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Discover Sant'Eustachio’s 9 best spots for your trip in Rome

From the classic Sant' Eustachio Caffè and Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

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☕Coffeebreak$ · Budget-friendly

Sant' Eustachio Caffè

★ 4.1 · 13,063 reviews

Step up to the counter at Sant' Eustachio Caffè, one of Rome's most storied espresso bars near the Pantheon. Join the crowds for a quick, expertly pulled coffee served by fast, attentive staff who've kept this tradition alive for decades.

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Reasons to go

A classic Rome espresso bar located just steps from the Pantheon
One of the most reviewed coffee spots in the city, with over 13,000 Google reviews
Long-standing reputation for consistent coffee quality, with visitors returning after years still finding it unchanged

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Typical visit

25 min

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina

★ 4.3 · 6,465 reviews

Discover Roscioli, the deli-restaurant hybrid food lovers treat as a pasta pilgrimage. Sit down for benchmark gricia and amatriciana, or go bolder with beef tartare on marrow bone, booking ahead for this in-demand Roman institution.

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Reasons to go

Functions as both a gourmet salumeria and full restaurant, with tables set among the deli's meat and cheese displays
Regarded by pasta purists as a benchmark for gricia and amatriciana against other versions served across Rome
Serves a beef tartare presented on a marrow bone for diners seeking something beyond classic pasta and pizza

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Typical visit

1h45

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Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Armando al Pantheon

★ 4.4 · 2,173 reviews

Discover Armando al Pantheon, a family-run trattoria just steps from the Pantheon itself. Sit down to classic Roman pasta dishes many reviewers call the best they've ever had, paired with a well-praised wine list.

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Reasons to go

Family-run for generations, steps from the Pantheon piazza
Sticks to classic Roman pasta recipes rather than modern reinvention
Wine list draws specific praise for its depth

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Typical visit

1h45

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Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

🍽️Food$$ · Mid-range

Emma Pizzeria Restaurant

★ 4.2 · 6,384 reviews

Discover Emma Pizzeria, a lively favorite tucked just off Campo de' Fiori. Sit down for thin, crispy Roman-style pizza in a polished, photogenic room, with friendly staff on hand to guide first-timers to the right slice.

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Reasons to go

Located just off Campo de' Fiori in Rome's historic center
One of the most reviewed pizzerias in the centro storico, with over 6,300 reviews
Known for thin, light, crispy Roman-style pizza such as the Miracle Pizza

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Typical visit

1h15

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Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Church of Saint Louis of the French

★ 4.8 · 8,544 reviews

Step into France's national church in Rome and head straight for the Contarelli Chapel. See all three Caravaggio masterpieces on Saint Matthew's life together in their original setting, free of charge and steps from Piazza Navona.

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Reasons to go

The Contarelli Chapel holds three Caravaggio paintings — the Calling, Inspiration, and Martyrdom of Saint Matthew — displayed together in the exact setting they were painted for.
A coin-operated light box illuminates the Caravaggio chapel for a few minutes at a time, echoing the dramatic chiaroscuro of the paintings themselves.
Built in the early 1500s as the national church for Rome's French community, it remains free to enter despite housing one of the city's most significant art treasures.

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Typical visit

30 min

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Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

🍽️Food$$$$ · Premium

Idylio by Apreda

★ 4.6 · 240 reviews

Discover Idylio by Apreda, a one-Michelin-star restaurant near the Pantheon. Enjoy bold, creative dishes on a relaxed solo lunch or a proper milestone celebration, with seasonal menus around holidays like Easter.

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Reasons to go

One Michelin star restaurant known for bold, unusual flavor combinations
Noted for being unusually welcoming to solo diners compared to other Michelin experiences
Offers seasonal set menus tied to holidays like Easter

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Typical visit

2h30

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Best time

lunchtime or evening

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

🌙Nightlife$$$ · Expensive

Sharivari

★ 3.3 · 2,936 reviews

Discover Sharivari, a high-energy nightclub tucked near Campo de' Fiori in Rome's historic centre. Dance the night away amid a boisterous, tourist-fueled party atmosphere that's all about letting loose, not local refinement.

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Typical visit

2h30

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Best time

evening or late night

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

🍸Drinks$$ · Mid-range

NODO

★ 4.7 · 322 reviews

Discover NODO, a cosy cocktail bar tucked away on Piazza delle Coppelle. Settle into the intimate interior and enjoy carefully made cocktails with the kind of attentive, friendly service that makes this Rome hidden gem worth seeking out.

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Typical visit

1h15

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Best time

early evening, evening or late night

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

🥐Breakfast$ · Budget-friendly

Slow - Specialty Coffee & Pastry Lab

★ 4.5 · 688 reviews

Start your morning at Slow, a specialty coffee and pastry lab on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. Sample in-house baked pastries alongside a genuine coffee selection, worth a return visit or two to try it all.

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Reasons to go

The pastries and bread are baked on site rather than sourced from an external supplier.
The coffee menu offers a rotating selection of beans rather than a single house blend, letting customers choose beyond a standard espresso.

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Typical visit

30 min

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Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

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Walking intensity

Easy pace