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$$$ | Trastevere |
Founded by three friends with a passion for wine and fine food, Antico Arco attracts diners from Rome and beyond with its refined culinary inventiveness. The location on top of the Janiculum Hill makes for a charming setting, and inside, the dining rooms are plush, modern spaces, with whitewashed brick walls, dark floors, and black velvet chairs. Its wine cellar houses over 1,200 labels, all nestled in the cantina carved into the ruins of the catacombs of San Pancrazio.
Piazzale Aurelio 7, Rome, Latium, 00152, Italy
Known For
- Changing seasonal menu
- Molten chocolate soufflé cake
- Extensive wine celler
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations essential
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$ | Trastevere |
In the quieter part of Trastevere, the family-run Da Enzo is everything you would imagine a classic Roman trattoria to be. There are just a few tables, but diners from around the world line up to eat here—a testament to the quality of the food. Because it's so small and does not accept reservations, there's almost invariably a wait, so arrive early for a better shot at speedy service.
Via dei Vascellari 29, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Cacio e pepe (pasta with pecorino-cheese sauce and black pepper), carbonara, and other Roman classics
- Boisterous, authentic atmosphere
- Small space with long waits
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 2 wks in Aug., No reservations
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$$$$ | Trastevere |
After 14 years in Austin, Texas, chef Cristina Bowerman returned to Rome to reconnect with her Italian roots, and her cooking is as innovative as the building she works in (Glass has received numerous recognitions for its design as well as its expertly executed cuisine). The menu, which changes frequently, features dishes like a standout steak tartare and lobster polenta with yuba.
Vicolo del 'Cinque 58, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Vegetarian tasting menu
- Plates inspired by Italy from north to south
- More than 600 types of wine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and 2 wks in July. No lunch Wed.–Fri., Reservations essential
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$ | Trastevere |
With eclectic vintage decor, colorful mismatched tables and chairs, and free Wi-Fi, this low-key neighborhood hot spot lures lots of expats and American travelers. In the evenings, order an aperitivo and you can accompany it with a variety of small plates brought to you at minimal cost. The outdoor tables offer prime people-watching.
Via di San Francesco a Ripa 151, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Lots of vegetarian and vegan options
- Lively dining terrace
- Prime people-watching
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$ | Trastevere |
People from all over Rome come to this family-run bakery that's been turning out delicious desserts since 1920. Try the brutti ma buoni ("ugly but good") almond cookies or anything with chocolate or jam. Stefania runs the place with her daughters, Michela and Manuela, and says her fondest memories of the bakery are from when she was a child, watching her father operate the 1950s oven, still in use today.
Via della Luce 21, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Torta Sacher
- Savory snacks for an on-the-go bite
- Light-as-air profiteroles
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-July–Aug., and Sun. in early July and Sept.
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$ | Trastevere |
The scent of cookies wafts out into the street as you approach this family-run bakery, where a small team makes sweet treats the old-school way in a massive oven bought in the 1960s. There are dozens of varieties of baked goods, mostly sweet but some savory. Try the brutti ma buoni and anything made with almond paste or covered in chocolate.
Via della Luce 21, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Old-school family-run bakery
- Dozens of varieties of baked goods
- Brutti ma buoni ("ugly but good") cookies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 2 wks in Aug.
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$ | Trastevere |
Over a coffee or a cocktail, sit and gaze upon Santa Maria in Trastevere's glistening golden facade and the busy piazza rom a perch at Caffè di Marzio. The outdoor seating is lovely, but the interior is warm and welcoming, too.
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere 15, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Prime piazza views
- Sunny outdoor seating
- American-style breakfast
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: 3 wks in Jan.
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$$ | Trastevere |
This always crowded pizzeria opens early and closes late, and in between it's packed with locals, tourists, and sports fans who know they can watch the Roma soccer team play on big, flat-screen TVs. The selection of pizzas is large, with delicious mains available as well. The coveted street-side tables are a great spot from which to view Trastevere's people parade. The service can be slow, so don't go for a quick meal.
Via di San Francesco a Ripa 158, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Mixed-vegetables pizza
- Sports-friendly atmosphere
- Long, leisurely meals
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and 2 wks in Jan. No lunch.
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$ | Trastevere |
There's no shortage of old-school trattorias in Trastevere, but this one has a strong following. Both locals and expats enjoy the brusque but "authentic" service and the hearty Roman fare; snag a table outside in warm weather for the true Roman experience of cobblestone-terrace dining.
Vicolo del Mattonato 2, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Bombolotti (a tubular pasta) all'amatriciana
- Spaghetti cacio e pepe
- Involtini (beef rolls)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and Aug. No lunch Wed.–Sat.
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$ | Trastevere |
Romans drive across town for great pizza from this neighborhood institution, which offers both thin-crust and thick-crust (alta) Neapolitan-style pies with any of the given toppings. It doesn't accept reservations, so arrive early or late, or expect to wait in line. Service from the owners and friendly waitstaff is smile-inducing. For food on the go, a smaller location on Via della Scala sells pizza by the slice.
Vicolo del Bologna 45, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- "superformaggio" (i.e., cheese lover's) pizza
- Dessert calzone with Nutella and ricotta cheese
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$$ | Trastevere |
Named after the Pink City in India, this restaurant serves high-quality curries in a large space just off the main Viale di Trastevere. It's a festive and fun destination if you're craving a change from Italian food. The portions are small but made for sharing, so you can order an assortment. There are tables outside when the weather is good.
Via di San Francesco a Ripa 56, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- 10 varieties of chicken curry
- Tasting menus for two people
- Outside seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.
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$ | Trastevere |
This no-frills pizzeria al taglio (by the slice) and bakery is hidden a few minutes away from Piazza Trilussa. As in many traditional bakeries, pizza is sold by weight, so get yours sliced to the size you want. In the mornings, the pastries hot out of the oven are equally enticing.
Via del Moro 15, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Classic Roman pizza from a wood-fired oven
- No additives or animal fats
- Homemade breads and sweets
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$ | Trastevere |
Set on lovely Piazza Sant'Egidio in the heart of Trastevere, Ombre Rosse bustles with expats and other regulars who appreciate the cocktail creations and the ever-lively atmosphere. On weekends, the outdoor terrace is good for boozy brunches, but during the week its the spot enjoy an aperitivo (aperitif) and nibbles, before finishing off an evening with friends at the bar.
Piazza di Sant'Egidio 12–13, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Free Wi-Fi
- Well-made cocktails
- Live-music nights
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$$ | Trastevere |
You might overlook Osteria der Belli because of its proximity to the central square of Trastevere, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere—and that would be a crying shame. Leo, the owner, is Sardinian and has been running this place daily for over 35 years, and, while Roman dishes are on the menu, it excels at seafood and Sardinian cuisine. Between the friendly service and quality food, this one's a real find in an otherwise-touristy part of Trastevere.
Piazza di Sant’Apollonia 11, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Sea bass carpaccio
- Ravioli or fettuccine alla sarda (in a creamy mushroom sauce)
- Large outdoor patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and 3 wks in Jan.
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$ | Trastevere |
A slow wander through town for a scoop of gelato after lunch or dinner is a summer sport in Rome. Galley-sized Otaleg is a must in Trastevere, where gelato master Marco Radicioni dreams up concoctions like croccante totale (completely crunchy) with fiordilatte, toasted nuts, sesame, and honey, as well as perfectly distilled seasonal fruit sorbets made with produce from the nearby open-air market in Piazza San Cosimato.
Via di San Cosimato, 14a, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Neighborhood go-to
- Creative flavors
- High-quality ingredients
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$ | Trastevere |
This place is packed pretty much every night with diners munching on crisp pizzas that come out of the wood-burning ovens at top speed. It's best not to go during peak dining hours, so go early or late if you don't want to wait. Fortunately there's lots of great nightlife in the area so you can make a whole evening of it.
Viale Trastevere 53, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Excellent wood-oven pizzas
- Fried starters such as supplì (breaded fried rice balls)
- Open until midnight for a late-night bite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and 3 wks in Aug.
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$$$ | Jewish Ghetto |
The draw here—in addition to the wonderful food—is the fantastic setting on Isola Tiberina, the wondrously picturesque island set in the middle of the Tiber River between the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere. As for the food, try the delicious prosciutto and mozzarella to start, and move on to classics like pasta all'amatriciana, meatballs in tomato sauce, or Roman baby lamb chops. The stuffed calamari in white wine sauce is worthy of facendo una scarpetta—taking a piece of bread to sop up the savory sauce. The dining rooms, spread over two floors, are elegant, and service is discreet.
Via di Ponte Quattro Capi 16, Rome, Latium, 00186, Italy
Known For
- Stuffed calamari in white wine sauce
- Elegant setting
- Unique location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 1 wk in Aug., Reservations essential
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$$ | Trastevere |
At this restaurant, you get to enjoy an evening of historical interest alongside an excellent meal. The building was constructed on the site of an 11th-century synagogue, and the spot is rich with history—several ancient sculptures, now in the Vatican and Capitoline museums, were unearthed in the basement in the 19th century. The proud owner is happy to explain every dish on the menu and offers a post-dinner tour of the wine cellar—and the famed basement.
Via dei Genovesi 31 a/b, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Ancient Roman recipe for braised pork shoulder with apples and leeks
- Mostly organic ingredients
- Cavernous wine cellar in historic location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch
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$ | Trastevere |
Trastevere's best supplì (Roman-style rice croquettes) have been served at this hole-in-the-wall takeout spot since 1979. At lunchtime, the line spills out onto the street with locals who've come for the namesake treats, as well as fried baccalà fillets and stuffed zucchini flowers. The thin-crust pizza al taglio is baked the old-fashioned way—in low-rise rectangular pans—and the marinara version is a must. A few daily pasta specials are available, too.
Via di San Francesco a Ripa 137, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Old-fashioned baked pizza with spicy marinara sauce
- Gnocchi on Thursday (the traditional day for it in Rome)
- Classic fried risotto ball with ragù or cacio e pepe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 2 wks in Aug.
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$$ | Trastevere |
An increasingly familiar sight on the streets of Rome are all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurants, popular for their inexpensive prices—but Take Sushi couldn't be further from this concept. It's all about top-quality, authentic food here. The pan-fried gyoza dumplings are a good way to start, followed by an order of a variety of sashimi and classic hand rolls (the menu features predominantly familiar options like spicy tuna and California rolls).
Viale di Trastevere 4, Rome, Latium, 00153, Italy
Known For
- Uni nigiri (sea urchin roe)
- Tasty algae salad
- Imported Japanese beer and sake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.