Dining in Rome

We have one dinner in Rome at an old favorite:  Trattoria Lilli.  But first, we explore food options available in the local markets, have an appetizer at Piazza del Popolo, and then wander along the River Tiber to the restaurant.  While exploring, we spot a food and wine shop and pop in to find an incredible selection.

Food and wine

From the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna, we walk down via del Babuino to Piazza del Popolo (with the fountain Fontana del Nettuno on one side and, on the other side, Fontana della Dea di Roma).  We stop for cocktails (negroni and wine) and bruschetta.

Cocktails and snacks

After the short walk over to and along the River Tiber to Trattoria Lilli, we settle in and enjoy some incredible traditional Italian cuisine:  bruschetta con funghi porcini, tagliolini a caceio e pepe (pecorino cheese and black pepper), rigatoni alla gricia (bacon, pecorino cheese, and black pepper), and penne all'arabbiata (tomato sauce with garlic and chili pepper).

Bruschetta

Tagliolini

Rigatoni

Penne

What a great way to end another fabulous and memorable trip to Italy!