Jacopa

Located on the ground floor of Hotel San Francesco in Trastevere, Jacopa is the brainchild of Piero Drago and Jacopo Ricci (both formerly of Il Pagliaccio –" the roman 2 Michelin starred fine-dining institution). But don't let the hotel intimidate you, this isn't your run-of-the-mill hotel restaurant. It has an identity and personality of its own. In fact, one of their founding principles was to 'not' be 'just another hotel restaurant'. The focus here is on a few quality ingredients. So the star of the show with each dish is 1 or 2 items. At Jacopa, an innovative and elegant seasonal menu combines with a stellar wine list and impeccable service. For €50 you can enjoy the 5-course tasting menu with some highlights including a delectable scallop with sage and veal dumpling on the side, squid ink fettuccine with cuttlefish and crispy algae of handmade beef tortellini with a cocoa bean and parmigiano sauce. On arrival select one of the expertly mixed cocktails designed by the prominent Emanuele Broccatelli and settle in for a great night. Restaurant open from 7 pm daily and cocktail bar from 6 pm. TRAM: 8,3. BUS: 75, 23.