A husband and wife team of restaurateurs have lent their names to one of Rome's favourite eating establishments, which specialises in putting a contemporary twist on traditional cuisine from the Italian capital.

Chef Agata Parisella designs the menus and is also known for her food journalism and pedagogy, while Romeo concentrates on service and maintaining a selection of domestic and international wines for diners' pleasure.

Risotto with saffron, taleggio cheese, rabbit croquettes and thyme is one of the specialties on the menu, according to Frommers, along with sesame seed-coated medallions of tuna served in a sweet-and-sour sauce.

The combination of creative flavours and rustic standbys has attracted a loyal following of locals and savvy tourists since 1980.

Fodor's suggested that although a night of culinary pleasure at Agata e Romeo's can carry a large price tag, the quality of the food and service results in "a real treat" for diners.