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 RestaurantAlmatò
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.
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”.
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!
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 ExperienceTacito
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!
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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