TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ROME | Italian Food Guide

Rome, Italy is renowned for its ancient history, and magnificent art and architecture but we believe it is their incredible food that is the greatest attraction in this incredible food city. We spent a week in Rome eating all kinds of delicious Roman food and we thought we'd share our wonderful experiences with a compilation of the top 10 restaurants in Rome that we enjoyed the most during our visit. From to-die-for Roman pasta and pizzas to Italian classics such as gelato, espresso, and panini, Rome is bound to have a place for every palate so watch on to find out more!
This is not a definitive Italian food guide but merely a reflection of our own experience but we do hope this video may still be useful to you. Local knowledge is still the best knowledge!
Enjoy!
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Food & Places:
~ Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè ~
An iconic Italian espresso bar perfect for your morning coffee!
• Website: caffesanteustachio.com/?lang=en
• Address: Piazza di S. Eustachio, 82
~ Bonci Pizzarium ~
This legendary spot is possibly the best pizza in Rome.
• Website: www.bonci.it/
• Address: Via della Meloria, 43
~ Mordi e Vai ~
A great spot for a quick bite in the Testaccio Maarket
• Website: www.mordievai.it/
• Address: Nuovo Mercato Comunale di Testaccio, Via Beniamino Franklin, 12/E
~ Osteria Da Fortunata ~
Incredible handmade pasta that's sure to satisfy any pasta cravings!
• Website: / osteriadafortunata
• Address: Piazza della Cancelleria, 86/87
~ Trapizzino ~
One of the best Italian street foods invented only in 2008.
• Website: www.trapizzino.it/en/
• Address: Piazza Trilussa, 46 (They have multiple branches but this is the one we went to)
~ Dar Filletaro ~
A simple menu with their golden fried cod at the forefront.
• Website: / filettidibaccala
• Address: Largo dei Librari, 88
~ Trattoria Da Enzo ~
One of the best Italian food experiences we've ever had at a Trastevere institution.
• Website: www.daenzoal29.com/
• Address: Via dei Vascellari, 29
~ Nonna Betta ~
Unique Jewish-Roman food right in the Jewish Ghetto.
• Website: www.nonnabetta.it/
• Address: Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 16
~ Pasticceria Boccione ~
Another classic spot in the Jewish Ghetto serving legendary ricotta pies since 1815.
• Website: BOCCIONE-lan...
• Address: Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 1
~ Fatamorgana ~
High-quality artisan gelato made with the finest ingredients.
• Website: www.gelateriafatamorgana.com/web/
• Address: Via dei Chiavari, 37A (They have multiple branches but this is the one we went to)
~ Osteria della Suburra ~
A cozy Roman eatery near to Colosseum.
• Website: www.osteriadellasuburra.it/Sub...
• Address: Via Urbana, 67
~ Ristorante Carlo Menta ~
A great spot for an affordable meal in Trastevere.
• Website: www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaur...
• Address: Via della Lungaretta, 101
~ Antico Forno Roscioli ~
Another must-try Roman pizza spot.
• Website: www.anticofornoroscioli.it/
• Address: Via dei Chiavari, 34
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè
1:22 - Bonci Pizzarium
2:27 - Mordi e Vai
3:38 - Osteria Da Fortunata
4:36 - Trapizzino
5:32 - Dar Filletaro
6:32 - Trattoria Da Enzo
7:49 - Nonna Betta
9:04 - Pasticceria Boccione
10:09 - Fatamorgana
11:02 - Honourable Mentions/Outro
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[@Higgsboson20]

Well done, as an Italian from Rome I confirm that's the real stuff.

[@joshgomez2398]

As a tourist first time in Europe, which place would you recommend most?

[@catielalonde1964]

Planning our trip. Thanks for your comment! We definitely want to try some of the best food in Rome 😁

[@Chris-uh3cm]

Thank you for confirming this!!!

[@priscillastephens3978]

Thanks for sharing!! I'll be heading to Venice, Florence, Rome and Positano in 3 weeks and I'm someone who likes to have an idea of what specific foodie spots I wanna try before I arrive. I REALLY like how you guys not only provide the site links to all of the restaurants that you mention but also, calling out the names of the dishes in your video capture for viewers to actually see what the food dish looks like along with the name like at 4:04 A lot of vloggers never think to do this as this is really helpful to viewers 🙂

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you so much!!! We're glad you found our video helpful and hope you have a fantastic holiday 🙂 Sounds like it'll be a great trip through some amazing cities!

[@laurakuchi9199]

Thank you so much for making this video! I'll be in Rome in two days, pretty excited about their food!

[@locavore_eats]

Awww thanks for watching too!! Hope you enjoy your trip we're sure it'll be great 😍

[@Randilynn66]

Where did you eat?

[@adrian-qr6zk]

Kuchi 😂😂

[@locavore_eats]

Hey everyone! We hope you enjoy this video and we know that this trip was 2 years ago but with international travel slowly returning back to normal again, we thought now would be the perfect time to share our favourite restaurants in Rome! Rest assured all these places are still in business! Also please look forward to our next video as we will also do one for Greece. But in the meantime, you can check out our 'Top 10 Restaurants in Barcelona' video right here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mme8aWqJmpijd6c&ab_channel=LocavoreEats Or you can also check out our other food/travel content right here! linktr.ee/locavore.eats Thanks again for your endless amount of support, we truly appreciate it! 💖 AG & Aleana

[@georgianakyprianou2932]

Most helpful video I’ve seen in KZbin on this content! Thank you so much 🙏

[@locavore_eats]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@dorinatudisco1308]

The best video. Thank you for these great tips!

[@daleb2050]

Good stuff, will definitely check them out on my trip to Italy, thanks you two!

[@tomyahav]

Thank you guys for amazing list

[@outsider2584]

Well done recap! When all is well, hoping to see more travel vlogs from your channel. 📺 You two are doing great! 👍🏽

[@locavore_eats]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Appreciate it heaps✌

[@seyereisseb]

So informative!! Thank you

[@sosefinat81]

loved every bit of this video guys, so informative and tasty choices 💯🔥👏🏽

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you so much! Hope you get to visit some of these places one day 😋😋😋

[@jojolee6382]

such an awesome video. Love it!!

[@matazile]

Thank you very much for the research. I am adding them to my trip plan.

[@elizabethjarquin2741]

Wow love your video ! Very helpful!

[@TheTripstraps]

wowwwwww... these pastas look unbelieavable!!:)). actually, all the foods looked amazing..

[@michelef]

Thank you for this video! I can’t wait to try some of these places when I visit Rome next month.

[@hk2470]

Did you try any of these places? I’m going in a couple months and I’d like to know haha

[@puppymoomoo]

I'm going to Rome next month and found this video very helpful. Thank you!

[@locavore_eats]

So exciting!! We hope you enjoy Rome 💖

[@pankajevandutta4226]

Loved your enthusiastic thumbs up. You both perfect dinner companions

[@mariaminervasevillaiglesia6722]

Hi!! My husband and I are going to Rome in September. Thank you so much for this video, we'll take advantage of your recommendations 😊

[@adimcraig6698]

Im so happy I found your channel! You just helped me make my Paris, Barcelona and Rome itinerary ❤🎉

[@locavore_eats]

Glad to have helped!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@anhdoan8479]

All of these eateries look so good!

[@sambrewster3889]

You may have saved me from a whole holiday of local pizza. Thank you so much

[@VictorNascimentoo]

Trapizzino is absurdly amazing. Definitely recommend.

[@mjreyes725]

Love Rome!!! Just got back from there. I plan on going back late this year. Great video, guys!!!

[@locavore_eats]

Thank youu!!!! So jealous you're returning soon, hope you enjoy your trip!

[@mjreyes725]

@@locavore_eats Going home to Manila first in Sept, can't wait.

[@Wideolink]

Awesome video guys !

[@FrankandFrankie916]

Frank and Frankie here, giving a big shoutout for your mouthwatering Rome food video! Your passion for local flavors is contagious. We're taking notes for our own Italian culinary adventure! We are headed there in Feb 24.

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you so much!!! We hope you have an amazing time when you go to Rome!!

[@Seonixxxx]

going to Rome in a couple of weeks this is of great help!

[@HurricaneIrene07]

Well done, grazie!

[@maryfilipinalifeinitaly588]

SUPER LIKE THE VIDEO! THANK YOU FOR SHARING. I ENJOYED MUCH.

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you!!!!

[@matteoromani5289]

Foreigners eating proper italian (in this case roman) cuisine, makes me happy! A roman guy

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@jantholke2681]

Very interesting, thanks!

[@cantrait7311]

Thanks enjoyed your video going to Rome so I’ll check it out I’m hungry 🤤

[@migratingminds]

Love this channel. You’ve earned a subscriber!!! Where in the world are you guys now? Any upcoming travels?

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks so much!! We're based in Auckland, New Zealand. Right now our overseas plans aren't 100% yet but the main plan is Japan/Korea early next year! Or if we're lucky.. Melbourne & Sydney later this year too :O Really just depends since we don't really want to pay extra for any predeparture tests 😅 Let's hope for the best!!

[@mayraguernieri8854]

Amazing vídeo 🤤👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@josemendozajr3775]

Excellent food to choose and eat from.As we all know Italy is famous for whatever pasta menu.And all that was featured in your channel is agreeable and the food and beverage is delightful.Wish I can visit Italy soon ,specifically Rome.Thanks!

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you!! And yes Italy is amazing and we do hope you get to visit soon!

[@margheritacardelable]

very well researched!!!!

[@locavore_eats]

Thank youu!!!

[@tommyterantino1957]

THANKYOU!

[@reeseprince8]

Goings in may cant wait

[@mwathamauphiri8733]

So mouth watering. Surely looking for to tasting such food stuffs. Thumbs up guys

[@locavore_eats]

🥰🥰🥰

[@bluerep40]

Outstanding! My wife and I are going to Rome, and I want to try all the places that you recommended. Thank you!

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks!! Hope you have a great time in Rome!!!

[@MrKrupski12]

na Waszej liście brakuje Osteria da Zi Umberto - TOP !!!!

[@trtap8003]

Really interesting!

[@reycosep5916]

Yummy delicious buonissimi

[@calimesmerizer1]

Really good high quality video!

[@locavore_eats]

🥰🥰🥰

[@abhiruchimasurkar7831]

Need to go soon

[@foodkitchenrecipes992]

Wawooo amazing 😍👍

[@frankflanagan3583]

Well done!

[@haniefallah7841]

Great

[@JustMeB729]

I'm all in for the pasta and fish Every day, all day 😊

[@annamartirosyan2083]

The best pizeria in Roma is a Dar Poeta in Trastavere, and the best gellato -Venchi

[@cass8020]

hi guys! loved the vid, very helpful :) im going to rome this nov, do you guys have any tips on saving on this trip?

[@locavore_eats]

Hello! We don't have an extensive guide but I believe alot of museums and attractions are free during certain days of the month (i.e. first Sunday or last Sunday of the month) so keep an eye out for that when you research what attractions you want to visit. Eating at more local restaurants and avoiding tourist trap restaurants can save you money and ofc the food will taste better! Also there are heaps of free water fountains around Rome (old looking fountains that are always flowing with water) so bring a water bottle to take advantage of that especially considering they charge water in most restaurants which was a shock to us since tap water is free where we live. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!!! AG & Aleana 😊😊😊

[@cass8020]

@@locavore_eats omg! Thanks, will keep this in mind :DD

[@givikode1392]

Hi, from which place do you get that tiramisu in the box at the end of the video? thanks, very nice and useful video

[@locavore_eats]

From Pompi near the Trevi Fountain. I believe they also have a branch near the Spanish Steps too!! Thanks for watching 😊😊

[@GOINGCRAZYINTHEKITCHEN]

So nice. Thanx. It looks amazing. I get very hungry. Going to Rome next months.

[@locavore_eats]

Hope you enjoy Rome 😊

[@evasordeimpuestos88]

You bring the real stuff

[@joeuzzolina3324]

Thanks for showing other Millenials all the tourist traps in center of Roma-- you should rename to top 10 tourist traps in Roma for Anglo Saxon Millenials who wouldn't know a rigatoni from a torronelli.

[@locavore_eats]

Yes you are most welcome Dr. Joe PhD in Pastaology 🥸

[@raymondyang5723]

love the video, what is torronelli, Joe the expert!

[@joesdi]

Need to go out of the historic center to really eat well here in Rome. If one hasn't tried the good restaurants where locals really go, then it is easy to say food is good in the historic center.

[@paulkemp8179]

Went to Carlo Menta last night, food was average at best. But went to Mordi today and the sandwiches were the best.

[@joshchicago2008]

I always thought she's your girlfriend. Didn't know until I've seen this super fyi the best Rome eats vlog that she's your sister! Baci!

[@afinecupofcoffee8476]

How was the tiramisu from Pompi? I'm so apprehensive about it being in a box but it actually looks good!

[@locavore_eats]

I forgot if we vlogged it or not but we had Pompi twice and their tiramisu was really good! Although we barely had any other tiramisu so don't know how it compares to others

[@jyc313]

May I ask, what time of the year did you guys go? And was it super busy? Seems like it was during the colder months, and I'm planning a visit in late January.

[@locavore_eats]

We visited Rome February 2020 😊

[@karla92583]

Will be going to Rome this July. What are the hours of operation of the restaurants there???

[@locavore_eats]

Best check Google as it might’ve changed since we went in 2020 😊

[@claudioboston9928]

Ciao,in Rome there are a thousand typical restaurants to discover, and not just the tourist ones where the queue doesn't exist. Then, the pizza at Bonci's is good, expensive, but even here, it's not just him.

[@ledatufarulo7316]

Infatti. Io compro dell'ottima pizza sotto casa! 🙂

[@melissamiante6745]

Hi guys, are you sure that sourdough bread was “complimentary” at Da Enzo? It’s €2.50 per basket. A lot of people think they’re getting it complimentary because they automatically bring it out to you, but you will find that it is added to the bill! I learned that the first time going there, not that it matters, it’s still cheap anyway!

[@locavore_eats]

Ooh you're probably right, our mistake! But yes still very much getting haha. They were giving bread to the people who were waiting in line tho which was cool 😆

[@Nooner27]

I would almost swear that is Maynard James Keenan sitting at the table in the video @ 6:56.

[@locavore_eats]

Cannot unsee that now 🥸

[@claudiofoiadelli8721]

good video ma il caffè espresso non è nato a Roma

[@robertmccarthy1256]

My son is in Rome now

[@nellyesquivel9837]

What is the average price for these meals?

[@locavore_eats]

Hello! Depends on the place tbh but for sit down restaurants we'd say around 60-80 EUR for 4 people then 30-50 for more street food/cheap eats items. I'm sure it would have changed a bit now since we went pre-COVID in 2020. (Also prices are not including drinks and cover charge so maybe add another 10-15 EUR on top of that) Hope this helps :)

[@violetgaribyan-jg9ll]

🔔👏🌺🌼

[@LeMagnifiqueDoubleAgent-cj4zo]

Some good spots, but a number of very touristy places too. These aren’t really the “top 10” in Rome, but more like the ten places you ate at and liked.

[@ed1pk]

What are your top ten? Thanks.

[@LeMagnifiqueDoubleAgent-cj4zo]

@@ed1pk, It’s hard to name a “top ten,” especially in some kind of order. I did give a bunch of recommendations on another thread, so if I can find it, I’ll try to re-post it here. In the meantime, here are some good options near central Roma: Pizza 1. L’Elementare 2. Bonci (pancificio, not pizzarium because it gets too crowded) 3. Seu Pizza Illuminati 4. Antico Forno Roscioli 5. Casa Manco Osterias/Trattorias 1. Armando de Pantheon 2. Checchino 3. Da Enzo 4. Chiara 5. Il Antico Falcone 6. Pro Loco Pinciano 7. Bella Napoli 8. Romanè 9. Eggs 10. Luciano A Little More Expensive 1. Roscioli Salumeria e Cucina 2. Retrobottega 3. PierLuigi 4. Pulejo Expensive 1. La Pergola 2. Il Antico Arco

[@ed1pk]

@@LeMagnifiqueDoubleAgent-cj4zo Grazie! 🙏 You should make a video with your comments on each. 👍

[@LeMagnifiqueDoubleAgent-cj4zo]

@@ed1pk, Sure. I don’t have time to make videos and I have no idea how to edit them to make them look nice so I’ll have to stick to written recommendations.

[@ed1pk]

@@LeMagnifiqueDoubleAgent-cj4zo If you need any recommendations for food in NYC, happy to share. But there are plenty of great recommendations out there already. :)

[@bymariadeseos]

Come to visit Mexico, you will be impressed with mexican food is so rich

[@locavore_eats]

Love Mexican food so much. Defs need to go and try the real thing!!

[@duckbrew]

Osteria Da Fortunada was pretty good. There last ni. Wait staff was kinda rude quite honestly. Don't eat a gang of pasta either a few hrs B4 bed. It'll keep you up all friggin ' night!!

[@whatever1661]

You are such a cute couple. I look forward to test some of your recommendations.

[@locavore_eats]

Hope you enjoy them! But also we are siblings 😅

[@whatever1661]

@@locavore_eats hey, i don'T judge. Love is love...i guess

[@locavore_eats]

@@whatever1661 lol what

[@whatever1661]

@@locavore_eats haha just kidding, sry i couldn't help myself

[@fatmaabdulhadi2477]

Does mordi e vai serve halal meat or do they at least have vegetarian options?

[@locavore_eats]

Not sure about halal but they definitely had a couple of veg options 😊

[@anthonydecastro6938]

a great report, except that, in Italy, the "ristorante" is a technical term, different from the "osteria" and the "trattoria" and those stand-up pizzerias and the coffee bars! so when you say the Top Ten Restaurants, you were not quite accurate. but it is still an excellent report. perhaps you can just say: top ten eating places...that's general enough.

[@brasilebrasile2450]

In Trastevere there is a historic restaurant called "la parolaccia" (the bad word) where the waiters insult customers

[@locavore_eats]

Sounds interesting! Imagine walking into that restaurant randomly without knowing the concept of the restaurant, how shocking would that be 😅

[@ledatufarulo7316]

It is a shocking place.

[@hopeakhazebue4189]

I need work in Italy I live in trapani

[@asd77691]

tratorria da Enzo, that's a clear touristy thing.

[@locavore_eats]

Touristy or not it was delicious!

[@asd77691]

@@locavore_eats I would say both.

[@MariaAb_]

You’re both so cute 😭

[@Mike-fj2ln]

Sorry, lost me with the pizza. I like it round, and simple.

[@locavore_eats]

Don't knock 'till you try it, those were some of the best pizzas we've ever had 😊

[@MysteryExodus]

Osteria da Fortunata was not good. The food. The experience. Pass.

[@locavore_eats]

It was great when we went! Maybe it's changed since 2.5 years ago 🤔

[@adrian-qr6zk]

Dude, tripe isn"tr a "cut of beef"

[@locavore_eats]

LMAO oops, you know what we mean 😅

[@crustysoap356]

Go to Naples and you’ll find better pizza. I promise.

[@locavore_eats]

We did a day trip to Naples and had fantastic pizza there!

[@farshid71]

How do they not get fat in Italy? 👀

[@monicarollo2462]

Quality is the answer. Not quantity. And go for a walk every day. Ciao.

[@ledatufarulo7316]

Because we don't eat junk food

[@aneelaaltaf3741]

Nice smile of the female

[@SweatLaserXP]

The Jewish ghetto was actually quite wealthy

[@JY35509]

The restaurant you recommend Da Enzo. We didn’t mind waiting an hour expecting the food would great. I ordered the lamb chops, let me tell you there was no meat on them just bones. The spaghetti wasn’t good at all. I spent over $100 euros and left hungry. Sorry I don’t recommend you go there it’s a waist of time. I was there March 28, 2023.

[@locavore_eats]

Oh no so sorry that you didn't have a great experience 😭 We did go 3 years ago in 2020 so maybe it's different now 😓

[@ledatufarulo7316]

Ne t time cose a place no touristic

[@ledatufarulo7316]

Io però il panino con carbonara NON LO MANGEREI MAI! È sono romana

[@leberecht100]

Ich finde das gucken anstrengend ....ihr redet zu viel, man hat kaum Zeit , dass Essen in Ruhe zu sehen .

[@locavore_eats]

Well you can watch the full vlogs if you wanna see more of the food…or watch a non speaking video 😀

[@Kim-ss5bb]

I would never try tripe it looks absolutely vile

[@locavore_eats]

Haha never say never!!

[@Kim-ss5bb]

@@locavore_eats Lol me and my partner are staying in Rome in November it's out first time, Getting really excited

[@dganiteg]

not sure you meant "ghetto" like you thought... a jewish ghetto is something totally different

[@locavore_eats]

We were referring to its historic roots being the neighbourhood where Roman Jews were confined to. What were we meant to mean by it?

[@dganiteg]

​@@locavore_eats well usually a jewish ghetto refers to a holocaust term, which is more like an urban prison. i'm aware that the word predates the holocaust, but for example i can tell you in berlin it's called the jewish quarter, rather then ghetto. so while i understand why you meant and yes it's possible and not all wrong to call it the ghetto, and also yes i'm aware that the jewish population used to be confined to a certain area in the city although no prisoned in it, in today's culture (which is extremely important when discussing jewish prosecution) just calling it a ghetto without giving any context might be misunderstood. in my opinion. in any case it's not a jewish ghetto today or was during the ww2 and i consider this to be an important distinction.

[@Higgsboson20]

​@@dganiteg Ghetto it's the proper name because the neighborhood is called like this, everyone calls it like this here in Rome. It's one of the first Jewish Ghettos in the world, established during 16th century and was home of some tragic events during ww2, when nazis deported more than 1000 people to Auschwitz. So it isn't actually a ghetto today, although still most of the people living there are jewish, but it has been for centuries and the neighborhood is still called like this by Roman people. The term is really not out of context as you said.

[@samdinnage88]

Get a grip

[@grethi8110]

See, first mistake: eating pesto in Rome.

[@locavore_eats]

I mean we weren't going to Genoa so might as well while we're in Italy 😆😆😆

[@river5662]

Osteria da fortunata was an overpriced tourist trap. The pasta was so salty it was awful to eat. They take advantage of American tourists by asking for a tip. You want a tip after charging 18€ for a terrible plate of pasta ?? I can’t believe every vlogger recommends them.

[@locavore_eats]

Maybe you just didn't like them? We legitimately enjoyed their pasta and they didn't ask for a tip at all 😊

[@RickMyBalls]

you're right, that place is overrated tastless pasta sauce and craptastic service

[@jareb40]

To much laughing, difficult to understand

[@RickMyBalls]

bonci is overrated and overpriced. potato on dough with no tomato sauce and no cheese is not pizza - just some bland monstrosity. tried a few other types too and all were flavourless and uninspiring

[@locavore_eats]

Not sure how it's priced nowadays (must've changed alot since we went in 2020), but we definitely thought the flavours were amazing and unique 😊

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

I listened attentively for any use of the pronunciation "eXpresso". You get an A+.

[@locavore_eats]

😂😂😂

[@mariopersia1287]

MOLTI PIATTI NON SONO DI CUCINA ROMANA, MA INVENTATI DAL CUOCO A SUO GUSTO ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂