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Antico Arco vs Piperno

Both Antico Arco and Piperno are praised by travel writers. Overall, Antico Arco ranks significantly better than Piperno. Antico Arco has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 10 publications like Fodor's, Departures and Time Out.

Antico Arco
Antico Arco
8 / 10
Piazzale Aurelio 7, 00152 Rome
From $40 /night
Concierge Concierge
"The menu changes according to the season, but even in winter, lightness is a key word, with plenty of vegetables and herbs."
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Zagat Zagat
4.2
"This "upscale" Italian's "innovative", "refined" fare and "magic location" on Gianicolo Hill make it "well worth" the trip." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"This modern bistro is the brainchild of Patrizia, Domenico and Maurizio of Il Bacaro fame, who wanted to construct a light and linear space to enjoy updated traditional Italian gastronomy."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The chef at this modern, bright and fashionable restaurant selects the best Italian ingredients to create innovative dishes based on traditional specialities." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A January 2007 refit has given the Antico Arco a smart new interior, minimalist but warm, and the cuisine has perked up, too, after a period of stasis." Full review
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Piperno
Piperno
8 / 10
Monte de' Cenci 9, Rome
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"The place to go for Rome's extraordinary carciofi alla giudia (fried whole artichokes), Piperno has been in business for more than a century." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This longtime favorite... celebrates the Jerusalem artichoke... by incorporating it into a number of recipes." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Traditional yet discreetly upmarket trattoria on a little piazza in the heart of the ghetto district. The menu features classic Roman dishes such as veal and offal."
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"“Worth it just for the carciofi alla giudia” say enthusiasts of this Roman “favorite” in The Ghetto known for its “excellent” if “expensive” “classic” Jewish specialties." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A restaurant has been here since the mid-1800s, though the original Piperno is long gone."
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