The capital of Italy has a lot to offer in culinary terms. For now, you should know that many restaurants are closed in mid-August. The days & weeks around the day Ferragosto (August 15th) are usually celebrated with a holiday of several weeks. Likewise it is unbelievably hot & really unbearable. So the best time is end of September or the start of the season in June. Before we get to our Hot-Foodie-Spots I would like to recommend some sights that you should definitely have seen in your life:
- Vatican (up the St. Peter's Basilica - crazy view) - Engelsburg -
- Villa Borghese & Piazza del Popolo -
- Fontana di Trevi - Trastevere & Piazza Navona & Campo di Fiori -
- Forum Romanum - Colosseum - Circus Maximus -
Now we come to the actual, the most important thing: AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD
In Rome there are an incredible number of restaurants, which all look relatively the same & also
taste really similar. Please bypass this tourist trap and search in some side streets for
the real treasures. With our tips here you can certainly do nothing wrong, because here you get
really good Italian food. First and foremost, I would like to say that when we select these
restaurants did not pay attention to the interior but only to the food.
- Vatican (up the St. Peter's Basilica - crazy view) - Engelsburg -
- Villa Borghese & Piazza del Popolo -
- Fontana di Trevi - Trastevere & Piazza Navona & Campo di Fiori -
- Forum Romanum - Colosseum - Circus Maximus -
Now we come to the actual, the most important thing: AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD
In Rome there are an incredible number of restaurants, which all look relatively the same & also
taste really similar. Please bypass this tourist trap and search in some side streets for
the real treasures. With our tips here you can certainly do nothing wrong, because here you get
really good Italian food. First and foremost, I would like to say that when we select these
restaurants did not pay attention to the interior but only to the food.
LUNCH & DINNER
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Sora Margherita
Just like la Mamma at home ! A bit hidden & simply tasty
The small hidden restaurant got no sign at the entrance. There won't be a waitress to welcome you either. But a little italian lady will show you some free seats. You pass the kitchen & really feel like in an italian hollywood movie. For sure the pasta is homemade and tastes so great. The interior is very simple but thats how you image la dolce vita from all those movies you've seen. We really loved the jewish artichokes (Carciofi di guidia). You could eat them like chips - yuuummyy. This small restaurant ist definitely a MUST-GO. Go there for lunch at your first day at Rome and from then you can enjoy la dolce vita on fleek.
Opening hours: 12:30–15:00 & 20:00–23:00
Prices: Pasta 20€, Starters betw.. 10 - 20 €
Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 30, 00186 Roma
https://www.soramargherita.com
Just like la Mamma at home ! A bit hidden & simply tasty
The small hidden restaurant got no sign at the entrance. There won't be a waitress to welcome you either. But a little italian lady will show you some free seats. You pass the kitchen & really feel like in an italian hollywood movie. For sure the pasta is homemade and tastes so great. The interior is very simple but thats how you image la dolce vita from all those movies you've seen. We really loved the jewish artichokes (Carciofi di guidia). You could eat them like chips - yuuummyy. This small restaurant ist definitely a MUST-GO. Go there for lunch at your first day at Rome and from then you can enjoy la dolce vita on fleek.
Opening hours: 12:30–15:00 & 20:00–23:00
Prices: Pasta 20€, Starters betw.. 10 - 20 €
Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 30, 00186 Roma
https://www.soramargherita.com
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Taverna Trilussa Trastevere
Everything is delicious, definitely a foodie hotspot
It is very rare to find a restaurant where you can eat everything. I mean where everything is just really amazing. But this restaurant is one of these. All the appetizers, pasta dishes and meat ones are gorgeous. And the best thing comes at the end. Tiramisuuuu! Oh and the area is quite nice. because you can enjoy the nightlife of Rome with a lot of bars. Probably you need to wait some minutes to get a table, but those guys are really organized so they will get you one fast. I would suggest to go there for dinner.
Opening Hours: 19:00–00:00
Prices: Pasta betw. 20-30 €, Meat betw. 30-40 €
Via del Politeama, 23/25, 00153 Roma
http://www.tavernatrilussa.com
Everything is delicious, definitely a foodie hotspot
It is very rare to find a restaurant where you can eat everything. I mean where everything is just really amazing. But this restaurant is one of these. All the appetizers, pasta dishes and meat ones are gorgeous. And the best thing comes at the end. Tiramisuuuu! Oh and the area is quite nice. because you can enjoy the nightlife of Rome with a lot of bars. Probably you need to wait some minutes to get a table, but those guys are really organized so they will get you one fast. I would suggest to go there for dinner.
Opening Hours: 19:00–00:00
Prices: Pasta betw. 20-30 €, Meat betw. 30-40 €
Via del Politeama, 23/25, 00153 Roma
http://www.tavernatrilussa.com
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Assunta Madre
Dinner for 2 & fantastic fish
In the Assunta Madre there were already some celebrities that can be seen right at the entrance, because there are some photos, right opposite from the big fish selection of the restaurant. The small garden of the restaurant is perfect for a dinner for two. Choose a nice wine (we decided for a Chardonnay (St.Valentin)), a delicious fish plus a way of making (out of the oven is sooo delicious!) & enjoy the evening. Here also many Romans eat their pasta & drink wine. Who likes can dress up in this restaurant a bit more chic.
Opening hours : 19:30–01:00
Prices: medium to high
Via Giulia, 14, 00186 Roma
http://www.assuntamadre.com
Dinner for 2 & fantastic fish
In the Assunta Madre there were already some celebrities that can be seen right at the entrance, because there are some photos, right opposite from the big fish selection of the restaurant. The small garden of the restaurant is perfect for a dinner for two. Choose a nice wine (we decided for a Chardonnay (St.Valentin)), a delicious fish plus a way of making (out of the oven is sooo delicious!) & enjoy the evening. Here also many Romans eat their pasta & drink wine. Who likes can dress up in this restaurant a bit more chic.
Opening hours : 19:30–01:00
Prices: medium to high
Via Giulia, 14, 00186 Roma
http://www.assuntamadre.com
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Dal Bolognese
Where Rome's celebrities eat & the best pasta bolognese in town
If you are in Piazza del Popolo for lunch or if you want to visit Villa Borgheses, stop at Das Bolognese. The fine restaurant already exists for an eternity & your travel budget should be enough for 2 plates of noodles. The Bolognese is of course the best of the city, although the portion is quite manageable. However, this is probably due to the fact that the Italians serve the pasta as a second course and thus it is considered as an appetizer. Enjoy the atmosphere between the Italian Bohemian Bourgeoise & enjoy an espresso after dinner.
Opening hours: Dienstag-Samstag 12:45-15:00 / 20:15 -23,00 Uhr
Prices: high
Piazza del Popolo, 1 - 00187 Rome
https://www.dalbolognese.it
Where Rome's celebrities eat & the best pasta bolognese in town
If you are in Piazza del Popolo for lunch or if you want to visit Villa Borgheses, stop at Das Bolognese. The fine restaurant already exists for an eternity & your travel budget should be enough for 2 plates of noodles. The Bolognese is of course the best of the city, although the portion is quite manageable. However, this is probably due to the fact that the Italians serve the pasta as a second course and thus it is considered as an appetizer. Enjoy the atmosphere between the Italian Bohemian Bourgeoise & enjoy an espresso after dinner.
Opening hours: Dienstag-Samstag 12:45-15:00 / 20:15 -23,00 Uhr
Prices: high
Piazza del Popolo, 1 - 00187 Rome
https://www.dalbolognese.it
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Pizza Formula Uno
The best Pizza in town If you ever get to the student quarter San Laurenzo you should definitely eat your pizza here. The waiters of the pub sit smoking on the plastic chairs & you can sit anywhere you want. The Pizza Magherita costs 5€ and I have never eaten such a tasty pizza. Crispy thin dough & Mozzarella di Bufala. Also all other pizzas are ridiculously cheap & simply good. Opening hours: unknown Via degli Equi, 13, 00185 Roma Prices: Pizza from 5€ |
ICE CREAM & COFFEE
GIOLITTI
Rome's oldest Ice Cream parlor - go there & eat ice cream and/or granita |
Sant' Eustachio
Best espresso in town - drink one at the bar |