Must-see restaurants in Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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)…

  • 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…

  • La Buca di Ripetta

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Popular with locals, who know a good thing when they taste it, this trattoria serves traditional dishes with a refreshingly refined execution – there's…

  • Il Margutta

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This chic, art-adorned restaurant is packed at lunchtime with Romans feasting on its good-value buffet deal. Everything on its menu is organic, and…

  • Babette

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This charming bistro is run by two sisters who formerly produced a fashion magazine, hence the chic interior. The kitchen turns out Italian dishes with a…

  • Bistrot del Quirino

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    For unbeatable value near Trevi Fountain, reserve a table at this arty bistro adjoining Teatro Quirino. Theatre posters add bags of colour to the spacious…

  • Babington's Tea Rooms

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Founded in 1893 by two English women, these tea rooms were an instant hit with the hordes of English tourists in Rome desperate for a decent cup of tea…

  • Fiaschetteria Beltramme

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This 19th-century fiaschetteria (meaning ‘wine seller’) is a stuck-in-time place with a short menu and a long list of local devotees. At lunch, regulars…

  • Dal Bolognese

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Moneyed Romans mingle with models and celebs at this historically chic restaurant. Dine inside, surrounded by wood panelling and exotic flowers, or…

  • Al Moro

    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…

  • Le Tamerici

    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…

  • Il Chianti

    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…

  • Osteria Margutta

    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-…

  • Forno Cerulli

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Blink and you might miss this hidden-away pizza al taglio (by the slice) joint, much loved by local office workers for its artisan flavours. Grab a bar…

  • Crispy

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Homemade soups, quiches, wraps, salads, cookies and cakes jam-packed with natural goodness make for a super-powered lunch at this organic market and…

  • Nanà Vini e Cucina

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Nanà's menu harks from Italy's south, with loads of fish and seafood choices; try the polpo rosticciato con crema di patate (roasted octopus with potato…

  • Venchi

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    A wall in this gorgeous boutique features a cascade of shiny dark chocolate – 350kg in all, mixed with a spot of olive oil. Shop here for chocolates and…

  • Pompi

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Now a chain operation, Rome's most famous vendor of tiramisu (which literally means 'pick me up') sells takeaway cartons of the deliciously rich yet light…

  • Imàgo

    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…

  • Officina Naturale

    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…

  • Pastificio Guerra

    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 –…

  • Nino

    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…

  • Al Gran Sasso

    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…

  • Edy Ristorante

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    The high-ceilinged interior of this classy neighbourhood restaurant is peppered with paintings, and is very atmospheric. Despite the tourist-central…

  • Gelateria Dei Gracchi

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This outpost of the venerable Gelataria dei Gracchi, by the Vatican, is known for its superb ice cream made from the best ingredients. Flavours are…

  • Fatamorgana Corso

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Ambrosial flavours abound at this artisanal gelateria near the Spanish Steps, all made using the finest seasonal ingredients. There are several other…

  • L’Antica Enoteca, Centro Storico.

    Antica Enoteca

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Locals and tourists alike have propped up the wooden bar here since 1842, when this wine bar first opened its doors near the Spanish Steps. Summer ushers…

  • Hosteria Da Pietro

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Occupying several narrow rooms with patterned tiled floors and arched exposed-stone ceilings, this place is more expensive than the average osteria …

  • Ginger

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This buzzy, blindingly white space is a popular all-day dining spot. The focus is on organic Slow Food dishes using seasonal Appellation d'Origine…

  • Baccano

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Possibly one of the most elegant addresses near Trevi Fountain, this French-style brasserie has all-day dining in an interior of polished wood, potted…

  • Antico Forno

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    A mini-supermarket opposite Trevi Fountain, this busy place has a well-stocked deli where you can choose a filling for your freshly baked panino or pizza…

  • I Caruso

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    The gelato-licking hordes outside make this artisanal gelateria easy to spot. It only does a few strictly seasonal flavours, but they're created to…

  • Alice Pizza

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This hole-in-the-wall chain pizza al taglio (by the slice) place is busy with local workers, lured in by an enticing range of toppings that proffer…

  • San Crispino

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    The original for gourmet flavours like ginger and cinnamon, ricotta, whisky or light-as-air chocolate meringue, this gelateria near the Trevi Fountain is…

  • Buccone

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Step in under the faded gilt-and-mirrored sign and you’ll feel as though you’ve gone back in time. Once a coach house, then a tavern, this building became…

  • Trattoria Otello alla Concordia

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Tucked back off the road, Otello offers summertime dining in the beautiful vine-covered courtyard of an 18th-century palazzo. Cuisine is traditional Roman…