Flavours of Rome! Three Restaurants that we love

For traditional dishes on a glamourous rooftop: Cielo

This rooftop restaurant at Hotel de la Ville is an absolute pleasure in every way possible, from the food, to the service, ambiance, and setting; it truly is special and an opportunity to wear your most beautiful dress.  Thanks to a well thought-out and discerning menu by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, Cielo serves four courses of Italian dishes made from a gourmet selection of local, seasonal produce.  Starters include healthy plates such as artichoke salad and raw sea bream salad.  First courses like linguine with zucchini flowers, and Castellucio lentil soup will help you to settle in, before eating second courses including sea bass, and free-range chicken Milanese.  The dessert menu is equally decadent with a mix of both indulgent and light options.  For those on a more rigid diet, Rocco Forte Nourish menus, which include healthier alternatives, is also available.

For Roman cuisine next to the ruins: Modius

This newly appointed restaurant is an up-and-coming stop for any foodie looking for delicious Roman cuisine that is made with quality ingredients.  Modius delivers marvellous food by Chef Simone Frezzotti, and a relaxing ambiance combined with wonderful service.  Diners can choose to eat in the ground floor restaurant or up on the stunning rooftop terrace.  The kitchen is also behind a panel of glass at the back of the restaurant, so you can see the chefs at work.  There are many mouthwatering dishes to choose from that it is best to share them, then you can try a little bit of everything.  Highlights include aubergine parmigiana, carbonara, cacio e pepe, and fish of the day.  Make sure you save space for dessert too as the semifreddo with hazelnuts, chocolate, and caramel is amazing; you would be amiss to skip out on it.

For Asian fusion and a lively atmosphere: Seen by Olivier

The Rome branch of Seen by Olivier is situated on the roof terrace of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi.  The lively restaurant delivers a buzzy atmosphere with a DJ, expert mixologists, and a diverse menu by Chef Olivier da Costa that caters to a wide range of tastes, featuring everything from Asian-inspired dishes to Mediterranean specialties.  While there, I was served by a lovely waitress called Manuela and can highly recommend the homemade egg tagliolini with truffle and the black cod, both were beautifully presented and really delicious.  The Tart Seen with homemade vanilla ice cream dessert is also very tasty and perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.