The Best Restaurants In Monteverde
In Rome’s Monteverde neighborhood, you’ll find a tranquil retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle. Yet, despite its calm vibe, the area buzzes with local businesses and fantastic dining options. With a blend of tradition and innovation, the restaurant scene caters to a diverse range of tastes. Here’s our selection of the top restaurants in Monteverde.
Osteria TuttoQua
Via Anton Giulio Barrili, 66
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This traditional local restaurant sits on one of the main streets of Monteverde Vecchio. With a small area outside, it offers a pleasant location to sit and enjoy traditional Roman dishes as well as more adventurous cuisine including fish, burgers and unique starters.
Homebaked Monteverde
Via Fratelli Bonnet, 21
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Although easy to miss, being just off the busier Via Carini, this small but cozy bakery attracts locals as well as foreigners with its homemade American sweet and savory treats. One of the few places in Rome to find authentic bagels and pancakes, it is open from early morning to late afternoon.
Clivo Bistrot
Via Clivo Rutario 63-65
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Art gallery, live music, yoga classes, as well as fantastic food, you name it, Clivo has it all. With its calm and relaxed interior and area outside, there is plenty of space to enjoy. Their menu is focused on refined vegetarian recipes and fresh fish accompanied by seasonal vegetables.
Dolce Kosher
Via Fonteiana, 18
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Among the many bakery shops in the Monteverde Vecchio area, this one stands out not only for the quality of its pastries and savory food, but also because it is one of the few places to eat outside the Jewish Ghetto which follow the traditional kosher traditions.
Il Cortile
Via Alberto Mario, 26
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Since 1929, this family-run restaurant has been delighting the people of this neighborhood. Once inside you will be surrounded by elegance and traditions. Enjoy the area outside with a tasty Roman dish on a sunny day accompanied by a bottle from the extensive wine list.
Osteria Poerio
Via Alessandro Poerio, 27
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A few steps away from Villa Sciarra, Osteria Poerio (ex Mangiafuoco) is proud to welcome you with its menu of traditional Roman, fish food as well as creative dishes. If you are craving something different, try the “disassembled” courgette flower with buffalo mozzarella, anchovy sauce and Kataifi pasta.
Dolci Desideri
Via Anton Giulio Barrili, 56
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Especially on weekends, it’s hard to miss this bakery with the queue outside and the crowds of people enjoying their fresh pastries and coffee. Dolci Desideri is a must try in the area and surprises its customers with savory as well as sweet aperitivo.
Foodie Fresh Market
Via Anton Giulio Barrili, 52
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As the name suggests, here you will only find fresh fruit and vegetables, with special care to high quality products. You can buy it, eat it, drink it or take it away as Foodie makes healthy daily juices and tempting small dishes that every nonna would approve.
La Gatta Mangiona
Via Federico Ozanam, 30-32
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Standing out as one of the best pizzerias in Rome, La Gatta Mangiona has earned multiple awards. Since its establishment in 1999, it has consistently served top-notch Neapolitan-style pizzas. Renowned for its exceptionally digestible dough, each pizza on the menu features premium ingredients.
L’osteria Di Monteverde
Via Pietro Cartoni, 163/165
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At L’Osteria di Monteverde, the menu is ever-changing. They have a passion for fresh, flavorful, seasonal ingredients with bold tastes. Every morning, before opening the Osteria’s kitchen, the pantry is stocked with fresh market-bought ingredients to offer a diverse menu each day.
Meze Bistrot
Via di Monte Verde, 9B
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Experience the essence of Lebanese cuisine in the heart of Monteverde, from creamy hummus to tabbouleh. If you’re a fan of Lebanese flavors, this is a must-visit destination that promises an authentic culinary journey.
Aqla Street Food
Via Andrea Busiri Vici, 13
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Middle Eastern street food, the realm of Nada, Samantha, and Aqla herself, who happens to be Nada’s mother and an experienced cook. Aqla offers falafel, hummus, meat and vegetarian sandwiches with bread from Roscioli, as well as Yemenite specialties like mutabbaq, a pastry filled with meat and vegetables. Every dish is a mix of traditional recipes from different coutries of the middle east from Yemmen to Lebanon.
Casa Vidaschi
Via Lorenzo Vidaschi, 59
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A bistro of Monteverde born with the desire to offer a model of informal yet elegant conviviality, simple yet meticulously curated in every detail. It aims to make everyone feel at ease, and above all, to enhance sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch all at once.
