The best restaurants Rome

In a framework reminiscent of Imperial Rome, the Pierdonati mainly hosts tourists visiting the Vatican. The kitchen is therefore international.

This historic lago offers traditional Roman tradition, such as the bucatini all'amatriciana, the al anchovies et and, of course, Vino dei Castelli as a pitcher.

Located on a charming small square, the Trattoria della Pace is a convenient gastronomic step, close to Piazza Navona. We eat on the thumb or more "seriously".

The room has expanded and is no longer a buchetto (small hole), but you need patience to be able to taste the wood-burning pizza that makes the reputation of the house (the service drags a little in length). This is a very recommended step.

A small establishment with a charming family atmosphere. The guts prepared in various ways are the speciality of the house.

If you want to eat the best fettuccine in Rome (or even in the world, as it says on the menu), run to this restaurant! This dish of fettuccine with butter and parmesan has a special history, since Alfredo created it after his wife gave birth to their first child, so that she could regain her strength. Since then, it's been a huge success. On the menu: the famous fettuccine, as well as traditional Roman dishes such as fusilloni alla carbonara, rigatoni all'amatriciana and tonnarelli cacio e pepe.

Restored this year, this small restaurant offers an attractive and varied map (in entrance, tarte tarte and'artichokes; in main flat, porkchops from golden turbot to clear beer with seasonal vegetables.

In the beautiful surroundings of Piazza Farnese, this restaurant offers a menu with many dishes from traditional Roman cuisine. The wine list is well provided (Italian and regional wines). The ingredients used are fresh. Beautiful terrace with view of the piazza. Good value for money.

This address, which recently opened, nevertheless offers the experience of a traditional Roman trattoria. The menu gathers a traditional selection of traditional Roman pasta dishes, as pajata (lamb intestines in tomato sauce) and cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper), and main dishes at very reasonable prices. Among the specialties of the house to taste are the trofies n/do (pasta), bar and puntarelle (typical green vegetables). The atmosphere in this place with high ceilings is nice, even in a little disorganized, with a friendly service.

The Maielletta restaurant is an essential place for Roman cuisine. Located in an elegant villa, owned by the actress Lea Padovani, on the famous Vecchia Aurelia and in front of Villa Pamphili Park, it is the meeting point of the vita vita where the main personalities of the show and television have marched. Traditional recipes of Roman and Mediterranean cuisine up-to-date by the chef allow for a culinary journey between quality meat, fish and crustaceans. Personalized dishes prepared with a special search to marry the various ingredients that make them up like the pairing pairing of romano's pecorino with homemade pasta and petto di pollo in tasca. And to accompany, a wine list that satisfies the demanding. The restaurant is built on a number of rooms, including the center of the center with a fireplace, a pleasant winter! And the terrace that will be the most beautiful season.

A well-located address close to the Pantheon, at the corner of a small square where the virgin vine covers the façade of the building, giving it an irresistible charm. There is the terrace of the restaurant, ideal for enjoying the atmosphere on the square… one that makes the difference. The cuisine is also distinguished by its recipes, its strong character and the freshness of its food. A menu strongly influenced by the Roman culinary tradition, which also offers abundant diversity in its dishes. All accompanied by an excellent wine list.

Mondo Arancina is a very popular small chain of Sicilian cuisine. This place is known for arancini, the absolute Sicilian speciality. These are small balls of fried rice filled with cheese, meat or fish. Apart from the classics, the Mondo Arancina offers a rich selection of successful Sicilian dishes. 

A nice and friendly restaurant, right next to the Vatican Museum. Good pasta and local specialities.

Located on a street slightly away from the rest of the Testaccio, not far from the Tiber River, this restaurant has a pleasant terrace and serves a great meal to a clientele of used guests. Quite unique of its kind in the area, La Torricella serves mainly fish and seafood dishes and not the dishes of Abats abats. So share a plate of fried anchovy while waiting for your linguine al ragù di mare. Another positive point: The restaurant is open on Sunday, rarity in the corner.

For the past 60 years, this family house treats the taste buds of the locals as tourists of good traditional Roman cuisine and fresh fish as well. Provided by women of character, the service does not pass unnoticed. Dishes of the day, antipasti buffet, à la carte dishes (guts à la romaine for amateurs and all other classics), fire meats, long list of pizza baked pizzas and the essential tiramisù are offered at reasonable prices. Good choice of wines. The beautiful rustic room with its wood panelling and tiles ensures a convivial evening. You can also sit on the terrace during the beautiful season!

An excellent surprise at the square of Campo De Fiori, on a quiet little square. In an intimate decor of modern woodwork, the boss offers a refined and varied menu. The oral osso is not missed, the wines are also honoured and the dessert in dessert is extra!

In the Prati district, there is a small restaurant that attracts the locals. To see the terrace, we know that this is the right place to come. The owners from Sorrento have created a cuisine at the crossroads of the Roman and Neapolitan traditions. This meeting comes from very creative dishes such as the tartara di manzo con burrata, as well as very light fried dishes and crustaceans. The cellar is not negligible either.

This restaurant has made the sea its specialty. To the map: raviolis burrata in seiche ink, octopus, bar tartare, wolffcio of wolffish, risotto scampi to truffles… The meat card is also honest. The terrace is very pleasant and its location in the heart of Trastevere makes it a good address in a tourist area. He is, however, frequented by Romans, proof of his good cuisine.

La Parolaccia (the swear word) is a restaurant well known in Rome for its highly unusual concept. Rich food is served, accompanied by... insults when ordering, serving and paying the bill! Don't be surprised, you've been warned! The concept is original, to say the least, and of course reserved for those with a good command of the Italian language. Before you go - if you're up to it - arm yourself with the utmost tolerance and brush up on your Roman slang.

This is an excellent Chinese restaurant, which proclaims the first gay friendly restaurant in the capital. On this point, doubts are allowed, on the other hand, in the kitchen, that is a great yes! The map is extremely varied, from crispy duck to seasoned shrimps, through a multitude of doughnuts and other tasty nems. Plus, the service is excellent and attentive. Go with your eyes closed.

Don't ask us why this neighborhood tavern makes the full Roman, between friends or family, every night… The answer is simple: !! The village atmosphere and the good mood are perfect for traditional cuisine. A lot of daily seafood offers the freshness of the dishes.

The museum has two bars, one on the ground floor with a design atmosphere. It is open all day long and serves quick food dishes (sandwiches, hot dogs, antipasti…), as well as more elaborate dishes. The other bar, perched on the terrace and opened only in the beautiful season, offers a beautiful panorama.

Since 1870, this high-end restaurant, located on a charming square near the Campidoglio, has been serving traditional cuisine in an elegant setting. Its seafood specialities are a great success. All the more so as they reflect the codes of a typically Roman gastronomy, modernised and lightened. The antipasti buffet is splendid and of great variety. The menu follows the seasons, with salads in summer and hot dishes, especially polenta, in winter. A choice address in the centre.

This is a charming place for a coffee in the morning or lunch on the terrace. Both chic and simple, it like Rome such as it is a dream! Far from the hustle and bustle that prevails in the other cafés of the city, here you take your time. The Italian recipes have been revisited and, on the plate, it changes everything!

What art of staging for this old-fashioned confectionery! A beautiful journey awaits you, flavours, smells and colors… The speciality of the house has been chocolate since 1850. 

True to the double tradition of the Ghetto, this restaurant offers Jewish and Italian specialities. The stage reserves a sincere and generous gastronomy, the colourful kitchen and always finely made. It is an absolute taste for the speciality of the artichokes, well known throughout the district.

A popular tavern with the Romans for fast but hearty lunch. She now counts more tourists than Italians! Its pizzas and pasta have made its reputation, service is fast and juggling with dishes from one room to another. At peak times, we're a little tight, but the room is filled with laughter and lively discussions.

A different address from other tourist establishments in the centre of Rome. Located in a chic, more residential but still very central area, this restaurant offers a cuisine based on fresh local produce and seafood. The chef wisely uses the changing seasons to regularly update the menus, while maintaining the know-how of Roman tradition. For example, you can try a gricia rossa, pasta with guanciale and red onion. In the summer, it is very pleasant to dine on the terrace.

The name of this small restaurant pays tribute to the title of a novel by Stefano Benni, the Bar under the Sea published in 1987 and translated into Actes Sud. In a rustic and relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of the harbour bistros you will be offered fish and seafood.

In Piazza Madonna dei Monti is the nerve center of the Monti district. Facing the fountain where young Romans gather, this café is undoubtedly the nicest in the square. Of course, it is also one of the most touristy, but its shady terrace is there to compensate. We recommend you come here mainly for a coffee in the morning, to enjoy the Monti air, or for a light lunch, composed of simple dishes like carpaccios or salads. It is also possible to have anaperitivo in the late afternoon.

It's a bit of Brazil with a bit of Japan. A trendy address that refreshes and offers a real alternative to the classic trattorie of the neighborhood. An explosive mix for these sushis with tropical flavors. The place is cheerful, with a printed wallpaper. Makis, nigiris, tartars and temakis are equally colorful, aesthetic and very creative. The cocktail menu offers variations based on Brazilian cachaça. Three other addresses in Rome: Borgo Angelico, 30, Piazzale di Ponte Milvio, 9 and in the Rinacente of via del Tritone.

The interior is superb, with vines everywhere and many bottles of wine exposed. Breakfast is served on a very flowery table, with well-troussés dishes from local cuisine. A classic card, and an impressive choice of Roman and Italian wines. In summer, the Osteria serves fresh drinks and fresh fruit.

The map is not quite Roman because, as its name indicates, it is a French restaurant (duck magret, foie gras, noix nuts…). But more than the kitchen, the long reputation of the restaurant lies mainly in the service, provided by missionary sisters wearing their traditional costume.

In a good atmosphere, good Neapolitan pizza.

Enjoy a beautifully prepared Roman cuisine, served by attentive staff, in a unique setting (in the basement, you can see vestiges of the theatre of Pompeii).

The neighborhood's must-visit address, both for its cuisine and its highly convivial atmosphere. In the kitchen, the first brother, Tony, will delight those who love antipasti, pasta and pizzas. But don't look for the menu, just listen to the chef's advice! In the dining room, second-in-command Dino ensures impeccable, friendly service: now's the time to test your knowledge of the Italian language! When you leave, you'll feel like you've had a real family meal! Even though there are relatively few tourists, the Italians love it, so make sure you book ahead!

Close to the Coliseum, just steps from Via Cavour, the Wanted is an unpretentious restaurant that allows you to dine at less cost with very good pizzas. The choice is quite important in this area. For originality, the Wanted has also made a speciality of Tyrolean cuisine.

In a quiet lane next to Piazza Navona, a pleasant house and a kitchen without surprise but fresh and well prepared: doughnuts,… and spinach, tiramisu and….

Few dishes on the menu, but ingredients are of high quality. The card does not offer you pasta dishes, but a whole series of bruschette, followed by more than scamorza (a hot served cheese) of choice; our preference: ! to tomatoes and anchovies! A large selection of grilled meats.

The terrace of this restaurant extends to one of Rome's most famous squares, Piazza Navona, where you can admire the magnificent fountain of Bernino. The gourmands attableront in front of the permanent spectacle offered by this mythical place, while enjoying traditional Italian cuisine. The map of Tre Scalini will seduce you by its variety. We normally have to avoid restaurants of large tourist places, but if you want to enjoy the enchanting decor, the value for money ratio is not so bad.

It is difficult to be disappointed by this ancient osteria in a small alleyway near Parliament. Family atmosphere and reassuring. The specialty of the house is Thunder alla ciociara, a mushroom sauce, ham and peas, while the mixed antipasti base is a little wonder.

An excellent address for lunch, breakfast, coffee break or a glass of wine between two visits of monuments. Or even for a drink. DJ on weekends. Mixed, gay, lesbian, hetero, tourists come to enjoy its terrace with the best view on the Coliseum. Price accordingly. Buffet aperitif daily from 17 am to 21 pm.

Between the Forum and Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the passion and skills of five friends transformed a 1935 brewery into a quality wine bar and a gourmet lair! A thousand Italian and foreign labels accompany juicy Tuscan-inspired recipes and interesting selections of cheeses and delicatessen, to be enjoyed in a cosy and relaxing atmosphere after a long day's visit or for a pleasant lunch break. The wines of the cellar can be discovered by the glass, on site or to take away.

Here's a pleasant trattoria run by Edy, located in a pleasant alleyway in this chic district, and frequented by many artists. The few tables set up in the pedestrian street give you a good idea of its charm. Traditional cuisine with just the right innovations for delicious recipes that emphasize the freshness of raw materials. Well-presented, well-balanced dishes. The homemade pasta is delicious and a must, as are the desserts. Edy is without doubt the soul of this address!

This pizzeria is located in the centre of the Prati district, close to the Vatican museums. We come here mainly for the atmosphere, sound but friendly. For almost years Vito and Adele have managed this facility remarkably well, whose notoriety today goes beyond the neighbourhood. The clientele, very young, has a certain atmosphere. Small precision, before the pizza, is placed on your table of antipasti plates. They are not free, you pay what you eat (not confused with a aperitivo where everything is included). As a dessert, Tiramisu (home-made) is offered. You can take advantage of this to make a little tour at the Borgo which still breathes the atmosphere of the ancient papal Rome.

In this little trattoria in the Monti district, located in a very quiet alley just steps from Cavour, the quality is not the appointment.

Almost opposite the Ditirambo, this restaurant is a delight for those seeking to discover the true flavors of Italian cuisine, and more specifically traditional Roman osterias. The head of the establishment, Antonello, decided not to compromise with the quality of the products: freshness and authenticity are at your disposal. On the menu, rigatoni all 'amatriciana or alla romana (baked cod with dried grapes, gables and tomato), typical Roman dishes. Don't miss it!

Former "Da Alfredo al Campidoglio", this restaurant is located right at the foot of the Dissembling rock. Already very well known in the 1950 s, it is the point of collapse of the entire population of the seventh Roman art. He has served, among other things, filming decor to the film We have loved so much. Roman cuisine and some Saturdays, music concerts on the terrace.

A small street-food shop that offers Greek specialties such as souvlaki, gyros or moussaka. Kalapà is also famous in the neighborhood for its kumpirs, potatoes filled with typical Greek ingredients such as feta cheese but also Italian (pancetta, speck, gorgonzola...). A successful marriage between two Mediterranean cuisines! We particularly like the vegetarian gyros pita which can be served with feta or provoline affumicate, an Italian smoked cheese.