Lazio
A popular choice in Cerveteri's historic centre, this coolly casual osteria looks the part with its low brick arches, exposed stone walls and decorative…
Must-see restaurants in Lazio
South Coast
A local institution, this pocket-size pasticceria tantalises with an array of artful dolci – try the delicious cannoli (pastry tubes filled with creamy…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Even in a city of great views, the panoramas from the Michelin-starred romantic rooftop restaurant at Roma Hassler are special, extending over a sea of…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
As popular with local residents as it is with tourists, this osteria offers a menu of creative pastas and mains inspired by what's fresh at the local…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Placing a premium on fresh and healthy produce, this spacious white-tiled cafe is particularly popular with lunching office workers. Menus are chalked up…
Centro Storico
Caravaggio, Goethe and Federico Fellini are among the luminaries who have dined at what is said to be Rome’s oldest trattoria, dating from around 1518…
Centro Storico
With its cosy traditional interior and unwavering dedication to old-school Roman cuisine, family-run Armando's is almost as well known as its neighbour,…
Lazio
Tarquinia has several decent eateries, including this family-run restaurant in the centro storico. Bag a table in the tastefully cluttered interior or on…
Rome
For the best sliced pizza near Villa Borghese park, search out this humble takeaway. Pizzas come capped with a selection of imaginative toppings and a…
Centro Storico
A pearl among the tourist traps near Via del Governo Vecchio, this cosy bar-bistro is a good address to have up your sleeve. It's open all day, serving…
South Coast
No summer day out would be complete without a gelato and this smart little gelateria is one of the best in town. Among the flavours are some unusual and…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
A brilliant budget find, this old-fashioned pasta shop (1918) serves up two choices of pasta from its kitchen hatch. It’s fast food, Italian style –…
Centro Storico
Few tourists make it to this long-standing neighbourhood trattoria on a cobbled cul-de-sac near Ponte Sant'Angelo. But it still gets busy as local diners…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast bowls, soup and fresh juices are all prepared with speed, skill and fresh locally sourced organic ingredients at this…
Centro Storico
This historic Ghetto restaurant, complete with dated decor and a rather starchy atmosphere, is a top spot for traditional Jewish-Roman cooking. Signature…
Il Giardino di Giulia e Fratelli
Southern Rome
Just north of the tomb of Cecilia Metella, this garden cafe is a bucolic delight. Book one of the well-spaced tables beneath the orange trees and feast on…
Lazio
Hidden down a side alley near the cathedral, this smart restaurant impresses with its seasonal menu of updated Italian fare. Dishes such as pappardelle al…
Lazio
Excellent panini, smooth gelato and fresh, creamy dolci – there's a lot to like about this inviting Subiaco pasticceria (pastry shop). Its vintage,…
South Coast
With its turquoise look and driftwood fish designs, Oresteria by Ponza is the very picture of a summery waterfront restaurant. Overlooking the port, it…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
With a look that has endured since this restaurant opened in 1934 (wrought-iron chandeliers, polished dark wood and white tablecloths), Nino is enduringly…
Lazio
With tables on a cobbled piazza overshadowed by Bracciano's mighty castle, this hospitable osteria is well placed for an enjoyable al fresco meal. Pastas…
Rome
This casual all-day eatery is a skilled jack of all trades, serving a fantastic range of sweet and savoury snacks – think cornettos (Italian croissants),…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
A top lunchtime spot, this is a classic, dyed-in-the-wool trattoria specialising in old-school country cooking. It's a relaxed place offering a welcoming…
Centro Storico
This upmarket baguette bar is ideal for a midday bite or late snack. Choose your bread, then select from the rich selection of fillings – aged hams,…
Centro Storico
Dining at this quintessential Roman trattoria-pizzeria is a delight. With a crowded interior and tables spilling onto the pretty piazza outside, it serves…
Centro Storico
This welcoming modern trattoria stands out among the many lacklustre options around Campo de’ Fiori. The emphasis is on updated regional cuisine, so look…
Castelli Romani
This is the sort of place that makes Romans endure summer traffic jams to get to Lago Albano. Rough-and-ready with basic tables and close-up lake views,…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This slightly off-the-beaten-track branch of one of Rome's best bakeries serves delicious pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice), pasta dishes and other…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
A fruit-and-veg shop doubling as a salad and juice bar, this friendly outfit is a vegetarian oasis in the homeland of Rome's carnivorous cuisine. As well…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Boasting a prime location on a pretty piazza, this cheerful trattoria is staffed by volunteers and people with disabilities, who welcome guests with a…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This basic San Lorenzo pizzeria is as adrenaline-fuelled as its name: waiters zoom around under whirring fans, delivering tomato-loaded bruschetta, fried…
Centro Storico
Ditirambo wins diners over with its central location, informal trattoria vibe and seasonal, organic cuisine. Dishes cover many bases, ranging from…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
A popular choice near the Colosseum, Divin Ostilia is a model wine bar with a high brick ceiling and wooden shelves lined with bottles. It's a small place…
Centro Storico
Rome's favourite snack, the supplì (risotto ball), gets a gourmet makeover at this elegant street-food joint. Sit back on the vintage leather sofa and dig…
Centro Storico
Housed in one of the capital's historic wine shops, chef Massimo Viglietti's Michelin-starred restaurant marries a classic, wood-panelled setting with…
Viterbo
With its cosy wood-beamed interior, Viterbo's oldest trattoria is a snug spot for steaming plates of earthy seasonal dishes such as homemade fettuccine ai…
Frascati
To try a typical osteria, head to this popular spot. Just make sure you arrive hungry if you want to get beyond the rich starters of porchetta and fried…
Tivoli
With tables set by the 2nd-century BC Tempio di Vesta and water cascading down the green river gorge below, this elegant restaurant sets a wonderfully…
South Coast
A casual trattoria with sidewalk tables near the beach in Ponza town. What you'll eat will depend on the morning catch, but you can depend on excellent…
Centro Storico
The alluring cakes, pastries and dolci (sweets) made at this fashionable pasticceria (pastry shop) are miniature works of art. Curated in every detail,…
