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Lunch Midday munchies Coromandel, Supplizio, Ponte k arou tic n Mid-morning masterpieces Moreish bites S — d La Casetta Though brunch is still a foreign Don’t let its name fool you also offers concept to Romans, restaurants in (supplizio translates as “torture”): rooms for you to stay in the Italian capital are beginning to the traditional street food on cater to those eager for something offer at this cosy venue is anything more substantial than a croissant but. The deep-fried balls of rice and cappuccino in the morning. and meat ragu with a mozzarella Around the corner from Piazza centre are known as supplí alla Navona, the kitchen at Coromandel Romana, and have been a long- expertly prepares hearty goodies, time passion of Supplizio’s owner, from pancakes and eggs benedict Arcangelo Dandini. to waffles and cinnamon toast, all Dandini made a name for on dainty Limoges-style plates. himself as owner of L’Arcangelo There is all-day dining for those in restaurant and is also a “gourmet need of a panini, or stop by in the archaeologist” who has extensively late afternoon to sip a black-leaf tea studied ancient Hebrew and or a soothing herbal infusion. Roman cuisine; these moreish 60-61 Via di Monte Giordano, 00186 snacks have been his particular +39 06 6880 2461 favourite since childhood. coromandel.it Supplizio has a rustically decorated space in which to eat but perhaps it’s best to savour these treats in the way they were intended: while strolling the narrow alleyways around the shop. 143 Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 00186 +39 06 8987 1920

La Casetta, Cosy hideaway

Nestled among tall palazzos, La Casetta is conspicuous for its shortness. Yet this tiny bistro’s name – it means “little house” – may well refer to the homeliness within rather than its size. Hiding Trapizzino, Bonci Pizzarium, behind an alluring ivy-covered Hybrid snacks Perfect pizza façade, this cosy space opened in 2013 and has avoided much of Baker Stefano Callegari hit on You might wonder what the big deal Monti’s recent fanfare, making the idea of the trapizzino back in is with this backstreet stand-and-eat for a wonderfully peaceful stop-off 2008. Addressing a common and pizza venue. But it only takes one at any time of day. agonising lunchtime dilemma – bite of Gabriele Bonci’s pizza al Must-try Forest-fruit or chocolate should I have pizza or a different taglio (pizza sold by weight) to see Tiramisu from Zum, croissants and fresh juice are on the traditional Italian dish? – Callegari why he’s one of ’s most famous This street café serves cups menu for breakfast; lunch (prepared reasoned that the only sensible pizza slingers. The ingredients are of tiramisu in the manner of off-site, given the kitchen’s option is to have both. Opening his top-notch, from prawns and rare a gelateria. It’s prepared from diminutive size) is all reliable first shop in Testaccio, he began lamb to the more usual suspects, scratch behind an open counter risottos and richly stuffed focaccia. plying triangular slices of pizza but the main point of difference by chef Barbara Agosti, who It’s served on cute classroom-like filled with anything from aubergine is the dough, made from Mulino uses organic ingredients and chairs with annexed tray tables. Tea parmigiana and cuttlefish to tripe Marino spelt flour and set aside Brescian mascarpone. The and cheesecake is a popular late- (no, really). They’re intended to to rise for 36 hours before being recipe is her grandmother’s, afternoon option but as the day be eaten on the go so simply order masterfully manipulated (as your from Novi Ligure in Piedmont. winds down opt for the aperitivo over the counter and you’re set. taste buds will be) and baked to zumroma.it with cheese-and-salami boards. 88 Via Giovanni Branca, 00153 fluffy, crunchy goodness. 62 Via della Madonna dei +39 06 4341 9624 43 Via della Meloria, 00136 Monti, 00184 trapizzino.it +39 06 3974 5416 +39 335 538 6046 bonci.it

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