Cheap Places to Eat in Italy

"Gabriele Bonci, a former chef, launched himself into baking at a young age, but only began following his true passion with the opening of Pizzarium in 2004. This 500-square-foot shop serves Rome’s ubiquitous street foods, including pizza by the slice and supplì — rice croquettes that Bonci has elevated to an art form through the use of exquisite artisan flours and other top-notch ingredients. Most of the menu changes to reflect the seasons and the whims of the kitchen, but you’ll always find a handful of classic pizza toppings like potato with mozzarella, and tomato with oregano."

"In Italy there is a huge difference between Pizza and Pizza al taglio. Unlike Pizza that’s served whole, Pizza Taglio is sold by weight and usually the person over the counter will hold a knife over a giant pizza and you can specify the exact amount of pizza you need. Pizza al taglio at 18 euro / kg is a bit too expensive as any Roman will tell you….after all Al Taglio Pizza is the ultimate comfort food found at every street corner, local market, tourist hub and basically everywhere else in Rome."

"Gabriele Bonci’s landmark pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) shop near the Vatican Museums entrance isn’t a restaurant per se. There’s no table service, and there are only a few benches outside. But in the decade since it opened, Pizzarium has become a globally acclaimed landmark where cold-fermented, heirloom wheat-based dough is topped with exquisite produce from biodynamic sources and artisanal cured meats and cheeses."

"This is everyone’s new favourite pizzeria, so be sure to book ahead for a taste of Pier Daniele Seu’s decadent Neapolitan pies. The restaurant is refreshingly contemporary, with neon lights and a minimalist décor that will appeal to all, and offers dozens of mouthwatering pies, from classics like margherita and marinara to more creative varieties featuring ingredients like purple cauliflower, smoked salmon and pistachio crumbles. The fritti, or fried starters, are an excellent way to whet your appetite before digging into the main course."

"Young pizzaiolo Pier Daniele Seu has been the talk of the town since he first inaugurated a pizzeria in Termini’s Mercato Centrale back in 2017. Last year, he opened Seu Pizza Illuminati and the contemporary pizzeria has been widely recognized as the best in the city. With neon lights and modern décor, Seu serves up gourmet Neapolitan pizzas that are baked to perfection and mouthwateringly light."

"Cool and minimalist with Saarinen-style furniture and contemporary art, Seu Pizza Illuminati isn't your typical old-school pizzeria. The pies incorporate local products in nontraditional ways; even classics will surpass anything you've ever had. Keep an eye on the antipasti; the fritti and deep-fried tramezzino sandwich are both delicious."

"Pizza may be Italy’s most-famous export, but Rome’s unique thin-crusted style is barely known beyond the city’s borders. This simple regional genre reaches its apex at Da Remo in Testaccio, where the thin and crispy pies are baked in a wood-fired oven. Order pizzas with sparse toppings — like the tomato-and-mozzarella-topped margherita — to avoid stressing the thin base, and always start the meal with assorted fried starters and simmered beans."

"The best pizza in Tastaccio is at Pizzeria Remo, which served delicious traditional rome pizza in one of the mosy traditional areas you can find. No frill environment, nice woodfire over, all the classics starters and pizza toppings: a good place for a no-frill pizza in Testaccio. Address: Piazza di S Maria Liberatrice, 44, 00153 Roma."

"Located in the heart of the working class district of Testaccio, Remo's pizza is pretty hard to top. This pizza place is most famous for its paper thin(literally) pizza. Menus don't exactly exist here, so be prepared to have in mind what kind of toppings you'll pick out for your pizza."

"This is a quintessentially Roman delicacy, fairly similar to Sicily's arrancini, though differing in size and ingredients. The Roman suppli is a ball of rice, filled with ragu and mozzarella, and lightly fried. Where: You’ll find these savoury snacks at most Rosticceria or Pizzeria around Rome, but if you’re in Trastevere, head to I Suppli."

"During the lunch an dinner time, there is always the line at this Trastevere institution. Do not leave this place without trying the Supplì, Rome’s most popular street-food snack, a fried rice ball stuffed with mozzarella and pizza marinara. Via di San Francesco a Ripa 137,"

"Corso Trieste 157 b/c, Via Riano 11, Viale America 91, Via C. Alberto 24, open daily, weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am – 4pm. Inspired by American pastries and gastronomy, Bakery House invites you to join them for breakfast, lunch break, afternoon coffee and sweets or an easy American brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. All pastries and cakes are homemade and sweet and savory breakfasts are available daily."

"Via Riano, 11 (Ponte Milvio) / Viale America, 89 (Eur) / Via delle Gondole, 90 (Ostia)Sat – Sun, 9.30am – 4pmPrice: à la carte menu. The brunch at Bakery House adheres to the traditional US style, with a menu that includes scrambled eggs and bacon, ham and cheese omelettes, pancakes, Eggs benedict, French toast, bagels, and stuffed sandwiches. Every dish is accompanied by fresh orange juice and American coffee."

"At Bakery House Rome (located both in corso Trieste and Ponte Milvio) the best of American traditions is taken seriously. Here, you take brunch slowly, starting at 9.30am for those early-risers, and finishing up at 4pm. On the menu you’ll find scrambled eggs and bacon, ham and cheese omelette, pancakes, french toast, bagels and sandwiches."

"It’s a bit of a trek outside the historic center, but so worth the bus or taxi ride. The menu is vast with all sorts of steamed and fried dumplings, noodle and rice dishes. While most Chinese restaurant spots are a dime a dozen, like in most places outside China, the Dumpling Bar doesn’t compromise on quality."

"Picture a mall with endless rows of gourmet foods, hundreds of varieties of sauces and pastas, countless divine candy and chocolate confections… Finesse at its best. Eataly is a foodie’s heaven, a refined super (very super) Roman market, a place where time stops while you marvel at everything that you set your eyes on. You’ll remain amazed by the artistic food packaging; every jar, box, bag is creatively designed and screams elegance."

"Eataly is a multi-leveled food shopping extravaganza in Ostiense. In the mix of shelves of pesto and pasta, banks of fresh fish and fragrant bread are restaurants and bars and an on-site brewery!. La Birreria has 14 beers on tap and more than 400 bottled beers available."

"Eataly is a giant food hall that has both restaurants and places to buy ingredients. It’s a cool place to visit for foodies since you can wander around and look at all the fresh, Italian produce and food!. Working Hours: Open every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM"

"The Museum Leonardo da Vinci Experience, or Museo Leonardo da Vinci, is a museum in Rome dedicated to the art and life of Leonardo da Vinci. The museum not only tells the story of da Vinci's greatest paintings, but also focuses on da Vinci's life outside of art. da Vinci, often considered one of the most brilliant minds of the Italian Renaissance, was, in addition to being a painter, a sculpture, scientist, and engineer. The museum houses not only his art work, but more than 50 of his inventions."

"This is one of the Rome museums dedicated to the epic work and creations of the mastermind Leonardo Da Vinci. It is an exhibition that is located between the iconic Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori squares and covers over 500 square meters. The surface has been divided genuinely into four parts to represent the four elements of nature- air, water, fire and earth."

"Set atop Palazzo Fendi, where the Italian luxury brand has its flagship store, Zuma is nothing if not chic. The Japanese-inspired bar serves signature cocktails, as well as Italian wines by the glass, plus small nibbles like edamame or crispy calamari. Not only is the bar above the Fendi store, but it is also set in the very heart of Rome's most fashionable district, so the customers tend to look like they may have just stepped off a runway."

"What could be more glamorous that nibbling on a piece of sashimi sitting at a rooftop terrace in the centre of Rome?. At Zuma you can fulfil this dream, the trendiest Japanese restaurant found in cities like Miami, Dubai, New York and Hong Kong has chosen Palazzo Fendi for it’s Italian debut restaurant. Having opened in April 2016, Zuma is furnished with hot, vibrant colours, tohiki ceramic tiles and Thai wooden tables."

"This trendy Japanese restaurant (found in cities like Miami, Dubai, New York and Hong Kong) has chosen Palazzo Fendi for it’s Italian debut restaurant. Having opened in April 2016, Zuma is furnished with hot, vibrant colours, tohiki ceramic tiles and Thai wooden tables. The menu is a mix of cold dishes, salads, dishes cooked on the robata (a type of Japanese grill), sushi and sashimi."

"Not what you would usually expect from a sushi restaurant as this place doubles as a bookshop and art gallery. I’m so glad I stumbled upon Doozo as it was a real treat and great value for money. It’s a good idea to go at lunch time when you have some time to spare as the service can be slow but it also gives you time to explore the bookshelf and the array of artwork."