An Italian woman's love of gourmet food has gotten her banned from the city of Rome.

Police describe the 42-year-old woman as a "mooch artist" after she declined to pay her restaurant bill on numerous occasions.

Reuters reports the woman has ordered wines, and three-course meals at some of Rome's most expensive restaurants. She would act surprised when the check arrives.

Giovanni Cappelli of Il Chianti restaurant says, "She came in here and racked up a $83.52 lunch bill... Then she said her wallet was in her other purse."

Police say the woman comes from the town of Viterbo. Despite a 5-year ban from Rome, the woman has continued to sneak into the city.