The Aventine and south of the centre
The leafy Aventine Hill is a pleasant corner of Rome once the heart of plebeian Rome, now an residential area with fine views across the river Tevere. Nearby are the ruins of the Circo Massimo stadium and The bath of Imperator Caracalla, popular place for relax. Two distinct neighbourhoods Testaccio and Ostiense worth a visit for the city’s nightlife . Further south, lie the magnificient basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura and the Via Appia Antica with its atmospheric Christian Catacombs.

Restaurants

Agustariello
Via G. Branca 98 tel: 065746585

Moderately priced testaccio standard serving genuine Roman Cuisine in a old fashioned restaurant. A good place if you appreciate oxtail and sweetbreads, although even strict vegetarians can find good choices .

Checchino dal 1887
Via di monte testaccio 30 tel; 065746318

The historic symbol of Testaccio cookery, with an excellent wine cellar, too. Expensive but worth it for its rustic atmosphere and Authentic roman menu.

Pizzeria da Remo
Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice 44 tel: 065746270

Remo is the best kind of pizzeria: usually crowded with locals, very basic and serving the thinnest crispiest roman pizza you’ll find. You can have also the possibility to try the heavnlt bruschette  and other snacks  like suppli and fior di zucca. Very cheap.