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How To Eat, Drink, & See (A Lot Of) Rome In A Day
Coffee, suppli, gelato, pasta, and wine—here’s how to cram it all into one day.
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Piatto Romano
Piatto Romano in Testaccio is the perfect place to come for a long lunch when you want to eat classic Roman food.
Dar Filettaro
Grab a quick fried salted cod dinner at Dar Filettaro in Campo De’ Fiori. Always get some puntarelle salad, too.
Osteria Der Belli
Eat some pasta and sit on the shaded patio at Osteria Der Belli, a great restaurant in Trastevere.
Pecorino
Come to Pecorino in Testaccio for lunch where you can banter with the waiters while ordering some creamy carbonara.
Trattoria Pennestri
Trattoria Pennestri in Ostiense has both classic Italian dishes and things you don't often find in Rome, like chocolate mousse and seared duck breast.
Trattoria Trecca
Trattoria Trecca serves an excellent traditional Italian menu in a lively dining room in Ostiense.
Ristorante Rocco
Rocco is a classic Roman trattoria in Monti that hits the sweet spot between a big night out and a casual weeknight dinner.
Roma Sparita
Sit on the patio and eat some gnocchi alle vongole at Roma Sparita, a great lunch spot in Trastevere.
Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia
You must eat deep-fried whole artichokes at Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia, a Roman Jewish restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto.
Testaccio Market
Testaccio Market is one of Rome's best covered markets and many of the stalls have been in families for generations.
Romanè
Romanè is the sit-down restaurant owned by the same team behind Trapizzino, and it’s a good choice for a slightly formal dinner.
Armando al Pantheon
A legendary spot that's been around over 50 years, Armando al Pantheon is where you want to be for simple pastas and Roman classics.
Siciliainbocca
Siciliainbocca in Prati feels like one of Palermo’s bustling markets, and it’s one of the better dinner spots in Rome.
Trattoria Da Enzo Al 29
You should have your last meal in Rome at Trattoria da Enzo, a simple lively restaurant in Trastevere.
How To Eat, Drink, & See (A Lot Of) Rome In A Day
Coffee, suppli, gelato, pasta, and wine—here’s how to cram it all into one day.
Da Cesare Al Casaletto
Cesare looks like an average neighborhood trattoria, but the food is far from it. Come for a low-key Sunday lunch.
Baccano
Baccano is one of the few good restaurant near the Trevi Fountain that makes some of the best carbonara in Rome.
Beppe e i Suoi Formaggi
Beppe e i Suoi Formaggi is located in a narrow space in the Jewish Ghetto where you can try a wide variety of cheeses.
Pigneto Quarantuno
Pigneto Quarantuno is 20 minutes outside of the historic center of Rome, but the seasonal pastas are worth the trip.
Latteria Trastevere
Latteria Trastevere is a wine bar with great daily pasta specials and a leafy outside space.