Armando al Pantheon, Rome 

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Open for lunch and dinner, this place is a hit. Definitely a touristy spot, but wouldn't call it a tourist trap. Very good food, wine and experience. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time as they book up fast! 

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What We Ordered 

Vino (wine)--

• 2016 Giovanni Rosso Barolo​

Primi Piatti (first plates):

• Spaghetti alla Carbonara (spaghetti with egg, pecorino cheese, pork cheek and black pepper)

• Stracciatella romana (egg drop soup with vegetable broth, parmigiano cheese, lemon and parsley)

Secondi Piatti (second plates)-- 

• Saltimbocca alla romana (veal with ham and sage, cooked with white wine)

• Coda alla vaccinara (oxtail stew) *this was a special off the regular menu

Contorno (side)--

• Cicoria saltata (chicory sautéed with garlic, oil and chili pepper) 

Dolce (dessert)--

• Maritozzo con gelato alla vaniglia (brioche served with vanilla ice cream)

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