re: Rome then Tuscany- places to eat

Gypsies are annoying

To the OP, I was going to suggest walking through Trastevere which is southern Rome, on the opposite side of the river Tibre from you, but that may be quite the trek with kids in tow. That was my favorite part of Rome, it's an area where locals live and I believe there is a university there. Anyway, there's an awesome restaurant called Antico Arco in that area. It was my favorite from my trip to Rome.

You may have to get reservations, as it's pretty small.