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My favorite objects in Rome are the four Bernini sculputures at the Borghese Galleries, especially the "Pluto and Persephone" and "Appolo and Daphne". You need to reserve a visiting time in advance via their website, or you can ask the concierge to see if they can squeeze you in.

My favorite Roman restaurant is Mario on Via della vite. Great tiramisu, great bistecca fiorentina, grilled scampi, ribollita, etc.. They made the best rissotto I ever had, which was gorgonzola and red cabbage. Ive tried to replicate it at home without success. In my last visit to Rome, I think my family and I ate there four times.

For gelato, I prefer Giolitti, especially for the fig gelato. Not a fan of San Crispino's.

The food I had in Venice was certainly good, but none of the restaurants I went to were "must go again." I prefer Central and Southern Italian cuisine, so I'm biased there. However, I had excellent good gelato at Nico by the Zattere vaporetto stop.

Nothing to add - we grazed through Italy on a very limited budget, but let me tell you, first, congratulations on your wedding, and two, you will just LOVE Italy. Everything about that place is wonderful - a little tip - there aren't a lot of breakfast places - little stands with coffee and pastries usually - but - if there are a few table/chairs, remember that sitting down practically triples what you pay! Regardless, enjoy it all - in Venice there are bargains to be had - Murano glass is cheaper at the mainland stores and don't be talked into buying handbags on the Rialto bridge - you'll be ripped off. I wish I could come!

In Rome, you must head to the Campo D'Fiori market in the morning/early afternoon. Pick up some fresh fruits, veggies, meats, and cheese. And then head to the Campo Fiori bakery right on the perimeter of the market. It's easy to spot because it simply says in huge letters on the bldg, "Campo Fiori". Have the focaccia bread, either plain or with the toppings they have at the time. This was simply the best bread I've ever eaten. It was reviewed on this site so check it out! Much better than any pizza I've ever eaten.

Also, head to Cafe St. Eustachio near the Pantheon for a wonderful espresso and/or cappacino. Try the Gran Cafe version. You won't have anything better.

If you have the chance while in Rome, spend some time in the Monteverde Vecchio neighborhood, across the river from the ancient city and the city center. It's the home of the largest public park in Italy, which is huge, beautiful, and in the evenings, full of strolling families. Lots of great little cafés (aka "bars") and not far away from the hip Trastevere district, which has great food and shops. And I might be prejudiced, having studied there as a classics student in college, but I think the Forum is one of the most amazing places in the world. Rome is such a wonderful city.

I would fly to Rome just to have gelato at Giolitti's. And it's a very good idea to have gelato every day.

I second having gelato every day, especially since you are going during the summer when it's wickedly hot outside and not a lot of places in Rome have air conditioning.

My recs would be Al 34 and Soralella both in Rome. But really it's hard to have a bad meal in Italy.