Al Moro-Where Rome's Most Fashionable Eat

Recent interviews with Silvia Fendi in Elle and Valentino Garavani in Departures detail the designers' favorite places to eat and shop. On both of their lists was Trattoria Al Moro near the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Established in 1929, it has long been the favorite of Rome's literary, cinematic and fashionable crowd. Valentino recommends the pasta carbonara and of course you must have the Roman traditional antipasto, fried artichokes. Vicolo delle Bollette, 13.

Colline Emiliane-Perfect Pasta near the Trevi Fountain

Locals and tourists love this family-run pasta spot just off the Trevi Fountain. The house specialty at Colline Emiliane is a truffle pasta made by the owner's wife and the menu, inspired by the proprietors' home region of Emilia-Romagna, will have you back again and again. The prices are a bargain (for Rome anyway!) with main courses running from 14 Euros to 18 Euros. Reservations are recommended and BE ON TIME!

Ban on Eating Near Public Monuments in Rome

A recent ruling in Rome has banned all snacking near major monuments like the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon! If you are caught dribbling your gelato on something famous, be prepared to pay a fine of about $80. The ban is in effect until October, when the tourists go home. Yet another reason to visit Rome after the high season!

Travel and Leisure Suggests Gelato

In the "Ask Travel and Leisure" section of the magazine's July 2008 issue, a reader wants to know where the best gelato in Rome is. Well, we all know that pretty much anywhere in Italy has great gelato. But some places have a serious following. Travel and Leisure recommends (based on food expert Faith Willinger's picks) Il Gelato di San Crispino located at the Basilica di San Giovanni (56 Via Acaia) and also near the Trevi Fountain (42 Via della Panetteria). For tartufo, a chocolate gelato masterpiece, head to Tre Scalini in Piazza Navona (#30-35).