Originally Posted by Dorlee

A Roman friend has suggested the following to me for an upcoming trip to Rome:
Piccola Cuccagna
14, via della Cuccagna - Piazza Navona
tel. 06 686 1290
closed on Sundays
Massimo is the owner, his mother supervises the kitchen.

La Campana
18,Vicolo della Campana via della Scrofa (just beyond end of via Condotti)
tel. 06 686 7820
Closed Mondays
Ask for Luciano (waiter who has been there forever)
This is one of the oldest restaurants in Rome, near the Tiber; fresh fish, veggies, homemade desserts, soups.

Taverna dei Gracchi
266-268 Via dei Gracchi (Piazza Cola dei Rienzo)
tel. 06 321 3126
Closed Mondays
Dante, owner
Upscale rest. for seafood, shellfish, mushrooms, truffles, pasta w/shellfish & saffron, veal roll stuffed w/cheese and ham

Ristorante da Mario (Tuscan)
55 via della Vite (parallel to via Condotti)
tel. 06 678 3818
Mario Mariani, owner
Pasquale, head waiter (ask to sit at his table)
Closed Sunday
Lunch 12:30 - 3:00
Dinner 7:30 - 11:00

I also recommend having a coffe at Sant' Eustachio (near the Pantheon) and of course, you must try the famous ice cream at Giolitti north of the Pantheon. Also, San Crispino for gelato near the Trevi Fountain.

Have a wonderful trip!