All'Oro or Antico Arco?

[chattys82]

I need to drop one of the reservations I have for All'Oro or Antico Arco. I think I'm going to switch one of them to a pizzeria in Trastevere. We only have 3 nights in Rome and I want to be sure to do different types of meals.

If I had to drop one of those, which should it be?

My husband and I are in our early 30's, like places with good atmopshere, but most importantly good food!
Thanks!

[minchilli]

It's always personal when it comes to choices like this. In terms of inventiveness and quality of food, I think I"d always choose All'Oro. The chef is a true artist, and the food always sublime.

Antico Arco is a bit easier to get to, and perhaps a bit more relaxed than All'Oro.Food is very good, but not (at least in my opinion) at level of All'Oro

I hope this helps!

www.elizabethminchilliinrome.com

[mbfant]

Elizabeth, I agree completely. I would add that if good food is the main criterion, I would skip the pizza in Trastevere.

[chattys82]

In your opinion, what is the attire for dinner at Antico Arco and All'Oro for both women and men? Also, at restaurants like L'Arcangelo?

[mbfant]

Smart casual would be the technical term. Jackets not needed but would not be out of place either.

[chattys82]

Are nice jeans and a trendier button down collared shirt okay (for my husband)?

[Maximilien]

yes.

[chattys82]

Great! Thanks so much. is L'Arcangelo more casual? I'm getting so excited!! We leave on Wednesday next week. You've been a huge help by contributing to a bunch of questions I have asked, so thanks a lot!

[Maximilien]

In my Rome trip, I wore nice jeans, shirt and shoes for my evening meals, I added a jacket for Pierluigi and Metamorfosi; just to be on the safe side.

During the day, I was all touristy with bermuda and short sleeve shirt or "polo" and never really got a second look.

Max.

[jen kalb]

If you would put your followups on the threads youve already created instead of starting new ones each time, it would be easier!
what are your other dinners at this point?