Must see restaurants in Centro Storico

An offshoot of the esteemed Roscioli empire, Rimessa is particularly geared to wine lovers: quality drops from all over Italy and further afield crowd the…

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

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…

This chic contemporary bistro has a dining space adorned with vintage and designer furnishings as well as a lovely rear summer courtyard. Reserve ahead,…

This is one of Rome's top bakeries, much loved by lunching locals who crowd here for fabulous sliced pizza, delectable pastries and hunger-sating supplì …

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…

The ideal spot for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this fab dessert bar specialises in tiramisu, that magnificent marriage of mascarpone and liqueur-soaked…

This Ghetto kosher bakery makes some of the best pizza al taglio (sliced pizza) in town. It can get extremely busy, but once you catch a whiff of the…

All the gelato served at this excellent gelateria is prepared on-site – peer through the window and you'll see how. There are numerous flavours, all made…

Bringing the sweet flavours of Sicily to Rome, this pastry shop is a delight. Browse the traditional cakes and tempting dolci (sweet pastries) arrayed in…

Fine dining goes casual at trendy Retrobottega. Here you'll be sitting on a stool at a high communal table or chatting with the chef during plating of…

This branch of the famous gelateria is conveniently located just off Piazza Navona.

This restaurant is the impish sibling of Michelin-starred Enoteca al Parlamento Achilli, both overseen by chef Massimo Viglietti. Expect playful dishes…

This historic kosher restaurant whips up Roman Jewish fare such as amatriciana with beef instead of the classic pork, plus grilled meats and North African…

For a taste of typical Roman-Jewish cooking, head to Via Portico d'Ottavia and Nonna Betta, a small tunnel of a trattoria serving traditional kosher food…

Close to the Italian parliament, Gino’s is a classic backstreet trattoria perennially packed with journalists, politicians, locals and tourists. Join the…

The name Roscioli has long been a byword for foodie excellence in Rome, and this deli-restaurant is one of a clutch of venues the family operates near the…

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…

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…

With its chintzy murals and fading prints, Matricianella is an archetypal neighbourhood trattoria, much loved for its traditional Roman cuisine. Its loyal…