Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Campo de' Fiori
Deli and restaurant with famous carbonara. Book ahead.
Map ↗For the welcome or rehearsal dinner
Mid-range and special restaurants, with the most group-friendly first.
Armando al Pantheon
Pantheon
Family run since 1961, steps from the Pantheon.
Map ↗Felice a Testaccio
Testaccio
Cacio e pepe tossed at your table.
Map ↗Piperno
Jewish Ghetto
The place for carciofi alla giudia, fried artichokes.
Map ↗Da Cesare al Casaletto
Monteverde
Worth the tram ride for perfect Roman classics.
Map ↗La Pergola
Monte Mario
Rome's three-Michelin-star rooftop with city views.
Map ↗Antico Arco
Gianicolo
Elegant dinners on the Gianicolo hill.
Map ↗For the day-after brunch or a casual night
Da Enzo al 29
Trastevere
Tiny and beloved. Expect a line without a booking.
Map ↗Pizzarium Bonci
Near the Vatican
Creative pizza al taglio. Grab and go.
Map ↗Trapizzino
Trastevere and Testaccio
Pizza pockets filled with Roman stews.
Map ↗Supplizio
Via dei Banchi Vecchi
Gourmet fried rice balls.
Map ↗Giolitti
Pantheon
Historic gelato parlor since 1900.
Map ↗Booking a group dinner in Rome
- Ask for a "menu fisso" (set menu) for groups of 10 or more. It keeps the bill simple and the kitchen fast.
- Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
- Tipping: Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
- Book two to three months ahead for groups over 20, especially in high season (April to June, September to October).
- Ask about deposits, minimum spend and the cancellation policy in writing.
- Plan transport back to the hotels. Watch for pickpockets on buses and in crowded spots.
For a splurge night
- La Pergola Monte Mario
Rome's three-Michelin-star rooftop with city views. - Antico Arco Gianicolo
Elegant dinners on the Gianicolo hill.
Or make the welcome night an activity
- Trastevere food tour. Supplì, cacio e pepe, pizza and gelato in Rome's most charming neighborhood.
- Italian wine tasting with a sommelier. Taste wines from across Italy with cheese and cured meats.
Questions
Where should we hold a welcome dinner in Rome?
Good options from our list include Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina (Campo de' Fiori), Armando al Pantheon (Pantheon), Felice a Testaccio (Testaccio). Book early for groups.
What time is dinner in Rome?
Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
Do we need to tip at a group dinner in Rome?
Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
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