A few steps from Piazza del Popolo, a 17th-century palazzo houses the ROMEO Roma hotel and, within it, the restaurant bearing the name of the world’s most-starred chef. The dining room – like the hotel, designed by Zaha Hadid – is a triumph of precious materials: ebony on the walls, marble for the open kitchen, an aesthetic that unites luxury, exclusivity and futuristic lines in each detail. This restaurant is a tribute to great Italian cuisine, reinterpreted through French techniques and Alain Ducasse’s ‘Cuisine de la Naturalité’ philosophy. A contemporary cuisine that draws inspiration from nature and its surroundings, featuring carefully selected, high-quality ingredients and delicate, understated flavours that bring out the purity of local produce. Fresh, seasonal vegetables take centre stage on the menu, while technical precision, balance and a Mediterranean sensitivity bring to life elegant, straightforward dishes that are in tune with the stunning surroundings.