Chic and welcoming, with the possibility of indulging in a rich aperitivo as you wait for your table, Pastificio is one of the great places to eat in Rome – it’s all about good food, wine and style here. Sample a drink and watch the staff cut delicious Tuscan ham at the counter, sit on a leather buck or relax on the velvet sofas in one corner. The menu changes often, but it’s always an authentic Roman cuisine with some innovation. Service is slow but friendly, the crowd happy and trendy. Bookings are recommended as it’s one of the most popular addresses in town.