# The 38 Best Restaurants in Rome, According to a Best-Selling Local Cookbook Author

> Katie Parla's Rome cookbook author reveals 38 top restaurants for authentic Italian dining.
- Title: The 38 Best Restaurants in Rome, According to a Best-Selling…
- Summary: Katie Parla's Rome cookbook author reveals 38 top restaurants for authentic Italian dining. Katie Parla, a New York Times best-selling cookbook author, lists…
- Keywords: katie parla, rome, best restaurants, trattorias, pizzerias, italian cuisine, food guide, cuisine, food, culture, Best, Restaurants
- Source: Eater — https://eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-rome-italy
- Author: Katie Parla
- Published: 2016-05-25T14:46:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: katie parla, rome, best restaurants, trattorias, pizzerias, italian cuisine, food guide, cuisine, food, culture
## Rome's Dining Scene
Roman cuisine reflects the city's layered history and immigrant influences.
## Updated Dining Guide
Katie Parla's list includes 38 restaurants with pricing from $ to $$$$.
## New Restaurants in March 2026
Mostro, L’Elementare, and Trattoria Pennestri added to the list this month.
## Katie Parla's Background
Katie Parla is a Rome-based food journalist and New York Times best-selling cookbook author.
## Orma Roma
Colombian chef Roy Caceres' Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome.

> The bistrot is a power-lunch spot set on a shaded terrace
## Bonci Pizzarium
Pizza al taglio shop near Vatican Museums with biodynamic toppings.
## Colline Emiliane
Trattoria serving Emilia-Romagna dishes since 1931.
## Armando al Pantheon
Family-run trattoria near Pantheon with Roman classics.
## Moriondo e Gariglio
Chocolate shop with 80+ handmade chocolates since 1800s.
## Cesare Al Pellegrino
Trattoria with Roman classics and natural wines.

> Cesare Al Pellegrino is a long-standing Roman restaurant with a focus on traditional dishes and natural wines
## L’Elementare
Trastevere pizza tonda specialist with molten supplì.
## Trapizzino
Street food chain with Roman-style pizza.
## Jerry Thomas Bar Room
Hidden cocktail bar in Trastevere with vintage beers.
## Latteria Trastevere
Wine bar with Sardinian specialties.
## Sora Lella
Medieval tower restaurant with Roman classics.
## L’Antidoto
Natural wine bar with chef Mirko Pelosi.
## Tempio di Iside
Fish restaurant near Colosseum with raw dishes.
## Menabò Vino e Cucina
Regional comfort food with natural wines.
## Forme Dispensa a Ripa
Cheese shop with natural wine and craft beer.
## Otaleg
Gelato shop with coffee and pastries.
## Key takeaway

Katie Parla, a New York Times best-selling cookbook author, lists 38 Rome restaurants including family-run trattorias and modern classics.