"Forget the spots with checkered tablecloths and overpriced pasta around the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps—those are just tourist traps with a view. Instead, head about 100 yards from the famous fountain to Baccano. This trendy bistro that could easily exist in Paris or New York takes up half a city block and serves some of the best carbonara in Rome—the chef cooked the iconic dish at Roscioli for nearly 18 years. Other must-tries include tortellini in brodo, made with pasta straight from Bologna, and spaghettone swimming in French butter, topped with bottarga and anchovies." - annie replogle