The Best Ideas for a Quick Bite in Rome: Get Your Stomach Ready!

Ciao, Dear traveler!

I’m curious — where are you right now? Wandering through a cobbled alley? Sitting on the steps of a fountain? Or already at a table, ready to indulge in a Roman specialty?

Here, snacking is an art. There’s no rushing through a sandwich on the go. No, we savor, we take our time… even if it means collapsing onto a bench to digest afterward. So, where should you treat your taste buds to a proper Roman snack?

1. Supplì – Testaccio, where fried food reigns supreme

A little gem of Roman street food: a crispy fried rice ball stuffed with mozzarella. Bite into it, let the cheese stretch, and admire the beauty of the world. True connoisseurs head to Supplizio or Trapizzino (in the Testaccio district) for a moment of crispy bliss.

📍 Supplizio (Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 143)

📍 Trapizzino (Via Giovanni Branca, 88 – Testaccio)

2. Pizza al taglio – Trastevere, the bohemian soul’s favorite

Here, you don’t order a whole pizza. No, you pick your slice by weight, according to your hunger… and your conscience. Head to Bonci Pizzarium, a true institution, or Antico Forno Roscioli, near Campo de’ Fiori, for generously topped, perfectly airy slices.

📍 Bonci Pizzarium (Via della Meloria, 43)

📍 Antico Forno Roscioli (Via dei Chiavari, 34 – near Campo de’ Fiori)

3. Maritozzo – For the most indulgent food lovers

A soft brioche bun, split in half and stuffed with a mountain of whipped cream. Warning: this is not for light appetites, nor for those concerned about maintaining their dignity in public. The best spot? Pasticceria Regoli, near Piazza Vittorio.

📍 Pasticceria Regoli (Via dello Statuto, 60 – Piazza Vittorio)

4. Porchetta – The snack of true connoisseurs

A sandwich filled with thin slices of porchetta (herb-roasted pork), crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside… A true carnivore’s dream. Head to Er Buchetto, a tiny counter near Termini station, where tradition is taken seriously.

📍 Er Buchetto (Via del Viminale, 2 – near Termini)

5. Gelato – Because there’s never a wrong time for ice cream

If you think gelato is just ice cream, think again. In Rome, it’s a sacred ritual. Purists go to Giolitti (classic but unbeatable), and the curious try Gelateria del Teatro.

📍 Giolitti (Via degli Uffici del Vicario, 40 – near the Pantheon)

📍 Gelateria del Teatro (Via dei Coronari, 65)

So, ready to let your stomach guide you through my sunlit streets? Trust me, your belly will remember this adventure far longer than your tired legs will!