Restaurants in Rome

The 2019 As the Romans Do list of Restaurants:

high quality food, tradition, ambiance, professionalism, friendliness of staff, consistency

Note that in Italy most restaurants are open from 1 pm to 2:30 pm for lunch and from 8 pm to 10:30 pm at dinner. Late afternoons are for gelato or aperitivo.


Spanish Steps

Nino. Enduring, dark-paneled restaurant serving Tuscan dishes, plus wines & oils from the owner's estate. Since 1934. Via Borgognona, 11; 06-678-6752 Closed Sundays.

Babette. Creative French/Italian cuisine served in a rustic-chic dining room or a tranquil courtyard. Via Margutta, 3; 06-321-1559 Closed Mondays.

Il Gabriello. Elegant Roman and mediterrean dishes, fresh fish. Via Vittoria 51; 06-6994-0810 Closed Sundays.

Ad Hoc. A modern, intimate and romantic atmosphere, fine cooking and prestigious wines. Via Ripetta 43; 06-323-3040.

Dal Bolognese. Elegant restaurant in burgundy leather & polished wood, serving high-end, Italian cuisine. Piazza del Popolo, 1; 06-322-2799.

Otello alla Concordia. Enduring trattoria serving classic Roman comfort food in a rustic interior & vine-covered courtyard. Via della Croce, 81; 06-679-1178.

Ristorante da Edy. Frequented by famous artists, poets, actors, writers and show business and society people. Vicolo del Babuino, 4; 06-3600-1738; Closed for lunch on Sundays and Mondays.


Piazza Navona-Pantheon

La Campana. A simple, open-plan trattoria with a 500-year history, serving classic Roman dishes. Vicolo della Campana, 18; 06-687-5273; Closed Mondays.

Armando al Pantheon. A long-standing restaurant serving hearty, traditional Roman food in a wood-paneled dining room. Reservations much in advance are essential. Salita dei Crescenzi, 31; 06-6880-3034; Closed Saturday nights and Sundays.

Osteria del Sostegno. Small, tucked away place that attracts the nearby government employees. Via delle Colonelle, 5 06-679-3842; Closed Mondays.


Jewish Ghetto-Campo de' Fiori

Pierluigi. Local & tourist go-to for fresh Italian seafood on pretty piazza terrace or in traditional, elegant interior. Piazza de' Ricci, 144; 06-686-8717.

Roscioli. A multi-functional deli, unconventional restaurant, and rich and varied wine bar. Amazing food! Via dei Giubbonari, 21/22; 06-687-5287; Closed Sunday.

Ristorante al Pompiere. An old world feel dining room on the piano nobile (one floor up). Get the fettuccine al Limone and the deep fried Jewish artichoke. Via di S. Maria de' Calderari, 38; 06-686-8377; Closed Sunday. 

Sora Margherita. Trattoria with traditional Roman dishes with no frills atmosphere. Service is rough on the edges but always ready for a geniune laugh. Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 30; 06-687-4216; Closed Sunday. 

BaGhetto Milky. A Kosher restaurant serving traditional Arabic & Jewish food. Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 57; 06-6889-2868; Closed Friday night and Saturday Lunch.

Ristorante Vecchia Roma. elegant ambiance, traditional Roman cuisine. Via della Tribuna di Campitelli, 18; 06-6864-604; Closed Wednesdays.


Barberini-Trevi Fountain

Colline Emiliane. A simple, enduring eatery that draws diners with its classic, traditional Roman comfort food. Via degli Avignonesi, 22; 06-481-7538; Closed Sunday night and Mondays.

Piccolo Arancio. Great restaurant in a tucked away alleyway with tables outside; Vicolo Scanderbeg, 112; 06-678-6139; Closed Mondays.

Hostaria Romana. Simple, compact eatery where wall graffiti is encouraged. Funny yet professional waiters. Via del Boccaccio, 06-474-5284; Closed Sundays.

Osteria Barberini. Truffles! Via della Purificazione, 21; 06-474-3325; Closed Sundays.


Trastevere

Ristorante Meridionale. Southern Italian food on a quiet street. Via dei Fienaroli, 30/a; 06-589-7196; Closed for lunch and on Mondays.

Taverna Trilussa. High-end, rustic taverna decorated with legs of prosciutto, famed for pasta served in steel pans. Via del Politeama, 23 06-581-8918; Closed Sundays.

Ristorante le Mani in Pasta. Smart, intimate restaurant with exposed stonework & arches, for local seafood & pasta specialties. Via dei Genovesi, 37; 06-581-6017; Closed Mondays.

Ristorante Roma Sparita. A pasta & pizza restaurant with pastel-toned, country-style interiors, set on a tranquil piazza. Piazza di Santa Cecilia, 24; 06-580-0757; Closed Sunday night and Mondays.

Impicetta. Traditional Roman food and grilled meats. Via dei Fienaroli, 7; 06-4201-3406; Closed Mondays.

Da Enzo al 29. A simple, tucked-away eatery with sidewalk tables, serving Roman classics such as fried artichoke. Via Dei Vascellari 29; 06-581-2260; Closed Sunday.


Monti-Colosseo-Santa Maria Maggiore

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali. Family owned, great food and atmosphere. We used to go all the time when we lived just around the corner. Say hi to Alessio from me! Via della Madonna dei Monti, 9; 06-6798-643; Closed Tuesdays.

Ristorante Cuoco e Camicia. Set in a quiet corner, they make everything from scratch. The menu is always changing, which mixes tradition and creativity and a wide choice of wines. Via di Monte Polacco, 2; 06-8892-2987; Closed for lunch Saturday through Tuesday.

Trattoria Vecchia Roma. Classically intimate trattoria & pizzeria with frescoes on burgundy walls & bare-brick arches. Via Ferruccio, 12; 06-446-7143; Closed Sundays.


Prati-Vaticano

Il Sorpasso. Cocktail bar with great choices of jams, dips, cheeses and meats with fabulous ingredients; tables outside on the sidewalk. Via Properzio, 31; 06-8902-4554; Closed on Sundays.

Solo Crudo. The best vegan restaurant I have tasted in Rome. Delicious and healthy! Via Federico Cesi, 22; 06-8897-4793 Closed Monday nights.

Il Colibri. Traditional Roman food and more. Via Famagosta, 69; 06-3751-4767. Open everyday.


Testaccio-Aventino

Perilli. Traditional Roman food and vibe. Via Marmorata, 39; 06-575-5100; Closed Wednesdays.

La Villetta. Lots of great Roman food and atmosphere since 1940. Viale della Piramide Cestia, 53; 06-5728-7585.


Pigneto-San Lorenzo-Centocelle

Come Se S.R.L. Luca and Rosetta are a couple of architects and know good (veg) food. Evening time their showroom turns into homecooked recipes that will feed your soul. Few choices, no menu.  Via dei Bruzi, 4; 347-874-8969;  Closed for lunch and on Sundays and Mondays. 

Tavolo Ventisette. A cozy place just off Via Prenestina. Their food is amazing, simple but fresh and top quality at an affordable price. Via Renzo da Ceri, 6; 06-290027;  Closed on Sunday and for lunch on Mondays.

Osteria Bonelli. Daily menu with great food. Only Romans and very lively. Via dell'Acquedotto Alessandrino, 172; 329-863-3077 Closed on Sundays.


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