
TASTE: The 11 Best New Restaurants in Rome

Want to know where Rome’s hottest new restaurants can be found in 2025? From a fire-obsessed seafood spot to a gilded pizzeria worthy of Fellini, these new hotspots are redefining the Eternal City’s dining scene. Whether you’re after Peruvian-Roman fusion near Piazza Dante or the perfect pizza slice in Garbatella, here’s the low-down on the best Rome restaurants that are making waves right now.


Pantera
For a pizzeria that debuted in 2023, Pantera feels like it’s been here forever. Tucked away in sleepy Garbatella, keeping things old-school has been a recipe for success for the Trecastelli brothers. Crispy-chewy slices come layered with simple, yet oh-so-satisfying toppings. Think garlicky, herb-oil-drizzled rossa; paper-thin potato and rosemary, and the kind of prosciutto that makes you wonder why anyone needed to invent other toppings. At €1.50-€3 a slice, grab a crunchy supplì for the road and join the locals at the outdoor benches for some prime Garbatella people-watching.
Address: Circonvallazione Ostiense, 153, 00154 Roma


YEZI
Opening this Spring, 2025’s most anticipated opening brings a slice of modern Asia to Rome. Just next door to the newly built art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio, dim sum gets a glam makeover in a space that feels more Shanghai supper club than traditional teahouse. London Group Executive Chef Werner Seebach’s menu looks to hit all the right notes — rainbow cod dumplings that burst with flavour and Chilean Sea Bass that melts like butter.
Mains aside, the tea list reads like a love letter to Asia’s best. Rare leaves have been sourced from tiny farms across the continent, while pastries mix Eastern and Western flavours (think yuzu-spiked macarons). Come sunset, Pietro Ruffo’s dramatic artwork catches the light as DJs spin and bartenders shake up cocktails that nod to Rome’s spice route past.
Address: Via Collina, 23, 00187 Rome, Italy


Lume Osteria
Lume brings new energy to a postcard-perfect spot near the Vatican, where olive trees frame Vittor Pisani’s grand staircase in Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie. The kitchen keeps one foot in tradition while taking playful steps forward: brioche comes topped with pumpkin and cardoncelli mushroom mousse, spaghetti gets lifted by saffron-cauliflower foam, and pork belly arrives with marsala-glazed apples.
In a neighbourhood full of tourist traps, this intimate newcomer feels like the kind of place locals might want to keep to themselves. Mains hover around €20, while pastas like their white meat ragù cannelloni clock in at €15.
Address: Via Vittor Pisani, 12, 00136 Rome, Italy
Tullpukuna
In a city that takes its food seriously, Tullpukuna proves there’s room for Peru at Rome’s table. Tullpukuna lights up Piazza Dante with a menu that zips between Peru’s coast, mountains and jungle – each with its own €49 tasting menu for the curious (or go all-in with nine courses for €119).
Traditional Peruvian dishes get careful updates: chicken comes braised at 300 degrees with slow-cooked egg and black olive powder, while the northern-style rice arrives studded with confit duck breast and aromatic loche squash. The bar matches the kitchen’s creativity with a deep dive into pisco, crafting everything from passion fruit sours to their Chilcano series spiked with lemongrass or carob.
Address: Piazza Dante, 5, 00185 Rome, Italy


Sinfonia del Gusto
You’ll hear Sinfonia del Gusto before you see it — literally. Live music spills out every Tuesday and Friday of this refined space on Reggio Emilia, where stone meets wood meets modern metals. Inside, Chef Andrea Quarticelli’s kitchen plays with tradition and innovation. Recent seasonal menus have reimagined lamb goulash with artichoke, sheep gyoza with provola and coffee, and pumpkin gnocchi crowned with truffle. At €39 for a tasting menu that rivals starred restaurants, it’s a symphony that hits all the right notes.
Address: Via Reggio Emilia, 17, 00198 Rome, Italy


DOGMA
A steady stream of serious food lovers (including Michelin) has found their way to this less-trodden corner of Rome. Just off Piazza Zama, Chef Gabriele Di Lecce grills nearly everything on offer over fire. It’s a tight, considered menu that centres on Italian seafood classics: flambeau of shellfish, smoked tartare, and oysters done to the chef’s daily whim.
Pasta gets equal attention, with dishes like risotto swimming in butter and anchovies, or tagliolini alla chitarra with pesto and shellfish. The minimalist space (white walls, black tables) fills nightly with in-the-know locals and patient tourists. At €48-68 for the tasting menu, it’s worth the trip.
Address: Piazza Zama, 34, 00183 Rome, Italy

VICO Pizza&Wine
The latest outfit to bring Neapolitan pizza scene to Rome. Steps from Palazzo Rondanini, VICO faithfully sticks to the staples – the foundations of proper Neapolitan pizza-making. Each classic is executed with precision, from their Marinara Gregorio with black garlic and anchovies to their silky buffalo mozzarella PDO.
But what sets VICO apart is their dedication to wine – their cellar reads like a journey through Italy’s finest vineyards. Start with their zesty take on buffalo mozzarella (€14) paired with a glass of Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio “Lacrimabianco” (€8), whose Caprettone and Catalanesca grapes perfectly complement the creamy cheese.
Address: Piazza Rondanini, 47, 00186 Rome, Italy


B24 Ristorante
Rome’s most storied cinema houses now also hosts the city’s most dramatic dining room. Inside Cinema Barberini, crystal chandeliers and raw concrete create a striking backdrop for Executive Chef Andrea Gallo’s modern menu. Classics get inventive twists – oysters arrive with almond gelato — while traditional pasta al pomodoro becomes chitarra spaghetti with prized Piennolo tomatoes.
The two cocktail bars (one indoor, one on their panoramic terrace overlooking Via Veneto) make this an ideal spot for pre- or post-film aperitivi, while their dedicated “cinema menu” ensures movie buffs don’t miss showtime.
Address: Piazza Barberini, 24/26, 00187 Rome, Italy


Allegrío
Fresh from landing a spot in Italy’s prestigious Top 20 pizzerias, Allegrío brings high drama to Via Veneto with its ambitious four-room concept. Whichever area you’re sat — Joyful, Lucky, Intrepid, or In Love — the interiors delight with designs that border on fantastical.
The kitchen matches the ambition of the interiors: traditional Italian dishes get glammed up (their tableside carbonara arrives finished with flame and 24k gold), while their award-winning “Matta” pizza daringly fuses Roman and Neapolitan styles. The details impress at every turn, from the 500 hand-crafted Capodimonte porcelain roses to the Parmigiano-Reggiano tasting that takes you from 24 to 90 months aged (€20). If Federico Fellini was still around, you’d probably find him here.
Address: Via Vittorio Veneto, 114, 00187 Rome, Italy



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Tucked between Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori, this tiny, ambitious restaurant proves that great things come in small packages. Under low-hanging pendant lights, the kitchen turns out tapas-style plates that pair Roman tradition and playful reinvention. Their Jewish-style artichokes sing with aioli, anchovies, and an unexpected touch of matcha, while the classic carbonara stays true to tradition, using low-salinity guanciale and premium pecorino, all sourced within a 25-mile radius.
The extensive natural wine list, featuring independent European producers, makes this cozy spot as perfect for a glass and small plate as it is for a full sit-down evening. Book ahead for one of the handful of tables, or snag a spot in their intimate wine room downstairs — this bijou spot works best for dates and catch-ups over creative plates and well-chosen wines.
Address: Via del Monte della Farina, 53, 00186 Rome, Italy


Gregorio Venite in pace
Named after Pope Gregory VII and beckoning you to “come in peace,” this all-day newcomer to the San Pietro district is anything but pious. Gregorio wraps its religious namesake in thoroughly modern packaging: pastel rosemary green and yellow ochre tones that nod to papal heraldry, while a sprawling counter wraps around the open kitchen like a theatrical stage. The pizza program here is serious business, turning out everything from morning pizzettas to pan-baked sourdough creations and traditional Roman rounds topped with combinations like porchetta and fennel mayo.
But it’s not all about the pizza – the kitchen runs from dawn till dusk, featuring standouts like crispy octopus with carrot cream and 30-day aged Danish scottona beef. Come evening, the energy shifts as locals pile in for the €15 signature cocktails inspired by the streets and scenes that surround them.
Address: Via della Cava Aurelia, 169, 00165 Rome, Italy