Eating out in Rome
Although the days of la dolce vita may be long gone, Rome is still a vibrant city with plenty going on. As well as bars and clubs to suit every taste, there is a wide range of theatres and cinemas.
Finding value for money
Eating out is part of life in Rome. It used to be said that it was cheaper here to eat out than to purchase the same ingredients in a supermarket and cook them at home. That may no longer be true, but you can still find cheap places to eat if you know where to look. Remember that if you eat in the tourist centre, you'll likely be paying over the odds and the food may not be the best. There are exceptions to this, however, and you'll find a few recommendations in the page on restaurants in Rome.
Smoking
Smoking is banned from all enclosed public spaces in Rome, and restaurants are no exception. Fortunately, most have either a garden or tables on the pavement where you can enjoy a cigarette between courses.
