Sitting at a pavement table with a refreshing drink, watching the world go by is a very popular pastime when on a luxury villa holiday in Rome. There are endless little cafes, trattorias and bars on the many beautiful piazzas and side streets of the city where you can soak up the Roman atmosphere.
Head to the Centro Storico, and the chic districts of Trastevere and Testaccio for trendy bars such as Anima, or Freni e Frizioni. Italian pasta, pizzas and hearty regional dishes can be found everywhere, but some of the best classic Italian restaurants to try are Fratelli More or Mercerie for a unique twist on the classics, serving bite-size lasagnas and cannelloni from a Michelin chef.
For a truly glamorous night out away from the peace of your luxury villa, you will find that Rome has several big ticket Michelin-starred restaurants, many of which are clustered around the top of the exclusive Via Veneto. These include the modernist style Open Colonna, the Imago with its fabulous views, and the intimate Il Pagliaccio.