City Guide: Rome
Rome
Benvenuto a Roma. There are more than 15,000 places to eat and drink in the Eternal City and we have taste-tested enough to know the best of the best—both high and low. Most importantly, we’ve done the heavy lifting on where to find the very best gelato. One piece of advice: Don’t leave Rome without taking a food tour through Trastevere, cooking with a real life nonna, and spending time wandering the Mercato di Testaccio.
Buon appetito!
Travel Style:
Benvenuto a Roma. There are more than 15,000 places to eat and drink in the Eternal City and we have taste-tested enough to know the best of the best—both high and low. Most importantly, we’ve done the heavy lifting on where to find the very best gelato. One piece of advice: Don’t leave Rome without taking a food tour through Trastevere, cooking with a real life nonna, and spending time wandering the Mercato di Testaccio.
Buon appetito!
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La Tavernaccia da Bruno
You'll leave La Tavernaccia feeling like you've been treated like a regular. -
Biscottificio Innocenti
Step back in time at this classic bakery that serves the ultimate biscotti. -
Pizzarium
Pizzarium should be the first stop in Rome for the traveling pizza lover. -
I Porchettoni di Pigneto
Juicy porchetta and hearty pastas in a casual setting. -
Da Cesare al Casaletto
Don't be silly and skip this spot because it's on Rome's outskirts. -
Flavio al Velavevodetto
Dine on cucina romana in one of Rome's most historic settings. -
Jerry Thomas Project
If there's one place to have a cocktail in Rome, it's this underground speakeasy. -
Pianostrada Laboratorio di Cucina
This is Roman street food at its very best. -
Dar Filettaro
Head to this hole-in-the-wall for fried cod fillets. That's it! -
Franchi Gastronomia
Franchi has been serving the residential neighborhood of Prati prepared foods and savory snacks for nearly a century. -
Trastevere Food Tour
If you want to taste Trastevere the right way, take this food tour led by Eating Europe. -
Nonna Betta
One of the oldest and most popular restaurants in Rome's Jewish Ghetto. -
Fatamorgana Gelateria
One of the, if not the, best gelaterias in Rome. -
Trapizzino
One of the most unique and satisfying street foods born in Rome. -
Pizzeria Ai Marmi
Sit elbow-to-elbow at Ai Marmi, Romans' go-to pizzeria in Trastevere. -
Emma
Authentic Roman-style pizza in a modern open space. -
Open Baladin
If you've gotten your fill of pasta and craving a brew and a burger, this is the place. -
L’Arcangelo
Thursdays are traditionally when gnocchi is served in Rome, and this is the place to hit up. -
Glass Hostaria
A modern ode to Roman cuisine from one of Italy's most talked about chefs. -
Freni e Frizione
Hang with the locals at this lively neighborhood bar with strong cocktails. -
Bar del Fico
You'll know this institution by the crowds of Romans who spill out into the piazza. -
Il Sorpasso
Sorpasso is a locals' favorite and it's no wonder. They rarely get it wrong. -
Pigneto Quarantuno
A friendly vibe and great food, Quarantuno is your pick in Pigneto. -
Da Enzo al 29
A visit to Rome is not complete without a meal at this classic institution. -
Spirito di Vino
A truly magnificent meal set in a former synagogue built in the 10th century. -
La Pergola
One of Italy's best Michelin starred restaurants situated atop the Cavalieri Hotel. -
Litro
Chic wine and cocktail bar in a very cool setting. -
Jewish Ghetto Food Tour
Make it your business to book a food tour with one of the most knowledgable food experts living in Rome, Katie Parla. -
Aroma
Colosseum views in Rome don't get better than this fine dining spot. -
Ai Tre Scalini
Rub shoulders with the young, arty crowd at this local hangout. -
Roscioli Caffè
For coffee, snacks, and sweets, Roscioli Caffè does all three more than well. -
Pizzeria Da Remo
A Testaccio pizza institution, line and up and wait for a table - it's worth it! -
Terre e Domus
A unique dining concept featuring ingredient-driven plates. -
Osteria der Belli
A casual locals hangout with a Sardinian seafood spin and plenty of pastas. -
La Tradizione
For a different kind of religious experience after the Vatican, visit this temple of gourmet goods. -
Antica Caciara
A century-old cheese shop with an always smiling owner and colossal wheels of pecorino. -
Divin Ostilia
A postage stamp sized enoteca where the wine and the food are standout. -
Gelateria dei Gracchi
When it comes to authentic gelato artigianale near the Vatican, look no further than Gelateria dei Gracchi. -
La Torricella
A family run joint with seafood brought in fresh each day and pastas galore. -
Il Cuore di Napoli
For a taste of Naples in Rome, il Cuore di Napoli serve up all the classics. -
Spirito
Fantastic cocktails in a stylish speakeasy entered through a secret location. -
Urbana 47
An inviting farm-to-table eatery in the trendy residential neighborhood of Monti -
Caffè Propaganda
Modern plates and good cocktails a stone's throw from the Colosseum. -
Ba’Ghetto Milky
A tasty insight into Roman Jewish cuisine in the historic district. -
Armando al Pantheon
Smack across from the Pantheon you'll find this must-dine Roman classic. -
I Supplì
Don't be turned off by the long lines, Suppli is not-to-be-missed for Roman street food. -
Mercato Testaccio
Red alert culinary travelers: The Testaccio market is not to be missed.