$$$ Restaurant of Hotel de Russie: [Via del Babuino 9, Rome tel: +39 06 328881] Le Jardin de Russie Restaurant is in one of the most romantic settings in Rome and that’s really saying something. You can experience some of the best Italian food among the cypresses, umbrella pines, rose bushes, magnolia and orange trees on the terrace within sight of the Borgese Gardens.

$$$ Restaurant Otello alla Concordia: [via delle croce 81, Rome tel:+39 06 6791178] Old established Roman restaurant, great atmosphere, excellent service and consistently good food – served in an ancient Roman courtyard.

$$ Restaurant Gusto: [Piazza Augusto Imperatore 9, Rome, tel: 06 3226273] Large and modern with contemporary cuisine. Gusto’s is an excellent to eat with great atmosphere. The pizza is the thicker neopolitan style that won’t leave you hungry. Try the restaurant and bar around the back, here you can get a glass of the house Chianti for only 1 Euro.

$$ L’Enoteca Antica: [via delle Croce 76B, Rome] A great place to sit and people watch while sampling many of the excellent wines on offer. During the winter it’s warm and inviting and a great place to meet up with friends and treat yourself to the selection of antipasto.

$ La Buca di Ripetta: [Via di Ripetta 36, Rome tel: 06 321 93 91] If you looking for something a step above the average Roman trattoria, La Buca di Ripetta offers superb traditional service, the produce is sourced from the best locations in Italy, which explains the exceptional flavours. Moderate pricing and an excellent wine cellar.