Cul De Sac

Cul De Sac pairs an extensive wine list with comfort-leaning Italian dishes, and reviewers who've eaten across many of Rome's restaurants single it out as some of the best Italian food they had on a trip. One visitor mentions returning years after first discovering it and finding it just as good. Its relatively high hidden-gem score alongside a strong must-see score fits a restaurant that's well loved by those who know it but still flies somewhat under the radar for first-time visitors, at 4.3 stars over 2,625 reviews. It works well for a relaxed meal with a serious wine list close to Piazza Navona.