Alessandro's Rome Guidebook
Offerta gastronomica
Rome has several restaurants...there's one that is our favorite...very authentic, not touristic, the cuisine is a mix of traditional Roman with a modern twist.
Let us know if you would like to make reservations (day and time) or ask for "Renato" the owner and say you are staying at our apartment and he will take special care of you. Prices are slightly higher than other restaurants but definitely worth! * closed on Mondays.
35 locals recommend
La Pace del Palato
42 Via del Teatro PaceRome has several restaurants...there's one that is our favorite...very authentic, not touristic, the cuisine is a mix of traditional Roman with a modern twist.
Let us know if you would like to make reservations (day and time) or ask for "Renato" the owner and say you are staying at our apartment and he will take special care of you. Prices are slightly higher than other restaurants but definitely worth! * closed on Mondays.
Simply the most popular pizzeria in the city center of Rome. A
guarantee economic and sincere.
279 locals recommend
Pizzeria Da Baffetto
114 Via del Governo VecchioSimply the most popular pizzeria in the city center of Rome. A
guarantee economic and sincere.
Small family-owned ice cream shop by artisan flavors that you can decorate with melted chocolate. One of the best and most famous gelato place at the moment!!!
80 locals recommend
Frigidarium
112 Via del Governo VecchioSmall family-owned ice cream shop by artisan flavors that you can decorate with melted chocolate. One of the best and most famous gelato place at the moment!!!
A variety of local & imported meats are prepared & served with wine at this stylish restaurant.
Antica Friggitoria La Masardona Roma
6 Piazza dell'OroA variety of local & imported meats are prepared & served with wine at this stylish restaurant.
One of the oldest bakeries in the city; here you will find a wide assortment of pastries, breads, the traditional pizza of the furnace and a plate of pasta plentiful and cheap. Ideal for a quick but tasty lunch.
165 locals recommend
Antico Forno Roscioli
34 Via dei ChiavariOne of the oldest bakeries in the city; here you will find a wide assortment of pastries, breads, the traditional pizza of the furnace and a plate of pasta plentiful and cheap. Ideal for a quick but tasty lunch.
Before dinner, stop by for an "aperitivo". Great wine selection and cold cuts/cheeses.
64 locals recommend
Il Goccetto
14 Via dei Banchi VecchiBefore dinner, stop by for an "aperitivo". Great wine selection and cold cuts/cheeses.
Relaxed, rustic eatery known for its antipasti choices, served amid old artworks & vintage photos.
12 locals recommend
L'orso 80
33 Via dell'OrsoRelaxed, rustic eatery known for its antipasti choices, served amid old artworks & vintage photos.
Gelateria Della Palma
19-23 Via della MaddalenaMore than 150 flavors - one of the best gelato in Rome
Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè
82 Piazza di S. EustachioThe best and mot famous coffee in Rome
Hostaria al 31
31 Via delle CarrozzeTypical Roman Cuisine a few steps from the square, tradition, courtesy
Typical Roman-style pasta, meat & fish dishes in a down-to-earth venue with a relaxed vibe.
8 locals recommend
Osteria de Memmo
22/23 Via dei SoldatiTypical Roman-style pasta, meat & fish dishes in a down-to-earth venue with a relaxed vibe.
Refined restaurant offering imaginative tasting & à la carte menus amid fine artworks & frescoes.
6 locals recommend
Il Convivio Troiani
31 Vicolo dei SoldatiRefined restaurant offering imaginative tasting & à la carte menus amid fine artworks & frescoes.
Matricianella
4 Via del LeoneRoman menu - open from 1957
Venerable, family-run restaurant with a big wine cellar, making traditional Roman food.
37 locals recommend
Trattoria Settimio All'Arancio
50 Via dell'ArancioVenerable, family-run restaurant with a big wine cellar, making traditional Roman food.
Due Ladroni
24 Piazza NicosiaTraditional Roman Osteria, with typical dishes such as tripe and rabbit, served at shared tables.
164 locals recommend
Trattoria da Augusto
15 Vicolo de' RenziTraditional Roman Osteria, with typical dishes such as tripe and rabbit, served at shared tables.
Dar Poeta
45 Vicolo del Bolognaone of the best pizzas in Rome
Bottega historical dedicated to the Roman cuisine, with copper pots, baskets and old photos on the walls.
33 locals recommend
Da Lucia
2b Vicolo del MattonatoBottega historical dedicated to the Roman cuisine, with copper pots, baskets and old photos on the walls.
Ivo a Trastevere
158 Via di S. Francesco a RipaAi Marmi
53-59 Viale di TrastevereAi Bozzi
107 Piazza Giuditta Tavani Arquatiour favorite in Trastevere
Restaurant, with ancient courtyard, which serves Roman cuisine, fish of fish and over 300 wine labels.
79 locals recommend
Checco Er Carettiere
10 Via BenedettaRestaurant, with ancient courtyard, which serves Roman cuisine, fish of fish and over 300 wine labels.
Lazio menu, homemade pasta and pasta served in a pan in local restaurant opened in 1910.
126 locals recommend
Taverna Trilussa Trastevere
23/25 Via del PoliteamaLazio menu, homemade pasta and pasta served in a pan in local restaurant opened in 1910.
Roman menu in space opened in 1922 with contemporary art on the walls, garden and private lounge.
65 locals recommend
Antica Pesa
18 Via GaribaldiRoman menu in space opened in 1922 with contemporary art on the walls, garden and private lounge.
Da Benito e Gilberto serves a mouth-watering array of raw and cooked seafood and pasta dishes, as well as a selection of French and Irish oysters. Carrying on the tradition started by their grandfather, Gilberto’s daughters will take extra special care of you both in the kitchen and in the cosy, nautically-themed dining room. Neatly lining the walls are photos of smiling celebrities taken over the last 40 years, a reminder as you enjoy every morsel of fresh seafood that you’re in good company. Be sure to save room for the housemade crostata (baked apricot or berry pie).
28 locals recommend
Da Benito e Gilberto al Falco
19 Via del FalcoDa Benito e Gilberto serves a mouth-watering array of raw and cooked seafood and pasta dishes, as well as a selection of French and Irish oysters. Carrying on the tradition started by their grandfather, Gilberto’s daughters will take extra special care of you both in the kitchen and in the cosy, nautically-themed dining room. Neatly lining the walls are photos of smiling celebrities taken over the last 40 years, a reminder as you enjoy every morsel of fresh seafood that you’re in good company. Be sure to save room for the housemade crostata (baked apricot or berry pie).
Six typically Roman choices of freshly-made pasta and sauces for takeaway. The pasta is made only hours or even minutes beforehand and it’s less than six euros a serve! Try the ‘strozzapreti’ (literally ‘strangle a priest’) with pesto. It’s delicious!
13 locals recommend
Pastasciutta
5 Via delle GrazieSix typically Roman choices of freshly-made pasta and sauces for takeaway. The pasta is made only hours or even minutes beforehand and it’s less than six euros a serve! Try the ‘strozzapreti’ (literally ‘strangle a priest’) with pesto. It’s delicious!
This restaurant is consistently one of the top restaurants within walking distance of the Vatican. Their risotto is always cooked to perfection and changes daily with the specials menu. Yesterday it was saffron and asparagus! On Friday and Saturday nights they always book out as locals come for the Portughese specials in addition to the regular menu.
6 locals recommend
Tre Pupazzi Restaurant
183 Borgo PioThis restaurant is consistently one of the top restaurants within walking distance of the Vatican. Their risotto is always cooked to perfection and changes daily with the specials menu. Yesterday it was saffron and asparagus! On Friday and Saturday nights they always book out as locals come for the Portughese specials in addition to the regular menu.
Angelico Box Bistro is a tranquil organic cafe with at least two vegetarian soups of the day to which you can add your choice of seeds and grains. Also a yummy selection of organic vegetarian salads, snacks and meatballs. The offering changes slightly daily but the friendly service doesn’t. They’re also moving into a greater selection of organic meats. Watch this space!
Angelico Box Bistro
37/38 Via del FalcoAngelico Box Bistro is a tranquil organic cafe with at least two vegetarian soups of the day to which you can add your choice of seeds and grains. Also a yummy selection of organic vegetarian salads, snacks and meatballs. The offering changes slightly daily but the friendly service doesn’t. They’re also moving into a greater selection of organic meats. Watch this space!
One of the best and most famous sandwich bistro in Italy - only take out
15 locals recommend
All'Antico Vinaio - Roma
3 Piazza della MaddalenaOne of the best and most famous sandwich bistro in Italy - only take out
A variety of local & imported meats are prepared & served with wine at this stylish restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Beef Bazaar
136 Via GermanicoA variety of local & imported meats are prepared & served with wine at this stylish restaurant.
hostaria del roody
8 Vicolo della Scala
Mùn Rooftop Cocktail Bar
1 Piazza dell'Esquilino
Ristorante Virginiae - Cucina Tipica Romana
41 Via di ParioneAlfredo alla Scrofa Restaurant
104/a Via della ScrofaOne of our favorite restaurants in Rome