Osteria dei Pontefici
5 minutes on footVia dei Bastioni di Michelangelo, Borgo
Classic Roman cooking a few steps from the Vatican walls: carbonara, amatriciana and gricia done properly. Simple room, worth booking in the evening.
Eating nearby
Where to eat near St Peter
The flat is at Via San Damaso 49, between Borgo and Prati: an easy base for eating well without taking any transport. These are the places we suggest to our guests, all within a fifteen minute walk.
Trattorias and osterias
Roman cooking, generous portions and neighbourhood prices. Booking is almost always a good idea, especially at weekends.
Il Matriciano
12 minutes on footVia dei Gracchi, Prati
A historic neighbourhood trattoria, busier with locals than with visitors. Generous portions and honest prices: good for a long lunch.
Osteria dell'Angelo
15 minutes on footVia Giovanni Bettolo, Prati
Roman cooking with a few fish dishes, tables close together and a lively mood. Arrive early or book ahead.
Pizzerias and pizza by the slice
From a quick slice to dinner at an outdoor table, all a few minutes from the flat.
Pizzarium (Panificio Bonci)
15 minutes on footVia della Meloria, Prati
Pizza by the slice considered among the best in Rome, to eat standing or take home. Perfect for an easy dinner after a long day out.
Alice Pizza
12 minutes on footVia Cola di Rienzo, Prati
A reliable Roman chain for a quick slice: many toppings, priced by weight, and you can eat outside. Handy with children.
The pizzerias of Borgo Pio
8 minutes on footVia di Borgo Pio, Borgo
The pedestrian street a few steps from the flat is full of pizzerias and trattorias with outdoor tables: ideal for dinner without moving the car.
Markets and food shops
For groceries and cooking at home, or for something to bring up to the terrace at sunset.
Mercato Trionfale
12 minutes on footVia Andrea Doria, Prati
The largest covered market in the area: fruit and vegetables, cheese, cured meats, fish and deli counters. Closed on Sunday afternoons.
The shops of Via Cola di Rienzo
12 minutes on footVia Cola di Rienzo, Prati
Bakery, delis, cheese shops and gelaterie side by side: this is where we buy what we need for dinner on the terrace.
Gelaterie in Borgo
5 to 8 minutes on footBorgo Pio and around
Several artisan ice cream shops between Borgo and the Vatican walls: a good pause on the way back from St Peter.
Three practical tips
- Opening hours change often, especially on public holidays: a quick phone call saves a wasted trip.
- After 9 pm many places in Borgo stop serving: if you eat late, head towards Prati.
- Neighbourhood markets often prefer cash: not every stall takes cards.
Have a favourite to share?
Tell us: we are happy to add tips from our guests. And if you need to know how to reach the flat, we have written a guide with every connection from the airports.