Ulpia

Since 1880, Taberna Ulpia restaurant in Rome has been serving traditional Roman food to the great and the good, ordinary Romans, and even the not-so-good - Mussolini was a customer. Oldest restaurant in town? We'd bet our euros on it. It overlooks the Trajan Market, a magnificent archeological site, the Capitol, and the monument to Emmanuel Victor II. Taberna Ulpia itself is set in a 17th century palazzo right on the ruins of a basilica built to honour the goddess Ulpia in the second century. The mezzanine level rooms have a terrific view, especially from the terrace. This is why you came to Rome, isn't it? A great favourite for corporate entertaining, Taberna Ulpia specializes in formal service in an informal setting. The rooms are traditionally decorated and connect to the basilica below, where archeological treasures are displayed. The menu features all the traditional Roman favourites, with fine service. This is a huge, popular place and a national monument.