Must-see restaurants in Rome
Centro Storico
Rimessa is particularly geared to wine lovers, but the food is good too.
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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…
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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…
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Centro Storico
Near the Pantheon but as yet largely undiscovered by the tourist hordes, this friendly restaurant beats much of the neighbourhood competition. Its…
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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…
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Rome
This Michelin-starred Parioli restaurant provides one of Rome's best dining experiences, offering international fusion cuisine and a contemporary look…
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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…
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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…
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Trastevere & Gianicolo
A popular trattoria in Trastevere serving Roman specialities.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
The romantic art nouveau Villa Laetitia provides an aristocratic setting for this refined Michelin-starred restaurant. It's a solid member in good…
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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)…
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Palazzo del Freddo di Giovanni Fassi
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Established in 1880, this vast temple to gelato is now operated by the founder's great-grandson, Andrea Fassi. Choose from myriad flavours of gelato, or…
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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…
