La Pergola

Rome

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La Pergola

On top of the Rome Cavalieri Hotel, La Pergola — an award-winning restaurant with three Michelin stars — offers not only exquisite, gourmet Italian fare but also a breathtaking panoramic view over the city of Rome, along with a wine cellar containing over 50,000 bottles of wine.

Dining

Rome's restaurants cater to all tastes. There are American steakhouses, Lebanese meze restaurants, Vietnamese eateries, and several haute cuisine establishments celebrated in the Michelin Guide. But when in Rome, do as the Romans do and choose the less extravagant restaurants and trattorias for a memorable and authentic dining experience. The Italian word for dinner, "cena", comes from the Latin convivium, which means "live together". Eating is a social get-together which consists of at least three courses — often even at lunchtime. The Romans do not eat dinner until nine in the evening. Rome is known for its Carbonara (made with egg, guanciale, hard cheese, and black pepper) and Amatriciana (made with guanciale, pecorino Romano and tomatoes).