#GuestBites - WHERE TO EAT IN ROME

Catalina Diedrichs
Jul 31
3 min read

Rome is as savored as it is experienced: around every corner there's a historic trattoria, a signature restaurant serving the classics, and a rooftop terrace for amazing city views. This guide brings together the best of both worlds: places to eat with purpose and terraces to elevate the experience, because in Rome, food isn't just fuel, it's ritual, and the views are part of the menu.

#GuestTravelTips: Book in advance (many places are booked out months in advance).

Here are our top picks for where to eat in Rome:

RESTAURANTS

NEAR PIAZZA DEL POPOLO

Ristorante Nino – one of our favourites in Rome. It's located between Piazza del Popolo and the Trevi Fountain on Via Borgognona, one of the streets that crosses Via Corso.
Dal Bolognese – Italian classic with an elegant presence.
Le Jardin de Russie – a high-end option, escaping the chaos of the city in a garden inside the Hotel Russie.
Frezza Cucina by Coccio – Italian classic, good pasta, especially the Carbonara.
Il Marchese
Pasifico Guerra
Settimio – a classic
La Terrazza – small, casual (burgers, bruschetta, etc.).

NEAR THE TREVI FOUNTAIN

Maccheroni
Enoteca La Torre – fine dining with an elevated atmosphere, they serve sushi among other dishes.

PANTHEON / PIAZZA NAVONA / SURROUNDINGS

Da Fortunato – One of the classics and one of our favourite places in Rome.
Clorofilla Cucina & Distillati (behind Piazza Farnese) – signature cuisine, for a different kind of meal, a hidden gem with a local feeling.
All’Antico Vinaio – if you want to try the famous paninis, but be patient; we recommend going at alternate times because there is usually a very long line.
Alfredo Alla Scrofa – delicious!
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Tavernia del Seminario
Mimì e Cocò – pasta, pizza, and regional wines.
Saltimbocca Ristorante – warm atmosphere.
Umiltá 36 hotel – The restaurant is called Acqua Marina and the cocktail bar is Dandy Cafe.
Trattoria Al Moro
Due Ladroni

COLOSSEUM

Ristorante Naumachia – Roman/Tuscan cuisine.
The Sanctuary Eco Retreat – a different experience, surrounded by green spaces and a pool, with a "Tulum" style.

TRASTEVERE

Tonnarello 1876 – a classic, located in other areas.
Ivo a Trastevere – another classic with a strong reputation for its cuisine.
Antica Osteria Rugantino – a classic.
Da Vittorio Trastevere – another traditional local option.
Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
Antica Pesa
Osteria Cacio e Pepe – Roman minimalism in pasta, focusing on the essentials.
Trapizzino – very affordable street food (stuffed pizza triangles).
Supplì – very affordable street food (a kind of croquette).
Nannarella – big serving pasta dishes at a very affordable price.
Spaghettari – Italian classic.
Osteria Della Tripa – Italian classic.
Da Vittorio
Osteria Della Tripa
Augustarello
Fieramosca
Elementare

Treefolk's Public House bar
Polpetta – appetizers in a secret garden

BY THE VATICAN

Bonci Pizzarium – signature pizza al taglio.
Gabrini – you can eat there or take away; they have focaccias, charcuterie, rotisserie, pasta, and more.

OTHER AREAS

Pecorino – classic Roman style. Try the fried artichoke, carbonara pasta, rigatoni with pajata, and Di Coda alla Vaccinara.
Dar Bruttone – truffle carbonara.
Piperno
Fratelli Mori – modern Roman classic.
La Villetta dal 1924 – renowned for its carbonara.
Trattoria Felice e Testaccio
Giggetto – Roman/Jewish cuisine.
Nonna Betta – Roman/Jewish cuisine.
Hotel Butterfly – a bar in a quiet garden away from the center, offering sushi, carpaccio, and other dishes.

PIZZA

Bonci Pizzarium
A Marmi Pizzeria
La Montecarlo. Great pizza and great price.
Salvatore Di Matteo

STREET FOOD & BIG SERVINGS AT A GOOD PRICE

Trapizzino – street food at great price (stuffed pizza triangles). In Trastevere.
Supplì – street food at great price (like croquettes). In Trastevere.
Bonci pizza al taglio by slice. Near the Vatican.
Nannarella – big serving pasta at great price. In Trastevere. You can eat for 10eu the plate, aprox.

ROOFTOPS