AROMATICUS
Read moreA change from the rich ingredients of Roman cuisine! This delicate concept store offers young shoots, aromatic herbs and spices of all kinds. The vegetarian and vegan plates are as fine as they are fragrant and feature vegetables from the garden in salads, tartars, carpaccios and soups. The desserts are also particularly tasty. Books, organic wines and plants are also available for sale. Two good vegetarian addresses in the heart of the Trastevere and Monti districts.
VIVI BISTROT
Read moreA 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.
ANGELICO BOX BISTRO
Read moreLocated 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.
ANTICO FORNO AI SERPENTI
Read moreThis bakery at the corner of via dei Serpenti and via Panisperna is a delight for people passing through the Monti district. In a simple and Art Deco setting, you can stop for a cornetto in the morning, a slice of pizza at lunchtime or something to accompany an aperitivo in the early evening. Their small pastries (sfogliatelle, occhi di bue...) are also very good. You will find both salty and sweet. A very good address with prices however a little higher than the average of the other Roman forni.
IL SUPPLIZIO
Read moreRoman-style street food at this little counter serving the famous suppli. Whether eat-in or take-away, these fried rice dumplings can be eaten while still hot, in the best local gastronomic tradition. There's no shortage of variety, from suplli all'amatriciana (with tomato, mozzarella, pecorino and guanciale) to carbonara (with egg, guanciale and mozzarella) and anchovies. Quality ingredients and preparation; not surprising when you learn that it's a Roman chef, Arcangelo Dandini, who is behind the address.
LA PIADINERIA
Read moreThe 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.
LA BOCCACCIA
Read moreOne 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!
IL FORNO DI CAMPO DE' FIORI
Read moreA 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!
PASTIFICIO GUERRA
Read moreIt'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!
L'ANTICO FORNO ROSCIOLI
Pizza bianca, breads but also pastries of all kinds: Roscioli is an ...Read more
ALL'ANTICO VINAIO
Read moreIt's impossible to pass by without noticing this address, where the queue never seems to end. This Tuscan chain is a big hit in Rome, as it is in many Italian cities. On the menu, schiacciate (a type of focaccia) filled with cured meats and cheese. Vegetarian options are also available. Tip: the truffle cream is delicious! A very practical address for a quick bite to eat in the center of town at a more than reasonable price, even if the queue can often be prohibitive.
PIZZARIUM BONCI
Read moreGabriele 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.
FORNO PANIFICIO CERULLI 1937
Read moreA traditional bakery near Piazza Barberini, in operation since 1937. Panificio Cerulli offers gourmet salads to take away, but also paninis and pizzas cooked over a wood fire that are bought when you cut them. Let yourself be tempted by the bianca pizza, typically Roman, or the one with zucchini flower: a delight! Some appetizing desserts such as crostatina with jam. Practical to take a picnic in your backpack.
ANTICO FORNO LA STELLETTA
Read moreThis authentic bakery on the corner of the lively Via della Scrofa offers delicious Italian pastry specialities such as castagnaccio, a cake made with chestnut flour,and crostata alle visciole, a cherry pie. When you leave, don't forget to look up: at the top of the building just in front of you, a lovely statuette of the Madonna greets you while you still lick your lips!
RITORNO AL PASSATO
Read moreOn the square of the Pantheon, this bar-restaurant offers a small terrace often overcrowded, because it is very pleasant. There is more for a snack, a panini or a quick antipasto. A safe value for the aperitivo at the end of the day after a long visit of the neighborhood.
EATALY
Read moreA 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.
MIMI E COCO
Read moreYou'd think you were at the door of a small grocery store, but it's actually a small restaurant serving fresh pasta! Mimi e Cocò is also a wine bar, for those who prefer to sit quietly on the terrace and enjoy a glass of wine. The menu also includes fresh salads, pinse (a typical Roman pizza with a light, oval-shaped dough) and polpette (meatballs). Ideal for a lunch break or an aperitif in the center. Another address in Trastevere.
FORNO LA RENETTA
Read moreA real institution in Trastsevere, this little bakery offers wonderful breads, pizzas, biscuits and ciambelle, all made on site.
OSTERIA CAFE' DEL MONTE
Read moreThe king of smoothies just a few steps from St. Peter's Basilica! An address for a refreshing break before or after visiting the Vatican Museums. You can have breakfast here (the house offers fresh cornetti and maritozzi, a typical Roman brioche filled with whipped cream) or stop by for a quick meal with good pasta with tasty and light seasonings or a sandwich. Prices are a bit higher than elsewhere, but the location is still very convenient.