What a fantastic way to finish a foodie holiday in Italy - 3 nights in Roberto's stylish rooftop apartment, right on the wide tree-lined boulevard which is Viale di Trastevere.
We'd spent three weeks experiencing the delights of Campania, Apulia and Emilia-Romagna, so we wanted to be in the epicenter of the Rome food scene. Surrounded by the markets, gourmet stores, restaurants and bars of the bustling Testaccio and Trastevere districts, we couldn't have picked a better location to stay.
The apartment was more spacious than we have imagined with a large living room featuring a fully-equipped kitchen, a modern stylish bathroom and a comfortable bedroom which was quieter than expected.
The real highlight was the twin private terraces, one facing east and another facing south. Ideal for an evening drink, a morning snack or just enjoying the sun.
Accessibility was a real feature of this location. We arrived in Rome by train and left by airplane. These trips ended and began at Stazione Trastevere on the FL1 Airport line, literally a couple of hundred metres from the front door. Combine the train line with the tram line right out the front, buses running to all parts of Rome and the Metro not far away at Pyramide, you have Rome on your doorstep! We did a little shopping in a couple of different districts and the bus/metro network, with a 48 hour travel card, took us everywhere we wanted very efficiently.
And don't be put off by the rooftop aspect. A lift in the building meant we weren't negotiating flights of stairs for us, or our luggage, as we came and went each day.
Roberto was communicative and accessible during booking and before our stay, warm, welcoming and informative on our arrival, and respectful of our privacy. His best restaurant and bar tips were spot on.
I would heartily recommend this apartment for any couple visiting Rome, especially at the beginning or end of your Italian adventure and if food is your passion.