Where to have lunch on the go Route de la soie

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.

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!

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.

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.