40 cheap eats rooms in Rome, editor-picked. the best low-budget rooms in Rome: the places editors actually return to. All Rome food.
Pasticceria Regoli ★ 4.7
esquilino · Via dello Statuto 60, 00185 Roma
Pasticceria Regoli in Rome's Esquilino has baked the city's defining maritozzo con la panna since 1916, with the fluffy bun split and stuffed with whipped.
Tip: Open from 06:45; the maritozzo sells out by 11:00 on Saturdays. Cash and card; standing room only.
Forno Campo de' Fiori ★ 4.6
centro-storico · Vicolo del Gallo 14, 00186 Roma
Forno Campo de' Fiori in Rome's Centro Storico has baked the pizza bianca that defines the city since 1924, with the Roscioli family owning the brand.
Tip: The pizza bianca with mortadella eaten standing up is the working-quarter ritual. Cash only.
Pasticceria Boccione ★ 4.6
jewish-ghetto · Via del Portico d'Ottavia 1, 00186 Roma
Pasticceria Boccione in Rome's Jewish Ghetto has baked the cucina giudaico-romanesca pastry canon since 1815, with the crostata di visciole e ricotta.
Tip: No sign on the door; look for the queue. Cash only; closed Saturday (Shabbat).
Panificio Bonci ★ 4.6
prati · Via Trionfale 36, 00195 Roma
Gabriele Bonci's Panificio in Rome's Prati district sells Rome's most-discussed sourdough loaves, with daily pane sciapo (saltless Roman bread).
Tip: Open 07:30; the saltless Roman loaf sells out by 10:30. The 18:00 batch is the second drop.
Sant'Eustachio Il Caffe ★ 4.6
centro-storico · Piazza di Sant'Eustachio 82, 00186 Roma
Sant'Eustachio Il Caffe in Rome's Centro Storico has roasted espresso over a wood fire since 1938. Order the gran caffe speciale. Booking recommended.
Tip: Order at the cassa first, then take the ticket to the bar. Two euros at the counter, four at the tables.
Mordi e Vai ★ 4.6
testaccio · Mercato di Testaccio, Box 15, Via Aldo Manuzio, 00153 Roma
Mordi e Vai in Rome's Mercato di Testaccio is Sergio Esposito's market-counter sandwich stall, with the slow-braised allesso di scottona (beef shoulder).
Tip: Closed Sunday all day. The allesso di scottona with chicory is 5 euros; queue forms 12:30 onward.
Mordi e Vai ★ 4.6
testaccio · Mercato di Testaccio, Box 15, Via Aldo Manuzio, 00153 Roma
Mordi e Vai in the Mercato di Testaccio in Rome sells Sergio Esposito's slow-braised allesso di scottona (beef shoulder) sandwich for €5, the city's defining.
Tip: Closed Sunday all day. The allesso di scottona with chicory is 5 euros; queue forms 12:30 onward.
Bonci Pizzarium ★ 4.5
prati · Via della Meloria 43, 00136 Roma
Gabriele Bonci's Pizzarium near the Vatican in Rome is the pizza al taglio counter that re-wrote how the city does slices, with toppings that rotate.
Tip: Open from 11:00 daily; line moves fast. Slices are sold by weight. Eat standing or take to nearby park.
Antico Forno Roscioli ★ 4.5
centro-storico · Via dei Chiavari 34, 00186 Roma
The Roscioli family's Antico Forno in Rome's Centro Storico is the 200-year-old neighbourhood bakery counter, with pizza bianca, pizza rossa.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat 07:00-19:30; closed Sunday. The maritozzo sells out by 11:00.
Volpetti ★ 4.5
testaccio · Via Marmorata 47, 00153 Roma
Volpetti in Rome's Testaccio is the 1973-founded salumeria counter with 300 Italian cheeses, a salumi case stocked from every region and a takeaway pasta.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat 08:00-14:00 and 16:30-20:15. Closed Sunday. Cheese tour by request.
Pasticceria De Bellis ★ 4.5
centro-storico · Piazza del Paradiso 56/57, 00186 Roma
Pasticceria De Bellis in Rome's Centro Storico is Andrea De Bellis's modern-Italian pastry counter, with eclairs, the signature Setteveli chocolate cake.
Tip: The €5 individual Setteveli is the order; whole cakes book three days ahead. Closed Monday.
La Casa del Caffe Tazza d'Oro ★ 4.5
centro-storico · Via degli Orfani 84, 00186 Roma
Tazza d'Oro in Rome by the Pantheon has roasted espresso since 1944. Located in Centro Storico. Order the granita di caffe con panna. At Via degli Orfani 84.
Tip: Order the granita di caffe con panna in summer; counter-stand espresso year-round. Closed Sunday.
Faro Luminari del Caffe ★ 4.5
prati · Via Piave 55, 00187 Roma
Faro in Rome's Prati district is the third-wave specialty-coffee bar pouring filter, V60 and espresso from single-origin beans roasted on-site weekly.
Tip: Open 08:00-19:00. The Friday brew bar tastings at 18:00 are free; the filter pour is the order.
Pizzarium ★ 4.5
prati · Via della Meloria 43, 00136 Roma
Gabriele Bonci's Pizzarium near the Vatican in Rome is the pizza al taglio counter that re-wrote how the city does slices in 2003, with toppings that rotate.
Tip: Slices are sold by weight; expect 5-7 euros per slice. Open 11:00-22:00 daily; standing room only.
Antico Forno Roscioli (Pizza Bianca) ★ 4.5
centro-storico · Via dei Chiavari 34, 00186 Roma
Antico Forno Roscioli in Rome's Centro Storico is the 1972-Roscioli-family bakery counter with the pizza bianca by the kilo, eaten standing on the alley.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat 07:00-19:30. Pizza bianca costs 16 euros per kilo; ask for 200g for one person.
Pizzarium ★ 4.5
prati · Via della Meloria 43, 00136 Roma
Pizzarium near Vatican in Rome is Gabriele Bonci's pizza al taglio counter, with slices sold by weight from €5 to €7; a generous slice plus a suppli runs.
Tip: Open 11:00-22:00 daily. The 12:00 batch is the freshest of the morning.
Forno Campo de' Fiori ★ 4.5
centro-storico · Vicolo del Gallo 14, 00186 Roma
Forno Campo de' Fiori in Rome bakes pizza bianca by weight at €3-4 per slice. Cash only. Open Mon-Sat 07:30-14:30 and 16:45-20:00; closed Sunday.
Tip: Cash only. Open Mon-Sat 07:30-14:30 and 16:45-20:00; closed Sunday.
Panificio Bonci ★ 4.5
prati · Via Trionfale 36, 00195 Roma
Gabriele Bonci's Panificio in Rome's Prati district sells pizza bianca and pizza rossa by weight at €4-6 per slice, with the saltless Roman loaf at €4 per.
Tip: Open Mon-Sat 07:30-20:00; closed Sunday. The 18:00 batch is the afternoon drop.
Supplizio ★ 4.4
centro-storico · Via dei Banchi Vecchi 143, 00186 Roma
Arcangelo Dandini's Supplizio in Rome's Centro Storico is the suppli specialist counter, with 12 daily versions including cacio e pepe and mortadella.
Tip: Cash and card. Open 12:00-22:00 Tue to Sun; closed Monday. Small standing counter only.
Pasticceria Innocenti ★ 4.4
trastevere · Via della Luce 21, 00153 Roma
Pasticceria Innocenti in Rome's Trastevere has baked classic Roman pastries since 1973, with the late-night maritozzo counter open until 21:00 and a long.
Tip: The 19:00 maritozzo restock is the freshest of the day; bun-and-cream sells for 4 euros.
Roscioli Caffe Pasticceria ★ 4.4
centro-storico · Piazza Benedetto Cairoli 16, 00186 Roma
Roscioli Caffe in Rome's Centro Storico is the espresso-and-pastry counter from the Roscioli family. Order the espresso, maritozzo con panna.
Tip: Open from 07:00; the maritozzo sells out by 11:00. Bar-stand espresso is the steal at 1.50 euros.
Sensorio Coffee Lab ★ 4.4
centro-storico · Via Flaminia 69, 00196 Roma
Sensorio Coffee Lab just north of Piazza del Popolo is the 2023-opened house-roasting bar pouring single-origin espresso, batch brew and hand-poured filter.
Tip: Open 08:00-16:00 Mon to Fri, 09:00-16:00 weekends. The pour-over flight is the order; pastries and brunch run all day.
Supplizio ★ 4.4
centro-storico · Via dei Banchi Vecchi 143, 00186 Roma
Arcangelo Dandini's Supplizio in Rome's Centro Storico is the city's specialist suppli counter, with the classic al telefono and 11 modern versions (cacio e.
Tip: Open 12:00-22:00; closed Monday. Suppli cost 3 euros each; the cacio e pepe is the lead order.
Trapizzino ★ 4.4
trastevere · Piazza Trilussa 46, 00153 Roma
Stefano Callegari's Trapizzino in Rome's Trastevere invented the namesake pocket-of-pizza-bianca stuffed with Roman braises in 2008, with the pollo alla.
Tip: Open daily 12:00 to midnight. Trapizzini cost 5 euros each; the pollo alla cacciatora is the lead order.
Cesare al Casaletto Take-Away ★ 4.4
trastevere · Via del Casaletto 45, 00151 Roma
Da Cesare al Casaletto's takeaway counter in Rome's western Trastevere edge sells the famous fried cacio e pepe cup and polpette sandwiches to take.
Tip: Lunch takeaway only; closed Wednesday. The fried cacio e pepe cup is 4 euros; take to the park.
Pinsere ★ 4.4
esquilino · Via Flavia 98, 00187 Roma
Pinsere in Rome's Castro Pretorio district is the pinsa Romana counter, serving the ancient-Roman crisp flatbread topped with mortadella, mozzarella.
Tip: Closed Sat and Sun. The pinsa costs 4-6 euros; the lunch crowd peaks 13:00-14:00. Cash and card.
Trapizzino ★ 4.4
trastevere · Piazza Trilussa 46, 00153 Roma
Stefano Callegari's Trapizzino in Rome sells the namesake pocket of pizza bianca stuffed with Roman braised meats for €5 each, with the pollo alla cacciatora.
Tip: Open 12:00-24:00 daily. Two trapizzini for lunch run €10; cash and card.
Supplizio ★ 4.4
centro-storico · Via dei Banchi Vecchi 143, 00186 Roma
Arcangelo Dandini's Supplizio in Rome's Centro Storico is the specialist suppli counter at €3 each. Two suppli and a glass of wine runs under €10 for a quick.
Tip: Open Tue-Sun 12:00-22:00; closed Monday. Cash and card Cash is faster than card.
Pinsere ★ 4.4
esquilino · Via Flavia 98, 00187 Roma
Pinsere in Rome's Castro Pretorio district is the pinsa Romana counter, serving the ancient crisp flatbread topped with mortadella, mozzarella or simple.
Tip: Closed Sat and Sun. The lunch crowd peaks 13:00-14:00; cash and card.
Pizzeria Da Remo ★ 4.3
testaccio · Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice 44, 00153 Roma
Pizzeria Da Remo in Rome's Testaccio is the classic Roman pizza room with paper-thin crusts, the city's busiest suppli counter and a queue that wraps.
Tip: Cash only. No bookings; arrive 19:00 or after 22:00 to skip the queue. Closed Sunday.
Trapizzino ★ 4.3
trastevere · Piazza Trilussa 46, 00153 Roma
Stefano Callegari's Trapizzino in Rome's Trastevere invented the namesake triangle of pizza bianca stuffed with Roman braises since 2008. Priced at €.
Tip: Open 12:00-24:00 daily; the Piazza Trilussa location is the original of the brand.
Il Maritozzo Rosso ★ 4.3
trastevere · Via di San Francesco a Ripa 16, 00153 Roma
Il Maritozzo Rosso in Rome's Trastevere is the maritozzo specialist counter with 18 daily versions including porchetta, mortadella and vegan plus the classic.
Tip: The savoury porchetta maritozzo is the lunch order; the cream version is the dessert pick.
Pasticceria Cinque Lune ★ 4.3
centro-storico · Corso del Rinascimento 89, 00186 Roma
Pasticceria Cinque Lune in Rome's Centro Storico has baked Roman classic pastries since 1880, with cornetto sfogliato, sfogliatella and a long display.
Tip: The cornetto-and-cappuccino breakfast set is 3 euros at the counter; standing room only.
Barnum Cafe ★ 4.3
centro-storico · Via del Pellegrino 87, 00186 Roma
Barnum Cafe in Rome's Centro Storico is the third-wave coffee room serving filter, V60 and flat whites alongside brunch plates and a small natural-wine list.
Tip: Open 09:00-23:00. Brunch on Sunday is the busiest slot; book or arrive before 11:00.
MAE Brunch and Specialty Coffee ★ 4.3
prati · Via della Giuliana 33, 00195 Roma
MAE Brunch and Specialty Coffee in Rome's Prati district off Via Cola di Rienzo is the slow-brunch room pouring V60, flat white and cold brew from rotating.
Tip: Open Tue-Fri 08:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-15:30. Walk-ins only; the corner table fills first at 09:30 weekends.
Casa Manfredi Teatro ★ 4.3
ostiense · Via dei Conciatori 5, 00154 Roma
Casa Manfredi Teatro in Rome's Ostiense district by Piramide is Giorgia Proia's modern pasticceria-cafeteria with the city's defining almond croissant.
Tip: Open daily from 07:30. The 1.50 euro cornetto at the counter is the value entry; arrive before 11:00 for almond croissants.
Necci dal 1924 ★ 4.3
pigneto · Via Fanfulla da Lodi 68, 00176 Roma
Necci dal 1924 in Rome's Pigneto district is the historic cafe with a tree-shaded terrace, the all-day espresso-to-aperitivo room and a long natural-wine.
Tip: Open 07:00-02:00 daily. The Pasolini-history terrace is the spot for sunset aperitivo with a glass of Cesanese.
Panella L'Arte del Pane ★ 4.3
esquilino · Via Merulana 54, 00185 Roma
Panella in Rome's Esquilino quarter is the bakery-cafe with marble counters, daily pizza bianca and pizza rossa by weight and the busiest. At Via Merulana 54.
Tip: Open 07:00-22:00 daily. The pizza bianca lunch counter is the working-quarter steal at three euros per slice.
Enoteca Corsi ★ 4.3
centro-storico · Via del Gesu 87, 00186 Roma
Enoteca Corsi in Rome's Centro Storico has been a working-day lunch trattoria with retail wine shelves since 1937. At Via del Gesu 87. Booking recommended.
Tip: Cash only. Open lunch only; no dinner; closed Sunday. The 12:30 seating is the busiest.
Panella L'Arte del Pane ★ 4.3
esquilino · Via Merulana 54, 00185 Roma
Panella in Rome's Esquilino quarter is the bakery-cafe with pizza bianca and pizza rossa by weight at the standing counter, plus the cornetto-and-espresso.
Tip: Pizza bianca by the slice runs €3-5; the cornetto-and-coffee breakfast set is €3.50 at the bar.