Romeing’s ultimate burger guide

Where to find the best American hamburger in Rome

You’ve been here for awhile, and although you respect Rome’s culinary traditions, you’re ready to steer off the pasta path for a meal or two and go for a good old- fashioned hamburger with some fries on the side. Luckily, there are plenty of sublime burger spots found around town.

Birretta Wine and Food

The Birretta Wine and Food located in Prati offers an abundant variety of high quality burgers. Meat from the famous Feroci butchery is seasoned and formed into patties, ready to find their home in many kinds of buns – even a black squid ink one! Not only, but there is an assortment of sauces and condiments to enriched the flavours of these two high quality main components. A must-try is the “Fantozzi burger”: 200gr of beef, potato omelette, provolone, and jalapeño mayo. They also have fried starters, nachos to share, pulled pork, pastrami, and an array of options to accommodate the non-meat eaters, too. Try one of their many artisanal beers along your meal, you won’t regret it!

Open Baladin

Hidden deep in the Campo dei Fiori you can find a pub ready to serve some of the best burgers in town. What’s on offer? Bonci bread, fassona meat, and Italian-style condiments. Next to the classic burgers, you find the “Onorevole” made with pistachio pesto, pecorino cheese from Pienza, grilled prosciutto cotto (cooked ham), and sun-dried tomatoes in oil. They also make their very own crisps, the “Fatate,” the classic version being with cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper), or you may wish to try the smoked paprika version for a kick. Definitely take a peak at their artisanal beers, they have more than 100 options!

Cheebo

Off the usual foodie trails, Cheebo has landed in La Rustica (April 2025): American-style smashburgers and slow-cooked comfort food in a retro-modern, blue-hued space. Born from Flavia, Matteo, and Jacopo, who left office life to make sandwiches “done right.” On the menu: buttermilk fried chicken, 22-hour pulled pork, and house-made potato buns. Fresh daily, no frozen products (except fries), with ingredients from local suppliers like Macelleria Colasanti.

Smash Tag

Three locations in the city for this smash-burger kingdom. Griddle-pressed patties with a tasty crust and craveable toppings like applewood-smoked bacon and smoky sauce.

Franz Burger

Near Piazza Lodi in San Giovanni, Franz Burger stands as a place which offers both quirky combinations and great classics. The “al Fresco” hamburger, for instance, has lime flavoured cheddar and mint mayo! They also let you build your burger choosing from various patties: Angus, horse, chicken or veggie; different breads: classic, with seeds, or Arabic; and finally, many sauces; the classics and the “Fresco”or “Spinto” all with extras like friggitelli sweet peppers, onion, bacon, cheddar, spicy mayo and much more.

Docks & Co

Docks & Co: the love child of Mexican and Italian cuisine. You can have the Green Chili Burger full Texan style: double the cheddar, Tropean onion, caramelised jalapeño, bacon, and Dijonnaise sauce. Or go for the Juicy Lucy Burger full of cheddar cheese. With a vast array of starters to choose from you may not even get to the burgers; tex-mix nachos, tacos and fajitas. As for mains, burritos, tartares, pork ribs to complete the bountiful offer – with vegetarian and pescatarian options, too!

Flower Burger

The first vegan burger place in Rome, in two different locations, with seven different coloured buns to choose from. Your patty can be made from seitan, chickpeas, or veggies, and you may choose from various special sauces like the rocktail: a mix of ketchup, mustard, flower mayo enriched with nori seaweed and brandy!

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Limerick

From the Feroci butchery again, the meat for the burgers arrives to Limerick – an old-style Irish pub. Tasty patty, great buns and the combination of flavours, as in the case of the “BlueCheese” with gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and crispy bacon, is impeccable. Then they have the Smash with the meat is cooked American style – pressed agains the skillet, with cheddar, pickles, red onion and a secret sauce. The different types of fried chicken breaded with corn flakes are also worth a try, alongside the vast offer of artisan beers.

La Chiancheria

La Chiancheria, ‘the butchery’ in Neapolitan dialect, situated in Via Ostiense, offers delicious Neapolitan styled burgers. But not only; you can also order fantastic panini – all of this goodness can also be delivered to you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. They get their meat from the Fattoria Carpineto, a factory which raises Marchigiana and Podolica cattle.

Cult – Burger Attitude

In Prati, at Cult, the burgers are cooked sous vide to keep the nutrients, the tastes, and the colours of the meat intact. Thery offer more than ten types of meat, vegetarian and fish burgers flavoured in fun and imaginative ways. Among the boldest burgers you can find the “Roma – Tokyo” where the Wagyu patty is paired with guanciale (jowl) of Sicilian black pork of Nebrodi, sweet and sour Tropean onion, home-made barbecue sauce made with Zapaca 23 years rum, tomato, and salad.

Hamburgeseria – Burger Bar

San Lorenzo is home to only one burger place worth your time and that is the Hamburgeseria – Burger Bar on Via dei Reti. A contemporary mix of metal and wood interior which creates a youthful and avant-garde atmosphere offering quality American street-food. The protagonist is the burger, traditional, of course, you can have, but there are more innovative combinations like the “Gasperino” with salad tomato, omelette with Roman pecorino cheese, Amatrice bacon and pecorino mayo. Their menu is seasonal, so look out for their latest creations.

Fonzie

Fonzie is an American burger joint inspired by the 1950’s. It has a fun and informal atmosphere that’s great for anyone, couples, friends and families. Choose from a menu of over 20 different hamburgers, including vegetarian and vegan options if you’re not a meat eater. All the patties are homemade and kosher. Spread out in five locations, you’re sure to find one near you. An ideal spot for a quick bite or a leisurely break, as you wish!

The Hard Rock Cafe

This world-wide chain is perfect for those looking for a break from the typical Italian food spots. Here you can enjoy a rock ‘n roll atmosphere with kitschy musical accoutrement, bedazzled walls, on-screen concerts and the sound of English (admit it expats, sometimes you just want to hear the sounds of home!). They also have a hearty veggie burger topped with portobello mushrooms and roasted red peppers.

Bar Sota

In the heart of Via della Frezza, Bar Sota stands out for its original spirit. The menu focuses on house-made buns, prepared daily with kefir, and American-style smash burgers made with carefully sourced beef. Try the bacon cheeseburger or the double take on the classic. Hot dogs and veggie options are available, too.

Don’s Meats & Spirits

An American-inspired spot on Piazza del Fico—perfect for pairing burgers and cocktails. The Don’s Burger and the Dry Aged take center stage, with top-quality beef and house-made sauces.

Donts

Ivan Leone brought smash burgers to the heart of Trastevere, then to Piazza Istria, Via Tuscolana, and Ponte Milvio. Juicy patties, quality brioche buns, Cajun fries combos, and Nutella desserts round out the experience.

Fame Burgers & Panini’s

Appio Claudio is home to this Italian-American burger joint curated by Marco Pucciotti. Retro vibes and big flavors: try the Pepperoni Burger with double spicy salami or the Double Tony Smash with bacon and cheddar cream.

Luppolo Station

A favorite stop for craft-beer lovers in Trastevere, Luppolo Station also serves excellent burgers. The Double Jam Smash is a must: double patty, bacon, cheddar, and a whisky onion compote.

Rinomato

A little gem near San Giovanni. Valerio Maiali sources top ingredients: Roscioli bread, Landini butcher’s beef, and house-made sauces. The “Celebre” is a must-try classic—and there’s excellent house-made pulled pork, too.

Smash&Maritozzi

In the Policlinico neighborhood, an offbeat concept: smash burgers served on potato buns and maritozzi stuffed in both sweet and savory versions. Fair prices and a relaxed vibe make for a fun, flavorful experience.

Squeezy

Garbatella welcomes this cozy, European-style spot. Excellent club sandwiches and smash burgers with original combos like radicchio, guanciale, and brie, or mortadella with potato rösti. Great beer selection.

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