Southern Rome
Set in a 16th-century former stable, this family-run trattoria has been feeding hungry travellers along the Appian Way for more than a hundred years,…
Must-see restaurants in Lazio
Centro Storico
Boasting a location near the Pantheon and a theatrical decor, Casa Coppelle sets a romantic stage for a high-end Italian-French menu created by chef Fabio…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Spectacularly set at the back of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Antonello Colonna’s restaurant lounges dramatically under a dazzling all-glass roof…
Centro Storico
A newcomer to sophisticated Via di Ripetta, this hybrid eatery and cocktail bar has a contemporary-chic interior and a menu featuring modern bistro dishes…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Enjoy delicious traditional cuisine with an emphasis on seafood at this upmarket trattoria. Begin with a half-dozen oysters or wafer-thin slices of raw…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
A 1930s sign on the front of this neighbourhood trattoria says ‘Birra Peroni’ and the evocative interior feels little changed from this time. Locals tend…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
This is your classic family affair: the menu is short, the cuisine is robust, the portions are huge and mama is cooking in the kitchen. Expect baccalà con…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Locals love this upmarket enoteca (wine bar) with its simple wooden tables and high-ceilinged brick-arched rooms. Dishes are designed to complement the…
Centro Storico
With its chintzy murals and fading prints, Matricianella is an archetypal neighbourhood trattoria, much loved for its traditional Roman cuisine. Its loyal…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
With its traditional country-style interior – all whitewashed beams, terracotta-tiled floor and pretty pastel colour palette – and large summertime…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
A pair of potted olive trees marks the entrance to this one-time Fellini haunt, a step back in time with its picture-gallery dining rooms, Liberty wall…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
This welcoming restaurant wins you over with its unpretentious Roman food and honest prices. The menu reads like a directory of local staples; standout…
Ancient Rome
Staffed by young graduates from a local scuola alberghiera (catering college), this slightly scruffy casual eatery is one of the few decent options in the…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
In a city where most food is still resolutely (though deliciously) Italian, this branch of a chain of Brazilian-Japanese hybrid restaurants makes for a…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
Named for the owner's beloved spaniel, French-inspired patisserie Charlotte bakes, caramelises and stacks edible wonders. Valrhona chocolate cake swirled…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
A tiled forno a legna (wood-fired oven) dominates the interior of this huge pizzeria, which specialises in an ancient Roman pizza called pinsa. Featuring…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Exceptional seafood and top-notch wine are a winning epicurean combo at this elegant escape from the Trevi Fountain hubbub. Hidden down an alleyway, it…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
A bustling old-school trattoria, Dino e Toni offers simple, no-frills Roman cooking. Kick off with its house antipasto and a minor meal of fried supplì,…
Centro Storico
This long-standing family-run restaurant enjoys a memorable setting in a tower on the Tiber’s tiny island. Named after a much-loved actress – the current…
Centro Storico
Boasting a casually contemporary white interior and al fresco seating on an unassuming piazza, this cool all-day brasserie is something of a jack of all…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
It's not at all unusual to see groups of locals queuing outside the door to this century-old basement favourite – the rock-bottom prices, convivial…
Southern Rome
Designer denizens head to this hybrid restaurant-bar-gallery inside Testaccio's hip Hotel Abitart to deconstruct the likes of Claudio di Carlo over a…
Centro Storico
This unassuming pizzeria-trattoria near the Chiostro del Bramante is an excellent choice for a simple meal in a warm, cheerful setting. In summer, the…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
The name says it all: this pretty ivy-clad place specialises in Tuscan-style wine and food. Cosy up inside its bottle-lined interior or grab a table on…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
One of Rome's finest artisanal gelaterie, Fatamorgana whips up delicious, gluten-free gelato in a range of fantastic flavours – citrus and ricotta, peanut…
Centro Storico
This palatial restaurant dazzles with its column-lined dining hall and stained-glass roof. Its wine list, one of the best in town, complements a refined…
Southern Rome
This small, charismatic restaurant in an old stone house has an open fire for grilling, plus a small terrace. The menu offers Roman classics such as pasta…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Specialising in barbecued meats and featuring Australian Black Angus, Japanese Wagyu and Tuscan T-bone steak, this hybrid restaurant and cocktail bar next…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
With rugby paraphernalia on the walls and basic wooden tables, this hectic eatery offers an authentic neighbourhood trattoria experience. The fixed-price…
Centro Storico
Overlooking Piazza Farnese, one of Rome’s loveliest squares, this long-running restaurant impresses with its friendly service and authentic cuisine. The…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This small pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) place cooks up a tasty range of light and crispy pizza, served by weight (€15 per kilo), alongside fried…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This vintage osteria (tavern), around since 1965, oozes theatre: a rich interior mixes blue glass with rich reds and fringed lampshades, while the flower-…
Lazio
In Ostia's tiny medieval centre, this historic restaurant started life in the 19th century, catering to the labourers working on reclaiming the local…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
All designer labels and media gossip, this fashionable cafe and restaurant buzzes throughout the day. Its menu covers the full gamut, listing everything…
Rome
This friendly eatery makes for a fine lunch stop after a visit to the MAXXI art museum. The vibe is casual and its interior is a handsome mix of dark-wood…
Viterbo
A much-frequented local favourite, Al Vecchio Orologio wins you over with its charming stone-vaulted setting and updated seasonal cuisine. There's a full…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The Camerucci family runs this elegant brick-arched trattoria proffering refined traditional dishes from the Marches region. There are wonderful fritti …
Castelli Romani
One of Ariccia’s oldest fraschette (rustic, osteria-style eateries), Osteria da Angelo is an excellent choice for a typical Castelli dining experience…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
One of Rome’s historic delis, Franchi is great for a swift bite. Cheerful assistants work with practised dexterity slicing hams, cutting cheese, weighing…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The chocolate smell that greets visitors to this chic boutique is quite intoxicating, boding well for those who are in the mood for a sweet treat. Choose…
