From Italian to Modern Cuisine, Rome in Italy features 55 award-winning restaurants that make it a emerging food destination. The city boasts Michelin stars and World's 50 Best nods across its restaurant scene. Rome is a rising star in the culinary world.
The best restaurants in Rome
55 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.180 Grammi Pizzeria Romana
Located near Rome’s Centocelle region, 180g Pizzeria Romana crafts Roman-style pizzas with crispy, crunchy crusts. 180 Grammi Pizzeria Romana is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Pizza · Via Genazzano, 32, 00177 Roma RM, Italy
2.Achilli al Parlamento
Achilli al Parlamento is a wine shop serving Roman cuisine and offering an extensive wine selection. Achilli al Parlamento is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via dei Prefetti, 15, 00186 Rome, Italy
3.Acquolina
Acquolina is a gourmet restaurant located in the heart of Rome. An elegant environment of modern and contemporary art, Mediterranean cuisine is offered by way of raw ingredients and fresh game. Acquolina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Mediterranean · Via del Vantaggio, 14, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
4.Aede
æde is a project that aims to bring the gastronomic experience to a completely new level, breaking down all the clichés so far known related to high-level cuisine, reworking "poor" quality products into dishes with a Nordic flavor and great impact. Aede is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative, Nordic · Via Federico Cesi, 22, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
5.All'Oro
All'Oro has always stood out for its traditional-contemporary cuisine philosophy, and a creative menu rooted in the flavors of tradition - where great classics of Italian cuisine are rigorously homemade. All'Oro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creative, Italian · Via Giuseppe Pisanelli, 25, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
6.Allegrío
The gastronomic experience of the Allegrío Restaurant gives a novel flavor to the traditional Italian cuisine represented by the combination of local and regional Roman dishes and Neapolitan Pizza. The tasty recipes of Roman and regional cuisine aim to preserve the traditional culinary values and flavors handed down for generations. Allegrío is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Pizza, Regional Cuisine · Via Vittorio Veneto, 114, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
7.Antica Pesa
Antica Pesa is a family-owned restaurant that shares its deep roots in Italian culinary history by reworking traditional recipes from Roman cuisine and utilizing locally sourced seasonal products with a nod to modern trends. Antica Pesa is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Garibaldi, 18, 00153 Rome, Italy
8.Aquazzura Bar
The launch of the first Aquazzura Bar marks the house's foray into the hospitality sector, melding Aquazzura's distinctive aesthetic with the old-world elegance of the Hotel de Russie. Imagine a secret garden nestled within a secret garden, where the essence of La Dolce Vita permeates the historic Hotel de Russie's hidden courtyard. Aquazzura Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via del Babuino, 9, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
9.Armando al Pantheon
Armando al Pantheon is a long-standing restaurant serving hearty, traditional Roman fare in a wood-paneled dining room. Armando al Pantheon is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Salita de' Crescenzi, 31, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
10.Aroma
At Aroma, quintessential Rome is reflected in a menu of classic Italian dishes on a picturesque outdoor terrace offering an unparalleled Colosseum view. Aroma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Labicana, 125, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
11.BARRED
Barred was born from the ideas and commitment of two brothers who, after having trained in different contexts, have always remained linked by a great passion for the world of food and wine. BARRED is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
International, Italian, Modern Cuisine · Via Cesena, 30, 00182 Roma RM, Italy
12.Bar Latteria
Latteria Trastevere is a bustling little wine bar that offers an extensive selection of natural wines, craft beers, spirits, and good food. Bar Latteria is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Vicolo della Scala, 1, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
13.Bianca Trattoria
In Prati, a stone's throw from Piazzale Clodio, you'll find Bianca Trattoria, the new restaurant of one of the most talented chefs of his generation, Davide Del Duca. What will you find? A trattoria, in the true sense of the word. A proposal within everyone's reach, a return to the origins. The desire to approach traditional, Roman, and Italian cuisine. Bianca Trattoria is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Circonvallazione Trionfale, 94, 00195 Roma RM, Italy
14.Bistrot 64
The kitchen of Bistrot 64 follows the alternation of the seasons. The ingredients' essence clearly emerges from the dishes, which are the expression of a high kitchen philosophy focused on removing and subtracting excess to offer simplicity and elegance in each dish. Bistrot 64 is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Guglielmo Calderini, 64, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
15.Charade Bar
Charade Bar serves a small but refined menu of meat and fish dishes and offers a cocktail list, a vast selection of wines, champagnes, gins, cognacs, and whiskeys from all over the world. Charade Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Via della Barchetta, 14, 00186 Rome RM, Italy
16.Cielo Terrace
Cielo Restaurant & Bar — from dusk till dawn, this glamorous rooftop terrace is the ultimate hot spot from which to admire the Eternal City’s historic skyline. Designed for the most discerning of tastes, Cielo’s selection of dishes includes a range of seafood featuring the flavors of the Mediterranean, from raw fish, oysters, and mussels to crab and lobster. Cielo Terrace is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood · Via Sistina, 69, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
17.Da Cesare al Casaletto
The Roman tradition at Trattoria da Cesare is not just a style of cooking, but a constant research that tends to make it more real and genuine every day. Da Cesare al Casaletto is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via del Casaletto, 45, 00151 Roma RM, Italy
18.Da Gino al Parlamento
Da Gino al Parlamento — from Gino to the Parliament — is an authentic Roman tavern crafting dishes steeped in tradition. Da Gino al Parlamento is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Vicolo Rosini, 4, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
19.Drink Kong (Bar)
Drink Kong is a hip cocktail bar serving a mood-based drinks menu set against striking Japanese-street-style decor. Drink Kong (Bar) is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bar · Piazza San Martino, AI Monti 8, Rome, Italy
20.Enoteca la Torre
Enoteca la Torre represents one of Rome's most exclusive experiences, presenting refined cuisine in a poetic context full of charm. Enoteca la Torre is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary, Italian · Lungotevere delle Armi, 23, 00195 Roma RM, Italy
21.Eufrosino Osteria
The menu at Eufrosino Osteria changes monthly and generates moments of convivial well-being with recipes with a territorial imprint, lightened in structure and preparation, but full of history and flavors. Eufrosino Osteria is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via di Tor Pignattara, 188, 00177 Roma RM, Italy
22.Freni e Frizioni (Bar)
Freni e Frizioni is a street cocktail bar based in the heart of Rome in Trastevere. Housed within a former mechanic's workshop, Freni e Frizioni spans the globe with cocktails inspired by famed neighborhoods. Freni e Frizioni (Bar) is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bar · Via del Politeama, 4, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
23.Glass Hostaria
A light kitchen with the incorporation of the best Italian traditions, Glass Hostaria crafts a menu based on research, passion, and experience gathered from international influences. Glass Hostaria is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Italian · Vicolo del Cinque, 58, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
24.INEO
‘Ineo’ in Latin means ‘to initiate’, and Chef Heros de Agostinis invites his guests to begin a sensory journey of intriguing flavors, anchored by his Roman roots and inspired by his travels around the world, exotic perfumes, and spices. A careful study between past and present, aesthetics, creativity, and technique, INEO is the culmination of Chef Heros’ vision. INEO is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Creative · piazza della Repubblica 46, Rome, 00184, Italy
25.Idylio by Apreda
Idylio by Apreda restaurant is a gourmet enclave that offers a wonderfully intimate atmosphere. The menu is a journey that celebrates the Mediterranean through dishes whose flavors come directly from the ingredients—fish, vegetables, and more—exalted by refined techniques, a deep understanding of the ingredients, and a skillful use of spices. Idylio by Apreda is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian Contemporary · Via di S. Chiara, 4, 00186 Rome RM, Italy
26.Il Convivio Troiani
For years, Il Convivio-Troiani has aimed exclusively at small producers, buying seasonal micro-productions which are healthy and respectful of the earth. The result is a menu of healthy, tasty, and territorial cuisine. Il Convivio Troiani is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Vicolo dei Soldati, 31, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
27.Il Pagliaccio
The cooking at Il Pagliaccio is refined, unique, and unambiguous. There is enough creativity on the menu to last a lifetime. Il Pagliaccio is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creative, Italian · Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 129a, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
28.Imàgo
The background music and the stunning view are complemented by the taste, texture, and aroma of the reinterpretation of Italian cuisine that goes into the Imàgo's festival dishes. Imàgo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Modern Cuisine · Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 6, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
29.Jerry Thomas Bar Room
Jerry Thomas Bar Room is nestled in the heart of the historic Trastevere neighborhood. The Orient Express-inspired design blends with an atmosphere and ambiance reminiscent of the great European bars of the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. Bottled cocktails, champagne, and premium spirits complement a dynamic, informal atmosphere, with consistently attentive and friendly service. Jerry Thomas Bar Room is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Champagne Bar, Cocktail Bar · Via del Moro, 10, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
30.Jerry Thomas Speakeasy
A cocktail destination for drinkers from around the globe, Jerry Thomas Speakeasy arises from the idea of bringing back to light a forgotten classic mixing style. Jerry Thomas Speakeasy is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bar, Speakeasy · Vicolo Cellini, 30, Ponte, Rome, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
31.L'Arcangelo Vino e Cucina
In the heart of the Roman Prati area, the restaurant L'Arcangelo is the home of the Roman chef Arcangelo Dandini, where he proposes his traditional Roman cuisine, but according to his personal taste experience. L'Arcangelo Vino e Cucina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Giuseppe Gioachino Belli, 59, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
32.La Carbonara
La Carbonara is an authentic roman restaurant crafting dishes rooted in family tradition. La Carbonara is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Campo de' Fiori, 23, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
33.La Ciambella
La Ciambella is a bistro with traditional Roman cuisine and more, plus a large selection of wine and gin. La Ciambella is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via dell'Arco della Ciambella, 20, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
34.La Pergola
A breathtaking view of the Eternal City is revealed to guests at one of the world’s most beautiful restaurants. La Pergola has become a temple of international gastronomy, promising a memorable dining experience, evoking tastes and new emotions coaxed from the real flavors of Italian and Mediterranean tradition. La Pergola is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101, 00136 Roma RM, Italy
35.La Terrazza
La Terrazza is a reminder of why Italy is one of the world’s great food destinations. Exquisite ingredients that are beautifully prepared makes for an unforgettable experience. La Terrazza is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Ludovisi, 49, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
36.Le Jardin de Russie
From the elegant dining room, replete with stylish classically-inspired accents, to the verdant outdoor terrace at the foot of the Pincio, surrounded by mature pine and flowering citrus, Le Jardin de Russie offers stylish Italian cuisine in sublime surrounds in Rome. Le Jardin de Russie is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Hotel de Russie, Via del Babuino, 9, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
37.Luciano Cucina Italiana
Luciano Cucina Italiana fills the gap between haute cuisine and popular trattorias to balance familiar flavors in an elegantly contemporary guise — combining the past and the future to graft innovation into tradition. Luciano Cucina Italiana is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Piazza del Teatro di Pompeo, 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
38.Marco Martini Restaurant
With respect to seasonal products, the menu at Marco Martini Restaurant is rooted in the tradition of Roman cuisine, reinterpreted with a modern twist. Marco Martini Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Viale Aventino, 121, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
39.Mater Terrae
Mater Terrae is a vegetarian restaurant in Rome located on the top floor of the Raphaël Hotel. Known for its panoramic views of the city and its elaborate ecological cuisine, all the dishes are prepared with the best Italian products, strictly seasonal and mainly organic and biodynamic. Mater Terrae is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Largo Febo, 2, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
40.Moma
Moma is a one-of-a-kind restaurant, with two souls inhabiting the same body. The bistro side is modern and dynamic, offering a wide variety of simple, easy-to-eat yet delicious food. The gourmet side is classy, elegant, and experimental. Moma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Modern Cuisine · Via di S. Basilio, 42, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
41.Orma Roma
Orma Roma is a fine dining restaurant in the beating heart of Rome, crafting contemporary cuisine. Orma Roma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Modern Cuisine · Via Boncompagni, 31, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
42.Per Me Giulio Terrinoni
In the heart of Rome, between Via Giulia and Via dei Banchi Vecchi, comes to life Per Me Giulio Terrinoni, which delivers a cuisine that is focused on great raw ingredients and creative preparation. Per Me Giulio Terrinoni is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Vicolo del Malpasso, 9, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
43.Pierluigi
Pierluigi serves traditional dishes with a gastronomic twist featuring fresh in-season seafood, fish and meat ingredients, vegetables, and herbs. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine list from Italy and France, champagne, and distilled spirits. Pierluigi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Piazza de' Ricci, 144, 00186 Rome RM, Italy
44.Pipero Roma
Pipero is a space that lives to satisfy the desires of every customer. There is great attention not only for the excellence of the restaurant and the kitchen but also to interior design that completes the ambitious proposal of this location. The carbonara is famed as the best in all of Rome. Pipero Roma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 246, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
45.Pizzeria Clementina
The menu at Pizzeria Clementina features traditional Roman pizza, made with live sourdough, rolled out with a rolling pin, and cooked in a wood-fired oven: the Capricciosa di Mare is one of Luca Pezzetta's signature dishes, topped with homemade tuna ham (swordfish or amberjack), artisanal bottarga, datterino tomato stew, buffalo mozzarella strips, olive earth and artichoke petals alla giudia. Pizzeria Clementina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Pizza · Via della Torre Clementina, 158, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy
46.Pulejo
Pulejo welcomes guests into a luxe setting, crafting modern cuisine that elicits a sensory evocation. Pulejo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Modern Cuisine · via dei Gracchi 31, Rome, 00192, Italy
47.Retrobottega
Retrobottega draws diners in for its inventive dishes and minimalist space in the heart of Rome. An impactful wine list enhances the cuisine. Retrobottega is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative, Italian · Via d'Ascanio, 26A, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
48.Rinaldi al Quirinale
Rinaldi al Quirinale serves seasonally driven Italian cuisine and offers an extensive wine list, champagne, whiskey, brandy, cognac, brandy, and spirits. Rinaldi al Quirinale is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Parma, 11/A, 00184 Rome RM, Italy
49.Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina is a restaurant, deli, salami, and cheese counter located in the heart of the capital, a few steps from Campo de 'Fiori. The menu is based on great ingredients, showcasing a constant dialogue with the salami and cheese counter and genuine Roman and Italian cuisine. Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via dei Giubbonari, 21, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
50.SantoPalato
SantoPalato is a true Roman trattoria crafting traditional dishes with flashes of creativity. An immense wine list enhances the cuisine with unique bottles. SantoPalato is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Piazza Tarquinia, 4 a/b, 00183 Roma RM, Italy
51.Seu Pizza Illuminati
Seu Pizza Illuminati is the creature of Pizza Chef Pier Daniele Seu and his wife and partner Valeria Zuppardo. Starting from the assumption of a perfect dough that is light, airy, and digestible, they developed a whole pizza concept that delivers exceptional pizzas with creative toppings focusing on top-quality ingredients in a young, cool, yet elegant atmosphere. Seu Pizza Illuminati is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Pizza · Via Angelo Bargoni, 10 - 18, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
52.The Court (Bar)
The Court is a cocktail bar with a view of the Colosseum: the most prestigious of the capital — located inside the exclusive Palazzo Manfredi. The Court (Bar) is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Labicana, 125, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
53.Tramae Restaurant
Genuine welcome and sophisticated style – Tramae Restaurant is the place where the threads of countless stories are mixed together. A business lunch, a relaxing break, a romantic dinner – any occasion is perfect to enjoy chef Marco Coppola's creations. Tramae Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via del Nazareno, 25, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
54.Trecca
Trecca was born from the union of two brothers with the desire to rediscover ancient, true Roman cuisine linked to historical recipes, traditions, and gestures. Trecca is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Alessandro Severo, 220, 00145 Roma RM, Italy
55.Zia
The cuisine at Zia is sincere and energetic, showcasing French techniques and seasonal Italian products of the Lazio region, the Apennines, and the sea. Zia is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Via Goffredo Mameli, 45, 00153 Rome RM, Italy
