
209 restaurants to explore
World champion Ciro Salvo's Rome outpost — Neapolitan pizza as serious as Naples.
Steps from the Pantheon — the wine list is the real reason to come, the food keeps up.
Two-star Michelin fine dining with refined Mediterranean cuisine by Chef Daniele Lippi.
Tiny hotel dining room near Villa Borghese where the tasting menu changes week to week.
Authentic quinto quarto specialist since 1957, famous for pajata and Roman offal cooking.
Iconic Roman wine bar on Via Panisperna with classic small plates and natural wines.
Jewish Ghetto classic for fried artichokes and traditional Roman cuisine.
Alberto Ciarla brought raw fish to Rome decades ago — still the city's top seafood address.
Michelin-starred hideaway near Via Veneto — wild boar ragù cooked 8 hours and a room that's never loud.
Thin-crust Roman pizza and fried artichokes near the Colosseum at unbeatable prices.
Testaccio classics — pajata, oxtail, trippa — with contemporary plating in the neighbourhood that invented them.
Rome's oldest continuously operating café since 1760, on Via Condotti.
Legendary bakery with 200-year history — legendary white pizza and fresh bread daily.
Historic Monti bakery with pizza and pastries by day, lunchtime buffet of hot dishes.
Chef Antonello Colonna's rooftop above Palazzo delle Esposizioni — book a terrace table at sunset.
Luxury seafood trattoria steps from Trevi Fountain with daily-catch simplicity.
Family-run Roman institution since 1961, three generations of Gargiolis.
One-Michelin-star restaurant with a terrace directly overlooking the Colosseum.
Michelin-starred Sicilian restaurant in Rome with daily-caught fish.
Rome's best salt-crust sea bass — whole fish cracked open tableside, steps from the Trevi Fountain.
The oldest Jewish restaurant in Rome, Europe's largest kosher establishment near Portico d'Ottavia.
English tearoom since 1893, Piazza di Spagna's most established café.
Southeast Asian fusion with Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese cuisine in charming Trastevere.
Sichuan street food stall in Piazza Vittorio serving spicy mapo tofu and hand-pulled noodles.
Aperitivo bar in Aventino with craft cocktails, wine, and small plates.
Rome's only kosher fine-dining steakhouse — Fiorentina and oxtail in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto.
Campioni della Tradizione award winner serving the amatriciana that earned Rome's top prize.
Historic biscuit shop in Trastevere since the 1920s, making traditional Roman biscotti.
Chef Nabil's master carbonara in a retro French bistro steps from Trevi.
French-Mediterranean brasserie near Piazza del Popolo serving seasonal fish and classic French technique.
Rome's oldest produce market in a charming piazza, operating since 1869 with vendors, flowers, and cheese.
Excellent pizza al taglio with 100-hour fermented dough at Testaccio Market.
Family-run since 2009, vine-covered patio in Monteverde, refined Roman classics.
Family-run Trastevere institution since 1935, famous for fresh fish and classic Roman pasta.
Café inside a Renaissance cloister, serving coffee and pastries among frescoes.
Cream-focused gelato shop in Salaria specializing in thick, milk-based flavors.
Boutique brunch spot near Piazza di Spagna, modern Italian breakfast and tea.
One of Rome's oldest wine bars at Piazza Navona with a curated wine list and small plates.
Trastevere's no-menu trattoria—no sign, no frills, just authentic Roman pasta and warm chaos.
Esquilino's family-run institution—legendary carbonara, thick-cut guanciale, local favourite.
No-reservation Trastevere institution since the late 1930s, iconic cacio e pepe.
No-reservation Testaccio pizza institution—thin crispy pies, fried starters, packed every night.
Tiny counter selling nothing but salt cod fillets fried to golden perfection, one item only.
Iconic Trastevere pizzeria famous for Rome-style pizza and lofty calzones.
24-hour bakery near Termini serving pizza by slice and night-baked pastries.
The Italian food hall where you can eat, shop, and take cooking classes all under one roof.
Watch your pizza cook through a glass window — they bring it raw and bake it tableside.
Thirty-year Trastevere wine bar where the owner will steer you through Italian bottles all night.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant overlooking the Tiber with elegant gastronomic cuisine.
The place to learn Lazio wines — Frascati, Malvasia, natural producers you won't find elsewhere in Rome.
Hole-in-the-wall porchetta stand near Termini, serving roasted pork sandwiches all day.
Late-night pizza al taglio and supplì near Vatican with Porchetta pizza specialty.
Third-wave specialty coffee roastery in Trastevere, single-origin focus.
Natural gelato pioneer with inventive flavors and no artificial additives.
Roman trattoria since 1936 obsessed with cacio e pepe and roasted lamb.
Testaccio offal specialist under Monte Testaccio, Slow Food founder's favorite.
Historic bakery since 1880 — pizza bianca, pizza rossa, and sandwiches at Rome's famous square.
Trastevere cocktail bar in a former garage with late-night aperitivo and drinks.
Near Piazza Navona, sourcing pistachio from Bronte and chocolate from Ecuador — gelato built on named ingredients.
Traditional Roman gelato shop with constant local lines since 1947.
Iconic Jewish Ghetto trattoria since 1923, famous for carciofi alla giudia and offal.
Legendary Naples pizza dynasty brings Neapolitan tradition to Rome.
Historic gelateria since 1890, serving Rome's most iconic gelato near the Pantheon.
Michelin-starred fine dining in Trastevere led by Chef Cristina Bowerman since 2004.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Roman trattoria serving excellent carbonara and amatriciana near Campo de' Fiori.
Family-owned Roman classics in a cozy Trastevere kitchen since 1983.
A German gelato maker moved to Rome's Pigneto — the precision shows in every scoop.
Neighborhood Indian restaurant in Trastevere with South and North Indian specialties.
Rome's oldest Japanese restaurant since 1974, steps from Trevi Fountain with excellent sushi.
Upscale Hangzhou cuisine in Esquilino—home-style dishes from China's most refined region.
Japanese tea and sake focused restaurant with 160 sake labels and Kansai-Osaka cuisine.
Roman classics in the buried ruins of Teatro di Pompeo near Campo de' Fiori.
Long counter lined with golden-fried arancini and supplì, eat standing or take away.
One-Michelin-star restaurant with Neapolitan cuisine enhanced by spices and Asian influences.
Classic Roman bar and café on Via Veneto, hotel clientele and locals alike.
One Michelin star near Navona—30 years consistent quality, refined Roman-inspired cuisine.
Ancient wine bar on Via dei Banchi Vecchi with natural wines and traditional Roman food.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant with bold contrasts and refined technique.
Fine dining by Alain Ducasse near Piazza del Popolo with Mediterranean focus.
Two Michelin stars in the Bulgari Hotel garden courtyard — Rome's most technically demanding eight-course menu.
Rome's Michelin-starred fish restaurant where the sea urchin risotto sells out by 8pm.
Late-night bakery with traditional Roman pizza al taglio and pastries.
Seasonal pastas and white rabbit ragu in a shabby-chic wine bar near Vatican Museums.
One-Michelin-star panoramic restaurant atop the Spanish Steps with 12 exclusive tables.
Michelin-starred global cuisine by Chef Heros De Agostinis, opening Rome's kitchen to the world.
Modern neighborhood trattoria by Michelin-starred Chef Davide Pulejo, opened October 2024.
Testaccio's Thai-Italian crossover spot — bucatini in tom yum broth actually works.
Rome's first dedicated kaiseki restaurant, bringing 8-course Japanese tradition to Via Marche.
The most reliable North Indian table in Rome's multicultural Piazza Vittorio district.
Tiny Monti wine bar where food writers and young Romans argue over orange wine pairings.
Spanish tapas and seafood bar in Tuscolano with excellent local wines.
The original Campo de' Fiori spot since 1912, making carbonara the ancestral way.
Intimate Roman trattoria serving guanciale-forward carbonara and seasonal pasta.
Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant by Chef Heinz Beck with contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
Trastevere alley spot where Romans do aperitivo on a cutting board of cured meat and wine.
Historic seafood institution near the Pantheon, open since 1966.
Rooftop fine dining with views across Rome, Michelin-starred under Chef Salvatore Bianco.
Trastevere seafood spot where handmade pasta meets fresh fish daily.
Where Trastevere locals go for charcoal lamb and flatbread instead of a third trattoria.
Monteverde natural wine bar with seasonal small plates and a focus on organic producers.
No-fuss fish place a minute from Campo de' Fiori — grilled octopus locals keep coming back for.
Historic Testaccio trattoria since 1930, offal specialist rooted in neighborhood tradition.
Since 1957, the traditional amatriciana served with quality guanciale and time.
Rome's most authentic Vietnamese, with fresh herbs and imported Mekong Delta ingredients.
Three-level food hall inside Termini station with fresh produce, prepared foods, and standing counters.
Michelin-starred dinner-only spot where white truffle pasta in autumn makes the season worth planning around.
Rome's most reliable arancini chain — three locations, €3 each, eat immediately while still warm.
Casual Monti café-bistro serving Argentine beef, pasta, and empanadas since 2011.
Legendary Testaccio Market stall where a former butcher fills warm panini with slow-cooked Roman classics.
Family-run Trastevere spot famous for homemade tiramisu and fresh egg pasta.
Historic café-restaurant in Pigneto that's been serving since 1924.
Japanese-fusion Mediterranean dining on Via Veneto with Miso Black Cod.
Modern Italian fine dining by Chef Giulio Zoli in a former monastery, newly opened 2025.
Family-run Roman Jewish restaurant famous for carciofi alla giudia, separate dairy and meat menus.
24-hour bakery and café near Vatican with pastries, hot chocolate, and cocktails.
Craft beer hub with wood-fired pizza and artisanal fermentation.
Tor Pignattara hidden gem—cheap Roman pasta, wooden tables, locals crowding in nightly.
Handmade pasta daily, best carbonara in Rome since 1921.
Hidden gem osteria near Piazza Navona serving traditional Roman cuisine.
Intimate fish trattoria in Monti with rustic Roman seafood.
One block from the Pantheon, but priced and spirited like a neighborhood trattoria.
Michelin-quality cooking in Trastevere at prices that make you wonder how they do it.
The gelato shop where Alberto Stern puts corn, wasabi, and beet in the same cabinet.
The official Lazio regional wine bar — every bottle and bite is from within the region.
Daily homemade focaccia and Spanish tapas in Rome's historic center near Piazza Navona.
Italy's most famous bread baker sells from this Trionfale shop — no commercial yeast, ever.
Thin, crunchy pizza al taglio with farm-fresh toppings in the Garbatella neighborhood.
Two Michelin stars in the fishing port — the fish was swimming this morning, 20 minutes from Rome.
Casual Monti pasta spot serving fresh handmade pasta with local ingredients and daily specials.
The Testaccio bakery where locals actually eat breakfast — cornetti for €1.50, no tourists.
No-frills fresh pasta takeaway near the Pantheon, made daily and sold by weight.
Testaccio trattoria where the server tosses the cacio e pepe tableside and the offal is taken seriously.
One Michelin star in a 30-seat Trastevere room — the cacio e pepe arrives two ways to make a point.
The red neon sign has been a Testaccio landmark since 1911 — the oxtail recipe hasn't changed.
The Seu family's upscale Trastevere pizzeria — caviar on the Royale, 48-hour fermented dough throughout.
Rome's first fish restaurant, founded 1938, seafood in Renaissance square.
Pigneto's natural wine bar named after its address — the wine list goes deeper than any Roman restaurant nearby.
Modern pinsa spot near Termini serving lightweight, sourdough-based pizza rectangles by the slice.
Fine dining Jewish Ghetto restaurant since 1860, celebrated for carciofi alla giudia.
Michelin-starred modern Roman cuisine with creative cacio e pepe by Chef Ciro Scamardella.
Revolutionary pizza al taglio with 1500+ recipes and 72-hour fermented dough near Vatican.
Late-night Roman pizzeria in Trastevere with marble tables, operating since 1933.
Late-night Roman pizzeria since 1933 with marble-top tables and no reservations.
Late-night pizza institution in San Lorenzo serving until 4am.
Standing-room pizza by the slice in Centro Storico since 1970 — fresh batches every 20 minutes all day.
Classic Roman pizza al taglio with views of the Colosseum.
Modern multiplex in Ostiense with trattoria, pizzeria, and bar serving fresh, affordable food.
The restaurant that put Pigneto on Rome's dining map — fresh pasta daily, menu changes weekly.
No-frills ramen counter in Esquilino where tonkotsu and miso broths simmer all day.
Rome's most famous maritozzo — lines form at 7am for the sweet rolls split with cold whipped cream.
Refined kosher hostaria serving Judeo-Roman cuisine in the heart of the Ghetto.
Signless hidden gem Roman trattoria near Largo Argentina with lighter, modern Roman cuisine.
The centro storico restaurant with a loyal local following — modern Italian done without pretension.
The Roscioli family's dedicated wine room — serious guided tastings where the flight changes weekly.
Family-run seafood spot hidden in Appio, where locals eat fish for under €15.
The only restaurant in Rome where you eat with the Colosseum lit up ten metres away.
Michelin-trained chef cooking Flaminio locals' favourite special-occasion dinner.
Rome's best address for raw seafood — the entire menu is crudo, carpaccio, and tartare.
Trastevere institution famous for cacio e pepe served in a crispy cheese bowl.
Hotel Fortyseven's rooftop where the cocktail program is as serious as the kitchen.
Fine-dining discipline applied to breakfast—where €2 buys you properly laminated pastry.
Roscioli's pastry side: croissant dough fermented 48 hours, beans roasted in-house.
Historic salumeria with kitchen serving authentic Roman and Italian cuisine.
Gourmet deli with restaurant and 2800+ wine labels in historic cellar.
Historic gourmet shop and wine bar with 40+ years of curated cured meats and cheeses.
Rome's most famous coffee since 1938, just steps from the Pantheon.
Parioli's go-to for creative seafood — octopus with XO sauce, scallops with black garlic.
Modern Roman trattoria by Chef Sarah Cicolini, specializing in ethical offal and refined tradition.
Natural-fermented pizza from a Gabriele Bonci protégé in Monteverde.
Prati's 105-year-old roaster: original 1919 machine still visible through the glass wall.
72-hour fermented pizza in Trastevere with San Marzano tomatoes sourced direct from a small Naples producer.
Ten-seat counter in Prati where the owner sources fish directly from Japan — no reservations, first come.
Historic Isola Tiberina restaurant since 1959—Rome's legendary island trattoria on the ancient bridge.
Tiny signless Ghetto osteria where Margherita hand-rolls gnocchi every Thursday.
Tiny Jewish Ghetto hole-in-the-wall famous for fried artichokes and street food.
Historic Trastevere restaurant built in a 16th-century wine cellar with a library of ancient bottles.
The Jewish Ghetto's kosher kitchen combining Roman, Greek, and Middle Eastern traditions.
Authentic Thai with weekly-imported herbs from Thailand, in charming Monteverde.
Iconic rice ball stall in Trastevere where everything rotates daily and costs under €3.
Esquilino's most consistent Indian — kala bhuna and biryani that reviewers return for specifically.
Roman-style crispy pizza in a welcoming Mostacciano spot by Chef Pier Daniele Seu.
Rome's best Indian — tandoor imported from Delhi, chef trained in high-end Delhi kitchens.
Monti osteria where the owner knows your name and the natural wine list beats most restaurants twice the price.
Rustic Roman trattoria in Monti overlooking ancient ruins, traditional offal and pasta.
Open since 1963, pasta still made by hand each morning — the menu hasn't needed updating.
The Prati spot with one-third-sized 'bites' portions—taste five dishes without committing to one.
Historic coffee bar near the Pantheon, famous for granita di caffè.
Brazilian-Japanese fusion in Trastevere where hand-rolled temaki cones meet São Paulo energy.
Historic food market in Testaccio known for fried supplì, traditional street food, and artichoke stalls.
Trastevere institution since 1876, no reservations, best-value Roman classics.
The San Lorenzo spot where wine comes direct from a Puglian vineyard and pasta is all made in-house.
Crispy triangular pizza pockets stuffed with Roman classics like oxtail and meatballs.
100-year-old family trattoria one block from Trevi Fountain where Romans still eat, not just tourists.
Testaccio family trattoria since 1976 serving Roman classics and seasonal dishes.
Trastevere classic with huge portions—authentic Roman pasta, generous servings, family-run warmth.
Plastic chairs, paper tablecloths, best-value fresh seafood in Rome — daily market sourcing.
Fixed-menu Roman trattoria—8 courses per person, no choices, authentic homestyle cooking.
Tiny upmarket trattoria in Esquilino specializing in Le Marche regional cuisine.
Modern Roman trattoria in Ostiense with refined takes on classics.
Historic Roman trattoria since 1916 with amatriciana flambéed in pecorino bowl.
Modern European cuisine in a 16th-century palazzo between history and innovation.
Rome's largest food market in Prati with 270+ stalls, fresh pasta, and prepared meals.
Monti spot where the kitchen sources directly from Lazio farms and the menu changes every single day.
Refined Roman cuisine with seasonal vegetables and refined technique on a historic rooftop.
Standing-room wine bar steps from the market where €4 Castelli Romani whites and €3 bruschetta sustain locals.
Fine Italian dining at the St. Regis Grand Hotel with refined classics in an elegant setting.
Kosher dairy restaurant in the Ghetto with housemade cheese and fried vegetables.
Michelin-starred Chef Antonio Ziantoni serving innovative, ingredient-driven cuisine in cozy Trastevere.
Japanese izakaya in the Fendi building featuring robata grill and sake-focused cocktails.