The 28 Best Restaurants in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

So you’re headed to Rome, Italy, one of the best food cities in the entire world (congratulations!). There isn’t a place...

Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina

Via dei Giubbonari, 21, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Perhaps you only have one day in Rome (blasphemy!) or maybe you’ve stumbled upon this guide with only a few days left in the Eternal City. If there’s... 

Trattoria Da Enzo al 29

Via dei Vascellari, 29, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
In Rome you’ll see carbonara over and over and over again. Everyone seems to have “the best” carbonara and while most of them are truly delicious,... 

Colline Emiliane

Via degli Avignonesi, 22, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
As it is with any city in any region in Italy, when you’re in Rome you’ll eat as the Romans do, which means a whole lot of their four signature pastas... 

Bonci Pizzarium

Via della Meloria, 43, 00136 Roma RM, Italy
Pizza Al Taglio means pizza “by the cut”, which is exactly what you’re getting at Pizzarium. Head to this pizzeria near the Vatican for lunch or... 

Trattoria Da Cesare al Casaletto

Via del Casaletto, 45, 00151 Roma RM, Italy
Da Cesare is one of the best Rome restaurants thanks to the in-cre-di-ble food they serve. The restaurant is situated in a residential neighborhood of... 

Emma

Via del Monte della Farina, 28, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
There are several different styles of pizza that you’ll find in Rome, but one of the most prevalent is Pizza Romana or Roman-style pizza. It’s thin,... 

Armando al Pantheon

Salita de' Crescenzi, 31, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
A literal stone’s throw from the Pantheon, Armando al Pantheon is one of the most difficult reservations to secure in Rome because they simply do... 

Forno Campo de 'Fiori

Campo de' Fiori, 22, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Our favorite bakery in Rome is Forno Campo de’ Fiori. Situated within the iconic and beautiful square of Campo de’ Fiori, this family-owned... 

Marigold Roma

Via Giovanni da Empoli, 37, 00154 Roma RM, Italy
Is it possible to get sick of Italian food? That may depend on how long you’re in Italy and how often you’re eating out (no judgment from us!). But if... 

Pizzeria Remo A Testaccio

Piazza di S Maria Liberatrice, 44, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
One of the most authentic, non-touristy spots for fantastic Roman-style pizza in Rome is Pizzeria Remo a Testaccio. You’ll feel like you’re a part of... 

SantoPalato

Piazza Tarquinia, 4 a/b, 00183 Roma RM, Italy
SantoPalato is moving and shaking things up in the culinary space in Rome. Female executive chef and owner Sarah Cicoliniat serves a variety of... 

Roma Sparita

Piazza di Santa Cecilia, 24, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Cacio e pepe is everywhere you look in Rome, and while you can find plenty of fantastic renditions of this traditional Roman dish, our favorite spot... 

La Gatta Mangiona

Via Federico Ozanam, 30-32, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
La Gatta Mangiona is a little bit of a jaunt from the city center, but if you’re a true pizza enthusiast, make time for dinner here. This... 

Antico Forno Roscioli

Via dei Chiavari, 34, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The Roscioli family has created a bit of an empire in Rome, from the salumeria to the restaurant to the caffe to the bakery. And the bakery... 

Ristorante La Tavernaccia Da Bruno

Via Giovanni da Castel Bolognese, 63, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
We get it. Not everyone can eat JUST pizza and pasta for days on end, so if you’re looking for something on this list of Rome restaurants with a... 

Seu Pizza Illuminati

Via Angelo Bargoni, 10 - 18, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
If you’re looking for delicious Neapolitan pizza with flair, then visit Seu Pizza Illuminati. You’ll find them in a less than charming part of... 

Casa Manco

Via Aldo Manuzio 66C Nuovo Mercato di Testaccio Box, 22, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Casa Manco serves some of our favorite pizza by the slice in Rome. You can find them at Mercato di Testaccio at stall number 22 after a morning of... 

Osteria da Fortunata

Via del Pellegrino, 11/12, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Osteria da Fortunata may feel like a tourist trap with their seemingly endless line of tourists and huge indoor and outdoor seating areas, but if good... 

Pizzeria Divina

Via delle Fornaci, 171, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
If you’re looking for a great quick bite near the Vatican, Pizzeria Divina makes delicious, traditional Roman-style pizza in the evenings for takeout... 

Ivo a Trastevere

Via di S. Francesco a Ripa, 158, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Ivo a Trastevere is a restaurant where the locals eat in one of our favorite neighborhoods, Trastevere. It’s one of the best restaurants in Rome for... 

Gino Sorbillo Roma

Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 46, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Napoli is the birthplace of pizza and home to the best pizza in the world, and our favorite pizzeria in Naples proper is Gino Sorbillo. Great news:... 

Trapizzino | Mercato Centrale Roma

Via Giovanni Giolitti, 36, 00185 Roma BA, Italy
There are so many incredible places for pizza in Rome, but our favorite unique and innovative rendition of this Italian staple is the pizza pocket or... 

Testaccio market

Via Aldo Manuzio, 66b, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Testaccio is considered one of the best neighborhoods in Rome for food, and it’s also home to our favorite local market in the entire city: Mercato di... 

L'Osteria di Monteverde Roma

Via Pietro Cartoni, 163/165, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
When in Rome, take the road less traveled for a non-touristy restaurant that serves truly incredible food in the Monteverde neighborhood. L’osterira... 

Supplì Roma

Via di S. Francesco a Ripa, 137, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Rome is known for its delicious street food snacks (all of which seem to be deep-fried), and of all the offerings in this salty snacky family, suppli... 

Alfredo alla Scrofa Restaurant

Via della Scrofa, 104/a, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Alfredo Alla Scrofa is home to the original fettuccine alfredo. You won’t find this dish much elsewhere in town but it’s buttery, delicate, and oh so... 

L'Arcangelo

Via Giuseppe Gioachino Belli, 59, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
In the states, food enthusiasts celebrate Taco Tuesday, and in Italy, there’s Gnocchi Giovedi or “Gnocchi Thursday”! A great excuse to indulge in some... 

Otaleg

Via di S. Cosimato, 14a, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Gelato in Italy (and especially in Rome), is quite literally is everywhere. There’s nothing better than a cone filled with fresh, mouth-watering... 
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