La Terrazza dell’Eden
Hotel Eden
Via Ludovisi 49 · Rome 00187
Phone: (39)(06) 478 12
Would I go again? During the day, or in the summer at sunset.
Ambiance: Restaurant With a View and an army of waiters
Crowd: Those who an afford a meal that is $250/person. Romans on a date, British couples staying at the hotel, and business folks. Ties not worn by everyone but the locals certainly do dress up for the occasion.
Best: The view is to die for and really the only reason to come to this restaurant given all the other great options that surround you in Rome. Or, if you're wanting to impress someone who doesn't know better. About the view, it's definitely tops during the day rather than in the evening .. Rome doesn't really sparkle at night the way other cities do. The Amberjack tartare starter was tasty. The cheesecake was the best part of the meal by far. The people-watching was entertaining.
Worst: The food is no great shakes. And for the price, it should be a religious experience. In fact, F and I agreed that the food at Piazza D'Angelo is just as tasty. The gnocchi was mediocre (over 30 euros), and the prawns and pork belly were a very odd mixture that certainly did not tantalize the taste buds but rather but them in a foul mood. The prawns were more akin to creatures in shrimp cocktail, small and inferior and wondering why they were being sold for 45 euros. The beef tartare (in fact was carpaccio) was alright though rather doll. While the cheesecake was delicious (the winner all evening!), the hair it was resting on was momentarily alarming. Though, truth be told, I'm not too bothered by the odd hair and ploughed on.
March 2008
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