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See | March 2011
This church honours St Paul, who was
martyred in Rome circa 67AD. It contains
some spectacular relics and mosaics, as
well as St Paul's tomb. Scooter-lovers turn
up for “vespers” at 5pm each day (ahem).
Address: 186 Via Ostiense. | Tel: +39 06 4543 5574
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Bars | March 2011
Black-and-white photos and low-key art
pieces adorn the walls of this cosy yet hip
Pigneto bar. There's a strong selection of
Italian wines, while the food menu boasts
dishes such as carbonara and duck breast
in a port reduction.
Address: 41-43 Via Del Pigneto. | Tel: +39 06 7039 9483
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Volpetti is one of Rome's best delis, and
around the corner you can enjoy its finest
grub in self-service surrounds. Foodies
will forever be dreaming about the pasta,
lasagna, soup, fish, polenta, beef, chicken,
Roman artichokes and pear pie on offer.
Address: 8 Via Alesssandro Volta. | Tel: +39 06 574 2352
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See | March 2011
Recently revived, this ancient festival uses
the Piazza del Popolo as its base, and
features fl oats, horse shows, fi reworks
and period dress. A spate of jousting
accidents put paid to the original festival
in the 1800s… something of a sore point.
Address: 26 February – 8 March.
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Hotels | March 2011
Set in a 19th-century townhouse, Cellini (pictured) is imbued with an oldfashioned elegance. Wooden fl oors, rich fabrics and free wi-fi create the picture, all just a stone's throw from some of the city's top sights. Doubles from €130.
Address: 5 Via Modena. | Tel: +39 06 4782 5204
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Bars | March 2011
If you can wax lyrical about Italian
neorealism, or at least feel comfortable
wearing a stripy jumper, then join fellow
film buffs for a coffee or aperitivo at this
teeny Trastevere café-bar. There's loads
of movie merchandise for sale, too.
Address: 31D Via dei Fienaroli. | Tel: +39 06 581 7724
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Etching itself into the Michelin-star pack this
year, Glass (pictured) has found favour with
its masterful menu. If “coffee-crusted lamb,
spiced cherries and asparagus” sounds like
something you'd love to stab your fork into,
you'd better hail a chariot there soon.
Address: 58 Vicolo del Cinque. | Tel: +39 06 5833 5903
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Set in an area filled with art galleries, Babette may be styled on an early 20th-century French brasserie, but the food is resolutely Italian. Fuss-free dishes include the likes of artichoke flan with Parmesan fondue, and quail breast stuffed with meat ragout. For group dining, choose between a large room, a smaller room sometimes used for exhibitions, and a cosy courtyard.
Address: 1 VIA MARGUTTA. | Tel: +39 06 321 1559
