Fab 40: Crudo restaurant

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The clue is in the name - Crudo, the chic Manhattan-style restaurant and bar, only serves raw food. Located in the heart of the historic centre near Campo dei Fiori, Crudo boasts an eclectic mid-century minded interior, with video projections, expertly mixed cocktails and an extensive menu that includes everything from oysters and sushi to veal carpaccio and steak tartare.

The dishes, which are prepared with minimal interference, apart from a light steam or a blend of fresh herbs, are divided on the menu into three categories: delicate, medium and spicy. It goes without saying that, nestled among traditional pizzerias and trattorias, this restaurant is a welcome oddity in the city.

www.crudoroma.it

Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms