There are still trattorias and osterias around the Vatican that serve real Roman food without making your wallet cry.
Here are 4 must-try spots: from a rustic osteria with no menu, to a creative sandwich shop for a quick lunch, to a trattoria that feels like home cooking.
👉 A weekend in Rome doesn’t have to drain your budget. Around the Vatican, you can eat local, tasty, and affordable. Here’s the shortlist 👇
Hostaria Dino e Toni
🍝 A one-of-a-kind experience: no menu, just traditional Roman dishes brought to the table one after another. Rustic, honest, authentic.
📍 Via Leone IV, 60 – 00192 Rome
📞 +39 06 3973 3284
200 Gradi
🥪 Creative panini with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick bite before or after your Vatican visit.
📍 Piazza del Risorgimento, 3 – 00192 Rome
Trattoria Vaticano Giggi
🍷 100% Roman vibes. Simple atmosphere, traditional cuisine, fair prices.
La Cantina di Cesare
🍖 A cozy osteria loved by locals. Carbonara and cacio e pepe done right.
📍 Via Catone, 10 – 00192 Rome, Prati district, just steps from St. Peter’s Square
Final Tip
💡 Golden rule: walk two streets away from the tourist traps — you’ll find better flavor and lower prices.