Our Restaurant Tips

Traditional Roman trattorias

These restaurants are usually casual, friendly and perfect to experience local life.The atmosphere is warm and informal, with simple décor and authentic Roman charm.

• Osteria Palmira Prati - Via Augusto Riboty, 20/c, 00195 Roma RM
  • This restaurant is just a 2‑minute walk from all our apartments, with affordable prices and authentic Roman cuisine.
  • It’s a great choice if you want to eat like a local without going too far or spending too much.
• Cacio e Pepe - Via Giuseppe Avezzana, 11, 00195 Roma RM
  • This restaurant is only a few minutes’ walk from our apartments and also easy to reach by bus in just a few stops.
  •  It is famous in the neighborhood for having the best pasta dishes in the area, with generous portions and traditional recipes.
  • You don’t need to book – just show up and ask for a table, but there might be a short wait.

Pizza Places

Here you’ll find our favorite pizzerias in the area, from authentic Neapolitan pizza with a soft, fluffy crust to traditional Roman pizza with a thin and crunchy base.

• Giacomelli - Via Emilio Faà di Bruno, 25, 00195 Roma RM
  • This pizzeria serves traditional thin and crispy Roman-style pizza (“pizza bassa”) with great value for money.
  • The atmosphere is simple and homely, perfect for a relaxed, informal dinner just like locals do.
  • You don’t need to book, but we recommend arriving by 8:00 pm at the latest to avoid the queue.
• Pizza & Bolle | La Napoletana -Via Oslavia, 41, 00195 Roma RM
  • This place offers real Neapolitan‑style pizza in the neighborhood, with a soft, airy crust and high‑quality ingredients.
  • It’s very popular and often fully booked, so we strongly recommend reserving a table in advance through their website.

The Most Important Part: The Gelato Shops

• La Romana dal 1947 - Via Cola di Rienzo, 2, 00193 Roma RM
  • The best gelateria in the city, famous for its rich cream flavor and the wide choice of toppings you can add.
  • Don’t be put off by the line outside – service is very fast and it’s absolutely worth the wait.
• Iamotti - Via Trionfale, 122, 00195 Roma RM
  • An excellent gelato shop in the neighborhood, just a short walk from the apartments, famous for its chocolate and pistachio flavors.