Best Arancini in Rome
5 restaurants compared
Price range: €2.50 – €3.50
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 5 Arancini in Rome (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:
- I Supplì, €2.50 (Trastevere)
- Mercato Centrale Roma, €3.50 (Esquilino)
- Mondo Arancina — score 91/100, €3.00 (Centro Storico)
- I Supplì — score 88/100, €2.80 (Trastevere)
- Mondo Arancina — score 85/100, €2.80 (Centro Storico)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1
I Supplì
Trastevere·$
Arancino Burro
€2.50
Fried rice ball with butter, ragù, and ham—comfort food fried.
Tip: The most Roman version. Locals often pick this over the Sicilian arancino.
#2
Mercato Centrale Roma
Esquilino·$$
Arancino Siciliano
€3.50
Round fried rice ball with ragù, peas, and hard-boiled egg filling.
Tip: Eat it right away for the best texture. It hardens as it sits.
#3Score 91/100
Mondo Arancina
Centro Storico·$
Arancino Ragù
€3.00
Round rice ball with meat ragù, peas, and hard-boiled egg center.
Tip: This is the classic. Start here before trying variations.
#4Score 88/100
I Supplì
Trastevere·$
Arancino Siciliano
€2.80
Round Sicilian-style arancino with ragù, peas, and hard-boiled egg.
Tip: Heavier and more substantial than the supplì. Better if you're very hungry or want something to last through the afternoon.
#5Score 85/100
Mondo Arancina
Centro Storico·$
Arancino Burro
€2.80
Fried rice ball with butter, ragù, and ham—simpler and lighter filling.
Tip: Less heavy than the ragù version. Good if you want arancini without feeling stuffed.