Best traditional restaurants in Rome

Rome is one of the most fascinating and romantic cities in the world. In addition to archaeological sites and majestic aristocratic palaces, the Eternal City is confirmed as one of the world’s best destinations for all lovers of good food. Among taverns, fraschette, gourmet stores and gourmet restaurants, there is no shortage of choice. Here are 10 traditional restaurants in Rome not to be missed to discover the true and genuine flavors of traditional Italian cuisine.

Hosteria Grappolo d’Oro

In the heart of the historic center, just a stone’s throw from Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori, Hosteria Grappolo d’Oro is a taste fort and a concentration of traditional Roman and Italian cuisine. From carbonara to roast lamb, from cacio e pepe to baccalà, at Hosteria Grappolo d’Oro you can enjoy generous, quality traditional cuisine in a rustic and pleasant setting. Intriguing is the “Roman Route” tasting menu, which features the most beloved and traditional recipes of Roman cuisine for an average cost per person of €30.

Roscioli

Welcome to Roscioli’s, the realm of a family that has made tradition and good food its mission. In the heart of the historic center, near Campo de’ Fiori, Roscioli is a delicatessen, delicatessen, wine shop, café, restaurant and a historic bakery active since 1824. A guardian of tradition and quality, at Roscioli’s delicatessen-gastronomy you can sample mind-boggling cured meats and cheeses, the famous Roman pastas, main courses and steaming pizzas fresh out of the oven. The restaurant offers menus of true Roman and Italian cuisine prepared with high quality raw materials and perfect execution of recipes for an average bistro price around 25€.

Dar Moschino

An authentic family-run Roman trattoria in the Garbatella neighborhood, Dar Moschino is the classic eating place for locals in Rome. Here you will find generous and quality folk cuisine, accompanied by friendly and cheerful service where the joke is always on. Try the great classics of Italian and Roman cuisine, such as rigatoni alla gricia and all’amatriciana. For main courses you can choose from Roman-style tripe, veal meatballs, rabbit cacciatore, and the inevitable zucchini frittatona. All at a low price with main courses never above 15€.

Caesar’s

Opened in the 1950s in the then-building neighborhood of Monteverde, Da Cesare is a destination for anyone in search of classic Roman dishes-such as amatriciana and coda alla vaccinara-perfect in their execution and choice of ingredients. All of course accompanied by good wine and friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Tradition combined with research make Trattoria Da Cesare one of the best Italian restaurants in Rome. The venue also has a pleasant outdoor space. The final bill does not disappoint with prices between 10€ and 20€.

La Tavernaccia

Opened in 1968 in a strategic corner of the iconic Trastevere district, La Tavernaccia is a family-run restaurant where in a genuine and friendly atmosphere you can enjoy what many consider the best pasta in Rome. You can order traditional pasta dishes, prepared with strictly homemade pasta, such as the legendary pajata, amatriciana, and carbonara, followed by meat specialties such as castrato, maialino, coda alla vaccinara, abbacchio, and tripe with an average receipt of 40€.

Pizzarium

Pizza by the slice in Rome is a ritual. If you want to try one of the best pizzas in Rome, gourmet and innovative but at the same time traditional, you can’t miss that of Pizzarium, a place opened in 2003 near the Vatican and consecrated to success by Gabriele Bonci. King of baking and a successful pizza maker in Italy and abroad, Gabriele Bonci has elevated pizza by the slice to a true art form with a plethora of mouthwatering offerings, even if the simplest toppings are the ones that most enhance the flavor. The street food receipt ensures tastings often under €5.

Flavius al I told you so

At Testaccio, in one of the neighborhoods where the essence of Roman-ness endures, stands the Flavio osteria al ve lo avevo detto. In rooms carved out of a cave where wine was once stored, they now serve traditional food in Rome to which they add a contemporary twist and 100% Roman and authentic cuisine with a few forays into Judeo-Roman gastronomic traditions. Consuming a typical dinner on the terrace on summer evenings is an experience you will remember for a long time. Medium-large portions with starters under 15€.

Yeast, pizza, bread

Staying on the pizza theme, Lievito, Pizza, Pane is a small place in the EUR district that smells of bread and wood and churns out one of the best traditional pizzas in Rome. Opened by young master pizza maker Francesco Arnesano, Yeast, Pizza, Bread churns out pizzas by the slice, breads and pastries of rare goodness made with stone-ground organic flours and sourdough. Stunning potato pizza scented with rosemary, super-gorgeous supplì with a soft and creamy heart, super fluffy white pizza with mortadella. It is the perfect place for a gourmet stop or an aperitif. Fresh and wholesome seasonings and low receipt under 15€

Osteria Fratelli Mori

A room full of shelves and a traditional atmosphere for Osteria Fratelli Mori, a family-run trattoria in the Ostiense area, between the Piramide Cestia and the Gazometro, where you can enjoy typical Roman cuisine with a few reinterpretations and the traditional sweets lovingly prepared by Grandma Giuliana, who jealously guards her recipes. Completing the distinctly cozy and informal ambiance are poems written on the walls and tables recycled from wooden crates that once held wine. The price guarantees quality without overspending with many dishes under 15€.

Armando at the Pantheon

Opened in the early 1960s under the name Bottiglieria con cucina, this downtown eatery, where locals eat in Rome, has transformed over time into the temple of traditional dining in Rome and a must for all lovers of good food. The specialties of Italian and Roman cuisine, executed to perfection and enhanced by top-quality ingredients, have made Armando al Pantheon a reference point for those seeking authentic and genuine flavors to be enjoyed in an informal and welcoming environment. Excellent value for money with many dishes under 10€.