Rome, according to locals
123 places that people in Rome keep recommending, across 3 maps. Each map links every place to the comments behind it.
Best restaurants in Rome
In Rome, people send friends for the pasta: carbonara at Roscioli, carbonara and amatriciana at Da Enzo al 29 if you can face the queue, amatriciana and tripe at Armando al Pantheon, and cacio e pepe at Felice a Testaccio or Roma Sparita. For pizza, they point to Seu Pizza Illuminati for its dough and toppings.
Most recommended
- Roscioli, Restaurant47 people recommend, 11 warn against it
People recommend Roscioli, a historic Roman deli-restaurant, and diners praise its pasta, with some singling out the carbonara.
- Da Enzo al 29, Trastevere41 people recommend, 4 warn against it
People strongly recommend this Trastevere trattoria, and many diners praise the food, and the carbonara and amatriciana are both named.
- Tonnarello, Trastevere24 people recommend, 11 warn against it
Most commenters recommend Tonnarello, and a couple singled out its amatriciana and a couple its carbonara.
- Osteria da Fortunata, Piazza Navona22 recommend it
People are divided on Osteria da Fortunata.
- Armando al Pantheon20 people recommend, 6 warn against it
People recommend Armando al Pantheon: many diners rate the cooking highly, a couple single out the amatriciana, and a couple the tripe.
Places to visit in Rome
Rome's big sights come with tips: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the earliest slot or after hours, the dome climb at St. Peter's Basilica for its views, the Colosseum after dark, the Galleria Borghese for Bernini sculptures with tickets booked well ahead, and the Roman Forum with a guide or audio tour. Crowds and queues are the common complaint.
Most recommended
- Vatican Museums128 people recommend, 84 warn against it
Several visitors single out the Sistine Chapel, and many say the museums are worth the time, though some were underwhelmed by it.
- St. Peter's Basilica126 recommend it
Many visitors call St. Peter's Basilica incredible, and many point to climbing the dome for the views.
- Colosseum80 recommend it
Most visitors recommend the Colosseum, and several call it stunning, iconic or awe-inspiring, with two visitors saying an audio tour made the visit memorable.
- Galleria Borghese73 recommend it
Most visitors recommend the Galleria Borghese, and many praise its Bernini sculptures, while several say the palazzo's interior is stunning in its own right.
- Sistine Chapel68 recommend it
Many visitors call the Sistine Chapel awe-inspiring, with the ceiling and walls filled with artwork.
Best pizza in Rome
Rome pizza recommendations, from thin-crust pies to pizza al taglio, with linked discussions of the food, queues and reservations.
Most recommended
- Pizzarium Bonci25 recommend it
Many diners praise Bonci's pizza al taglio, calling the slices excellent or delicious.
- Seu Pizza Illuminati, Porta Portese25 recommend it
Diners describe Seu Pizza Illuminati as a contemporary take on Neapolitan pizza, and most people recommend it, with many putting it among the best pizza in Rome or Italy.
- Da Remo, Testaccio15 recommend it
Many commenters recommend Da Remo in Testaccio, and one calls it the best pizza in Rome while another counts it among their favourites.
- L'Elementare, Trastevere15 recommend it
Many people recommend L'Elementare, and several name the Trastevere location specifically; a few note it has other locations around the city.
- 50 Kalò, Rome12 recommend it
Many commenters recommend 50 Kalò, a Neapolitan-style pizzeria near Termini, and a couple call it the best pizza they have had; one commenter describes its pizzas as light and very hydrated.