Must-see restaurants in Centro Storico

  • Da Francesco

    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…

  • Grappolo D’Oro

    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…

  • Ditirambo

    Centro Storico

    Ditirambo wins diners over with its central location, informal trattoria vibe and seasonal, organic cuisine. Dishes cover many bases, ranging from…

  • Supplizio

    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…

  • Enoteca al Parlamento Achilli

    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…

  • Pasticceria De Bellis

    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,…

  • Da Tonino

    Centro Storico

    Tonino’s might be defiantly low-key with its frilly gingham curtains and tightly packed tables but it's also almost always crammed with locals and…

  • Alfredo e Ada

    Centro Storico

    For an authentic trattoria experience, search out this long-standing neighbourhood restaurant. It's distinctly no-frills with basic wooden tables,…

  • Fatamorgana

    Centro Storico

    Fatamorgana is a surefire bet for artisanal gelato made with top seasonal ingredients. There's a good choice of flavours ranging from the classic to more…

  • Green T

    Centro Storico

    This elegant four-floor feng shui-designed restaurant flies the flag for modern Chinese food in Rome. Expect spicy Sichuan dishes, dim sum, wok-tossed…

  • Ciao Checca

    Centro Storico

    From bacon and egg breakfasts to gluten-free pastas, cheeseburgers and earthy lentil soups, this upscale fast-food joint caters to most tastes. Expect…

  • Cremeria Romana

    Centro Storico

    This unmarked gelateria on the main drag in the Jewish Ghetto has a small but tasty selection of kosher ice creams, ranging from dark chocolate to zingy…

  • Ba’Ghetto Milky

    Centro Storico

    This branch of local institution Ba'Ghetto specialises in fish- and dairy-based dishes, including pizza.

  • Pizzeria la Montecarlo

    Centro Storico

    Spend time in Rome and sooner or later you'll eat at Montecarlo, a popular pizzeria just off Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. Not the place for a romantic…

  • Giolitti

    Centro Storico

    Rome’s most famous gelateria, Giolitti has been welcoming visitors for more than a century and continues to impress with its fresh, creamy flavours…

  • Mercato di Campo de’ Fiori

    Centro Storico

    The oldest and most picturesque – also the most expensive – of Rome's neighbourhood markets. Each weekday morning, shoppers mix with tourists and visitors…

  • Cul de Sac

    Centro Storico

    A perennially popular wine bar just off Piazza Navona, with an always-busy terrace and narrow, bottle-lined interior. Choose your tipple first – the list…

  • Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara

    Centro Storico

    For a taste of Roman-style fish and chips, search out this spartan joint on a tiny piazza off Via dei Giubbonari. A classic Roman friggitoria (shop…

  • Enoteca Corsi

    Centro Storico

    Join the lunchtime crowds at Enoteca Corsi, a genuine old-style osteria (casual tavern). The look is no-frills – paper tablecloths, fading framed prints,…

  • Bar del Fico

    Centro Storico

    Named after the historic fig tree on the piazza outside, this fashionably retro bar is open from breakfast through to dinner. The shabby chic decor –…

  • Giggetto al Portico d’Ottavia

    Centro Storico

    Visitors and locals have long been coming to this landmark Ghetto restaurant to dine on genuine Roman-Jewish cuisine. Signature dishes include carciofi…

  • Lo Zozzone

    Centro Storico

    With a cosy, cluttered interior and a mile-long list of panini, Lo Zozzone is a reliable choice for a quick fill-up. Sandwiches are made from pizza bianca…

  • Sora Margherita

    Centro Storico

    No-frills Sora Margherita started as a cheap kitchen for hungry locals but is now a popular trattoria frequented by everyone from local workers to…

  • La Rosetta

    Centro Storico

    Hidden down a side street near the Pantheon, La Rosetta is one of the capital's best-known fish restaurants. There are various menu options but the onus…

  • Settimio al Pantheon

    Centro Storico

    A reliable choice in the touristy Pantheon area, Settimio's is a classic family-run trattoria with Nonna in the kitchen and copper pans on the walls…

  • Vecchia Roma

    Centro Storico

    This starched, old-fashioned restaurant is a picture of formal elegance with its chandeliers, white-jacketed waiters and alfresco terrace on a picture…

  • Pizza Zazà

    Centro Storico

    Handily sandwiched between Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, this bright and breezy takeaway dishes up tasty slices of low-cal pizza, made with carefully…

  • Alberto Pica

    Centro Storico

    It doesn't look like much from outside, or even from inside, but this faded, old-fashioned milk bar is famous for its classic ice creams. Pick of the…

  • Boccione

    Centro Storico

    This unsigned corner shop is the Ghetto's most famous bakery. It's authentically no-frills, and the burnished cakes, tarts and biscuits, all made from…

  • Antica Trattoria Angelino

    Centro Storico

    With its wood-beamed ceilings, rustic decor and enviable location on a medieval piazza, this tranquil trattoria sets an attractive stage for traditional…

  • La Dolceroma

    Centro Storico

    A slice of Vienna (and the US) comes to the Jewish Ghetto in the form of this small bakery specialising in delicious strudel and Sachertorte, as well as…

  • Da Sergio alle Grotte

    Centro Storico

    This is a textbook Roman trattoria: chequered tablecloths, dodgy wall murals and battle-hardened waiters delivering steaming bowls of down-to-earth pasta…