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Amalfi Coast Hounds: Please critique my restaurant plans!
Just returned from a honeymoon in Rome/Amalfi and loved every second. Is there absolutely no way for you to get a car? I know the buses are efficient but nothing trumps the flexibility of having a car on the coast. It gave us the leeway to explore every town and return to ones we loved (we went back to Minori twice to get the sflogliatella at the bakery there - so delicious!).
Barilotto di Nonno was our favorite meal of the trip - the owners are a sweet, older couple who we will remember for the rest of our lives. They pushed the chocolate cake for dessert over tiramisu and it was probably the best dessert we had throughout the trip. The squid salad had the freshest, most flavorful texture. If you plan to dine in Positano - I would add Da Vincenzo to your list. Sit outside for a great view and have their zucchini pasta. This is also a family-owned place with a really welcoming staff.
Pork lover looking for Dining Advice for Short Time in Rome!
Thanks so much Katie! Will definitely get that porchetta and I do love fish/seafood as well so I appreciate the other recs. What about restaurants near the Vatican? any good options there? I'm also still trying to decide if Spirito Di Vino should be on my list or not.
Pork lover looking for Dining Advice for Short Time in Rome!
I've been stalking Chow boards for years and this is my first post for ever! It's with a mix of anxiety and excitement that i post questions (for help! for feedback!) on my upcoming honeymoon to Italy next week.
Specifically, my new hubby and I will be spending a mere 3 days in Rome and we want to make the most out of it without getting overwhelmed with the notion of "seeing everything."
So here's the gist - we arrive in Rome very early (7am!) and have planned two "musts" - (1) Evening Tour of the Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel and (2) a Context tour of Imperial Rome (Colosseum, etc.). Our hotel is near the Forum and the rest of our time between the tours is open. I'm a New Yorker so am used to walking A LOT. Ideally, we'd want to explore neighborhoods while stumbling onto great food options. We do not have to eat at a fine dining / Michelin-rated establishment...and prefer authentic comfort foods, good wines (esp whites since the husband has a weird allergy to reds), and street foods. Also, as you notice, I am very much a lover of the swine so places with great pork dishes are always welcome :)
As time is limited - what would folks recommend? Is there any good wine bar or casual place near the Vatican we can stop off for a pre-tour bite? If I am looking for one authentic/interesting place for Roman food - would Checchino dal 1887 be a good one? And what are people's thoughts on Spirito Di Vino? I read mixed reviews on these boards but I heard they have a pork dish that is delicious...will look for better options in Trastevere if folks deem Spirito mediocre...
All comments are much appreciated! Thanks so much!
