People often ask us where they should eat and / or sleep in Rome. Here are a few of our favorites. NOTE: Be sure to check about hours; not all of these places are open every day or all day.
SNACKS & DRINKS
- Forno Campo de’ Fiori (corner of CdF) — We *always* snag a panini here, and given the location you should definitely give it a whirl. It’s take out only.
Address: Campo de’ Fiori, 22
Phone: +39 06 6880 6662
Website: www.fornocampodefiori.com - L’Antica Salumeria (near the Pantheon) — More than just cured meats! The cookies are delicious (try the pistachio, if there are any left) as are the savory snacks. A bit pricey, but given the location and the fact that you’re on vacation… live a little.
Address: Piazza della Rotonda, 4
Phone: +39 06 0190 6857
Website: unknown - Tempio Bar (near the Pantheon) — This is our go-to spot for watching people watch other people as they mingle around the Pantheon. Perfect for a pre-dinner drink (aperitivo). Again, a bit pricey but that’s Rome… and hey, there’s the Pantheon!
Address: Piazza della Rotonda, 16
Phone: +39 06 686 1007
Website: unknown - Plebiscito (a stone’s throw from the “Wedding Cake”) — I had a gin martini, she had a negroni, and we split a classic bruschette. Everything was delicious, served with attention in a beautiful setting. Well worth a stop!
Address: Via del Plebiscito 104, 00186 Roma Italia
Phone: +39 06 678 5440
Website: http://plebiscito.net/
LUNCH / DINNER
NOTE that some of the following are only open for dinner, so best to check ahead to make sure.
- Ponte e Parione (near Piazza Navona) — One of our favorite places to eat in Rome. Although it’s close to Piazza Navona, it’s authentic and very good.
Address: Via di Santa Maria dell’Anima, 62
Phone: +39 06 6819 2278
Website: http://www.ponteeparione.it/ - Trattoria Monti (near Santa Maria Maggiore) — Mama runs the kitchen, and the sons handle the front of this small restaurant. They specialize in food from Marche (our area) and everything is great. Very popular and small, so be sure to make reservations. NOTE: We haven’t been here in years.
Address: Via di San Vito, 13/a
Phone: +39 06 446 6573
Website: none - Tonnarello (Trastevere) — On the “other” side of the Tiber but not too far away. We’ve been to Tonnarello a couple of times, and although it’s tourist focused, it’s fun. The food is hearty and good, the staff is friendly and energetic, and the prices are surprisingly affordable. The specialty is tonnarello, a type of hefty noodle that they make by hand. We’ve only eaten outside.
Address: Via della Paglia, 1
Phone: +39 06 580 6404
Website: https://tonnarello.it/en/homepage-2/ - Taverna Dei Fori Imperiali (near the Forum) — Good food, great location, the staff is friendly and speak English. Very busy so reservations are needed (often can make them the same day if you’re willing to eat a little early or late).
Address: via Madonna dei Monti, 9
Phone: +39 06 6798643
Website: http://www.latavernadeiforiimperiali.com/
ACCOMMODATIONS
- MyNavona — This is a lovely, small hotel very close to Piazza Navona. They serve a lovely breakfast delivered to your room (because there’s no dining room). The hotel isn’t staffed round the clock, but the folks who work there are super nice and will walk you through the process.
- Artimede Hotel – Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very nice rooms and common areas. Note that many of the bathrooms have enclosed tubs rather than walk-in showers. On Via Nazionale. (Note: we have not stayed here in many years, so research is advised!)
- Opera Hotel – Good, solid hotel. Very nice rooftop bar and lounge. We wound up with a walk-in shower when we stayed there; check ahead if this is important to you. (NOTE: The Opera Hotel is on Via Nazionale, and is completely different! Also, we have not stayed here in many years, so research is advised!)