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Coffee, suppli, gelato, pasta, and wine—here’s how to cram it all into one day.
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Everything the Trecastelli brothers (of Trecca fame) touch turns to gold, including the pizza at their latest spot, Fratelli Trecca.
Osteria Palmira is where you'll find one of the best renditions of picchiapò in Rome.
Sometimes you just want fresh pasta without a line of tourists gawking at the woman in the window making it. Caffè Belsito, a super local spot away from the crowds, is your answer.
Forno da Milvio sits on a lively cobblestone street in sight of the Colosseum, but the baked goods are borderline too delicious for you to notice the landmark.
Forno Conti & Co is a small, minimalist bakery near the Colosseum, with Scandi decor and pastries so perfect they look fake.
A tray of hot pan suisse, pulled straight from the oven, has frequently swayed our order at Forno Monteforte.
In addition to Pizzarium, Gabriele Bonci has a panificio in the same neighborhood, serving equally fantastic pizza and sweets.
Come to Dolcemascolo for something sweet in the morning, and then return for some wine and savory stuffed pastries at night.
Forno Degli Amici, a bakery in Esquilino, excels in creating flavor combos you never knew you needed.
Piatto Romano in Testaccio is the perfect place to come for a long lunch when you want to eat classic Roman food.
Orma is a fine dining sanctuary where sleek Scandi decor, frosted windows, and soft acoustics make you forget you’re in a city where even the fountains have traffic jams.
Trattoria Pennestri in Ostiense has both classic Italian dishes and things you don't often find in Rome, like chocolate mousse and seared duck breast.
Testaccio Market is one of Rome's best covered markets and many of the stalls have been in families for generations.
Trapizzino in Trastevere serves delicious filled pockets of dough that make for a great snack or even a full meal.
Controluce is a solid lunch option in Trastevere, especially if you can secure a seat on their small, shaded green patio, tucked along one of Rome’s sunniest streets.
Grab a seat outside on L’Archetto’s shaded patio that’s situated on a pretty tree-lined street, and get ready to choose from 40 different pizza options.
Head to La Pratolina for perfectly made pinsas, and enjoy them outside on their shaded patio, beneath green vines and white umbrellas.
You can’t talk about Rome without mentioning the Pope, and you can’t talk about Roman pizza without bringing up Bonci.
Panificio Marè in Prati has so many good-looking pizzas, we’re convinced that one of Michelangelo’s distant relatives is working in the kitchen.