Caterina's rooftop apartment is both elegant and convenient, and served as an optimal retreat while studying Italian language at a nearby school. Caterina is evidently a reader, with a well-stocked library given pride of place, and the apartment, which catches plenty of sun, is a lovely place to read– on the couch, or armchair, or if the weather permits, on the terrace. Osteria Mercede is nearby: I recommend recommendations and the spaghetti nero di seppia.