Rome's restaurants cater to all tastes. There are American steakhouses, Lebanese meze restaurants, Vietnamese eateries, and several haute cuisine establishments celebrated in the Michelin guide. But when in Rome, do as the Romans do and choose the less extravagant restaurants and trattorias for a memorable dining experience.
The Italian word for dinner, "cena", comes from the Latin convivium, which means "live together". Eating is a social get-together which consists of at least three courses — often even at lunchtime. The Romans do not eat dinner until nine in the evening.
Rome is known for its Carbonara (made with egg, guanciale, hard cheese, and black pepper) and Amatriciana (made with guanciale, pecorino Romano and tomatoes).
Below is a list of the best places to eat in Rome, Italy.
Call Outs:
2025 Updates:
LA BOTTE ANTICA (romana) – Via Sistina 133 - 06 4201 6402 – always open
OSTERIA BARBERINI (mediterraneo/tartufo) - Via della Purificazione, 21 - 06 474 3325 - open all the days for lunch time and dinner time except on Sunday
IL LOCALINO (pesce) – Via Lazio 22 - 06 4200 2498 - Close on Sunday and On Saturday at lunch time
TRITONE 1884 ( romana) – Via Maroniti 1 - 066798181 – Open all the days from 12am to 23pm
DA OLIMPIO (romana, italiana) – Via degli Avignonesi 37 - 06 488 5225 – close on Sunday at lunch time
IL MARGUTTA (vegetariano) – Via Margutta 118 – 06 3265 0577 – open all the days
SOFIA (romana-Mediterranea) - Via di Capo le Case 51 - 06 89873857 - open all the days except on Monday
SETTIMIO ALL’ARANCIO (romana, brace, pesce) – Via dell’Arancio 50 – 06 6876119 - open all the days except on sunday
ALESSIO AL VIMINALE (cucina locale, brace, pizza) - Via del Viminale, 2G - 06 4885271/06 47825680 – open all the days only at diiner time
LA CARBONARA (tradizionale) Via Panisperna 214 (Monti) 06 4825176 - open all the day except on sunday