Pierluigi Rome

Pierluigi sits in the quiet corner of Piazza de' Ricci. It is a five-minute walk from the bustle of Piazza Navona, positioning the dining room away from the main tourist thoroughfares. The kitchen focuses on Mediterranean seafood and Italian classics, served in a room that runs smart and elegant.

The venue holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award, a better guide to the cellar than the typical house pours found in the surrounding district. While most spots within a ten-minute walk of the Pantheon rely on proximity to capture hungry crowds, Pierluigi relies on its reputation for seafood to draw a local clientele. The result is a dining experience that feels purposeful rather than opportunistic; you choose this over its neighbours when you want a serious bottle of wine served without the distraction of a central square’s clamour.