658967 Mon Oct 12 16:07:48 -0700 2009 15 58 Italy 0 5098048 Hi all, we will actually be vacationing in Tuscany but will be flying in and out of Rome. We will only have the afternoon and evening before leaving the next day, but want to end the trip with a nice dinner near Pantheon or Piazza Navona (staying at Albergo del Senato). We are looking for something fairly simple and traditional with good homemade pastas, maybe a trattoria or other family-run place. Any suggestions? Thanks! Mon Oct 12 16:07:48 -0700 2009 113584 annamikemc 1 5099748 One piazza west of the south end of the Pantheon is Ristorante Sant' Eustachio which has lovely food and a very nice atmosphere. Then right across the street is the best coffee in Rome at Cafe Sant' Eustachio. Tue Oct 13 10:07:34 -0700 2009 5098048 10926 mnosyne 2 5102513 We had dinner at Cul De Sac which is in Piazza Pasquino near Piazza Navona. We had a lovely platter of Local Cheeses to start and then finished with some salads. Reasonably priced.... Wed Oct 14 09:59:11 -0700 2009 5099748 155476 T42 1 5107539 Armando al Pantheon - you'll need to make reservations, as it's usually at capacity. Their website and location: http://www.armandoalpantheon.it/home.php Fri Oct 16 06:51:15 -0700 2009 5098048 33082 toitoi 2 5140823 I think Armando will satisfy your need, but dont think they make their own pasta. Stick with the simple roman specialties, pasta, lamb and such. their bruschettas, cicoria and puntarelle are also good. Thu Oct 29 12:14:52 -0700 2009 5107539 11130 jen kalb 3 5147211 Armando is just a few steps across the piazza from your hotel; I think it will satisfy your requirements as long as you follow Jen's advice and stick to the classics. Although it is not thought of as being particularly Roman, I did have a very good farro soup here...more like a stew than soup. I think (based on my own admittedly very limited experience with both) that the food is better here than at San Eustachio, which I believe is noted for its fritti. (I actually dined here at the recommendation of one of the staff at your hotel, a place I like very much) Sun Nov 01 12:51:37 -0800 2009 5140823 12618 erica 1 5119138 Armando e Pantheon or also perhaps try Il Galluto near Campo di Fiori. Wed Oct 21 03:36:04 -0700 2009 5098048 19860 LotsC 2 5119139 Sorry I boobed I meant to say Osteria ar Galletto in Piazza Farnese. Very authentic. Wed Oct 21 03:37:55 -0700 2009 5119138 19860 LotsC 1 5129740 Go to the Palatium 94 Via Frattina Was there Oct 1st - you won't regret it Sun Oct 25 13:59:09 -0700 2009 5098048 1110854 rdnma 2 5130906 Palatium, though having its merits, is neither simple nor a trattoria nor a family-run place nor close to Pantheon or piazza Navona. Palatium is the state controlled enoteca of the region of Latium - it has a stylish interior, has a chic clientèle and offers only wines and food products from Lazio - however the preparations are not simple or traditional. I used to like the food a lot and had problems with the service (a typical "I am employed by the state and don't have to excel" attitude) but now the chef has left (and opened his own restaurant, I hear), so I don't know how the food is, haven't been there since. Mon Oct 26 01:05:19 -0700 2009 5129740 1098786 vinoroma 3 5135782 The food was good and the service was excellent- Tue Oct 27 16:44:44 -0700 2009 5130906 1110854 rdnma 4 5196199 I disagree. In May, the service was snooty and indifferent and the food was only average (very limited menu). As noted, this is most definitely not a family-run place and certainly not a trattoria that serves good pasta. Anna - Go elsewhere. Fri Nov 20 07:43:51 -0800 2009 5135782 289647 wristband 5 5199926 BTW, Palatium is no where near their hotel. It is a considerable distance to/from the Pantheon to via Frattina. For your one night in Rome, this is simply not worth the effort. Sun Nov 22 08:30:12 -0800 2009 5196199 289647 wristband 6 5200333 This is like the blind men at the elephant: each has a point. For one night in Rome, anybody can walk from the Pantheon to via Frattina. It's not that far. BUT if I had one night in Rome I wouldn’t spend it at Palatium. and yet, I believe it (usually) has excellent food (despite a shoe-leather saltimbocca I had once) with unusually good ingredients. The service was probably less truly snooty than inept. Sun Nov 22 12:18:58 -0800 2009 5199926 83777 mbfant 1 5190701 Armando is the place to go! Good warm service, and a brand new ktichen give the chef and his staff new, amazing energy. Had lunch there yesterday and chef made incredible homemade seafood with pasta soupl Amazing. Make sure you have a reservation. Wed Nov 18 02:11:22 -0800 2009 5098048 260185 sockster 2 5199921 I suggest you check out Capranica. Had a terrific experience there in May - new chef, creative dishes, three Michelin forks, friendly and gracious service. C is formal. Only a short walk (up past Tazza d'Oro) from the Pantheon and set in a lovely square. In my opinion, Capranica offers a considerably better experience in food and comfort than Armando. Sun Nov 22 08:27:42 -0800 2009 5190701 289647 wristband