When I saw Emanuele’s rooftop terrace in San Lorenzo, I knew it was what I wanted. A quiet neighborhood without tourist crowds be easy access to anything I wanted to see and any place I wanted to eat. Wasn’t expecting to find the best meal I had in Rome right around the corner. Emanuele met me at the door and showed me around. He also runs a local pastificio nearby that is rated in the top ten in town, so I took a pasta class and hung out with him. Best place to stay.