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The Palace of Your Dreams
Exclusively located at the top of the Spanish Steps (entrances both on Piazza Trinità dei Monti and Vicolo del Bottino), Il Palazzetto and the International Wine Academy of Roma were created by Roberto E. Wirth, owner and general manager of the Hotel Hassler, and share one of the most spectacular hideaways in the very heart of Rome. The very same area where the spectacular banquets of Lucullus once took place.
Built in the 1500s, Il Palazzetto was for many years the retreat of a noble Roman family that preferred to reside here instead of at their historical palace in Piazza Mignanelli, due to the uniqueness and prestige of the building, an architectural jewel or rare beauty and historical value.
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Il Palazzetto Restaurant
and the adjacent Wine Bar, offer a quiet haven in the middle of Rome’s busy city center where clients can savor Chef Vincenzo di Tuoro’s elaborate dishes, featuring a surprising balance between innovative style and classic Italian flavours - always using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Two dining areas with an intimate atmosphere: the Library room with it’s rustic charm featuring a wall-to-wall wooden library displaying important eno-gastronomic texts; and the Garden, where visitors may dine in the warm weather in relaxed comfort, surrounded by ivy-covered walls and potted plants (Garden can be covered and climate-controlled for private events).

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