Guidebook for Roma
Food Scene
A gastronomie experience by one of the most acclaimed chef. Highly recommended. Needs reservation $$$
220 locals recommend
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
21 Via dei GiubbonariA gastronomie experience by one of the most acclaimed chef. Highly recommended. Needs reservation $$$
Rimessa Roscioli
58 Via del ConservatorioTry Rome's traditional slice of Pizza in one of the best Bakeries. Bianca drizzled with extra virgin olive oil with crunchy grains of sea salt it proves the maxim that less is more. Also excellent the pizza rossa (with a thin layer of tornato) and the one with cheese. $
176 locals recommend
Forno Campo de 'Fiori
22 Piazza Campo de' FioriTry Rome's traditional slice of Pizza in one of the best Bakeries. Bianca drizzled with extra virgin olive oil with crunchy grains of sea salt it proves the maxim that less is more. Also excellent the pizza rossa (with a thin layer of tornato) and the one with cheese. $
Coromandel
60/61 Via di Monte GiordanoCozy Stylish location and creative cousine. Sunday brunch. $$$
A small family restaurant with few good ltalian dishes. Eating like a home, no frills. Always busy so it's better to go early to avoid the queue. No reservation, Only cash,$
164 locals recommend
Trattoria da Augusto
15 Vicolo de' RenziA small family restaurant with few good ltalian dishes. Eating like a home, no frills. Always busy so it's better to go early to avoid the queue. No reservation, Only cash,$
One of the most popular places to try roman's style pizza (thin and crispy) and locai fried specialties as olive ascolane, artichokes, baccala (fish fried), suppli (a filled rice ball). Always crowded and noisy. No reservation. $
(wed. closed, opens till late)
215 locals recommend
Ai Marmi
53-59 Viale di TrastevereOne of the most popular places to try roman's style pizza (thin and crispy) and locai fried specialties as olive ascolane, artichokes, baccala (fish fried), suppli (a filled rice ball). Always crowded and noisy. No reservation. $
(wed. closed, opens till late)
Restaurant Ai Spaghettari
58 Piazza di S. CosimatoTraditional roman dishes and atmosphere. $$
For breakfast and drinks, also good selection of dishes for lunchtime.
6 locals recommend
Bar Glorioso
6 Viale GloriosoFor breakfast and drinks, also good selection of dishes for lunchtime.
Located in the city center is one of the best places to enjoy locai food: Fried zucchini flower, pastas: Carbonara (eggs and bacon), Matriciana (bacon tornato), Cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper). $$ Closed Sunday
61 locals recommend
Matricianella
4 Via del LeoneLocated in the city center is one of the best places to enjoy locai food: Fried zucchini flower, pastas: Carbonara (eggs and bacon), Matriciana (bacon tornato), Cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper). $$ Closed Sunday
Traditional and elegant ltalian restaurant, food perfectly executed. $$$
9 locals recommend
La Buca di Ripetta
36 Via di RipettaTraditional and elegant ltalian restaurant, food perfectly executed. $$$
Old coffee shop dated 1940. Their "Gran caffe", a dark and strong blend with cream is considered one of the best. Try also the coffee beans with chocolate.
259 locals recommend
Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè
82 Piazza di S. EustachioOld coffee shop dated 1940. Their "Gran caffe", a dark and strong blend with cream is considered one of the best. Try also the coffee beans with chocolate.
The NY Times has described it as a "megastore that combines elements of a bustling European open market, a Whole-Foods-style market, a high-end food court and a New Age learning center". Excellent food in a massive and noisy piace: first floor for pasta, pizza and fried fish, second floor meat and fish. They sell the best products of ltaly, for food lovers, a definite must do. $-$$
390 locals recommend
Eataly Roma
Piazzale 12 Ottobre 1492The NY Times has described it as a "megastore that combines elements of a bustling European open market, a Whole-Foods-style market, a high-end food court and a New Age learning center". Excellent food in a massive and noisy piace: first floor for pasta, pizza and fried fish, second floor meat and fish. They sell the best products of ltaly, for food lovers, a definite must do. $-$$
A smaller Eataly restaurant-shop near Termini station
41 locals recommend
Eataly incontra Gruppo Ethos
41 Piazza della RepubblicaA smaller Eataly restaurant-shop near Termini station
Hall food with ltalian food at its best. The ground floor, always noisy and crowded, offers a great selection of dishes: pastas, meat, fish, vegetables. pizza by Bonci, Sicilian desserts by Ara. More relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant at first floor. Highly recommended. $-$$
164 locals recommend
Mercato Centrale Roma
36 Via Giovanni GiolittiHall food with ltalian food at its best. The ground floor, always noisy and crowded, offers a great selection of dishes: pastas, meat, fish, vegetables. pizza by Bonci, Sicilian desserts by Ara. More relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant at first floor. Highly recommended. $-$$
Bar-Bistrot-tea room with 1950's stunning decor set. Sicilian dishes: arancine (filled balls of rice), pastas and vegetable served for lunch and dinner. Excellent desserts as cassata, cannoli (a crisp pastry filled with sweet ricotta) and granite (smoothies). $$
19 locals recommend
Dagnino Pastry Shop and Café
75 Via Vittorio Emanuele OrlandoBar-Bistrot-tea room with 1950's stunning decor set. Sicilian dishes: arancine (filled balls of rice), pastas and vegetable served for lunch and dinner. Excellent desserts as cassata, cannoli (a crisp pastry filled with sweet ricotta) and granite (smoothies). $$
Fatamorgana
50 Via Leone IVIce cream
Il Gelato di San Crispino
3 Piazza della MaddalenaIce cream
Ciampini Roma
29 Piazza di S. Lorenzo in LucinaDrinks & Nightlife
Bar San Calisto
3 Piazza di S. CalistoOld traditional pub crowded and busy at nigh $
Arty, young and creative crowd meets up for coffee, drinks and late night hanging out in a lay out atmosphere. When the bar gets too crowded the square outside becomes an extension of the venue. $ (till 2am)
252 locals recommend
Freni e Frizoni
4 Via del PoliteamaArty, young and creative crowd meets up for coffee, drinks and late night hanging out in a lay out atmosphere. When the bar gets too crowded the square outside becomes an extension of the venue. $ (till 2am)
Il Baretto
27g Via GaribaldiBar with terrace to visit in the afternoon and night. $
Bar in the square home of Adrian's tempie. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening a relaxing piace to meet for drinks, music, books, snacks and in a design atmosphere.. $$
168 locals recommend
Salotto42
42 P.za di PietraBar in the square home of Adrian's tempie. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening a relaxing piace to meet for drinks, music, books, snacks and in a design atmosphere.. $$
Entertainment & Activities
Piazza Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriSightseeing
The hill where the god Janus was worshipped is a beautiful piace to visit. Take a walk on the Passeggiata (park pathway) and reach Piazzale Garibaldi to enjoy a breathtaking views over the city.
363 locals recommend
Janiculum Terrace
Salita di Sant'OnofrioThe hill where the god Janus was worshipped is a beautiful piace to visit. Take a walk on the Passeggiata (park pathway) and reach Piazzale Garibaldi to enjoy a breathtaking views over the city.
A popular neighbourhood, house of shops, restaurants, clubs, arty cafes, bars and pubs. Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere and Piazza Trilussa are the center of most social activities. Whit just a short stroll away across the Tiber River (walk through Ponte Sisto) you'll reach the beautiful open-air market (all mornings except Sundays) of Piazza di Campo dei Fiori. Relax with a drink on the bars on the square that open till late.
1330 locals recommend
Trastevere
A popular neighbourhood, house of shops, restaurants, clubs, arty cafes, bars and pubs. Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere and Piazza Trilussa are the center of most social activities. Whit just a short stroll away across the Tiber River (walk through Ponte Sisto) you'll reach the beautiful open-air market (all mornings except Sundays) of Piazza di Campo dei Fiori. Relax with a drink on the bars on the square that open till late.
Parks & Nature
A public park with gardens, fountains, pathways, playground. The entrance is in via Dandolo
227 locals recommend
Villa Sciarra
11 V.le delle Mura GianicolensiA public park with gardens, fountains, pathways, playground. The entrance is in via Dandolo
Everything Else
Grand Hotel del Gianicolo
107 V.le delle Mura GianicolensiOutdoor swimming pool (15min walking) at Viale delle mura Gianicolensi 107