Antico Arco, Rome

Antico Arco is situated in the district of Gianicolo, in a panoramic garden, on the first two floors of an 18th-century palazzo. The restaurant is considered to be one of the best in the capital. A young, but very professional team provide both excellent food and efficient service. The cuisine is traditional, but also boasts sparks of creativity, with dishes such as Spaghetti cacio with pepper and crispy fried pumpkin flowers, Fagottino with mozzarella di bufala and tuna roe, breast of guinea fowl with truffles in a potato crust, duck breast with orange chutney or guinea fowl with eggplant and caramellised apple. Very good desserts, particularly the chocolate cakes with a "molten" chocolate center. There are 1200 wines available from the extensive list. Booking is advisable. Dinner starts at 7p.