Where to have lunch on the go Italy

A very good address to eat at any time, on the thumb or for a more consisting dish. A good cheese card and an even more impressive list of wines. A living atmosphere, although a little noisy, with a warm but welcoming staff, especially the boss.

A charming, contemporary bistro on the Piazza Navona, or better still, under the carriage entrance to the haughty Palazzo Braschi. Between the courtyard and the piazza, a few garden tables and a small flower-filled lounge, away from the hustle and bustle of Rome, offer salads, burgers and club sandwiches cooked with quality ingredients, with fruit and vegetables taking pride of place. Organic and seasonal products. A wide choice of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes à la carte. Three other locations in Rome, including Piazza Venezia and Villa Pamphili.

Located just behind the walls of the Vatican, this address is distinguished by its philosophy. A small culinary laboratory that relies on the freshness of its food and attention to food allergies. A natural, light and tasty cuisine where the aromas are highlighted. Fresh and organic supplies come from the region, some from Calabria recalling the origins of the owners. A varied menu, offering both vegetarian and traditional dishes. In short, an address worth a visit.

Right in the middle of Sarzana, this is a friendly, relaxed address where focaccia and pizza are king, as is farinata. For those who don't know, farinata is a local specialty, a sort of salted cake made from chickpea flour, water, salt and extra virgin olive oil. Go and try it, you'll tell us all about it! On the spot or to take away, it's up to you. Tables are available under the arcades as soon as the weather warms up.

The piada, or piadina, is a cake that serves as the basis for a sandwich typical of Emilia Romagna. Choose the filling of your choice: the most typical piadina is filled with raw ham, squacquerone (a fromage frais) and arugula, but the house also offers alternatives based on tuna, salmon or hot sausage. Once ordered, wait a few minutes and then take your piadina with you to enjoy it at the foot of the fountain in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, where Rome's trendy youth meet at the end of the day.

One of the many places in Rome where you can eat a piece of pizza by the slice, on the go! But this one has three advantages: its location in the heart of the trendy Trastevere district, its pretty protected terrace and the crunchiness of its dough... Served on a plancha, we appreciate the freshness of the toppings and the choice of pizzas that will suit everyone. Do not hesitate to taste also the stuffed focacce . Tasty and nice for a small or a big hunger: you choose the size of your pizza slice!

A baker's oven has been here since the dawn of time; today it's a very good address for its incredible choice of breads, focacce and other pastries that awaken the taste buds. The establishment has succeeded in preserving traditional recipes while adapting them to today's tastes. The use of quality raw materials makes it one of the best forni in the historic center. Try the pizza bianca first:is a sure bet!

It's a lovely fresh pasta store with an old-fashioned decor. However, if you drop in around lunchtime, you'll certainly see a queue forming. This is because the store turns into a canteen at mealtimes. There's a choice of two fresh pasta dishes, and wine and water are included in the price if you eat there (which is a good option, given that it's now forbidden to eat on the steps of the Piazza di Spagna!) And don't forget that Thursday is gnocchi day!

A bakery-pastry-food shop, De Rossi is an institution in Verona. Here you can simply have a slice of focaccia or pizza for a few euros to eat in the sunny Piazza delle Erbe, which is only a few steps away. If you are rather sweet, try the local speciality, the rice flour petits fours, but also the baci di Giulietta e Romeo, biscuits filled with chocolate cream. The inevitable Pandoro di Verona is always the best selling product at Christmas. Also on sale: wine, olive oil, pasta, preserves...

This enoteca offers paninis, salads and light wraps made with fresh produce, perfect for picnics by the lake, as well as a beautiful collection of local bottles for aesthetes. But it is at aperitivo time that the place takes on its full meaning with its cheerful terrace set in the pedestrian street, its beautiful boards of cold meats and cheeses and the wide choice of wines served by the glass, which allows you to taste several of them. The staff is really nice and attentive.

Gabriele Bonci set up his bread and pizza oven in this little store tucked between a barbershop and a drugstore. And it was from here that he conquered Rome and the Romans, so much so that he even hosted the best forno competition on Italian television! Few tourists venture down this one-way street. Yet it's here that you'll find some of the best - and certainly most famous - pizza al taglio in the Italian capital. Refined dough and choice ingredients are the hallmarks of Bonci's success.

A temple of Italian gastronomy, Eataly is a 17,000 ^m2 hall at the southern end of the Testaccio. Between the market, the big grocery store and the restaurant, it is a concept that has developed in several Italian cities and, since April 2019, in Paris. Some may cry out that the place is over-consumed or even lacking in soul. However, the founder joined the Slow Food movement, also born in Italy. The emphasis is on quality products that respect the fundamental rules of the environment.

A solid Florentineinstitution. The address has existed since 1872... It is one of Florence's most popular tables for quick meals, located on the ground floor of the Mercato Centrale. Lampredotto, trippa alla fiorentina, panino con bollito (boiled beef sandwich, dipped in gravy just before being served), pasta, salads, vegetables, or even small dishes, at an unbeatable price in the area. A word of advice: in summer, try to get there before noon, because then the place is crowded. A culinary experience to do!

Gino Sorbillo, a master of traditional pizza, is part of the conquest of the world of Neapolitan friteries with this new type of street food. The recipe for success: organic flour and 7 quality ingredients, such as the ricotta di bufala, the tomato of San Marzano, sausage or black pepper. To the brave, Zia Esterina's heirs offer a "secret" version, to taste without asking questions. You will not be disappointed…

Environmental responsibility and healthy food go hand in hand at O'Grin, which offers only vegan recipes made with organic products. Decoration and vocation are in perfect harmony in this fast-food restaurant in the heart of the university district: everything is green, of course! The menu changes regularly according to the seasonality of the products and proposes for example a squash gratin, an escarole pizza or a spelt salad. Very popular with students and curious tourists. Some tables to eat on the spot.

Here you will order not a panino, but a schiaccia, a kind of flat bread (schiacciare means "to crush") and stuffed with your favourite filling : cold cuts (zia ferrarese, Parma ham, porchetta), cheese (mozzarella, grana padano, scamorza), vegetables (grilled aubergines and courgettes, tomatoes, arugula), smoked salmon, truffle cream, herbs and fragrant oils, or pistachio or almond cream for the sweet version. Located near the cathedral, this is a good plan to fill a small gap between two visits.

Under the arcades facing the palaces in the Porto Antico district, Chen Chao is the owner of this small enoteca, frequented by passing tourists and old pinball-playing regulars. Here, people come, go and leave... A cosmopolitan clientele. If the terrace isn't always clean, the idea is to eat your panini on the go, garnished with quality ingredients (cured ham, pancetta, pecorino, cheeses and more). A good idea if you come on Sundays, as this is one of the few places in the arcades to be open.

Concealed in an alleyway leading downhill, a bar run by a friendly Genoese couple. Regular customers. Tourists can nevertheless make their way in. Inside, a few small tables are ideal for a quick lunch. On the menu, daily specials and, above all, savoury snacks(panini, toast, focaccia farcita, slices of pizza...). Then the traditional coffee with a few sweet treats for dessert. A practical, efficient address that helps out when you're feeling peckish. A discreet but typical neighborhood address.

Just a stone's throw from the Pôle Royal and the Museo Egizio, this corner of Sicily at the foot of the Alps is sure to delight you in just a few minutes. Arancini (stuffed, breaded and fried rice dumplings), fried food, cannoli and other Sicilian specialties can all be found in this quality fast-food restaurant. Everything is very good. The place isn't very big, with only a dozen or so tables inside, so you'd be better off opting for the take-away option to enjoy all these snacks on the nearby Carlo Alberto square and its sunny benches...