Dining in Rome
Da Lucia
Via del Mattonato 2B
Opened in 1938, this rustic, family run trattoria serves generous servings of traditional home made Roman cuisine such as Roman style gnocchi and cuttlefish with snow peas.
Agata e Romeo
Via c. Alberto 45
It brings Roman cuisine to the next level: Roman dishes with a bit of an edge, mixing tradition with some creativity. Good wine list.
Giggetto
Via del Portico D’Ottavia 21/9
Set in the Old Jewish Ghetto, only steps away from the Portico D’ Ottavia and the Synagogue, it is well renowned for its Roman- Jewish dishes.
Checco er Carettiere
Via Benedetta 10
It is located in the heart of Trastevere district, one of the most characteristic ”Roman” area. It is great for a full immersion in the roman gastronomic culture and true to tradition dishes.
Alfredo ed Ada
Via dei Banchi nuovi 14
Tiny cozy Rome restaurant is active since 60 years. Tables with paper cloths and a honest menu unchanged in time: amatriciana, carbonara, meat balls with tomato sauce and house wines.
Sora Margherita
Piazza delle Cinque Scole 30
In the heart of the Ghetto, this is the place for people who look for authentic atmosphere and good food. Everything screams Rome here and the Roman-jewish tradition is everywhere: in the pasta soups (with chickpeas, with lentils, with skater or beans), in the second courses, in the desserts.
Armando al Pantheon
Salita Dei Crescenzi 31
A very welcoming restaurant, whose menu offers many delights such as different kinds of bruschetta and a great selection of second courses and vegetable “alla romana”.
Crab
Via Capo D’ Africa 2
Not far from the Colosseum, it is a good address for fish lovers, offering lobster, oysters, crab, sea bass, octopus- you name it, they got it.
La Gensola
Piazza Gensola 5
In this fish Rome's restaurant of old tradition, located in a XV the century palazzo, you can savor pasta dishes with sea-urchin, grilled cod with tomato sauce and tuna fish.
Riccioli Cafe
Piazza delle Coppelle 10/a
Sea food heaven in a high tech atmosphere. Also sushi and oyster bar with international wines list.
Alberto Ciarla
Piazza San Cosimato 40
Be prepared to pay a bit more than usual here but you’ll be rewarded with one of the best restaurant in town. The high quality of ingredients and the excellent proposals will definitely please your senses.