"Sometimes you just want fresh pasta without a line of tourists gawking at the woman in the window making it. Caffè Belsito, a super local spot away from the crowds, is your answer. This cozy café is run by a charming family who’s filled the space with ceramics, fresh flowers, and vintage silverware—a.k.a. the perfect environment for diving into a big bowl of pasta, handmade by the owners every morning. There are all of the Roman classics, including a tangy, saucy amatriciana, as well as options that rotate seasonally like mezzelune filled with pear and gorgonzola. End with the dessert of the day, and pray it’s the moist, fluffy apple cake drizzled in velvety vanilla cream." - annie replogle