EAT

“classics”

CHECCHINO DAL 1887

DA ENZO*

grandma’s table

DAL MORO

a century-old clubhouse for Roman politicos—not to mention a favorite of film-maker Fellini and fashion icon Valentino—this classic spot near the Trevi Fountain can give off a slightly nefarious air, but the spaghetti al moro (a light-side re-spin of the much heavier spaghetti alla carbonara) can't be beaten. Insist on sitting in the front room.

OSTERIA DER BELLI

a family run place with plenty of outside seating just around the corner from, Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere. Must order: Maria's favorite antipasti or spaghetti alle vongole and grilled calamari.

SANTO PALATO*

meat-heavy menu

GRAPPOLO D’ORO* 

Michelin rated

ARMANDO AL PANTHEON

just 14 tables at this cozy little place, located near some major tourist attractions; be sure to book ahead.

TRATTORIA MONTI*

no frills space

DA ROBERTA E LORETTA*

curated

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“rustic”

TRECCA*

EPIRO ROMA*

DAR FILETTARO A SANTA BARBARA*

tight menu

PIATTO ROMANO*

rustic

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“modern”

IL DESIDERIO PRESO PER LA CODA

veggie-goer

CESARE AL PELLEGRINO*

elevated typical dishes

PIANOSTRADA

LE MANI IN PASTA*

top floor seating

CLUB DERRIERE

MARIGOLD*

light lunch

TRATTORIA PENNESTRI*

slow food

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“pizza al trancio”

ANTICO FORNO ROSCIOLI / CAFFE’

FORNO CAMPO DEI FIORI

tiny, packed but worth it

BERBERE*

PIZZERIA DA BAFFETTO*

SUPPLI ROMA*

PIZZARIUM BONCI*

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“pasta”

FELICE A TESTACCIO*

TRECCA*

MATRICIANELLA*

best amatriciana in town

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“pausa caffe”

REGOLI

Must order: maritozzo

FARO

Nordic-styled

PANELLA

GIOLITTI

all-time classic

IL MARITOZZARO