A nice Bistrot of Italian Specialties

Today I want to suggest a gastronomic treat : La Via Emilia Bistrot.

A small restaurant that serves one of the specialties of our beautiful Italy: the “Gnocco Fritto”, a kind of fried pastry served hot and steaming…

… with a plate of delicious cold meats.

In this small bistro, everything is freshly prepared, and the sweetness of Francesca, one of the owners, will help you to relax with a quick stop before continuing your visit in Rome! And in the kitchen, two chefs work fast and creative,,,,, take some advice ….

Very busy during the week for lunch and dinner by the employees of the Prati district, ten minutes from the Vatican

Last but not least, a great value for money! Only € 5 for 5 pieces of “Gnocco Fritto” and a platter of cold cuts.
I highly recommend it!

La Via Emilia Bistrot
Via G.Belli,( next to Lungo Tevere dei Mellini),  Roma

Easter in Rome

I’m back ….
Rome is crowded to welcome the new Pope Francesco!
Walking is even more beautiful ….

Walking from one neighborhood to another,

exploring ancient treasures, between the sacred and the profane..

among street artists,

walking, walking is the best way to visit Rome…

or you’ll miss the most curious corners, through the streets of the historic center …

…and Happy Easter!

The Liberty of Galleria Sciarra in Rome

From the historic center  you can head to Piazza Venezia, but I suggest you to make a stop at the Galleria Sciarra,in Via delle Muratte,  near Via del Corso.

The building, along with the nearby Teatro Quirino, was restored in the 1800 and was commissioned by Prince Maffeo Sciarra.The gallery is white and red with the decorations of  Giuseppe Cellini.

The theme of the decorations below is the woman in the role of wife, mother, educator and leading mind of the house.

In the upper band are instead represented other women who personify the feminine virtues: loyalty, humility and justice.

Virtues are represented in scenes of bourgeois life: Gardening, Conversation, Culinary skills, Musical entertainment, Exhortation to charity,Vanity, Marriage, Care of children.

Then, if you have a little peckish … I recommend a stop at  ANTICA BIRRERIA PERONI- (OLD BREWERY PERONI), in Via di San Marcello 19,within walking distance… 

with his “kitchen that is good for the mood” and its famous real ales.

“Chi beve birra, campa cent’anni!”- Beer drinkers, lives a hundred years!

Galleria Sciarra, Via  delle Muratte

Birreria Peroni, Via di San Marcello 19