Must-see restaurants in Rome

  • Outside Trastevere gelateria Fior di Luna.

    Fior di Luna

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    The perfect place to go for handmade gelato in Rome.

  • Inside restaurant Rimessa Roscioli

    Rimessa Roscioli

    Centro Storico

    Rimessa is particularly geared to wine lovers, but the food is good too.

  • Colline Emiliane

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Serving sensational regional cuisine from Emilia-Romagna, this restaurant has been operated by the Latini family since 1931. Our three recommendations…

  • Felice a Testaccio in Rome is a venerable & celebrated trattoria with a simple, bare-brick interior, dedicated to Roman cooking.

    Felice a Testaccio

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    This neighbourhood trattoria is renowned for its unswerving dedication to Roman soul food. Though its decor is contemporary, the menu is unrelentingly old…

  • Pizzeria Alle Corrette Unassuming pizzeria drawing a local crowd for Roman-style pies, wine & desserts.

    Alle Carrette

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Authentic pizza, super-thin and swiftly cooked in a wood-fired oven, is what this traditional Roman pizzeria on one of Monti's prettiest streets has done…

  • Trattoria Pennestri Cozy establishment offering elevated traditional cuisine amid an informal ambiance.

    Trattoria Pennestri

    Southern Rome

    Headed by a Danish-Italian chef Tommaso Pennestri, this mellow trattoria pays its respects to staunch Roman classics (think carbonara and tripe) but is at…

  • Bonci Pizzarium

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    Gabriele Bonci's acclaimed pizzeria a taglio serves Rome's best pizza by the slice, bar none. Scissor-cut squares of soft, springy base are topped with…

  • La Ciambella

    Centro Storico

    Near the Pantheon but as yet largely undiscovered by the tourist hordes, this friendly restaurant beats much of the neighbourhood competition. Its…

  • Neve di Latte

    Rome

    Behind the MAXXI gallery, opposite the tram terminus, this out-of-the-way gelateria may well be the best in Rome. There are few exotic flavours; rather…

  • Metamorfosi

    Rome

    This Michelin-starred Parioli restaurant provides one of Rome's best dining experiences, offering international fusion cuisine and a contemporary look…

  • Emma

    Centro Storico

    Offering brisk but friendly service, a contemporary vibe and excellent food, Emma is an all-round winner. Sit on the front terrace or in the airy interior…

  • La Tavernaccia

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    This family-run neighbourhood trattoria bustles every minute it's open. The setting is simplicity itself, and the Roman classics that dominate the menu…

  • Trattoria Da Lucia

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    A popular trattoria in Trastevere serving Roman specialities.

  • Dar Poeta

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Dar Poeta serves filling wood-fired pizzas in a great atmosphere.

  • Agustarello a Testaccio

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    If you’ve found your way to this neck of the woods, you’re probably looking to eat one. Roman cuisine is known for the quinto quarto…

  • Piatto Romano

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    In the heart of Testaccio, Piatto Romano manages to deftly conjure the working class past of the neighborhood while still surprising guests…

  • Da Corrado al Banco 18

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    It’s not exactly hidden inside the iconic Mercato Testaccio, but this stand is undoubtedly a gem for locals and visitors alike…

  • La Vecchia Conca

    Rome

    An excellent choice in the busy streets around Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. A family-run trattoria with summer pavement seating and a cosy, vaulted interior, it…

  • Neve di Latte

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    Our nominee for the coveted title of Rome's best gelateria, Neve di Latte offers a wide array of flavours made with organic seasonal fruits, top-quality…

  • Spirito di Vino Francesco in Italy

    Spirito DiVino

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Chef and Slow Food aficionado Eliana Catalani buys ingredients directly from local producers. The restaurant’s trademark dish is maiale alla mazio, an…

  • Piccolo Arancio, Typical Roman dishes with modern twists in a long-established, rustic-chic trattoria.

    Piccolo Arancio

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    In a 'hood riddled with tourist traps, this backstreet eatery – tucked inside a little house next to grandiose Palazzo Scanderberg – stands out. The…

  • SAID chocolate factory is Rome's answer to Willy Wonka, hand crafted treats.

    Said

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Housed in a 1920s chocolate factory, this hybrid cafe-bar, restaurant and boutique is San Lorenzo’s most fashionable address. Its top-quality chocolate…

  • Artisanal beer from Open Baladin is sold in Trapizizno's adjacent store.

    Trapizzino

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    The original of a growing countrywide chain, this is the birthplace of the trapizzino, a kind of hybrid sandwich made by stuffing a cone of doughy…

  • Il Pagliaccio, restaurant exterior

    Il Pagliaccio

    Centro Storico

    Proud possessor of a two-Michelin-star ranking, Il Pagliaccio is Italian fine dining at its best. Chef Anthony Genovese – who was born in France to…

  • Outside of bakery

    Panificio Bonci

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    From Gabriele Bonci of the vaunted Bonci Pizzarium, this mellow bakery and deli offers a wide range of splendid takeaway fare, starting with the signature…

  • Risorante All'Oro is an upscale, romantic destination presenting a tasting menu of refined Italian food with a twist.

    All'Oro

    Rome

    This Michelin-starred restaurant, in the five-star H’All Tailor Suite hotel, is one of Rome’s top fine-dining tickets. At the helm is chef Riccardo Di…

  • Outside Trastevere gelateria Otaleg.

    Otaleg

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Revered gelataio Marco Radicioni skilfully churns some of the capital’s best gelato at this slick little store off Piazza San Cosimato. Otaleg (gelato…

  • Antica Norcineria Iacozzilli, employee at work.

    Antica Norcineria Iacozzilli

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Three generations of the Iacozzilli family work in this old-school deli that dates from 1924. It's hailed for its porchetta: seasoned with salt and…

  • Le Levain

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Many locals come here for their daily dose of rich and creamy butter, albeit it in the guise of authentic croissants, pains au chocolat and other…

  • Giselda

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    The coffee bar at this bright and airy cafe buzzes all day. Grab a table amid the industrial chic and tuck into one of the €6 lunch specials. It's all…

  • Andreotti

    Southern Rome

    Try not to drool on the cases full of luscious pastry and gelato displays crafted at this pasticceria (pastry shop), which was established in 1931. Treats…

  • Trattoria Da Teo

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    One of Rome's classic trattorias, Da Teo buzzes with locals tucking into steaming platefuls of Roman standards as well as seasonal specials built around…

  • Zia Restaurant

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    After cutting his teeth in the kitchens of a few of the culinary world’s most reputable names (think Georges Blanc and Gordon Ramsay), up-and-coming chef…

  • Prosciutteria – Cantina dei Papi

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    For a taste of Tuscany in Rome, consider a stop at this cheery Florentine prosciutteria (salami shop). Made-to-measure taglieri (wooden chopping boards)…

  • Doppiozeroo

    Southern Rome

    This easy-going cafe, restaurant and wine bar hybrid was once a bakery, hence the name (‘double zero’ is a type of flour). These days it attracts trendy…

  • Enoteca La Torre

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    The romantic art nouveau Villa Laetitia provides an aristocratic setting for this refined Michelin-starred restaurant. It's a solid member in good…

  • Hostaria Romana

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Beloved of locals and tourists alike, this bustling place in Trevi is everything an Italian trattoria should be. Order an antipasto or pasta (excellent)…

  • Palazzo del Freddo di Giovanni Fassi

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Established in 1880, this vast temple to gelato is now operated by the founder's great-grandson, Andrea Fassi. Choose from myriad flavours of gelato, or…

  • VyTA Enoteca Regionale del Lazio

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Showcasing food and wine of the Lazio region, this mega-stylish address owes its design to fashionable Roman architect Daniela Colli and its contemporary…

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