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Nightspots
The Drunken Ship Currently
the top spot, with a sea of energetic carousers night after night in
this jumping piazza. Mainstream rock inside. Outside you queue at the
service window to get your drinks. I Giganti della Notte A
newcomer to the Campo scene, but already a favourite with a young,
good-looking crowd. Great outsize hi-tech decor and modern rock music
inside; lots of tables and standing room outside. Taverna del Campo Occupying
as it does the crucial corner position, this lively drinking and
gourmet eating establishment is always a winner and perpetually jammed
with merrymakers. Tables inside and out. La Vineria This tiny wine bar has long-time regulars lounging at the outside tables.
La Vineria
Caffè Farnese A
more chic place is hard to imagine. On a corner facing elegant Piazza
Farnese, some of Rome’s smartest young beautiful people sip their
glasses of wine at outside tables. Yet, it’s also really friendly. Sciam A
taste of Arabia awaits you here. A turquoise-glazed fountain splashes
gently at the entrance, and inside all is inlaid wood and tiles. Teas
and sweetmeats complement the dreamy music. La Curia di Bacco This long, narrow space is a vaulted corridor of the ancient Pompey’s Theatre. Mad Jack’s A classic Irish pub offering all the brews you can imagine, especially Guinness, along with decent light snacks. Rock Castle Café A medieval dungeon, with tables tucked into odd nooks. Rock music in the background, plus a dance floor.
Rock Castle Café
Shanti An Arabian night out: hookah pipes, exotic teas, live music and belly-dancing.
Roman-Jewish Restaurants
Piperno Roman-Jewish cuisine at its finest, in a beautiful piazza hidden away from the hubbub. Traditional dishes include carciofi alla giudia (Jewish-style fried artichokes). Booking is a must. Via Monte de’Cenci 9 06 686 1113 Closed Sun D, Mon
Traditional Roman-Jewish breads
Da Giggetto Famous for its first-rate cookery and grand setting, right next to the soaring columns of the Portico d’Ottavia. Try chicory shoots (puntarelle) with anchovy dressing, a typical Roman dish.
Vecchia Roma One of Rome’s finest institutions, noted for its historic interior, excellent service and superb wine list. Piazza Campitelli 18 06 686 4604 Closed Wed & 2 weeks Aug
La Taverna del Ghetto Kosher cooking in remodelled medieval rooms, or outside on the piazza. Grilled fish is their forte. Via Portico d’Ottavia 8 06 6880 9771 Closed Fri D
Sora Margherita Wonderful Jewish-Roman delicacies. No sign; look for the red streamers in the doorway. Weekday lunches only. Zi Fenizia A pizzeria and a Jewish café all rolled into one outlet. Via dell’Umiltà 31 349 252 5347 Closed Fri D, Sat No credit cards
Filetti di Baccalà A Roman tradition, little changed for centuries. Juicy fried cod fillets, served with similar Roman standards. Largo dei Librari 88 06 686 4018 Closed Sun No credit cards
Da Sergio alle Grotte A simple, traditional Roman dining experience: spaghetti alla carbonara, gnocchi, tripe and more. Vicolo delle Grotte, 27 06 686 4293 Closed Sun
Osteria ar Galletto An old favourite, tables spilling out into the piazza every summer. Good, honest cooking. Piazza Farnese 102 06 686 1714 Closed Sun
Yotvata Kosher cuisine in a historic palazzo. Good for pizza, fresh fish and hearty pasta dishes. Excellent desserts. Piazza Cenci 70 Closed Sat L, Fri D
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