“The Field of Flowers” is located right in the center of the tourist area in Rome. I wouldn’t really recommend shopping in the market there, but in the corner is this absolute institution. I highly recommend going there and getting a piece of the pizza rossa (one of my favorite bites of food in the city) which is just thin crispy dough with tomato sauce, and the pizza Bianca with thinly sliced mortadella in the middle. It is called “mortazza” but English is no problem here. The sweets are quite good as well, as are the spicy pizza with tomato sauce, and the cacio e pepe pasta suppli. You can take your pizza and sit in at the pub right next door, and order a drink. The pizza rossa is a can’t miss! 

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A trappizino is a relatively new invention. It is a hybrid of a tremazzino (A thin crustless cold sandwich) and a pizza. What it actually is is a fresh triangle pizza pocket filled with any number of possible fillings. Chicken Cacciatora is the original, but they are all pretty damned good. Big fan o the Eggplant Parmesan. Also they have my favorite Suppli pretty much anywhere. It is a mini chain and they are located all over the city. 

Nearby: Pasticceria LInari–local spot for excellent coffee, pastries and dessert. 

Really good pizza al taglio near the Spanish steps. It is also a very local place. You could walk around the neighborhood for months, and never happen upon this place. 

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A great eating market. There are places to buy ingredients for cooking, but there are great places to eat here. Do not miss Mardi e Vai. A very famous sandwich shop in the back corner of the market. Always a crowd. The braised beef sandwich here is very good. The chicken with peppers is my favorite, but it is a special. Again just all good options here. The fried “meatball” (it is more of a meat patty) is absolutely delicious. Casa Manco is known for great pizza al taglio, also in the market, and Mastro Papone also sells a couple of seafood pastas every day. Very reasonable option for tasty fish pasta. 

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A piazza al taglio place that is highly regarded. It is right in the middle of the tourist area. 

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 A local place right in the middle of the Historic Center. Tasty food, and very personable waiters. Amarician is a star!

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One of our favorite places for Pizzeria Romana (thin crackers pizzas). Just be aware they are only open for dinner, and it is a little away form the center.  Locals only. 

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Famous restaurant, right by the Pantheon as the name implies. Has been run by the same family for 80 years. Eating there is a lovely dining experience. It is VERY well known though. They only take reservations a month at a time, and it fills up extremely quickly. If you want to book we suggest setting a phone reminder for about 35 days before you want to go, and snag a reservation Carbonara is elite here, but we've never had a bad plate though. 

Nearby: Go figure The Pantheon Never ceases to amaze. We go every time.

We love this place. It is a famous restaurant built at in to the side of a mountain. It is very easy to book, and in our favorite neighborhood Testaccio. The Tonnarelli Cacio e Peppe and Crispy Baby Roast Pig (Maialino) are both can’t miss dishes. They also have an extensive wine list. Sunday lunch it can be a bit frenetic, so maybe choose a different day. Food always hits and has made our prestigious "Best Bites of the Trip" list ;-).

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Another absolute killer in Testaccio. Gricia is great, but the Abbacchio Cacciatora was a can’t miss dish. Very local vibe. Professional, but laid back service. Half a liter of house wine for €7.50. Need we say more?

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