Where to eat in Pigneto
Pigneto is where street art, poetry readings, and local shops meet charming cafés, vintage shops, and independent bookstores like Libreria Tuba or Uroboro Bookshop.
During the day, the neighborhood feels lived-in and slow-paced. Locals sip coffee outside bars like Zazie, Burro e Mezè or Fax Factory, and settle in with their laptops for some smart work at Bottiglieria or The Forum.
At night, the Isola Pedonale (and nearby areas) transform into a buzzing stretch of aperitifs and easy-going restaurants, like the ones from our guide. Come by for the alternative vibe and stay for lunch at dinner at one of these amazing restaurants in Pigneto.
Necci dal 1924
Via Fanfulla da Lodi, 68
Mon-Thur 8am-1am; Fri-Sat 8am-2am; Sun 8am-1am
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Necci dal 1924 is a Pigneto evergreen (made famous by Pasolini’s 1961 Accattone) and still a neighbourhood hub from breakfast to late night. The kitchen spans charcuterie boards, fritto di pesce with the house sauce, pastas, desserts, and a considered wine and cocktail list. Seating spreads between a dining room and a garden, good for group aperitivos and celebrations. It’s lively year-round, especially in the evening.
Rosti al Pigneto
Via Bartolomeo d’Alviano, 65
Mon-Thur 5.30pm-12am; Fri 5.30pm-1am; Sat 10.30am-1am; Sun 10.30am-12am
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Rosti al Pigneto turns out thin, crisp pizzas and excellent fritti, like their flavourful suppli. Beyond dinner, their apericena option is generous and includes a drink. The space is large and relaxed, with a lovely garden for outdoor tables that’s ideal in good weather.
La Santeria
Via del Pigneto, 209
Mon-Sun 6.30pm–1.30am
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A tapas bar come bistrot, Santeria is an intimate and stylish space reminiscent of 1890s Paris. You’ll find family pictures, porcelains, and an international cuisine. Specialties include pagnottelle, sourdough sandwiches filled with scrumptious fillings ranging from local ‘porchetta’ to bresaola della Valtellina, gorgonzola, and anchovies; ‘the shoe’ which is an Arab pita filled with meatballs and tomato; and you can also savor oysters every day of the week!
Va.Do al Pigneto
Via Braccio da Montone, 56
Mon– Te 6pm-12am, Wed– Fri 6pm-1am, Sat 6pm-2am
vadoalpigneto.it
Va.Da al Pigneto, is a chic and vintage locale that boasts 1930s Neapolitan chairs, Provençal mirrors, and artisan tables that will immediately catch your eye. The lighting and the cozy setting makes this experience rather cinematic. If you’re a food lover, and you like to experience the nouvelle cuisine at an affordable price, Va.Do’s creative menu is just what you need: not only your palate will thank you, but your eyes, too. In fact, the portions are carefully crafted as culinary pieces of art.
Bosco – Officine del Tartufo
Via Macerata, 8/c
Tue-Sun 12pm–3pm, 6.30pm–11.30pm
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Bosco is the first Italian “street kitchen” entirely dedicated to mountains and their nature. The main ingredient and protagonist of many of the restaurant’s plates is the sought-out truffle of Abruzzo. The Chef, Guido Liberti, will bring to the table the culinary traditions of the Abruzzo region, from more rustic plates like burgers and crostini, to more delicate appetizers and desserts.
Marè Fish and Fantasy
Via del Pigneto, 125
Tue-Sun 12.30pm–11.30pm
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If you like fish, Marè Fish and Fantasy is the place for you. This new restaurant in the heart of Pigneto offers seafood and fish in an exciting variety of forms and ways. You can try some very interesting pasta plates, fried or raw fish, and even panini filled with everything the sea has to offer. The prices are fair, and the quality is high. The atmosphere is laid-back, yet someone definitely kept and eye on details!
Vitaminas 24
Via Ascoli Piceno, 40/42
Mon-Sun 12pm–4pm, 7pm-11pm
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At Vitaminas you’ll be able to experience the flavors of the Lazio region of Ciociaria. A colorful and completely cruelty-free space, this restaurant boasts an incredible variety of vegan and vegetarian options, with foods coming from Lazio, as well as tropical fruits. The menu changes daily based on seasonal and local availability, and the cooking methods used here are delicate and natural.
So What?
Via Ettore Giovenale, 56
Wed-Mon 7.30pm–11.30pm, Sat-Sun lunch 12.30pm–3pm
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Being Pigneto’s vegan restaurant, So What? attracts both plant-eaters, and non. You will find a lot of creative plates, gluten-free offerings, and most-importantly, cruelty-free. The laid-back and non-pretentious atmosphere is very welcoming, and the restaurant is plastered with movie posters and pop-culture references. The tofu cake is definitely a must at the end of your meal!
Pizzeria Sant’Alberto
Via del Pigneto, 46
Mon-Fri 6.30pm–12am
santalbertopizzeria.com
The Pizzeria Sant’Alberto stands where once stood a famous restaurant, now closed. Yet, this pizzeria holds all the cards to fill in the spot. The name comes from Saint Albert, the Italian patron of pizza chefs! You will have the possibility to choose from four different pizza doughs and every month, there’s a dedicated special pizza. They also have an incredible choice of liquors to choose from. Definitely worth checking out.
Mile
Via Pesaro, 8
Mon-Sun 7.30pm-11.30pm
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This little gem in the heart of Pigneto is what you need if you’re looking for a cozy and familiar atmosphere, creativity in the kitchen, and an always renewed proposal of dishes. The restaurant’s choices are dainty and refined, the staff is super attentive, and the chef is always looking for new flavors and contrasts. The seats are few, and you’ll be able to dine in tranquility, and an incredible value for money.
