli, 18. It is just a few steps from the Spanish Steps and they have a lunch buffet, or you can order from the menu. Seating inside and out.
It is charming !!!! Prices were not bad and the food is great.
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Atlanta, Ga, USA
2023 posts
You may enjoy Dar Pallaro near Campo Fiori. You will need a detailed map to find it--it is actually off tiny Campo Pallaro. It is family run with a set menu for 22E pp for five small courses with house wine and water. It is Roman style food--simple dishes but very good. It is definitely not touristy.
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Henson, Florida, USA
466 posts
just get out of the historic district and you'll find many small family run restaurants.
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Lake Forest, CA
206 posts
If you want good pizza eat at a restaurant with a sign in the window or on the door that says, fornaio [or forno] rustica, something like that, which means they're made the old fashioned way in brick ovens. If you don't see that they make their pizzas in regular ovens. Boy is there a difference. Yum.
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Oakland, CA, US
11 posts
The RS Guide recommended a little place near the Spanish Steps called Fiaschettra (check the guide). It was the best, and most reasonably priced, meal we had in Rome. Very small -- we shared a table with a couple we didn't know and all enjoyed each other's company, too.
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Beaverton, Oregon, USA
72 posts
I'll second Susan's recommendation for Trattoria der Pallaro. Though it's in the RS book, I wouldn't classify it as touristy. Just sit back and let dinner come to you.