Feast on classics such as pizza romana, pasta all'amatriciana,
pecorino and gelato or opt for the new lighter approach to Roman
cuisine in a modern trattoria.
Carnivorous: Testaccio
Home to the former slaughterhouse, many of the trattorie in this rustic part
of town stick with tradition, cooking up dishes using butcher's cuts of
meat known as the ‘fifth quarter' such as offal, tripe and the
classic Roman oxtail.
Sophisticated: Centro Storico
Rome's centre has an electric dining scene to sate all palates. See and be
seen in the upmarket, silver-service restaurants near the Pantheon, or explore the
winding streets behind Piazza Navona for a gourmet pizza topped with thinly sliced
prosciutto and fragrant rocket.
The run-down university quarter of San Lorenzo is packed with quirky, offbeat
restaurants buzzing with leftfield character. Navigate the students and join the
intelligentsia discussing lofty ideas over anything from vegetarian fare to gourmet
game dishes.
Wake up your tastebuds at aperitivo time, when many bars offer complimentary
finger food with pre-dinner drinks. Lots of eateries are shut on either Sunday or
Monday. Service is almost always included, otherwise a discretionary 5-10% is the
maximum expected. Both bars and casual restaurants charge extra if you order at the
table than at the bar.
