Trattorias of Rome, Florence, and Venice Review

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(More customer reviews)Last year, my husband and I went to Italy on our honeymoon and half of the meals we ate were good using Frommer's and Eyewitness so when we went this year, September 2001 I was determined to make all the meals GREAT. With the help of this book I did. In Rome, we went to four restaurants, all were excellent, Trattoria Claudio al Pantheon (twice), Cul de Sac (a wine bar with light meals) around the corner from the Piazza Navona, a restaurant on the Campo dei Fiori Plaza, Nino's by the Spanish steps and an Enoteca by the Italian Parliment. In Florence, we went to Da Guido's and Trattoria Antellesi (sp.?) by the train station. This book was a MUCH more reliable source than any of our guide books and a fun read, Fant is rather opinionated, but so am I. If you are a foodie like me you won't pass this up, I just wish she'd do a book on more cities, Milan, parts of Tuscany etc.
My only advice is to call the restaurants in Rome first, if you want to go for lunch. Even in Septmeber, we found that some Roman restaurants around the Pantheon listed in the book were closed for lunch. Fant does include a list of restaurants open on Sunday and Monday, which is very useful because lots of restaurants are closed on those days.
Regardless, everywhere we went was excellent and Fant gives you tips on what to order, which were very helpful. ...
Bon Appetit!

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Before You Sit Down ToOne of the Best Meals in the World--You Have To Find It First!So you're going to Italy -- home to some of the finest food in the world. But the cozy, informal neighborhood trattorias -- the real discoveries -- can be hard to find, even in a country that has catered to tourists since the days when all roads led to Rome. Here's help -- in a guide as friendly and inviting as a fragrant plate of ribollita. In Trattorias of Rome, Florence, and Venice, food writer Maureen B. Fant tells even the least intrepid traveler how to find, order, and enjoy the most memorable meal in three favorite Italian cities.Whether you are planning a trip to Italy or already enjoying one, Maureen B. Fant will guide you to the best trattorias, giving you

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