Rome is home to thousands of restaurants, but it’s not always easy to sift the culinary gems from the tourist traps. And we cannot stress this enough: carbonaras are not created equal. Whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall reinventing classic pasta dishes, a restaurant set in a former convent, or a sprawling food hall that lets you grab and go, we’ve got the lowdown on dining and drinking in the Eternal City. Read on for our picks for the best places to eat in Rome, no matter how long you're there, where you're staying, or what you may be craving for your next meal.

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