Where to eat in Rome’s Prati Neighbourhood
If you feel hungry after a morning spent among the corridors of the Vatican museums, or maybe after a busy shopping afternoon in Via Cola di Rienzo, take a look at this selection of restaurants and pizzerias where you can stop for lunch or dinner.
Pulejo
Via dei Gracchi, 31
Tue-Fri 7:30pm-9:30pm; Sat 12:30pm-2:30pm and 7:30pm-9:30pm; Sun-Mon closed
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Pulejo brings a refined, contemporary approach to Italian cuisine in the heart of Prati. This restaurant earned its first Michelin star in May 2023, cementing its place among the neighborhood’s most elegant dining destinations. Led by chef Davide Puleio, the menu combines seasonal ingredients, creative technique and a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, making it a standout choice for a special dinner near the Vatican. Book your table in advance and don’t forget to try Romeing’s personal pick, Ro-Mi risotto.
read the full review of Pulejo Restaurant
Almatò
Via Augusto Riboty, 20/c
Tue-Sat and the first Monday of each month, 7:30pm-10:30pm
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In the heart of the Prati district, Almatò offers refined, dynamic cuisine with subtle South American influences. In an intimate, warm and elegant atmosphere, guests can enjoy complex yet straightforward dishes that change with the seasons, from tagliatelle with rabbit, orange beurre blanc and olives to pumpkin risotto with anchovies and smoked butter, or mains such as duck with mushrooms, curry and coconut. There are three tasting menus: four courses for €50, six courses for €70, and eight courses for €90, alongside an à la carte option and a curated wine list.
Antela Restaurant & Cocktail bar
Via Dei Gracchi, 332
Everyday, 12.30pm – 1am
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From drink lists inspired by ancient Rome to contemporary references from the world of fashion, Antéla brings a refined yet understated touch to the quiet greenery of the Prati district. The restaurant-bar welcomes guests in a year-round outdoor seating area and an intimate, carefully designed indoor space, both ideal settings for a Sunday brunch created by chef Natale Giunta.
The food offering sits between Roman tradition and international influences, ranging from an omelette with eggs, guanciale, tomato sauce and pecorino to avocado toast and gourmet burgers. Completing the experience is an ever-evolving drink list, shaped by the creativity of bar manager Daniele Zandri of Oro Bistrot.
Aqualunae Bistrot
Piazza dei Quiriti, 19/20
Mon – Sun 12am – 4pm; 6.30pm – 11pm
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Aqualunae Bistrot is owned by Emanuele Paoloni, a young Roman chef with important international experience and a strong desire to experiment. Overlooking the fountain in Piazza dei Quiriti, this intimate restaurant, with just 24 seats, offers a cuisine in continuous evolution, shaped by seasonality, creativity and carefully selected ingredients. Alongside the à la carte menu, which includes dishes such as sous-vide cuttlefish tagliatelle, nettle ravioli, tuna tataki and dry-aged Wagyu beef, Aqualunae proposes three tasting menus: In the Chef’s Hands, a three-course journey for €50; Essential, four courses for €65; and Experience, six courses for €85. Wine pairings are also available.
Gelateria Cremilla
Via di Porta Castello, 39-41
Daily, 9am-10pm
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Gelateria Cremilla tells us a story made of local farmers and food artisans committed to create a product where taste and quality naturally meet. Strategically located almost halfway between Castel Sant Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica, just a few meters away from Borgo Pio, this ice cream parlour is the perfect spot for enjoying truly authentic ice cream without falling into a “tourist trap”.
Enoteca La Torre
Lungotevere delle Armi, 23
Wed–Sun 12.30pm–2.30pm, 7pm-10pm
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Located near the Foro Italico, in the refined setting of Villa Laetitia, Enoteca La Torre is an elegant restaurant where chef Domenico Stile’s creative cuisine has been awarded two Michelin stars. Its retro atmosphere, attentive service and sophisticated dishes make it the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Tasting menus start from €230 per person and take guests on a refined journey through flavors, aromas and colors.
Zen Sushi
Via degli Scipioni, 243
Tue-Fri 12:45pm-2:30pm and 7:45pm-11pm; Fri-Sat dinner until 11:30pm; Sat lunch closed; Mon closed
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At Zen Sushi, guests can choose between two different experiences: the sushi-go-round bar, where plates move along the counter, and the elegant dining room, ideal for a more traditional à la carte Japanese meal. The sleek, contemporary design makes it a stylish spot for sushi, sashimi and raw fish specialties in Prati. The sushi and sashimi are always a reliable choice, prepared with high-quality fish that is fresh, delicate and full of flavor. For those who love raw fish platters, the Chef Boat is a great option, featuring a generous selection that can include red prawns, shrimp, oysters and sea urchins.
Pizzarium
Via della Meloria, 43
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-3pm and 5pm-10pm
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And if you’re planning on indulging in pizza, you need to get yourself to Pizzarium. Owned by the widely acclaimed Gabriele Bonci, Rome’s most famous pizzaiolo, this place makes one of the best pizza al taglio in Rome. Toppings change regularly, but tend to be very creative and piled on generously, creating intense flavors. But do not despair: their classic recipes, as well as their excellent supplì, are available year-round!
Sakaba Ie Koji
Via Emilio Faà di Bruno, 31
Open everyday from 7.30pm – 11.30pm; Sat – Sun 12.30pm – 3pm
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A Japanese wine bar where you can sit at the counter and watch the chefs at work, with precise cuts, discipline and creativity setting the tone. Ie Koji Sakaba is one of Chef Nakai’s gastronomic ventures, a familiar name in Prati and across Rome for years. The fish is fresh, and the bold-flavoured dishes are designed to be paired with sake, Japanese beers and spirits. The atmosphere is informal yet carefully curated.
Mae
Via della Giuliana, 33
Tue-Fri 8am-3pm; Sat-Sun 9am-3:30pm; Mon closed
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Mae is all about unhurried brunch: a cozy spot built around sharing, connection and an appreciation for slow-made food. Expect a counter full of homemade treats – from assorted bullar (Swedish buns) and cinnamon rolls to French toast, cakes and other baked goods – plus brunch favourites like yogurt bowls with granola and fresh fruit, pancakes, eggs Benedict, stuffed bagels and more. Here, brunch isn’t a once-a-week event, but an everyday ritual to savour at your own pace.
New Food Experience
Via Germanico, 190
Tuesday – Sunday: from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm
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If you are looking for a restaurant that brings together friends and family members with different dietary needs, the New Food Experience in Prati is what you need. Originally established as a gluten and lactose-free product laboratory, this culinary haven has recently transformed into a full-fledged restaurant where guests won’t need to specify each allergy or dietary needs as every dish is completely gluten and lactose free, from the antipasti to the desserts and foamy lactose-free coffees.
read the full review of New Food Experience
Osteria della Vittoria
Circonvallazione Clodia, 30/32/34
Mon – Sat 12.30-3pm, 7.30pm-11.30pm; Sun 12.30pm-3pm
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Osteria della Vittoria is a place to share time and good food with the people you love, in an elegant, bright and welcoming setting. Led by siblings Alessandra and Andrea Verdile together with Federico Pitti, the project combines the warmth of an osteria with the feel of a refined urban lounge.
The cuisine looks to Roman tradition with a classic, carefully balanced approach. Highlights include the crostone with escarole, raw seafood dishes, homemade tonnarelli with crispy guanciale, and the Chateaubriand to share. The wine list features around fifty Italian labels.
Arcangelo
Via Giuseppe Gioachino Belli, 59
Lunch available on request
Mon–Sat 7.15pm–10.45pm
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In the heart of Prati, Arcangelo Vino&Cucina is the home of Roman chef Arcangelo Dandini, where Roman and Lazio traditions are reinterpreted with personality, memory and a deep connection to the territory. Its intimate and welcoming atmosphere makes this gourmet osteria the ideal place for a special dinner, offering an authentic taste of Lazio through the chef’s refined perspective.
Scambio [cucina condivisa]
Via Federico Cesi, 22
Tue – Sat 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 11pm
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Often, we go out for dinner hoping to feel a little lighter after a long day at work. At Scambio, tucked away in a quiet corner of Prati, that is exactly the feeling you are likely to leave with.
Chef Fabrizio Cervelleri’s intimate restaurant has fewer than 40 seats and favours a friendly, relaxed style of service. Their signature formula is “tutto al centro” (€38 per person), a sharing menu of dishes and small plates designed to be enjoyed with the whole table.
The atmosphere is equally convivial in the outdoor area, where guests sit around a long communal table alongside other diners. The young team is knowledgeable and welcoming, while the menu changes every month and is notably inclusive, with vegetarian options, dealcoholized wines and gluten-free beers.
Tacito
Via Tacito, 18
Mon 12pm-3pm and 6pm-midnight; Tue-Sun 12pm-3pm and 6pm-2am; Sat lunch closed.
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Tacito is a restaurant-pizzeria characterized by a regional fusion cuisine: this is the place where the flavors of Calabrian and Roman cuisine are enhanced, without excluding a touch of international flavor. The restaurant opens its doors for lunch and dinner, but you can also go there to enjoy a cocktail during an after dinner with friends.
Le Carré Français
Via Vittoria Colonna, 30
Mon-Fri from 7am to 11pm; Sat-Sun from 8am
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Those Parisian dreams where you wake up in Paris and start your day with a croissant, a coffee and a French pastry can now become a reality. Well, at least in part. If you’re a lover of all-things France, this restaurant and café that doubles as a gourmet grocery store will become your home away from home. Whether it’s to pick up some French delicacies (Foie Gras, baguettes, pain au chocolat) or to indulge in their French cuisine with a glass of French red, Le Carré Français is always the perfect spot year-round.
Madeleine
Via Monte Santo, 64
Tue-Sun 8am-1am; Mon closed
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Tucked away in via Monte Santo, a stone’s throw away from Piazza Mazzini, you’ll stumble upon a refined Parisian Belle Epoque style restaurant that pays special attention to detail. From the Art Nouveau pieces to the furniture and stylish design, Madeleine is an amazing salon de gastronomie. The menu combines Italian and Roman traditions with subtle French influences, making it one of the neighborhood’s most atmospheric all-day addresses.
Beef Bazaar
Viale Germanico, 186
Everyday 7.30pm-11.30pm
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A meat lover’s paradise awaits you in the heart of Prati. Beef Bazaar is a restaurant that puts a dynamic spin on the carnivorous menu, recalling flavors from Argentina and the United States. The concept extends to an international level and embraces meat from all over the world. Some of the top cuts served include the Manzetta Prussiana, the Kobe Beef and the famous American Black Angus. If you want to keep it classic, there is also a long list of gourmet hamburgers.
Cacio e Pepe
Via Giuseppe Avezzana, 11
Mon – Sat 12pm – 3.15pm, 7pm – 11.30pm
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If you’re on the hunt for a traditional style trattoria, buckle up, Cacio e Pepe is the ultimate experience in the Prati neighborhood. As the name suggests, the creamy cacio e pepe pasta is their forte. But it doesn’t stop there: from carbonara to amatriciana, all the Roman classics at this bustling neighborhood trattoria are top-notch.
Embrace the Roman way of life, taste traditional dishes and accompany them with Cacio e Pepe’s house wine! You’ll have both a memorable dining and life experience, on a budget!
Panfuwa
Via Pompeo Magno, 102
Tue – Sun 9am – 8pm
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Soft, fluffy and light. At Panfuwa, it’s easy to find a queue outside for a seat and a taste of its famous Japanese “fuwafuwa” pancakes. Located just steps from the circular Piazza dei Quiriti, this intimate and modern spot is ideal for enjoying a matcha tea, herbal infusion or coffee with friends, browsing a magazine and, of course, trying its iconic pancakes, served sweet with fresh fruit and maple syrup, or savoury with eggs and bacon. Either way, the presentation is flawless and highly Instagrammable.
Gluten-free flour, vanilla pearls, lactose-free milk and fresh eggs make for a lighter treat that suits different dietary needs.
Song
Via Valadier, 14
Daily 12:30pm–3pm, 7:30pm–11pm
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Song brings the ritual of Hong Kong-style dim sum to Prati, with a refined take on Chinese cuisine in an elegant, contemporary setting. Led by chef Chu Lin Sang, the menu focuses on handmade dim sum, reinterpreted with quality ingredients and precise technique, alongside noodles, rice dishes, bao and Chinese classics. A polished, flavorful address for anyone looking for one of Rome’s most elegant Chinese restaurants.
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