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Insider Eats

Contemporary Neapolitan Pizza

"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.

Sandwich Shop & Lunch Plates · ★★★★ · $

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.

Neighborhood Hidden Gems · ★★★★★ · $

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.

Lazio Tasting Menu & Amatriciana · ★★★★★ · $$$

Outstanding, reasonably priced tasting menu featuring excellent food and wine from Lazio, and an extraordinary Amatriciana claiming the #2 spot in town.

Classic Roman Institution · ★★★★ · $$

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.

Experience Rome at Home

Bring the flavors of our neighborhood to your own kitchen with our signature recipe:

→ Spaghetti alla Puttanesca del Giglio

The Deep Guide

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Yellow Spice Salami Pizza
Yellow Spice Salami Pizza Piccolo Buco
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
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