Insider Eats
"Canotto" means inflatable raft, and is the term used to describe the particular crust found on contemporary Neapolitan pizza. If you already knew that, Piccolo Buco might be your favorite restaurant in Rome.
Even if you show up before they open, expect to wait in line. It is worth it. Order the yellow spice salami pie. In a group? Take turns holding the line so others can shop and throw a coin in the Trevi.
If you would rather plan ahead than stand in line, grab a reservation at Seu Pizza Illuminati.
Closest sandwich shop to the apartment — very cheap, very good, and no wait. The Norcino (€8) is spectacular, and the orange juice (€3.50) is the cheapest around. Also does lunch plates. Popular with locals.
Neapolitan snack food spot — the montanare are awesome. Possibly the best supplì in town.
The one on Corso has the shortest line, but the quality control on Via delle Colonnelle is a little better. I recommend going at night right before they close to avoid the lines.
Triangular pizza pocket sandwiches. The closest one is right across from ponte sisto, but the one near the Vatican is attached to a great artisanal beer bar.
Tell Gui I sent you. Possibly the best gelato, cheese, and wine you'll have in Europe. Reasonably priced. Good music. Great location. A modern masterclass in agricultural cuisine.
If not just as good as Armando’s their Amatriciana is easily number two, and their menu overall has a lot of great stuff on it. A block from the apartment and generally no wait. Attire recommended but not mandatory.
A classic neighborhood bar on Via di Monserrato. Popular with locals.
The Ambaradan tastes like a honey mustard snack wrap in the best way. The sandwiches are small but super cheap and top quality. Close, never a line.
Be on their website at 11:59 pm Italy time exactly one month before the day you want to eat there or you will not get to eat there. Definitely order the Amatriciana, it’s the best in town. The other stuff is just good, and the menu is heavy on offal.
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