Rome is a city known for great food. The restaurants in Rome are some of the best in the world, and a few have been awarded the prestigious Michelin stars for great cuisine. There are one-, two- and three-star choices for dining in Rome. Three stars are the most that Michelin awards. Three-star restaurants are few and far between, with only 81 restaurants deserving this distinction worldwide, according to www.michelinguide.com.
La Pergola is one of Rome's most elegant restaurants and the owner of three prestigious stars from Michelin. The restaurant is on the roof of the Hilton Hotel with a view over the city. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner but closed on Sundays. The chef's name is Heinz Beck. According to www.wordtravels.com, many food critics site La Pergola as the best restaurant in Rome. Customers, according to the same source, include Bruce Springsteen, Prince Rainier of Monaco, and Glenn Close.
La Pergola
Cavalieri Hilton
Via Cadlolo 101
Monte Mario, Northwest Rome
Rome, Italy 00136
+39 06 (0) 35092152
romecavalieri.com/lapergola.php
Agata e Romeo has one Michelin star and is famous for its wines and for a goat cheese and asparagus ravioli it serves in the summer. The restaurant is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The chef is Agata Parisella.
Ristorante Agata E Romeo Caraccio
Via Carlo Alberto, 45
00185 Rome, Italy
(39) 06 4466115
agataeromeo.it
La Terrazza dell'Eden is a Michelin-starred restaurant that also provides wonderful views over St. Peter's dome. The chef is Adriano Cavagnini. He has been chef for the British royal family, according to www.wordtravels.com. The menu is classic and modern Italian, with special fish dishes. They are open for lunch and dinner.
La Terrazza dell'Eden
Hotel Eden, Via Ludovisi 49 (Via Veneto)
Rome Italy, 00187
(36) 06 478 121
edenroma.com/en/laterrazzadelleden
Il Pagliaccio is a two-Michelin star restaurant presided over by chef Anthony Genovese. The restaurant is housed in an 18th century home. The cuisine combines Italian, French and Asian flavorings. Its specialties include cuttlefish ravioli and sea urchins. It is closed on Sundays and open for lunch only from September to July. It is open for dinner only on Monday and Tuesdays.
Il Pagliaccio
Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 129 - I
Rome Italy 00186
(39) 06 68809595
ristoranteilpagliaccio.it
