A new 'mozzarella bar' has opened in Rome, providing diners with the chance to sample the cheese in all its varieties.

Obika (Neapolitan for 'here it is') is a quirky and original eatery that showcases mozzarella in a similar way to sushi bars displaying fresh fish, serving it alongside delicately cured meats, tasty sauces and fresh vegetables.

The restaurant-bar provides a range of dishes that foreground mozzarella, from cow's milk and water buffalo milk varieties from the Campagnia region to the intensely rich burrata from Puglia.

Obika also has its own outdoor deck alfresco dining and is committed to using the best Italian products in its dishes, combining excellent service with innovative food.

Rome has countless excellent eateries serving Italian cuisine and dishes from around the world.

For example, Antico Arco above Trastevere provides well-priced dishes for local gourmets, while Casa Bleve is a luxurious wine bar in the courtyard of a 16th-century palazzo and Gelato is an upscale ice cream bar.