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Eat, drink & shop in Rome

Where to eat, drink and shop in Rome: classic trattorias, pizza and pasta, halal options, espresso bars and gelato, Via Condotti, markets and outlets.

Restaurants

Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. € under €20 · €€ €20–40 · €€€ €40–80 · €€€€ over €80 per person.

Roman
Roman€€€

Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina

Deli-restaurant famous for one of the best carbonaras in Rome. Book ahead.

Campo de' Fiori · Getting there: Tram 8: ArenulaMap
Roman trattoria
Roman trattoria€€

Da Enzo al 29

Tiny, much-loved trattoria for cacio e pepe, carbonara and artichokes. Expect to queue.

Trastevere · Getting there: Tram 8: BelliMap
Roman
Roman€€€

Armando al Pantheon

Family-run since 1961, steps from the Pantheon, serving Roman classics.

Pantheon · Getting there: Walk from the PantheonMap
Roman
Roman€€

Felice a Testaccio

Known for its cacio e pepe, tossed at the table.

Testaccio · Getting there: Metro B: PiramideMap
Fresh pasta
Fresh pasta€

Pastificio Guerra

A tiny pasta shop serving a daily pasta dish at a very low price, near the Spanish Steps.

Spanish Steps · Getting there: Metro A: SpagnaMap
Pizza al taglio
Pizza al taglio€

Pizzarium Bonci

Famous pizza-by-the-slice with creative toppings, a short walk from the Vatican Museums.

Near the Vatican · Getting there: Metro A: CiproMap
Roman pizza
Roman pizza€

Da Remo

A classic, noisy pizzeria for thin, crispy Roman pizza.

Testaccio · Getting there: Metro B: PiramideMap
Street food
Street food€

Trapizzino

Pizza-bread pockets filled with Roman stews, a modern Roman street food.

Testaccio & other branches · Getting there: Metro B: PiramideMap
Supplì
Supplì€

Supplizio

Gourmet supplì, Rome's fried rice balls, in many flavours.

Via dei Banchi Vecchi · Getting there: Walk from Piazza NavonaMap
Pinsa
Pinsa€

Pinsere

Small spot for pinsa, an oval Roman-style pizza, near the main station.

Near Termini · Getting there: Metro B: Castro PretorioMap
Italian
Italian€€

Luna Caprese

✓ Halal

Italian pasta, pizza and mains with halal meat, near the Trevi Fountain.

Near Trevi Fountain · Getting there: Metro A: BarberiniMap
Indian & Pakistani
Indian & Pakistani€

Himalaya's Kashmir

✓ Halal

Curries, tandoori and biryani near Termini station.

Esquilino · Getting there: Metro A: Vittorio EmanueleMap
Roman
Roman€€

Tonnarello

Busy Trastevere trattoria serving pasta in the pan it was cooked in.

Trastevere · Getting there: Tram 8: BelliMap
Roman
Roman€€€

Da Pancrazio

Dine in rooms built over the ruins of the ancient Theatre of Pompey.

Campo de' Fiori · Getting there: Walk from Campo de' FioriMap
Fine dining
Fine dining€€€€

Aroma

Rooftop fine dining facing the Colosseum.

Colosseum · Getting there: Metro B: ColosseoMap
Fine dining
Fine dining€€€€

Imàgo

Michelin-starred cooking on the top floor of the Hotel Hassler, with views over Rome.

Spanish Steps · Hotel Hassler · Getting there: Metro A: SpagnaMap
Fine dining
Fine dining€€€€

La Pergola

Rome's most celebrated fine dining, with a panoramic terrace over the city.

Monte Mario · Rome Cavalieri · Getting there: TaxiMap

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Halal status is based on published restaurant information and can change. Please confirm with the restaurant before you go. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.

Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts

Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.

Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè
Pantheon

Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè

One of Rome's most famous espresso bars, roasting coffee over wood since 1938.

Getting there: Walk from the PantheonMap
Tazza d'Oro
Pantheon

Tazza d'Oro

Classic coffee bar by the Pantheon, famous for its granita di caffè in summer.

Getting there: Walk from the PantheonMap
Antico Caffè Greco
Via Condotti

Antico Caffè Greco

Rome's oldest café, open since 1760, with velvet rooms full of paintings.

Getting there: Metro A: SpagnaMap
Babington's Tea Room
Spanish Steps

Babington's Tea Room

An English tea room at the foot of the Spanish Steps since 1893.

Getting there: Metro A: SpagnaMap
Giolitti
Pantheon

Giolitti

Historic gelateria open since 1900, with dozens of flavours.

Getting there: Walk from the PantheonMap
Fatamorgana
Several branches

Fatamorgana

Natural gelato with creative flavours, including gluten-free options.

Getting there: Several branchesMap
Gelateria del Teatro
Near Piazza Navona

Gelateria del Teatro

Gelato made in front of you in a pretty lane near Piazza Navona.

Getting there: Walk from Piazza NavonaMap
Pompi
Spanish Steps & other branches

Pompi

Famous for tiramisu in many flavours, sold in take-away boxes.

Getting there: Metro A: SpagnaMap
Pasticceria Regoli
Esquilino

Pasticceria Regoli

Historic pastry shop famous for maritozzi, cream-filled sweet buns.

Getting there: Metro A: Vittorio EmanueleMap
Antico Forno Roscioli
Campo de' Fiori

Antico Forno Roscioli

Famous bakery for pizza bianca, pizza rossa and Roman biscuits.

Getting there: Tram 8: ArenulaMap
Biscottificio Innocenti
Trastevere

Biscottificio Innocenti

An old family biscuit bakery with a huge vintage oven.

Getting there: Tram 8: BelliMap

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Shopping & markets

Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.

LuxurySpanish Steps

Via Condotti

Rome's luxury street, lined with the big Italian fashion houses.

Getting there: Metro A: SpagnaMap
LuxurySpanish Steps

Via del Babuino & Via Margutta

Designer boutiques, antiques and art galleries between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo.

Getting there: Metro A: SpagnaMap
LuxuryPiazza Navona

Via dei Coronari

A charming street of antique dealers near Piazza Navona.

Getting there: Walk from Piazza NavonaMap
Shopping streetCentro Storico

Via del Corso

Rome's main shopping street, with popular brands from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia.

Getting there: Metro A: Spagna / FlaminioMap
Shopping streetPrati

Via Cola di Rienzo

A wide shopping street near the Vatican, popular with locals.

Getting there: Metro A: Lepanto / OttavianoMap
Shopping streetMonti

Via Nazionale

A long street of mid-range clothing and shoe shops near Termini.

Getting there: Metro A: RepubblicaMap
Department storeTrevi

Rinascente Via del Tritone

Modern department store near the Trevi Fountain, with ancient aqueduct ruins in the basement and a rooftop terrace.

Getting there: Metro A: BarberiniMap
Department storePiazza Colonna

Galleria Alberto Sordi

An elegant early-1900s shopping arcade on Via del Corso.

Getting there: Walk from Via del CorsoMap
MallEUR

Euroma2

One of Rome's biggest malls, in the modern EUR district.

Getting there: TaxiMap
MallNorth Rome

Porta di Roma

A large mall with many brands and an IKEA nearby.

Getting there: Taxi or busMap
OutletSouth of Rome

Castel Romano Designer Outlet

Big designer outlet village with Italian and international brands.

Getting there: Shuttle bus from central RomeMap
OutletValmontone

Valmontone Outlet

Outlet village south-east of Rome, near the Rainbow MagicLand theme park.

Getting there: Train or shuttle busMap
MarketCampo de' Fiori

Campo de' Fiori market

Morning market for fruit, flowers and spices, Monday to Saturday.

Getting there: Tram 8: ArenulaMap
MarketTestaccio

Mercato di Testaccio

Covered food market with produce and great street-food stalls.

Getting there: Metro B: PiramideMap
MarketPrati

Mercato Trionfale

One of Rome's biggest food markets, near the Vatican.

Getting there: Metro A: OttavianoMap
MarketTrastevere

Porta Portese

Huge Sunday-morning flea market with clothes, antiques and bric-a-brac.

Getting there: Tram 8: TrastevereMap
MarketMonti

Mercato Monti

Weekend market for local designers, vintage clothes and accessories.

Getting there: Metro B: CavourMap

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