The Best Restaurants and Places to Eat Near Piazza Navona
Being one of the most affluent areas of Rome, the restaurant scene around Piazza Navona offers some of the finest dining options in the Italian capital.
From Piazza Navona, to the cobbles streets leading over to the Pantheon and Campo di Fiori, there are places to eat for all tastes and budgets.
Whether it’s a locally loved trattoria, a Michelin-star experience or a popular pizzeria, here is our selection of the best restaurants near Piazza Navona.
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Best Restaurants near Piazza Navona
Pierluigi
Pierluigi is not only one of the best restaurants near Piazza Navona but also one of the best restaurants in Rome, specializing in seafood with an extensive wine list. It is the perfect place for a special occasion, often frequented by celebrities, with prices in line with fine dining.
Sit outide in the historic Piazza de Ricci square, to savor exquisite dishes such as fettuccine pasta with Maine lobster, seafood carbonara and cacio e pepe with fresh artichokes.
Meat eaters have options such as beef sirloin and roasted lamb and vegetarians can choose between roman vegetable and truffle dishes.
Address:Piazza de Ricci, 144
Phone: +39 06 6861302
Hours: Tue – Sun 12:00 – 00:00
Armando Pantheon
Since 1961, Armando Pantheon has been satisfying locals and tourists with traditional Roman cuisine. Despite being located right next to the Pantheon, prices are good and the service is excellent.
Highlights from the menu include the Roman classic pasta dishes, such as carbonara, amatriciana and cacio e pepe, as well as trippa alla romana (tripe simmered with tomato, mint, and pecorino) and saltimbocca alla Romana (veal).
Address: Salita de’ Crescenzi, 31
Phone: +39 06 6880 3034
Hours: Mon – Sat 12:30-15, 19-23
Pizzeria Da Baffetto
For great pizza near Piazza Navona, Pizzeria Da Baffetto offers thin crust, Roman-style pizza, at great prices and efficient service.
They use a wood-burning oven, making thin, crispy pizzas, slightly burnt on the edges. A popular choice is the Capricciosa, topped with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, sausage, artichokes and eggs.
It is always busy, often with a line to get in, but the delicious pizza will make the wait worth it. Alternatively Baffetto 2 pizzeria, located near to Campo di Fiori, tends to be slightly less crowded.
Address: Via del Governo Vecchio, 114
Phone: +39 06 6861617
Hours: Mon – Sun 12:00 – 15:30, 18:30 – 00:30 Closed Tuesday
See our post on the best pizza in Rome.
Mater Terrae
Mater Terrae is an iconic vegetarian restaurant in Rome, located on the rooftop of the Raphael Hotel, just around the corner from Piazza Navona.
Head chef Pietro Leeman, showcases the best of modern Italian cuisine, offering a vegetarian menu using organic and biodynamic ingredients. There is also an impressive wine list.
From the terrace, enjoy beautiful views overlooking the roofs and domes of Rome’s historic center.
Popular dishes include ravioli filled with burrata and tomatoes, spaghetti with truffles and asparagus risotto.
The lunch buffet serves over 40 dishes and costs just €15 on weekdays and €25 on weekends.
Address: Largo Febo 2,
Phone: +39 06 6828 3762
Hours: Mon – Sun 12:00-15:00, 19:00- 23:00
See our post for more vegetarian restaurants in Rome.
Roscioli
Owned by a popular Roman baking family, Roscioli is a combination of a restaurant and a gourmet food shop. The deli offers endless types of cheese and cured meats, the finest olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar and wine.
A popular starter is the burrata and langoustine carpaccio as well as the fried anchovies in a pepper sauce. For a main try one of the classic Roman pasta dishes such as gnocchi or gricia.
Choose to sit at one of the tables in front of the display counter, to soak up the atmosphere, or request one of the seats by the window to watch the crowds stroll along Via dei Giubbonar.
Address: Via dei Giubbonari, 21
Phone: +39 06 687 5287
Hours: Mon – Sun 09:00 – 00:00
Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara
Dar Filettaro is a Roman osteria located next to Campo dei Fiori, open since the 1950s. The most popular choice on the menu is the filetti di baccala (fried cod fish)
Other popular options on the menu include acciughe con burro (anchovies with butter) puntarelle (a type of chicory with a pleasant bitter taste) and fried zucchini (courgettes).
Address: Largo dei Libati 88
Phone: +39 06 68640 18
Hours: Mon – Fri 12:00-15:00, 18:00-21:30, Sat –12:00 – 21:30, Sun 12:00 – 17:00
Ginger Sapori e Saluto
Ginger Sapori e Saluto is a healthy eating restaurant near Piazza Navona, ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
For a breakfast, pop in for eggs, pancakes, a acai bowl and some yogurt with fruit.
The lunch and dinner menu features fresh salads, homemade soups, fish, meat and pasta dishes, with plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians.
There is large selection of fruit juices and vitamin filled smoothies to keep you energized.
Address: Piazza di S. Eustachio, 54
Phone: +39 06 686 4995
Hours: Mon – Sun 08:00 – 23:00
Sant’Eustachio il Caffè
While sipping on a coffee, in one of the bars or restaurants in Piazza Navona, is an experience to cherish while in Rome, be sure to get a caffeine fix at Sant’Eustachio il Caffè. It is one of Rome’s most popular cafes located by the Pantheon, known for its home-roasted beans.
Take your coffee standing at the bar like the locals do, or consider taking it to go and enjoy in front of the Pantheon.
Try the Romeo and Juliet consisting of chocolate, coffee mousse and whipped cream.
Address: Piazza di S. Eustachio, 82
Phone: +39 06 06 678 6113
Hours: Sun – Thurs: 7:30am-1am, Fri: 7:30am-1:30am, Sat: 7:30am-2am
Antica Salumeria
Antica salumeria is the oldest gourmet food shop in Rome, dating back to 1375, located in Piazza Rotondo by the Pantheon.
It’s an ideal place to pop into for a sandwich, or a meat and cheese platter with a good wine selection to choose from.
Address: Piazza della Rotonda, 4 (PANTHEON)
Phone: +39 06 0190 6857
Hours: Mon – Sat 08:30– 00:00
Campo dei Fiori Market
Rome’s oldest food market is located in Campo de’ Fiori, a 10 minute walk from Piazza Navona. Stroll through and pick out some fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and flowers, as well as bio and organic options
There are bars, restaurants, sandwich shops and ice cream vendors, around the market to enjoy a drink or bite to eat.
Address: Piazza Campo dei’ Fiori
Hours: Mon – Sat 07:00 – 14:00
See our post for food markets in Rome.
Voglia di pizza – gluten free
For a gluten free food near Piazza Navona, Voglia di pizza offers a large selection of gluten free pizza, pasta and dessert options, with gluten-free beer to accompany your meal.
Address: Via dei Giubbonari, 33
Phone:+39 06 687 5293
Hours: Mon – Sun 12:00 – 22:30
Vega Food – Vegetarian Urban Food
Vega food is a small Indian street food venue, situated by Piazza Navona offering vegan and vegetarian meals and snacks.
Highlights from the menu include dosa, basmati rice, chappati and Vegetable pakora. To drink, try the refreshing avurvedic tea or mango iassi.
Address: Via della Croce, 8
Phone: +39 06 6993 4726
Hours: Mon – Fri 13:00 – 21:00, Sat – Sun 13:00 – 21:30
Best Bars near Piazza Navona
Fortunato al Pantheon
Fortunato al Pantheon enoteca is a perfect place for wine tasting, with a choice of almost 100 wines, which can be tested with 3 levels to which your glass can be filled.
Pick out a cheese and cured meats platter to enhance your wine tasting experience. The sommelier can provide advice and information if desired.
Address: Via del Pantheon, 55
Phone: +39 06 679 2788
Hours: Wed – Mon 12:30 – 16:00, 18:30 – 23:30
Salotto 42
Salotto 42 bar is situated in Piazza di Pietro, which is a 15 minute walk from Piazza Navona. It is considered one of the best bars in Rome, with a cool atmosphere, attracting a stylish crowd.
From outside you can sip your drink, while admiring the 2nd century ruins of the Temple of Hadrian.
Address: Piazza di Pietra, 42
Phone: +39 06 678 5804
Hours: Mon – Sun 10:30 – 02:00
I hope you enjoy our guide to places to eat near Piazza Navona.
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