Casual Bites in Rome worth going out for.

Testaccio and Pigneto get my attention, and I've made peace with never recommending anything near the Trevi again.

I keep track of casual bites in Rome and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Lungo il Tevere

Lungo il Tevere

Roma

evening riverside markets & bars

PLNT!

PLNT!

Roma • $$

Vegan american diner

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In Fucina - Edoardo Papa

In Fucina - Edoardo Papa

Roma • $$$

Family-run pizza & warmth

Stocotto

Stocotto

Roma

Kosher italian comfort food

La Carcioferia | Osteria Romana

La Carcioferia | Osteria Romana

Roma • $$

Artichoke-obsessed Roman trattoria

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Very Açai - a friendly place

Very Açai - a friendly place

Roma • $$

Fresh bowls & smoothies

Bap - Caffetteria Specialty

Bap - Caffetteria Specialty

Roma • $$

Specialty coffee & brunch

TAC Thin and Crunchy

TAC Thin and Crunchy

Roma • $$

Cracker-thin Roman pizza

Il sorpasso

Il sorpasso

Roma • $$

Fresh pasta & cured meats

BECCO

BECCO

Roma • $

Gourmet tramezzini counter

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PIZZERIA DER BIONDO

PIZZERIA DER BIONDO

Roma • $$

Roman pizza by the slice

Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Roma • $$

Free snacks & great pints

CHEVOJA Pizza Romana

CHEVOJA Pizza Romana

Roma • $$

Crispy Roman pies reimagined

Ponte dell'industria, San Francesco

Ponte dell'industria, San Francesco

Roma

industrial-chic riverside dining

Osteria Della Parola

Osteria Della Parola

Roma • $$$

Classic Roman comfort

Ruma Bottega & Cucina Agricola

Ruma Bottega & Cucina Agricola

Roma • $$

Farm-fresh cheese & wine

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Frequently asked questions

How are these casual bites in Rome chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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