Roma has delicious food and wine, a quiet romantic atmosphere, and a true taste of Italy!\r
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Roma?s delicious deli meats (mortadella, soppresata, and prosciutto), parmesan and fontina cheeses, canned tomatoes for sauce, and even the balsamic vinegar come straight from Italy. Italian tomatoes are known to have a milder, less-acidic taste than tomatoes you normally find here, which makes for a great-tasting sauce. Other foods like bread, salad greens and tomatoes, and seafood are fresh.\r
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They are working on new menus now, but there a couple things you should know about the old. 1st: the ?Meat and Fish? section of the menu comes w/ a salad, so don?t order one as an appetizer! 2nd, appetizers are large and can be easily shared. 3rd, if you?re a vegetarian, ask for any pasta Pomodoro! (ie: ?Ravioli Bolognese? can be ?Ravioli Pomodoro?). Last, don?t be afraid to ask questions and be patient- English is only their third language!\r
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Roma?s more popular wines include the ?house? wine (an organic Sangiovese), the Boroli Barbera d?Alba, and the Rosso di Montalcino. My personal favorite is the Nero d?Avola- a bit of a ?peppery? taste w/blackberry undertones.\r
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Other beverages: soda, San Pellegrino sparkling waters, few lagers, hot teas, and Cafe Umbria Espresso (mm, tasty!).\r
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Starters: try some fresh Caprese salad, Antipasto Tradizionale (deli meats, olives, and cheese), or a huge dish of Saute Cozze e Vongole (mussels and clams). Follow up w/ an entree- a simple Penne Arrabiata, a classic Scalopine, or my personal favorite Rigatoni Funghi e Salsicia. For a more traditional Italian fare, a better kept secret is the Stracetti (sliced beef on a bed of zesty arugula). \r
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Then there are the desserts- but these aren?t as easy to pass up like in most restaurants. The coconut or lemon sorbets are a refreshing finish to a hearty meal. The cakes are rich but not overdone. And the Tiramisu (homemade!) is arguably THE BEST TIRAMISU IN TOWN! \r
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Mangia!
Pros: ambience, food, price, quality
Cons: sometimes crowded,
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