Eat, Eat and Maybe Eat some More 😉 – There are various restaurants in the market’s square, however wandering around the nearby streets you are bound to stumble upon some more hidden gems. You can have a carb feast at the Roscioli family bakery which has been serving traditional Italian baked goods for many years. Try their delicious pizza and variety of breads and sandwiches or any of their wonderful sweet pastries at the smaller café or have a more hearty meal at their restaurant. Another option for a quick breakfast or lunch is Forno Campo de’ Fiori. This historic bakery is known for their Pizza Bianca but they also have sandwiches, pastries and delicious crunchy biscotti. One of the best restaurants in Rome, CiPASSO, is located closer to Piazza Navona. Cirices. They are open for lunch and dinner and their might be a queue after 7 pm.
For us the jewel in the foodie crown was the wonderful Pianostrada, a restaurant/bistro that is hidden in a quiet little street and is run by a fantastic team of women with a passion for food. We live for such places that serve delicious food made from fresh ingredients that is both a feast for the eyes and a celebration for the taste buds, not to mention the great ambiance. The restaurant’s design is eclectic and charming, with an open kitchen and a lovely backyard. Every dish we tasted was wonderful from the fresh salads and appetizers, unique sandwiches and hamburgers and of course the amazing pasta dishes (we tried a few wonderful dishes but we were taken by surprise with the abundance of flavors of the most simple pasta with tomato sauce, an instant foodgasm). Make sure to make a reservation in advance because this place is very popular and don’t forget to pet the family bulldog who is a part owner.
wow – what a beautiful post! Love the way you capture real life in your photos and locals in their daily life – makes your blog far more interesting than the staged perfection many travel blogs opt for. When we visited the Trevi fountain was being refurbished, so you have definitely inspired us to return and try out those amazing foodie recommendations!
Thank you Lauren, yes we love trying to capture the feel of the place and not just the most famous touristic monuments (though we a few of those too)…You should definitely go back and try these cafes and restaurants because they are just so damn yummy!!!
I loved Trastevere when I was in Rome a few years ago. I had a great time exploring it at dusk time and then chilling out at local bar with some wine. Such a beautiful evening spent in Rome 🙂
Trastevere is such a cool place and has just great vibes. Next time you should also try Monti, I have a feeling you are going to love it!
Wow I love how cute those neighborhoods look. My family is going to Rome in a few weeks so I’ll send this over to them!
Thank you Eli! I am sure they will have loads of fun!
What beautiful photos! You have captured the atmospheres of the different neighborhoods very well. I went to Rome and few years ago and looking at your photos brought back wonderful memories <3
Thank you so much Anna, that was our goal. Happy you liked it.
Ugh, Italy is just too damn beautiful for its own good. You’re making me want to go back with all your talk of prosciutto and pizza (my mouth is watering) and then Palazzo Mattei courtyard looks like the perfect place to laze away some time as well.
Yes I can totally relate, pizza, ice cream, pasta and then all of this great history and art and gorgeous views, now I am thinking about going back there soon 😉
I have never been to Rome but it is certainly high on the list. Each neighbourhood here seems so romantic and quaint. I would love to just sit out at a nice cafe and eat pizza at each of them. Thanks for sharing!
Rome is wonderful and there are so many things to do. Sitting in coffee shops and watching the world goes around you is one of my favorite things too 🙂
This is definitely what the Dr. ordered. I’m heading there with my family in three weeks and need all the help I can get with finding the right places to eat off the beaten path. Thanks for sharing. My kids loved the photos.
Kellyn that’s wonderful! You’ll have a blast! Have fun and tell the kids to eat some ice cream and pizza for us as well!
Your photos are incredible! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Emily! Our pleasure 🙂
This is fantastic! I love learning about neighborhoods, and I’ve been wanting to explore Rome even deeper. Thank you so much for the great tips.
Thanks so much, Kat! We’re thrilled you love our post, we love writing these kinds of neighbourhood guides and Rome is so wonderful!