Ristorante Tema | Romantic Dinner in Rome after a Pleasant Walk.

Ristorante Tema is certainly a great choice for a romantic dinner in Rome after a pleasant walk in the wonderful Italian Capital, a very recommended establishment just two steps from the Baroque and Monumental core of the city in a very pleasant and inspiring corner which transmits the fascination of the most popular characterful spirit of the first Italian metropolis.

The major centre pf the Italian Peninsula is always a a destination in which every tourist is immediately fascinated by its endless patrimony, eternally transmitting that special feeling to stay in front of unique artistic masterpieces  hours and hours.

 The city is also a place in which is always a pleasure to enjoy a pleasant evening promenade also discovering its more representative and popular districts delighted by a delectable meal in a cosy,splendid and welcoming Roman restaurant tasting with immense pleasure the local typical delicious cuisine rooted in a secular and famed culinary tradition.

Roman gastronomy since a long time ago strongly entered in the international catering panorama with a relevant success and it is is always a brilliant opportunity to combine to the historic marvels of the city during your stay to an iconic endless list of delicious specialities which is for many people a mandatory appreciating the most famed recipes  in an absolute culinary Eden as the city of the seven hills.

The Ristorante Tema is a very recommended place for its quality in terms of food and urban location. That catering establishment is  located in Via Panisperna at the civic number 96/98, a street crossed  by the famous Via Cavour an important road running in front of the emblematic Coliseum and directly leading to the majestic square Piazza Venezia and Via dei Fori Imperiali, that notorious  long historical boulevard which boasts many of the most impressive architectural treasures of that superb ancient Empire linked to one of the most relevant civilisations all time.

That fine restaurant in addition is not far from Santa Maria Maggiore with the important Railway Station Stazione Termini on one side and the busy road Via Nazionale concretely situated in the core of the Rione Mont,  a quarter which is also a great place for its very captivating and appealing atmosphere.

The name Rione Monti means District of the Mounts deriving from some of the iconic hills surrounding the eternal city such as the Celio, Esquilino, Viminale and Quirinale,four of those famous seven heights dominating Rome which were well known to be the sites on which summits the Emperors developed a large part part of the history of that former Imperial city  and constant points of reference to elevate something of extreme relevance to continue the success and the prestige of their dynasties.

That district is a great place which immediately transmits very pleasant feelings, reflecting in its kind one of the most popular and traditional Roman neighbourhoods  situated in the historic centre, a place which was considered  once a destination for a bella passeggiata,a lovely walk for several prominent and distinguished artists. 

Goethe, Schopenauer,D´Annunzio and Berlioz to mention a few during their stays in the Italian Capital found in that enchanting borough one of the ideal places to escape from the magnificent but also busy monumental area, a special corner of the stunning Rome which became for them a sort of little delighting refuge also to find their most divine inspirations generating some of their iconic and renowned works.

The Rione Monti was for those famed characters as a sublime haven to breathe times of peace and an enjoyable break coming back later in a further cultural immersion strolling the streets of the monumental Roman core so close and immediately reachable in a few minutes to re live the magic views of the most sumptuous marvels of the city.

Via Baccina and Via Dei Serpenti next to Via Panisperna where is situated Ristorante Tema are some of the most appealing streets of that district in which everyone can breathe the air and aura of the past but also of the fascinating present thanks to the presence of charming shops,artisans workshops and all around them a further a maze of picturesque alleys flanked by typical taverns and traditional restaurants forming all together a very captivating urban setting.

The local architecture is mainly reminiscent the 19th century a period in which important architectural  movements completed the numerous masterpieces erected in  Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque styles  delighting Rome with charming lines of buildings totally in harmony with the old and emblematic monuments situated just a few metres away.

The superb presence of iconic palaces such Palazzo del Viminale,Palazzo Koch and Palazzo delle Esposizioni combined with a multitude of Churches of relevant historic value scattered in different corners of that captivating borough are certainly a further great accent in a a scenery simply wonderful.

That district also boasts a marked Bohemian atmosphere but not extremely  sophisticated as those of other cities, it is also romantic,charming but at the same time sober and not too pompous.

Those special features made it an ideal place loved by many artists,poets,writers and philosophers searching their inspirations sitting in one of those typical trattorie of that district which in their kinds are also live cultural symbols.

They always attracted a multitude of people finding in them apart a superb cuisine with protagonists fresh products and genuine ingredients but also that unique charming atmosphere consisting  in soft lights emitted by nostalgic lanterns placed in strategic corners along narrow streets which give more fascination to that place. 

Immediately coming in the Restaurant, the air of that establishment is very welcoming,warm and pleasant  and you will feel very positive sensations in a while. The environment in the interior is luminous and bright and on the light walls you will immediately notice a series of Renaissance and Mannerist landscapes paintings depicting captivating images in total harmony with the fine selected furniture and that very attractive combination is something that is very appreciated at first sight.

As brilliant contrast but in perfectly tuning and absolutely great in its kind is also the presence of some Modern paintings chose with taste also to transmit something of  eclectic and alternative with those pictures placed in strategic spaces..Nothing breaks the balance of the setting despite those representations are reminiscent of different historic periods and all is greatly integrated in a very attractive layout.

 

In some strategic points of Ristorante Tema you can also see some other relevant details added with clever talent to pay homage to the Ancient Rome as a hymn to the stunning Imperial period which completes as a superb additional feature a brilliant choice developed to fill with taste and criteria the  aesthetic arrangement of its interiors with something very significant to elevate the image  of the Restaurant closely linked to the distinctive history of the city.

The traditional and historic touch in some items,objects, architectural elements or representations have always captured the human eye for their scenic and in some cases astonishing presence of determined details selected and placed with taste. 

All that immediately and frequently created a visual appreciation of the customers who feel themselves delighted by the scenic image of a pleasant  environment also for its true authenticity and that is something pretty rooted in the most fine hospitality and catering industry.

All  in the Restaurant is harmoniously highlighted by a soft intensity of light present in the rooms arranged with taste and style, doors and walls are greatly decorated with coloured rhombus and attractive lines in the masonry and the clear red brick floor perfectly matches with the rest of the chic and romantic architectural elements placed all around the layout.

On the tables you will notice classical fine silver chandeliers to give that plus for a splendid dinner adding that fine and a bit glitzy  touch of Belle Epoque style which is a further detail in terms of hospitality taste to receive the guests with a more than stylish welcome.

The Staff and Managers are very friendly, kind and immediately you feel like at home and the service very attentive and professional .Excellent is the notable presentation of the plates and Ristorante Tema provides a wide selection of starters to start in the best way your meal, with a pretty varied selection of delights such as the best Italian ham, delicious national salami or the divine and iconic Bruschetta among others.

Naturally you can enjoy the most typical Primi Piatti, many of the main courses are linked to the the most traditional Roman cuisine such as Spaghetti alla Carbonara using the traditional Guanciale consisting in the most selected pork cheek according the true and emblematic recipe, Gnocchi, Penne all´Arrabbiata and one the speciality of the house is the Penne Sette Peccati,Penne Seven Sins.

Fish and seafood are also some of the main and sublime highlights of the Restaurant and you can try there as suggestion a delicious sea bass combined with potatoes and tomatoes or a tastefully swordfish,both highly and extremely appreciated.In addition you can also select a delicious risotto with prawns and about pasta linked to sea products worth a mention the Tagliolini all´Astice absolutely excellent.

Next to all those delectable specialities the list provides a more than excellent choice consisting in  an exquisite range of meat dishes such as delectable grilled steaks,superb Braciole and the typical and traditional Saltimbocchi alla Romana, one of the more distinctive plates of the Roman culinary panorama.

The meticulous selection of fine white and red wines from Lazio and Colli Romani next to a wide list of many others of different and varied origin and provenance is a further great detail which conquers the customers for an excellent variety of choices. a .Notable is also the offer about  desserts ranging from  the most traditional Tiramisú to the classical and delightful Pannacotta among others.

A shot of aromatic Limoncello at the end of your meal immediately after a coffee will be a sort of special sweet and aromatic elisir to remember Ristorante Tema for a long time.

In the Rione Monti you can breathe the air and the popular essence of the Vecchia Roma, the Old Rome strolling its appealing streets and stopping for a while in a captivating square and all around you that indisputable magic aura which will transmit you enjoyable vibrations which is something else more before to reach the imposing imperial monuments and outstanding Baroque masterpieces situated just ten minutes away.

A romantic dinner and after that Rome is always ready to open its doors to every visitor for a further evening journey of immense charm also under artificial lights showing all its incomparable and unmistakable beauty. 

For all that and more Ristorante Tema is perfect for everyone,a suggestion is also for who is planning a special event, an anniversary and of course a great destination for St, Valentine, the right place for couples in love.

You can easily reach the Restaurant by tube by Line B with stop at the stations of Cavour or Colosseo and in just some minutes walking you will be at that site. I added the link of the establishment and something more in the case you are thinking in a future short break visiting the Italian Capital and some others related to the Roman cuisine if you are interested to know some interesting things linked to the local culinary art. 

 

If you are planning to visit Rome and during your stay you have to choose places to spend a lovely time filling your hours as a romantic dinner tasting delicious food in that wonderful city, for its strategic position and also to discover the captivating charm of the Rione Monti, after a pleasant walk Ristorante Tema could be a more than brilliant idea which will definitely satisfy you.

Francesco Mari

Useful links

www.ristorantetema.com
www.turismoroma.it
www.romapass.it
www.prolocoroma.it/cucina-romana-piatti-tipici/
www.noidiroma.com