Wondering where to eat the best pasta near the Vatican?
Best Pasta Near the Vatican
Whether you’re craving a plate of creamy carbonara, al dente amatriciana, spicy arrabbiata or soft potato gnoochi, here are our top three pasta restaurants near the Vatican, to avoid under-par linguini or soggy spaghetti in this touristy area.
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Best Gluten free pasta near the Vatican
Best pizza near the Vatican – Pizzarium
Best pasta near the Vatican
Il Segreto
For the best pasta near the Vatican it can only be Il Segreto restaurant, located on Via Candia 71, popular with locals and the Swiss guards.
It’s a great place for lunch or dinner, offering perfectly cooked al dente pasta and nice, silky sauce.
The centerpiece of the sleek, modern dining room is the-open kitchen, where you can watch the chefs cooking in a restaurant that purrs with confidence.
Known for its traditional Roman dishes and a cozy atmosphere, this spot offers offers a range of traditional Roman pasta dishes including Carbonara and Amatriciana, gricia and cacio e pepe.
Save some room for a second course, such as saltimbocca alla Romana, a classic Roman dish made of veal cutlets, prosciutto, and sage, cooked in white wine and butter, or Coda alla vaccinara, oxtail stewed with tomatoes, celery, carrots, and aromatic herbs.
The wine list is superb, with bottles coming from vineyards throughout Italy.
Address – Via Candia 71
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EGG Pasta Fresca
E.G.G. Pasta Fresca is one of the most inexpensive and best restaurants for fresh pasta near St. Peter’s Basilica, in the neighborhood of Borgo pio.
The small restaurant is open for lunch only, catering mostly for take away meals, perfect if you want to avoid mediocre tourist traps that are overpriced.
The menu offering traditional Roman recipes with a modern twist, with simple pasta dishes priced at 7-8 euros. Highlights include tomato and basil, pesto and carbonara with the option to add freshly grated black truffle.
Address: Vicolo del Farinone, 25/A
Best gluten free pasta near the Vatican
Mama Eat Roma borgo pio
Mama Eat Borgo Pio, located near the Vatican, is a delightful Neapolitan restaurant that caters wonderfully to those in search of gluten-free options.
People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities can indulge in what used to be off-limits delights. Here, one can savor a diverse range of pizzas, pastas, and other delectable dishes like croquettes, rice balls, meats, and risottos.
If you’re seeking the best gluten-free pasta near the Vatican, this is the spot to be!
And for those with a sweet tooth, Mama Eat offers an array of desserts including staple treats, bowlers, scugnizielli, and a generous selection of cakes.
Address – Borgo Pio 28
Wondering where to eat the best pizza near the Vatican? Head over to Pizzarium, owned by Gabriele Bonci known as the Michelangelo of Pizza!
Pizzarium
What sets Pizzarium apart as Rome’s premier pizza spot?
It boils down to three reasons reasons.
First, they prioritize the finest ingredients for their toppings.
Next, they choose organic yeast combined with stoneground Mulino Marino flour for their dough.
Lastly, the dough is given a 72-hour fermentation period, ensuring an impeccable flavor and crunch.
On any given day, expect over 80 different pizza toppings, however with one golden rule; a maximum of three toppings for a harmonious pizza experience.
Favorites among regulars include the sweet and savory combination of fig and prosciutto, the rich blend of anchovies with buratta, and the comforting duo of mozzarella with roasted potatoes.
For those with dietary preferences or restrictions, there’s no need to worry. They consistently offer lactose-free, vegetarian, and vegan pizza varieties.
When in Rome, drop by Pizzarium and judge for yourself whether it truly serves the city’s best pizza.
Address – Via della Meloria, 43
That concludes our tips for the best pasta near the Vatican.
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