Federica Bocco is a bilingual writer based in Italy. Whenever she's not taking impromptu road trips, she can usually be found taking pictures of food she didn't cook, writing her next article, or challenging Roman cobblestones by running around in heels.
Eating well is probably pretty high on your Rome itinerary list. Italians are seriously famous for their recipes, whether it’s traditional Roman pasta (cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana, and alla gricia) or crispy pizzas covered in bubbly cheese. But like many famous cities, Rome has its fair share of tourist traps, so it’s important to know where to go. Luckily for you, our local writers have tried and tested all the food there is to try in the Italian capital. So don’t waste any time getting overcharged for mediocre pasta: here are the best restaurants in Rome. RECOMMENDED: 🍦 The best gelato in Rome📍 The best things to do in Rome🏡 The best Airbnbs in Rome🛏 The best hotels in Rome This guide was recently updated by Rome-based writer Livia Hengel. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.