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Are Cabo beaches swimmable?

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What are the most luxurious hotels in Cabo?

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Is Cabo good for families?

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Best Restaurants in Rome (2026 Guide)

Rome is an easy city to eat badly in. The center is full of places coasting on location, and a lot of "best of" lists just reshuffle the same tourist traps near the Trevi Fountain. This is the shorter, honest version: 15 places we'd send anyone to, sorted by what you're in the mood for — a classic Roman trattoria, something more contemporary, a special-occasion dinner, a rooftop, or an aperitivo. A few are institutions. A couple come with a wait. All of them are worth it. And read here for our list of favorite hotels in Rome.

Classic Roman Trattorias

This is the food Rome is actually known for — cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana, gricia. Simple, done well, no reinvention needed.

Trattoria da Enzo al 29 (Trastevere). The consensus pick for classic Roman cooking, and it earns it. Tiny, family-run, and famous for carbonara, cacio e pepe and fried artichokes done properly. The catch: it's small and barely takes reservations, so there's almost always a line. Go right when it opens or be prepared to wait.

Trattoria al Moro (near the Trevi Fountain). An old-school Roman institution a few minutes from the Trevi, the kind of place that's been serving the same dishes to the same crowd for generations. White-jacketed waiters, classic carbonara, zero trend-chasing. This is where you go when you want the Rome of forty years ago.

Pommidoro (San Lorenzo). Open since 1890 and a former haunt of Pasolini, in the studenty San Lorenzo neighborhood away from the crowds. Grilled meats and classic pastas, lots of regulars, and a sense that nothing has changed in a very long time — in the best way.

Taverna Trilussa (Trastevere). A more polished, reservation-friendly option in Trastevere, known for serving pasta in the pan it was cooked in. Easier to book than da Enzo and a safer bet if you don't want to gamble on a line, though slightly more touristed.

L'Isola d'Oro. The pick when you want seafood rather than the usual Roman pastas — fresh fish, simply handled. A good change of pace mid-trip.

Contemporary Osterie

Roman ingredients, lighter hand, a bit more invention. This is where the city's cooking has been moving.

Pianostrada. A modern, female-led kitchen with an open pass and a small courtyard, near Campo de' Fiori. Famous for its stuffed focaccia and a menu that changes with what's good. Book ahead — it's small and popular.

Il Marchese (Via di Ripetta). Roman cuisine plus the world's first amaro bar, with hundreds of bottles behind it. Come for solid Roman classics and stay for an after-dinner amaro you can't get anywhere else. Lively and fun rather than precious.

Poldo e Gianna Osteria. A contemporary osteria doing seasonal Roman cooking without the formality. The kind of neighborhood spot locals keep to themselves.

Rocco Ristorante (Monti). In Monti, one of Rome's best neighborhoods for wandering, this is the cooler, modern-Roman option and a good dinner before drinks nearby.

El jardin at Hotel de Russie in Rome Italy

Special-Occasion Dinners and Views

For the splurge meal, or when the setting is half the point.

Aroma at Palazzo Manfredi. The Michelin-starred rooftop with the best Colosseum view in the city — you eat with the monument lit up right in front of you. It's expensive (a tasting menu runs well over €180 a head before wine), but for a once-a-trip dinner with a view you won't forget, it's the one.

Le Jardin at Hotel de Russie. Lunch in the terraced secret garden of Rocco Forte's Hotel de Russie, tucked between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps. Quietly grand, full of greenery, and a lovely break from the heat and crowds. Better for a long lunch than a quick bite.

Antico Arco (Gianicolo). Up on the Gianicolo hill, this is elevated Roman cooking with a serious wine list, away from the center. Worth the short trip for a calmer, grown-up dinner.

Bar at Hotel Palazzo talia in Rome Italy

Rooftop Bars

Rome does the sundowner well, and here is our full list for the best rooftop bars in Rome.

Cielo. A polished rooftop with wide views over the rooftops and domes — the spot for a proper cocktail at golden hour. Dress up a little.

The Vista Club. A glamorous rooftop bar for aperitivo with a view. Book ahead for sunset, when the tables go fast.

Wine and Aperitivo

Rimessa Roscioli. Less a restaurant than a wine experience from the legendary Roscioli family — guided tasting dinners where the wine leads and the food keeps pace. It books out well in advance, so reserve early. (Roscioli's wider reputation got a boost from an Anthony Bourdain visit years ago, and it's lived up to it.)

L'Oratorio (Trastevere). A relaxed spot for a glass of wine and an aperitivo before dinner, in a quiet courtyard. The kind of place to start an evening rather than end it.

A Few Tips for Eating in Rome

Romans eat late — restaurants fill around 8:30 or 9pm, and showing up at 7 marks you as a tourist. Reserve anywhere good a day or two ahead, especially in Trastevere and for rooftops at sunset. Skip restaurants with photo menus and a host waving you in near the big sights. And a coperto (cover charge) of a couple of euros per person is normal and not a scam.

Best Restaurants in Rome FAQ

What is the best restaurant near the Colosseum? Aroma at Palazzo Manfredi is the closest fine-dining option to the Colosseum and has the best view of it. For something more casual nearby, Rocco Ristorante in Monti is a short walk away.

What is the best restaurant in Trastevere? Trattoria da Enzo al 29 is the pick for classic Roman cooking, though the no-reservations policy means a wait. Taverna Trilussa is the most polished, reservation-friendly option. For a drink first, L'Oratorio is a short walk away.

How much does dinner cost at the best restaurants in Rome? Roman trattorias generally run €30–€50 per person with wine. Contemporary osterie like Pianostrada or Poldo e Gianna are €45–€70. Fine dining at Le Jardin or Antico Arco lands at €90–€150. A Michelin tasting menu at Aroma is €180–€250 before wine. Rooftop cocktails are €20–€25.

When do restaurants open for dinner in Rome? Most open around 7:30pm but don't get busy until 8:30–9pm. Lunch is typically 12:30–3pm.

Do you need reservations? For anywhere popular, yes — a day or two ahead, and earlier for Rimessa Roscioli and sunset rooftop tables. Da Enzo al 29 is the main exception, where you queue rather than book.