Osteria dell’Angelo

Vatican City, Borgo & Prati


With rugby paraphernalia on the walls and basic wooden tables, this hectic eatery offers an authentic neighbourhood trattoria experience. The fixed-price menu features a mixed antipasti, a robust Roman-style pasta and a choice of hearty mains. To finish off, spiced biscuits are served with sweet dessert wine. Reservations recommended and no credit cards. Order a bottle of house wine (€10).


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