Best places: Roman restaurants in Rome, Italy

Modest eatery offering Italian staples such as pasta, pizza & seafood, plus wine & sidewalk seating.

Intimate, family-run restaurant offering homestyle Roman & Northern Italian pasta & meat dishes.

Casual stop for pasta, meatballs & other simple Roman dishes, plus patio seating & acoustic guitar.

Pizza, pasta & hearty Roman meat dishes in a charming, rustic-chic space with sidewalk tables.

Casual restaurant serving regional fare & pizzas amid rustic, vintage-style surroundings.

Classic cooking & cocktails served in an old-world property that has 2 courtyards & a cool vibe.

Classic, hearty Roman dishes served in a refined 18th-century salon & an ancient vaulted cellar.

👍👍 To be completely honest here… if I lived in the area, I would consider never telling anyone about and giving it a bad review just to keep people away so we could always get a seat! The truth is, I have never found an Italian restaurant that I like more than this place. I really can’t say enough abo...

👍👍 The reviews are all true! The food is is very good as is the ambience and decor. However, it's the staff, especially Angelo and Kim that made the dining experience truly EXCELLENT! We came shortly after 7 but the restaurant was already full. We were told that it would be approximately a 1/2 hour wai...

👍👍 Little cute Italian restaurant with a good selection of Italian and particularly Rome's dishes. Our dishes were delicious, staff was super friendly, service was quick, prices were moderate. We had boneless chicken leg, Roman meatballs and potatoes sauted with lime and parsley, all were tasty. I ve...

Pastas & traditional pizza pies served in an unassuming eatery with vegetarian options.

Traditional Roman cuisine in understated interiors or at outdoor tables on a cobbled lane.

🫤 Despite the less than stellar reviews, we were enticed by the appearances on multiple YouTube food videos and decided to give this place a try. The line outside was quite lengthy, but fortunately, it moved swiftly. A useful tip: there's another section of the restaurant around the corner, although t...

👍👍 Such a yummy place! We went around 3pm and they were still absolutely packed inside and out, so we decided to get the order to go. It came in such a cute tray/box and we were able to eat it on the steps in the nearby plaza. We thought the price was very reasonable for what we ordered and we literal...

Contemporary spot for popular street bites like triangular sandwiches & fried rice balls, plus beer.

👍👍 Service and ambience is impeccable! Rana and the team gave a very personal service and made our dinner memorable. Ambience is great and has a very authentic italian feel. The food, needless to say, is perfect! Wonderful, authentic, tasty pastas that made my Rome visit.

Lively place for traditional Italian dishes with a dark wood interior & greenery-filled terrace.

👍👍 This was a highlight of our Roman travel experience. Friendly and sometimes cheeky fun.. comedic service from the boss. You are treated like family. Our family came here three times in our three days. The food is incredible, traditional and always fresh. I haven't had fried calamari so crunchy or su...

Contemporary counter-serve eatery for whole pizzas & slices, plus lasagna, tiramisu & coffee.

Wood-oven pizzas, typical Roman mains & desserts at a cozy stop with vintage decor & terrace tables.