The Best Restaurants and Places to Eat Near the Pantheon
Being one of the most visited and beautiful areas of Rome, the restaurant scene around the Pantheon, also offers some of the finest dining options in the Italian capital.
From the Piazza della Rotonda and all the cobblestone streets surrounding the famous monument, there are places to eat for all tastes and budgets.
Whether it’s a locally loved trattoria, a popular pizzeria or a Michelin-star experience, here is our selection of the best restaurants near the Pantheon.
12. Armando Pantheon
Despite being located next to the Pantheon, Armando Pantheon is one of the best restaurants in Rome. Since 1961, they have been satisfying locals and tourists with traditional Roman cuisine, friendly service and good prices.
Popular choices from the menu include the classic Roman pasta dishes, saltimbocca alla Romana (veal, prosciutto, sage and white wine and butter for the sauce) as well as trippa alla romana (tripe simmered with tomato, mint and pecorino.
Address: Salita de’ Crescenzi, 31
Phone: +39 06 6880 3034
Hours: Mon – Sat 12:30-15, 19-23
11. Roscioli
Roscioli is a combination of a gourmet food shop and a restaurant, owned by a popular Roman baking family. Highlights from the menu include the fried anchovies, the burrata and langoustine carpaccio. Don’t miss the classic Roman pasta dish such as gnocchi cacio e pepe or gricia.
Choose one of the seats by the window to watch the crowds drift along the Via dei Giubbonar. Alternatively to sit at one of the tables in front of the display counter, to soak up the atmosphere.
The deli offers a huge variety of cheese, cured meats, aged balsamic vinegar the finest wine and olive oil, for picnics or shopping ideas.
Address: Via dei Giubbonari, 21
Phone: +39 06 687 5287
Hours: Mon – Sun 09:00 – 00:00
Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara
Located next to Campo dei Fiori, Dar Filettaro is a Roman osteria where locals have been going to since the 1950s.
Popular choices on the menu includefiletti di baccala (fried cod fish) 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
Voglia di pizza – gluten free
Voglia di pizza is a popular gluten-free restaurant near the Pantheon, offering pizza, pasta and dessert options, with gluten-free beer to accompany your meal.
See our post on where to find the best pizza in Rome.
Address: Via dei Giubbonari, 33
Phone:+39 06 687 5293
Hours: Mon – Sun 12:00-22:30
Ginger
Ginger is healthy eating restaurant, located a couple blocks from the Pantheon, located in Piazza Sant’Eustachio.
The menu offers a variety of meat and fish dishes, bowls, pasta, soups as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
There are fruits and vegetables overflowing from the counters, with smoothie machines constantly producing delicious healthy juices.
Address: Piazza Sant’Eustachio, 54-55
Phone: +39 06 686 4995
Hours: Mon – Sun 08:00 – 23:00
Vega Food – Vegetarian Urban Food
For vegan and vegetarian meals and snacks, head over to Vega food, a small Indian street food venue, situated by Pizza Navona
Popular choices from the menu include basmati rice, chappati and Vegetable pakora. Quench your thirst with a refreshing avurvedic tea or mango iassi.
See our post for more vegetarian restaurants in Rome.
Address: Via della Croce, 8
Phone: +39 06 6993 4726
Hours: Mon – Fri 13:00 – 21:00, Sat – Sun 13:00 – 21:30
Frigidarium
Frigidarium is a popular gelateria located a short walk form the Pantheon. Be prepared for a line of people waiting to purchase their gelato, however expect a large choice of delicious flavors, at good prices with generous portion sizes.
Try the dark or white chocolate topping, poured over the gelato.
Address: Via del Governo Vecchio, 112
Phone: +39 06 3105 2934
Hours: Mon – Sun 10:30 – 01:00
Sant’Eustachio il Caffè
Around the corner from the Pantheon is Sant’Eustachio il Caffè, one of Rome’s most popular cafes known for its home-roasted beans.
Take your coffee standing at the bar, or take 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
Campo dei Fiori Market
Rome’s oldest food market is located in Campo de’ Fiori, located a 5 minute walk from the Pantheon. The market offers fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and flowers, as well as bio and organic options.
Pass by for some fresh produce and soak up the atmosphere, while locals haggle for bargains.
The market has various restaurants, bars, sandwich shops and ice cream vendors around it, to enjoy a drink or bite to eat. There is also the possibility for souvenir shopping.
Address: Piazza Campo dei’ Fiori
Hours: Mon – Sat 07:00 – 14:00
Antica Salumeria
Antica salumeria is Rome’s oldest gourmet food shop in Rome, dating back to 1375, located right next to the Pantheon in Piazza Rotonda.
Choice a meat and cheese platter with a glass of wine, which you can enjoy sat outside, with the best view of the Pantheon.
Alternatively, take a break from sightseeing and pop in for a sandwich.
Address: Piazza della Rotonda, 4 (PANTHEON)
Phone: +39 06 0190 6857
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:30– 00:00
Salotto 42
Located in between the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon in Piazza di Pietro is Salotto 42. It is considered one of Rome’s best bars, with a cool atmosphere, attracting a stylish crowd.
Sip on a cocktail facing the 2nd century ruins of the Temple of Hadrian.
Address: P.za di Pietra, 42
Phone: +39 06 678 5804
Hours: Mon – Sun 10:30 – 02:00
Fortunato al Pantheon
Fortunato al Pantheon enoteca is the perfect place for wine tasting, with a choice of over 90 wines, which can be tested with 3 levels to which your glass can be filled.
There is a good selection of cheese and cured meats, which can be offered to accompany you wine, as well as a sommelier can provide advice and information if desired.
Fortunato al Pantheon
Address: Via del Pantheon, 55
Phone: +39 06 679 2788
Hours: Wed – Mon 12:30 – 16:00, 18:30 – 23:30
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy our guide to our favorite restaurants near the Pantheon.
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