9 Must-Try Rome Restaurants Loved by Locals

Speedy Summary

• Santo Palato: As 2017,this trattoria combines Roman classics with modern flair in its menu. Recently moved to Porta Metronia, it offers dishes like duck ragù pasta and house carbonara.
• Enoteca L’Antidoto: A cozy wine bar in trastevere serving inventive small plates influenced by Italian and international cuisines, paired thoughtfully with a curated wine list.
• Retrobottega: Near the Pantheon, this minimalist eatery merges creative cuisine (e.g., artichoke katsu sando) with a large selection of wines. Retrovino offers a casual choice for dining and drinking nearby.
• Fischio: A laid-back kiosk bar beside a funfair with excellent coffee during the day transitioning into an evening spot for sparkling natural wine and local peopel-watching.
• Fratelli Trecca: Offers thin-crust pizza slices distinguished by gourmet toppings like beef tongue or roasted onions near Circo Massimo-affordable at €2.50 per slice.
• Necci dal 1924: Outdoor cafe-bar at Pigneto featuring brunch items such as fruit pastries plus cocktails amidst jasmine-draped walls for al fresco relaxation among locals.
• Beppe e i suoi formaggi: Cheese-focused shop mixing artisanal varieties within custom-made cheeseboards paired with wines in Rome’s Jewish quarter.
• Mercato Trionfale/Il Pescatorio Stall: Located near Vatican Market visitors enjoy seafood mini ‘maretozzo’ plates including octopus/alike sea fish parmigiana tuna sashimi,snacking exception seafood-only vendor pick .

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