Best Restaurants in Rome Under 40€

This charming Chinese gourmet restaurant — also spanning a tea house and a shop — is just a short walk from the Pantheon. It offers Imperial-style dishes alongside simpler specialties, all beautifully plated and crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The midday business lunch is a popular choice.

It’s worth veering off the tourist trail to discover this vibrant, friendly and sustainably minded eatery in northwest Rome. Chef Thomas Moi uses modern techniques to give seasonal ingredients such as meat, fish, vegetables and aromatic herbs a zing. The tiramisu ranks among the best in town.

Looking for a great spot with unparalleled service to unwind after visiting the Pantheon? This stylish venue specializes in inventive Roman dishes, with highlights such as seared sea scallops complemented by candied oranges, fresh pasta pappardelle with duck ragù, or a basket of fried, locally sourced anchovies, pink shrimp and baby squid.

A tiny modern bistro so casual it brands itself as “Bites and Wine.” The bites in question mainly consist of shareable tapas plates of boldly reimagined Roman classics (such as Jewish artichoke with a sprinkle of matcha) along with daily-changing cheese boards. The wine is organic and sourced from independent producers across Europe.

Opened in the 1930s and operated by the Latini family for over 50 years, this venue showcases classic Emilia-Romagna dishes. Their expertise shines through in the flavorful primi — such as the fresh hand-rolled pasta made daily — and the giambonetto di vitella (veal cooked in milk).

This is where locals go to savor excellent fish in a lively, vibrant setting. Dishes such as amberjack millefeuille with herbs and sultanas or stuffed squid with twice-cooked chicory are prepared with top-quality ingredients and traditional recipes, then enhanced with creative touches to keep things interesting.