Must-see restaurants in Lazio
Centro Storico
Rimessa is particularly geared to wine lovers, but the food is good too.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Centro Storico
Near the Pantheon but as yet largely undiscovered by the tourist hordes, this friendly restaurant beats much of the neighbourhood competition. Its…
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…
Rome
This Michelin-starred Parioli restaurant provides one of Rome's best dining experiences, offering international fusion cuisine and a contemporary look…
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…
South Coast
One of a string of seafood restaurants lined along the harbour front, this bustling trattoria is a real find. The menu is fixed but you won't be short of…
South Coast
With a strategic position at the bottom of the historic centre, this modern restaurant is raising the bar for seafood dining in Sperlonga. Tuna tartares…
South Coast
One of the best restaurants in the medieval centre, Gli Archi provides a lovely setting for fresh fish. Sit down in the coolly elegant arched interior or…
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…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A popular trattoria in Trastevere serving Roman specialities.
Viterbo
A casual meal on an atmospheric piazza is one of the joys of eating out in Italy, and that's exactly what you get at Il Gargolo. Its al fresco tables,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…