Best Spots in Rome for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic La Pergola and Felice a Testaccio | ROMA, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 1,452 reviews
Discover La Pergola, Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant, perched high above the city. Settle in for a long, theatrical tasting menu paired with sweeping views, perfect for marking a milestone celebration.
★ 4.3 · 9,260 reviews
Discover Felice a Testaccio, the local favorite even Uber drivers swear by. Sit down for a plate of the celebrated cacio e pepe and attentive service, but book ahead since tables fill fast.
★ 4.6 · 5,840 reviews
Discover Trapizzino at its Testaccio birthplace, the original home of Rome's famous pizza-pocket sandwich. Bite into soft, crisp-crusted bread stuffed with slow-cooked classics like chicken saltimbocca for a quick, affordable lunch.
★ 4.2 · 6,715 reviews
Discover Flavio al Velavevodetto, a Testaccio restaurant built right into the ancient Monte Testaccio hillside. Settle into the spacious dining room for a full Roman meal and finish with the tiramisu reviewers call the best they've ever had.
★ 4.5 · 6,802 reviews
Discover Osteria Bonelli, a residential trattoria where Romans actually eat. Dig into an authentic carbonara and real Roman cooking, far from the tourist-menu versions near the center.
★ 4.6 · 453 reviews
Discover Imàgo, the Michelin-starred rooftop above the Spanish Steps. Savor a tasting menu over Rome's rooftops, with evening slots timed to catch the city's best light for your special occasion.
★ 4.6 · 4,640 reviews
Discover Alle Fratte di Trastevere, a beloved trattoria tucked in Rome's charming Trastevere neighborhood. Settle in for a classic Italian meal paired with genuinely warm hospitality that regularly makes travelers' trip highlights.
★ 4.1 · 14,328 reviews
Discover Bonci Pizzarium, Rome's legendary pizza-by-the-slice stop near the Vatican. Join the queue to pick thick, focaccia-like slices loaded with inventive toppings, priced by weight, for a quick bite between sights.
★ 4.5 · 8,046 reviews
Discover Piccolo Buco, a walk-in pizzeria just steps from the Trevi Fountain. Join the queue past walls lined with competition awards and dig into pizza that thousands of reviewers rate among Rome's best.
★ 4.5 · 7,807 reviews
Grab a slice at Antico Forno Roscioli, a historic Roman forno just steps from Campo de' Fiori. Point to whichever pizza varieties catch your eye, get them cut to size, and mix toppings for a fast, filling lunch between sights.
★ 4.6 · 3,880 reviews
Discover Poldo e Gianna Osteria, a beloved spot near Piazza del Popolo. Share generous plates with welcoming staff, ordering extra dishes as you go for a relaxed, authentically Roman meal.
★ 4.5 · 5,574 reviews
Discover La Licata, a Monti favorite tucked on Via dei Serpenti. Settle into the small, buzzing room for a genuine weekend brunch or a proper dinner, served up by fast, funny staff.
★ 4.7 · 1,135 reviews
Grab a stool at Mordi & Vai, Testaccio Market's legendary sandwich stall. Order the signature allesso di scottona panino, boiled-beef Roman comfort food served fast and unfussy for a quick, satisfying bite.
★ 4.5 · 518 reviews
Discover La Terrazza, the rooftop restaurant atop Hotel Eden. Savor experimental dishes like tobacco-infused pasta and reworked tiramisu while taking in dramatic panoramic views over Rome's skyline.
★ 4.6 · 2,004 reviews
Discover Ristorante La Tavernaccia Da Bruno, a family-run trattoria tucked away in Monteverde. Enjoy homemade Roman classics like veal with potatoes and zabaglione, served with warm, attentive service in a relaxed, unhurried setting.
★ 4.5 · 3,263 reviews
Discover Supplizio, a pint-sized counter near Campo de' Fiori dedicated to Rome's beloved fried rice ball. Grab a crispy classic supplì or try the carbonara-flavoured twist for a quick, cheap bite between sightseeing stops.
★ 4.7 · 697 reviews
Discover Zia Restaurant, a discreetly tucked-away one-Michelin-star kitchen near Trastevere. Settle in for an evening meal that opens with a celebrated mozzarella-and-sweet-pepper starter, paired with a well-curated wine list.
★ 4.4 · 5,007 reviews
Discover Zuma Rome, the glamorous Japanese-influenced dining room near Piazza del Popolo. Sip through a lively rosé brunch of shareable dishes while soaking in the fashionable, design-forward scene and international crowd.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 2,121 reviews
Discover Rimessa Roscioli, the Roscioli family's wine-focused restaurant in Rome. Savor dishes like octopus and beef cheeks paired thoughtfully with wine, guided by attentive staff who know the list inside out.
★ 4.4 · 4,082 reviews
Discover Il sorpasso, a lively Prati trattoria with a wine-bar edge. Settle in for classic ragù pasta or an easy Aperol Spritz and cured-meat aperitivo, booking around 6:30pm to beat the crowds.
★ 4.6 · 757 reviews
Discover Menabó Vino e Cucina, where wine gets equal billing with the kitchen. Let the owner guide your pairings alongside seafood-forward dishes like squid and tomato-and-mackerel soup in a lively, well-presented dining room.
★ 4.6 · 891 reviews
Discover PER ME - Giulio Terrinoni, a chef-led fine dining gem just off Campo de' Fiori. Savor a meticulously crafted tasting menu or opt for a lighter à la carte meal, both delivered with the same refined Italian flair.
★ 4.5 · 1,342 reviews
Discover Piatto Romano, a Testaccio trattoria locals treat as a true institution. Sit down to authentic Roman dishes served with friendly, efficient service that keeps regulars and first-timers alike coming back.
★ 4.3 · 9,806 reviews
Discover Dar Poeta, a Trastevere pizzeria that keeps visitors coming back year after year. Sink into a slice of thick, slow-risen dough in a simple, convivial room tucked in one of Rome's most atmospheric neighborhoods.
★ 4.4 · 491 reviews
Discover Gigi Rigolatto Roma, a rooftop restaurant perched near the Pantheon. Settle in for Italian cooking that matches the sweeping views over Rome's historic centre, with attentive service and a sunset over the rooftops to close out your evening.
★ 4.4 · 2,632 reviews
Discover L'Elementare, a Trastevere pizzeria locals swear by. Dig into pizza generously drizzled with olive oil and order the supplì, often called among the best in Rome.
★ 4.5 · 988 reviews
Discover Ristorante All'Oro, a Michelin-starred kitchen in Rome that skips the stuffiness. Savor accomplished, occasionally pause-worthy dishes in a relaxed setting that's earned repeat visits and a Forbes nod.
★ 4.4 · 2,145 reviews
Discover 180Grammi Pizzeria Romana, a neighborhood favorite tucked outside the tourist center. Enjoy a full round of standout starters, Roman-style pizza, and desserts in a relaxed dining room favored by locals.
★ 4.5 · 1,067 reviews
Discover Moma, a Michelin-starred restaurant tucked near Via Veneto in central Rome. Sit down for a competently crafted fine-dining meal at premium prices, going in with steady expectations rather than hopes for a career-best dinner.
Rome · 🍽️ Food
La Pergola
3h
Felice a Testaccio | ROMA
1h15
Trapizzino | Testaccio
25 min
Flavio al Velavevodetto
1h30
Osteria Bonelli
Imàgo
2h30
Alle Fratte di Trastevere
Bonci Pizzarium
Piccolo Buco (NO PRENOTAZIONI-NO RESERVATIONS)
Antico Forno Roscioli
30 min
Poldo e Gianna Osteria
La Licata
Mordi & Vai
20 min
La Terrazza
1h50
Ristorante La Tavernaccia Da Bruno
Supplizio
Zia Restaurant
Zuma Rome
2h
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
1h45
Rimessa Roscioli
Il sorpasso
Menabó Vino e Cucina
PER ME - Giulio Terrinoni
Piatto Romano
Dar Poeta
Gigi Rigolatto Roma
L'Elementare - Trastevere
Ristorante All'Oro
180Grammi Pizzeria Romana
Moma
