Lunch near the Vatican
Wondering where to eat lunch near the Vatican for authentic Italian cuisine? Take a look at the best Vatican lunch spots below for the perfect midday meal.
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Here is a list, of the best restaurants near the Vatican where locals eat, in the neighborhoods of Prati, Borgo and Trionfale
Lunch near the Vatican
Il segreto
Il Segreto is our number one pick for the best place to eat lunch near the Vatican. This locally loved restaurant, specializes in traditional Roman cuisine, serving up mouthwatering dishes in an open kitchen.
The small menu offers recipes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the Trionfale that day.
Start with some suppli (deep fried rice balls with mozzarella filling). Next choose a pasta dish; carbonara or the amatriciana rigatoni all’amatriciana—a mix of chunky pork in tomato sauce, topped with pecorino cheese, or a creative fish option.
For main course consider taking the cod or octopus, or meat eaters could try the steak or meatballs.
Save room for the homemade Tiramisu.
Address: Via Candia 71
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Pizzarium
Instead of a sit-down meal near the Vatican, sometimes a quick slice of pizza is all you need to refuel during a busy day of sightseeing. In which case, head over to Pizzarium, a renowned pizzeria offering pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice).
Created by famed baker and pizza chef Gabriele Bonci, pizzarium offers creative and high-quality pizza offerings. With an ever-changing selection of toppings and a focus on local, seasonal ingredients, Pizzarium offers an artisanal pizza experience that will leave you craving more.
Address: Via della Meloria, 43
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La Nicchia Cafe
Looking to purchase Italian food near the Vatican? Head over to La Nicchia Café, located next to the cipro metro station, where you can buy the ideal souvenir and highest quality Italian food and wine products.
On sale is various types of aged balsamic vinegar, truffles and truffle infused pates and honey, pesto, olive oil, sauces and much more. They also offer overseas posting options .
Staff are friendly, English speaking and prices are good.
Address: Via Cipro 4 L
The Trionfale market
The best way to emurse yourself in Italian culture, is to visit the local food markets. The trionfale market is the largest food market in Rome, with over 280 stalls spread over 10, 00 sq ft.
275 stalls spread over 6.000-sqm of floor space, its also one of the largest food markets in Italy.
The market if known as the mercato del populari, known as the market for the locals. You’ll find chefs looking for the and families doing their daily food shopping.
Pop in for a unique Vatican lunch experience.
It’s known as the ‘mercato di populari,’ meaning the market for the locals. Often you will see mothers picking out groceries for their families, or local chefs running around with their shopping lists.
The market is organized by color-coded food stands. Fruit and vegetables is green, cured meat is red, fish is blue and yellow is wholesome baked products and fresh pasta
Address: Via Andrea Doria, 41
That concludes this article on where to eat lunch near the Vatican.
Hope you enjoy delicious meals and have a great time visiting the Vatican City.