Go at sunset, when the light shines perfectly atop the Vatican. The staff is wonderful, and this spot is kid-friendly. So centrally located, you can even hear the hustle and bustle of Rome.
You can also enjoy the church bells and birds around this area. Many enjoy coming here for breakfast, complimenting the buffet choice.
This terrace is located on the top of a simple but luxurious hotel. With its white furniture, comfortable seating, and elegant champagne flutes, this is the perfect place for a dressy night in Rome.
Its outstanding food reviews and highly valued Michelin Star can be validated with just one taste of their Fassona beef and truffle dish or Foie gras platter. Their starters maybe a little on the pricy side but they are to die for.
This lounge has a unique set up, with an interesting indoor and outdoor layout. Both areas have exquisite views. There are 24 beers on The house speciality is A basement bar with tables in a cosy stone-clad interior and on a quiet side street, Passaguai feels pleasingly under the radar.
We visit the market on our Taste of Trionfale food tour. See our post for a guide to food markets in Rome. At stand , Anna and her team, sell all types of fresh pasta including lasagna, ravioli and melanzane all parmiagno, as well as suppli fried tomato rice balls filled with mozzarella. Alternatively pick up some items from the market, to enjoy a picnic by the Vatican at one of the nearby parks.
Parco Monte Ciocci and Janiculum are two good options. Paciotti is a family owned store dating back to It is voted the number one gourmet food shop in Rome on TripAdvisor. Antonio and his three sons satisfy the locals of Trionfale, with the finest cheese, cured meats, truffles, olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and much more.
Established in , Franchi is a historic food shop located on Via Cola di Renzo, one of the best shopping streets in Rome. Pop in to purchase some food to take home, or find a table and eat there. See our post for vegetarian restaurants in Rome. Right next to Franchi is Castroni , where you can find all types of Italian and International food.
Continue down Cola di Renzo and your left hand side there is a large department store called Coin Excelsior. On the lower floor, they sell all types of homeware, kitchen utensils and cooking equipment.
They sell over types of cheese from all over Italy and abroad, as well as the finest Italian food products. They also have a beautiful restaurant near the shop called Secondo Tradizione , recommend by the Gambero Rosso. Popular choices include burrata with anchovies, eggplant parmigiana, roman artichokes and meatballs. If all the sightseeing and museums has made you thirsty, pop over to Sorpasso for a glass of wine or a cocktail. There is a restaurant and bar inside called Cafeteria Ristorante Le Terrazze , offering fabulous views of St.
Del Frate is a popular restaurant and enoteca, to enjoy a lovely meal or aperitivo near the Vatican. There is a special white truffle menu for truffle lovers, as well as an extensive wine list including the finest Italian wine. For more information on eating in Rome, email us or see our Rome Travel Guide. For a complete insight into Italian cuisine, join our award winning food tours in Rome. Where to eat near the Colosseum. Best restaurants near the Vatican. The best pizza in Rome.
Best restaurants in Trastevere. Where to eat near the Spanish Steps. Where to eat near the Trevi Fountain. Sometimes you just want a good, plain simple tavola calda. If you are not sure what that is, it's basically like cafeteria style dining. The food is made in the morning, and then put out on platters on display. You ask for what you want, they heat it up for you, then you take it on a try to a table inside.
Plain, simple, fresh and good. And, it's a great way to have a very inexpensive sit-down lunch near the Vatican. L'Arcangelo is one of the best choices of where to eat near Vatican, if you don't mind it being almost 20 minutes' walk from Saint Peter's. I assure you it's worth it. This is the place if you are looking for a romantic dinner , or just a really good Roman meal with amazing food.
The ambience is basic, the waiters are friendly, and the food is simple, Roman and delicious. Brazilian sushi has become all the rage in recent years and not just in Rome. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, think salmon rolls with mango, think ceviche and caipirinhas. This location is pretty awesome, since there is a little outside section at street level, a hip and lively bar inside, an upper dining room, and, best of all, a rooftop for outdoor dining with views.
I've already listed Zanzara as a great option for where to eat near Vatican for lunch or dinner, but they have a nice and happening Happy Hour as well. They have outside tables too, even if on a busy street, and there is quite the local vibe at aperitivo time.
Del Frate started as a simple enoteca selling wine, and has long become a local neighborhood favorite since they opened a dining area too. The food is excellent and nicely presented. Add friendly service and yummy wine choices, and you have a great, local spot for an aperitivo near the Vatican. There is some space to eat outside also. Their food is absolutely divine, fresh, innovative and very local. Their cheeses are special and unusual, and the menu changes daily.
There is a gorgeous sunlit back room, but also a fun area with tables outside. And they have a sister bar one street over as well, Passaguai , which is indeed more wine bar. You cannot go wrong at either of these. You will find a lot of gelato near the Vatican. But great gelato? There are only a few. Gelateria dei Gracchi has long been a local favorite, and is one of the best places to get gelato near the Vatican, if not all of Rome.
Once you try any of their nut flavors, you will see why. If you forget to eat before your Vatican visit, or don't feel you have time to go some where to eat near Vatican, you can opt to eat inside the Vatican:.
So, exactly what is the Vatican? Find out here! Peter's Basilica is a church, so you have almost nowhere to eat inside. However, you do have one option. If you climb the dome of St. It's got pretty limited options for eating, but it will do in a pinch. There are actually quite a few options for eating inside the Vatican Museums. As soon as you enter the museums, you can head downstairs to the large food hall, for some limited fast-food, pizza and cafeteria type options.
None of this food is great but it will keep you fuelled. Alternatively, you can book some very interesting meals inside the Vatican Museums, like a pre-opening VIP tour with buffet breakfast , or Happy Hour on Friday night which of course includes a night visit to the museums. Think - no crowds! I've given address and directions to each of the above places to eat near the Vatican. But just in case, here is a map with all of them.
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