Must-see restaurants in Centro Storico

  • Inside restaurant Rimessa Roscioli

    Rimessa Roscioli

    Centro Storico

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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Pianostrada

    Centro Storico

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

  • Forno Roscioli

    Centro Storico

    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 …

  • Tiramisù Zum

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Antico Forno Urbani

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Gelateria del Teatro

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • I Dolci di Nonna Vincenza

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Retrobottega

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Gelateria dei Gracchi

    Centro Storico

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

  • Dish on restaurant's menu

    Achilli al D.O.M

    Centro Storico

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

  • Ba'Ghetto, fried artichoke alla giudia.

    Ba'Ghetto

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Nonna Betta

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Dal Cavalier Gino

    Centro Storico

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

  • Salumeria Roscioli

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Casa Coppelle

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Il Marchese

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Matricianella

    Centro Storico

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

  • Sora Lella

    Centro Storico

    This long-standing family-run restaurant enjoys a memorable setting in a tower on the Tiber’s tiny island. Named after a much-loved actress – the current…

  • Ginger

    Centro Storico

    Boasting a casually contemporary white interior and al fresco seating on an unassuming piazza, this cool all-day brasserie is something of a jack of all…

  • La Focaccia

    Centro Storico

    This unassuming pizzeria-trattoria near the Chiostro del Bramante is an excellent choice for a simple meal in a warm, cheerful setting. In summer, the…

  • Casa Bleve

    Centro Storico

    This palatial restaurant dazzles with its column-lined dining hall and stained-glass roof. Its wine list, one of the best in town, complements a refined…

  • Ar Galletto

    Centro Storico

    Overlooking Piazza Farnese, one of Rome’s loveliest squares, this long-running restaurant impresses with its friendly service and authentic cuisine. The…

  • Coromandel

    Centro Storico

    A Roman primo colazione (breakfast) rarely consists of more than a coffee and a cornetto (croissant). Not here. Coromandel is renowned for its breakfasts…

  • Beppe e i suoi Formaggi

    Centro Storico

    It's all in the name – Beppe and his cheeses. Serving cheese throughout the day, this small restaurant, attached to a well-stocked deli selling formaggi…

  • Osteria dell’Ingegno

    Centro Storico

    This casual bistro and wine bar opposite the Temple of Hadrian is an enticing spot with its colourful, art-filled interior and prime location on a…

  • Forno di Campo de' Fiori

    Centro Storico

    This buzzing bakery on Campo de' Fiori, divided into two adjacent shops, does a roaring trade in panini and delicious fresh-from-the-oven pizza al taglio …

  • Caffetteria Chiostro del Bramante

    Centro Storico

    Few cafes are as beautifully located as this one on the 1st floor of Bramante's elegant Renaissance cloisters. With tables above the central courtyard and…

  • Renato e Luisa

    Centro Storico

    A Roman favourite, this much-lauded backstreet trattoria is often packed. Chef Renato's menu features updated Roman classics that while modern and…

  • Venchi

    Centro Storico

    Forget fancy flavours and experimental combinations, Venchi is all about the unadulterated enjoyment of chocolate. The wall shelves and counter displays…

  • Osteria del Sostegno

    Centro Storico

    Follow the green neon arrow to the end of a narrow alley and you’ll find this intimate trattoria. It's a long-standing favourite of business folk and…

  • Vivi Bistrot

    Centro Storico

    Rustic decor goes hand in hand with baroque elegance at this handsome bistro on the ground floor of Palazzo Braschi, home to the Museo di Roma. Its menu…

  • La Campana

    Centro Storico

    Caravaggio, Goethe and Federico Fellini are among the luminaries who have dined at what is said to be Rome’s oldest trattoria, dating from around 1518…

  • Armando al Pantheon

    Centro Storico

    With its cosy traditional interior and unwavering dedication to old-school Roman cuisine, family-run Armando's is almost as well known as its neighbour,…

  • Est Artigiani del Gusto

    Centro Storico

    A pearl among the tourist traps near Via del Governo Vecchio, this cosy bar-bistro is a good address to have up your sleeve. It's open all day, serving…

  • Piperno

    Centro Storico

    This historic Ghetto restaurant, complete with dated decor and a rather starchy atmosphere, is a top spot for traditional Jewish-Roman cooking. Signature…

  • Lilli

    Centro Storico

    Few tourists make it to this long-standing neighbourhood trattoria on a cobbled cul-de-sac near Ponte Sant'Angelo. But it still gets busy as local diners…

  • Baguetteria del Fico

    Centro Storico

    This upmarket baguette bar is ideal for a midday bite or late snack. Choose your bread, then select from the rich selection of fillings – aged hams,…