Armando al Pantheon sits in the shade of ancient Rome’s best-preserved monument, which was erected during Augustus’s reign. Armando Gargioli first opened the doors of this venerable institution in 1961, and now the restaurant is presided over by his family. The tiled floors and white walls make for a cozy, trattori–style atmosphere. In the wintertime, tuck into the carciofi alla romana (simmered artichokes) and puntarelle with anchovies. When in Rome … —Elena Clavarino

Elena Clavarino is the Senior Editor at AIR MAIL