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The 20 Best Restaurants in Rome: Our Expert Guide to Iconic Flavors, Locations, and Must-Try Dishes Based on Reviews
20 Best Restaurants in Rome — Locations, Hours, Prices, Dishes & Insider Tips
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Why Rome dining stands out
Top 20 restaurants
Practical tips
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Conclusion
By WorldClubDirectory Team
20 Best Restaurants in Rome — Ultimate Magazine Guide
Rome’s culinary world is a timeless feast where ancient recipes are reborn in modern kitchens. This original guide curates the top 20 restaurants across the Eternal City with locations, typical hours, price ranges, signature dishes, and insider tips—from Michelin temples in Prati to beloved trattorie in Testaccio.
Why Rome’s Restaurants Are a Global Culinary Powerhouse
From nonnas rolling pasta by hand to avant-garde chefs reimagining classics, Rome balances memory and momentum. Expect hyper-local sourcing (Lazio farms, Tyrrhenian seafood), Roman-Jewish influences, and menus that honor tradition without standing still.
Note: hours and prices below are typical; always check the venue’s official channels before you go.
The Top 20 Restaurants in Rome
La Pergola — Prati 3★ Michelin
Fine DiningPanoramic Views
Location: Rome Cavalieri, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101 — Typical hours: Tue–Sat dinner
Signature: Cannelloni with foie gras & black truffle. Prices: tasting from ~€280 pp (pairing +€140).
Book 4–6 months ahead; request terrace tables for skyline/Vatican views.
Dress code: elegant; jackets recommended.
Il Pagliaccio — Centro Storico 2★ Michelin
Fine DiningCreative
Location: Via dei Banchi Vecchi — Typical hours: Tue–Sat dinner
Signature: Mediterranean tasting menu with Asian notes. Prices: tastings ~€190–€260.
Counter seats offer kitchen views; reserve well in advance.
Pipero Roma — Corso Vittorio
Modern RomanWine-Led
Location: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II — Typical hours: Tue–Sat lunch/dinner
Signature: Carbonara “Pipero style”. Prices: set menus from ~€120; à la carte available.
Ask for the sommelier’s Lazio-focused pairings.
Glass Hostaria — Trastevere
ContemporaryDesign-Forward
Location: Vicolo del Cinque — Typical hours: Tue–Sun dinner
Signature: Ricotta & herbs “glass” ravioli. Prices: tasting ~€120–€160; à la carte €18–€38.
Reserve for weekends; request a table near the window for Trastevere people-watching.
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina — Campo de’ Fiori
Deli DiningRoman Classics
Location: Via dei Giubbonari — Typical hours: daily lunch/dinner
Signature: Carbonara & cacio e pepe with top-tier pecorino. Prices: €14–€28 plates.
Book online; bar counter is perfect for solo diners.
Armando al Pantheon — Pantheon
Historic TrattoriaFamily-Run
Location: Salita de’ Crescenzi — Typical hours: Tue–Sat lunch/dinner
Signature: Saltimbocca alla Romana; coda alla vaccinara. Prices: €12–€28 dishes.
Lunch fills quickly—reserve or arrive early.
Felice a Testaccio — Testaccio
TrattoriaRoman Pastas
Location: Via Mastro Giorgio — Typical hours: daily lunch/dinner
Signature: Cacio e pepe tossed at the table. Prices: €10–€24.
Ask for the day’s offal special—Testaccio tradition.
Da Enzo al 29 — Trastevere
TrattoriaTiny & Beloved
Location: Via dei Vascellari — Typical hours: daily lunch/dinner
Signature: Amatriciana; tiramisù. Prices: €10–€20.
Small room—book ahead; early dinner slots are easiest.
Cesare al Casaletto — Monteverde
Neighborhood GemFried Starters
Location: Via del Casaletto — Typical hours: lunch/dinner
Signature: Supplì & fried zucchini flowers; rigatoni con la pajata (seasonal). Prices: €8–€22.
Great value wine list—ask for Lazio bottles.
Retrobottega — Pantheon Area
Modern LabCounter Dining
Location: Via della Stelletta — Typical hours: daily dinner; some lunch
Signature: Seasonal tasting menus; handmade pastas with foraged/herb notes. Prices: menus ~€85–€120.
Counter seats = chef interaction; book early.
Roscioli Rimessa — Campo de’ Fiori
Wine BarTastings
Location: Via del Conservatorio — Typical hours: daily afternoon/evening
Signature: Guided pasta & wine flights. Prices: tasting experiences from ~€45.
Great for learning Roman pasta styles in one sitting.
Piperno — Jewish Ghetto
Roman-JewishHistoric
Location: Piazza Cenci — Typical hours: Tue–Sun lunch/dinner
Signature: Carciofi alla giudia (fried artichokes). Prices: €12–€28.
In peak artichoke season (spring), book well ahead.
Taverna Trilussa — Trastevere
Classic RomanPans to Table
Location: Via del Politeama — Typical hours: daily dinner
Signature: Rigatoni alla gricia served in the pan. Prices: €14–€28.
Reserve outdoor tables for a romantic alley setting.
Seu Pizza Illuminati — Ostiense
PizzaContemporary
Location: Via Angelo Bargoni (Trastevere/Ostiense border) — Typical hours: nightly
Signature: Seasonal “gourmet” pies; impeccable dough. Prices: €9–€18.
Book prime times; try a degustazione of multiple slices.
Pizzarium Bonci — Cipro/Vatican
Pizza al TaglioStreet Icon
Location: Via della Meloria — Typical hours: daily, continuous
Signature: Roman sheet-pan pizza by the slice; potato-rosemary classic. Prices: by weight (€).
Lines move fast; point to what you want and choose your size.
Trapizzino — Various (Testaccio/Trastevere/Centro)
Street FoodRoman Classics
Location: multiple — Typical hours: daily lunch/dinner
Signature: “Trapizzino” stuffed pizza pockets (amatriciana, pollo alla cacciatora). Prices: ~€4–€6.
Great snack between sights; pair with a glass of Lazio wine.
Marigold — Ostiense
Bakery-CaféSeasonal
Location: Via Giovanni da Empoli — Typical hours: breakfast/lunch; weekend brunch
Signature: Sourdough, pastries, seasonal plates. Prices: €6–€16.
Come early for the pastry case; brunch books out quickly.
Emma Pizzeria — Largo di Torre Argentina
PizzeriaCentral
Location: Via del Monte della Farina — Typical hours: daily lunch/dinner
Signature: Thin, crisp Roman pies; top cured meats. Prices: €8–€16.
Good for groups; reserve during peak weekends.
SantoPalato — San Giovanni
Neo-TrattoriaNose-to-Tail
Location: Piazza Tarquinia — Typical hours: lunch/dinner
Signature: She-wolf Roman cooking: rigatoni pajata (in season), quinto quarto. Prices: €10–€26.
Ask for daily specials; book evenings.
Trattoria Da Teo — Trastevere
TrattoriaSeasonal
Location: Piazza dei Ponziani — Typical hours: lunch/dinner
Signature: Fried artichokes, tonnarelli cacio e pepe, seasonal seafoo
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