Food around Vatican City.
Start with a taste.

WHAT TO EAT

Local dishes, explained.

These are specialties from our featured city guides. Regional styles and availability vary.

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Pizza al taglio

Tray-baked pizza cut to size, commonly charged by weight. Ask for a small piece to control cost.

Editorial budget: €6–15 for a light meal; weight matters

Where to look: Pizzarium Bonci, Rome

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Cacio e pepe

Pasta with pecorino cheese and pepper.

Editorial budget: €10–18

Where to look: Roman pasta kitchens near the Vatican

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Carbonara

Roman pasta with egg, pecorino and cured pork; not a vegetarian dish.

Editorial budget: €10–18

Where to look: Pasta kitchens in Borgo and Prati

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Supplì

A fried rice snack, usually with tomato and melting cheese; fillings vary.

Editorial budget: €3–5 each

Where to look: Roman pizza counters

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Gelato

Choose the displayed cup or cone size before ordering flavours.

Editorial budget: €3–6

Where to look: Gelaterias in Prati and Borgo

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GO STRAIGHT TO THE TABLE

Find restaurants by city.

Different places. Different flavours.

Compare the specialties and food neighbourhoods in our featured destinations. This is a starting selection, rather than a complete map of every regional cuisine.

Plan your food budget.

Examples from the city guides below. Planning estimates are per dish or stated portion, not a full-day allowance. Check service charges, drinks and current menus separately.