Rome – Around Town : Trastevere and Prati (part 4) – Live Music Venues, Cheap Eats, Fine Dining

Alexanderplatz

A
little bit off the beaten track, in Prati, but the best jazz club in
Rome bar none – Winton Marsalis, Lionel Hampton, George Coleman and many
other international jazz stars have played here .

• Via Ostia 9

Big Mama

Rome’s real house of blues, where the big names book and the smaller acts gig. Only open for live performances .

• Vicolo S Francesco a Ripa 18

Stairs Club

A
trendy bar with large, comfy sofas on the lower level. Cocktails and
bar snacks are available every evening and live accoustic jazz combos
are performed once a week.

• Via della Scala 43

Saxophone Pub

This
warm, cosy pub, close to the Vatican, serves simple pub fare including
salads and sandwiches. There is always a friendly atmosphere, with jazz
and blues on the stereo and local bands that come here to jam.

• Via Germanico 26

Four Green Fields

Upstairs there is a vaguely British-style pub, while in the basement live music is played nightly.

• Via C Morin 42

Fonclea

Established
in 1977, this historic music venue is located close to Piazza del
Risorgimento and features a variety of live music including jazz, soul,
funk and rock. Punters can either drink at the bar or eat in the buffet
restaurant.

• Via Crescenzio 82

Birreria Trilussa

Beer and simple dishes are served until the early hours, with live music some nights. Cosy, traditional atmosphere.

• Via Benedetta 18–20

The Place

There’s always live music on the main stage, be it jazz or soulful singer-songwriters.

• Via Alberico II 29

Caffè della Scala

A relaxed bar serving powerful cocktails and a great grappa selection. Live music is also on offer from time to time.

• Via della Scala 4

Lettere Café

The focus is on books, but a couple of nights a week are devoted to live roots music.

• Via S. Francesco a Ripa 100

Da Augusto

Die-hard Trastevere osteria complete with wooden tables and traditional menu.

• Piazza de’ Renzi 15

• 06 580 3798

• No credit cards

Osteria Pucci

This
restaurant serves a good selection of Roman specialties and traditional
Italian fare. The outdoor terrace is open most of the year.

• Piazza Mastai 1–4

• 06 581 9870

La Tana dei Noantri

Lengthy menu promising all the best of Roman cuisine, including penne arrabbiata (pasta in a spicy tomato sauce). There are a few tables in the piazza against the church in summer.

• Via della Paglia 1–3, off Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere

• 06 580 6404

• Closed Tue

Pizzeria Da Ivo

A lively football theme and ever-present crowds are the features of Rome’s favourite pizzeria .

• Via S Francesco a Ripa 158

• 06 581 7082

• Closed L, Tue

Insalata Ricca

Part of a popular chain of restaurants serving huge salads, pizzas and other light dishes.

• Piazza del Risorgimento 5–6

• 06 3973 0387

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Pizzeria Dar Poeta

Innovative pizza is served here – Roman-style, but with a thick crust .

• Vicolo del Bologna 45–6

• 06 588 0516

• Closed L

Osteria dell’Angelo

Angelo prepares excellent traditional Roman cooking at equally admirable prices. Book ahead.

• Via G Bettolo 24

• 06 372 9470

• Closed L (except Tue & Fri), Sun

Pizzeria Da Vittorio

Good Neapolitan-style pizza, antipasti, and a fan-cooled interior plastered with photos of famous patrons make this one of Rome’s best pizzerias .

• Via S Cosimato 14A

• 06 580 0353

Da Giovanni

A tiny trattoria that serves good, filling, traditional Roman fare at very low prices.

• Via della Lungara 41A

• 06 686 1514

• Closed Sun

Napul’è

Campanian
cuisine and more than 40 types of pizza approved by Naples’ strict
“True Pizza” association. Live Neapolitan music is played most nights.

• Viale Giulio Cesare 89–91

• 06 323 1005