Roman food is built on a handful of perfect dishes: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, supplì, and pizza al taglio. These are reliable, well-loved picks across price points and neighbourhoods, from textbook trattorias to legendary pizza counters. Save the ones you like and slot them into your days.
Where to Eat in Rome
1Must visit
Restaurant4.7
Roscioli
A legendary deli-restaurant with an extraordinary wine cellar, handmade pasta, and aged cheeses. Reservations essential; order the carbonara.
Centro Storico
2Must visit
Restaurant4.6
Da Enzo al 29
The quintessential Trastevere trattoria for textbook Roman classics. Tiny, no reservations, and worth the queue.
Trastevere
3Must visit
Restaurant4.7
Pizzarium
Gabriele Bonci's famous pizza al taglio near the Vatican, with airy crust and creative toppings sold by weight. Rome's best casual bite.
Prati
4
Restaurant4.5
Armando al Pantheon
A family-run trattoria steps from the Pantheon serving refined Roman cuisine since 1961, consistently excellent despite the location.
Centro Storico
5
Market4.5
Testaccio Market
Rome's best food market, a covered hall of supplì, trapizzino, fresh pasta, and produce. Graze your way through stall by stall.
Testaccio
6
Restaurant4.3
Tonnarello
A bustling Trastevere trattoria with outdoor seating on a cobblestone piazza and generous plates of classic Roman pasta.
Trastevere
7
Bar4.3
Salotto 42
A chic lounge bar facing the Temple of Hadrian, perfect for an aperitivo with craft cocktails and a stylish crowd.
Centro Storico
8
Bar4.5
Jerry Thomas Project
Rome's original speakeasy: ring the bell, give the password, and settle in for masterful classic cocktails in a candlelit room.
Centro Storico
FAQ
- What food is Rome famous for?
- Rome's signature pasta dishes are carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and gricia, plus pizza al taglio (by the slice), supplì (fried rice balls), and Jewish-Roman fried artichokes. Eat these in Trastevere, Testaccio, and the Jewish Ghetto.
- Do I need to reserve restaurants in Rome?
- For sought-after spots like Roscioli and Armando al Pantheon, yes, often a few days ahead. Many beloved trattorias such as Da Enzo do not take reservations, so arrive when they open or be ready to queue.
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