{"id":25728,"date":"2026-06-30T12:15:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/?p=25728"},"modified":"2026-06-30T12:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:15:36","slug":"where-to-eat-near-the-vatican","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican","title":{"rendered":"Where To Eat Near The Vatican"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hunger pangs strike in Vatican City, you\u2019ll need to look for the best places and discover where to eat near the Vatican. Whether your itinerary includes a visit to the Vatican Museums, seeing the Sistine Chapel, touring Vatican City, or even climbing St. Peter\u2019s Basilica\u2019s dome, the neighborhoods surrounding Vatican City offer plenty of restaurant options for all price ranges and appetites. You\u2019ll find everything from traditional Roman trattorias to international cuisine to cafes specializing in vegan or gluten-free fare.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12282\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12282\" class=\"wp-image-12282 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Walks-20190710-Rome-Food-Tour-and-Pizza-Making-0011-16x9.jpg\" alt=\"a plate of fried artichokes, a traditional dish people search for when trying to find where to eat near the vatican \" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Walks-20190710-Rome-Food-Tour-and-Pizza-Making-0011-16x9.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Walks-20190710-Rome-Food-Tour-and-Pizza-Making-0011-16x9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Walks-20190710-Rome-Food-Tour-and-Pizza-Making-0011-16x9-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When in Rome&#8230; try some of the local specialities, such as &#8220;Carciofi alla giud\u00eca&#8221; &#8211; crispy fried artichokes!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the best restaurants near Vatican City, organized below by neighborhood, with a little something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Where_To_Eat_Near_The_Vatican\" >Where To Eat Near The Vatican<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Prati\" >Prati<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Some_of_Romes_best_coffee\" >Some of Rome\u2019s best coffee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Great_options_for_quick_lunches\" >Great options for quick lunches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Traditional_Roman_fare\" >Traditional Roman fare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Vegan-_and_GF-friendly_dining\" >Vegan- and GF-friendly dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Nice_options_for_a_leisurely_meal\" >Nice options for a leisurely meal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Sweet_treats\" >Sweet treats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Trionfale\" >Trionfale<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Great_option_for_a_quick_lunch\" >Great option for a quick lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Traditional_Roman_fare-2\" >Traditional Roman fare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Gluten_Free-friendly_dining\" >Gluten Free-friendly dining<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Borgo\" >Borgo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#When_you_need_a_break_from_Italian_food\" >When you need a break from Italian food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Sweet_treats-2\" >Sweet treats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#What_is_the_most_popular_food_in_Vatican_City\" >What is the most popular food in Vatican City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Are_there_dining_options_inside_the_Vatican\" >Are there dining options inside the Vatican?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Where_To_Eat_Near_The_Vatican\" >FAQs &#8211; Where To Eat Near The Vatican<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Where_can_I_get_a_quick_lunch_near_the_Vatican_Museums\" >Where can I get a quick lunch near the Vatican Museums?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Is_there_food_inside_Vatican_City\" >Is there food inside Vatican City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#What_food_should_I_try_near_the_Vatican\" >What food should I try near the Vatican?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#Are_there_vegetarian_restaurants_near_the_Vatican\" >Are there vegetarian restaurants near the Vatican?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/where-to-eat-near-the-vatican\/#What_are_some_of_Romes_traditional_dishes\" >What are some of Rome\u2019s traditional dishes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Eat_Near_The_Vatican\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where To Eat Near The Vatican<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to try authentic Italian food near the Vatican, you will need to visit the (mostly residential) neighborhoods surrounding Vatican City: Prati, Trionfale, and Borgo. Our Vatican restaurant recommendations are all in these neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prati\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prati<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prati is largely residential, stretching from the northeastern corner of Vatican City to the river. Its location makes it convenient when you\u2019re looking for where to eat near the Vatican Museums. Our Prati recommendations cover a lot of culinary options, from hole-in-the-wall spots for a quick and delicious lunch to airy restaurants that invite you to linger over your meal. This neighborhood is also home to great options for vegans and gluten-free diners, not to mention one of Rome\u2019s best coffee bars.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22765\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22765\" class=\"wp-image-22765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/coffee-espresson.jpg\" alt=\"A hand stirring sugar into small cup of espresso.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/coffee-espresson.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/coffee-espresson-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a moment to sit back and enjoy a coffee, and get a caffeine boost to fuel your next stop!<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_of_Romes_best_coffee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of Rome\u2019s best coffee<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sciascia Caff\u00e8<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Fabio Massimo, 80\/a) turns up on most round-ups of the best coffee in Rome, let alone near the Vatican. They\u2019re famous for a sweet jolt of caffeine: espresso that has melted dark chocolate in it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_options_for_quick_lunches\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great options for quick lunches<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Duecento Gradi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Piazza del Risorgimento, 3) is a popular little spot for sandwiches with a long list of filling options\u2014including ingredients that will please both vegetarians and vegans.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>La Pratolina<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via degli Scipioni, 248\/250; Trionfale: Via Rialto, 16) is known for another type of Roman pizza called \u201cpinsa,\u201d which is more oval than round and uses a slightly different dough. (There are two locations near the Vatican; the other is on Via Rialto, 16, in the Trionfale.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Roman_fare\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Roman fare<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Osteria Ragno d\u2019Oro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Silla, 26) is an unfussy Roman osteria with plenty of local dishes and seasonal specialties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_12439\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12439\" class=\"wp-image-12439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A firm local favourite is the simple but delicious cheese and black pepper pasta dish &#8220;Cacio e pepe&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegan-_and_GF-friendly_dining\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan- and GF-friendly dining<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Flower Burger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via dei Gracchi, 87) is a vegan burger joint where the buns come in different colors (and therefore eminently Instagrammable).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>La Soffitta Renovatio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Piazza del Risorgimento, 46\/A) is certified by Italy\u2019s celiac association\u2014everything on the menu can be made gluten-free, and much of it is available lactose-free, as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_options_for_a_leisurely_meal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nice options for a leisurely meal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Il Sorpasso<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Properzio, 31\/33) makes its own twists on Italian classics, both Roman and Tuscan, for both lunch and dinner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Del Frate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via degli Scipioni, 118) is primarily a cozy wine bar, but it also has a dining menu. It\u2019s a nice apertivo option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>La Zanzara<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Cescenzio, 84) is a bright restaurant open for lunch and dinner, serving both Italian and more international dishes (eggs Benedict is on the lunch menu, for instance).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweet_treats\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet treats<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Gelateria dei Gracchi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via dei Gracchi, 272) is a favorite gelateria with locals, so even though it takes a bit longer to walk there, it\u2019s worth it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_14026\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14026\" class=\"wp-image-14026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Walks-20190710-Rome-Food-Tour-and-Pizza-Making-0059-BEST-OF-scaled-e1729243589350.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding a gelato in a cone.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is an abundance of unique flavors of gelato to try, in some of the best gelaterias in Italy, if not the world!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trionfale\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trionfale<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trionfale district stretches across most of the Vatican\u2019s northern border, down to its westernmost point. It\u2019s a little less convenient if you\u2019re just looking for restaurants near the Vatican, with some of these recommendations further away on the northwestern side of the Vatican Gardens. It is, however, home to Rome\u2019s largest covered market as well as a few places Romans all over the city love &#8211; including one of Anthony Bourdain\u2019s favorite Roman pizzerias.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_option_for_a_quick_lunch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great option for a quick lunch<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pizzarium <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Via della Meloria, 43) makes the kind of pizza people travel across the city for, whether they\u2019re touring the Vatican or not (and yes, this is the place Bourdain loved). It\u2019s pizza al taglio, with both traditional and inventive toppings as well as some favorite Roman fried appetizers like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suppl%C3%AC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suppl\u00ec<\/a>. There\u2019s almost no seating, so come prepared to eat on your feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_22736\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22736\" class=\"wp-image-22736 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/suppli.jpg\" alt=\"A woman smiles as she's pulls out a golden suppli from a paper bag.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/suppli.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/suppli-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One speciality you can eat on the go are suppli, with smooth fillings on the inside and crispy on the outside!<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Roman_fare-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Roman fare<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mercato Trionfale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Andrea Doria, 41) is the market in this area where you want to shop if you have a fridge to fill. But you can get something to eat here, too. There are stalls offering sandwiches, pizza, pasta, sweets, and picnic fixings like cheese and cured meats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Secondo Tradizione<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Rialto, 39) is run by the owners of one of Rome\u2019s most beloved small and family-run markets, La Tradizione. The restaurant serves beautiful renditions of Roman classics, plus an impressive selection of cheeses and cured meats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Osteria delle Commari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Santamaura, 23) is a popular restaurant with lots of Roman specialties on the menu, including seasonal dishes. Bonus: it\u2019s an affordable option in an area where those aren\u2019t as common.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Il Segreto<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Candia, 71) makes Italian and Roman dishes at both lunch and dinner, including a good selection of fish and a long wine list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gluten_Free-friendly_dining\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluten Free-friendly dining<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>El Ma\u00edz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Via Tolemaide, 16) serves up Venezuelan street food like arepas and empanadas. Bonus: the menu is entirely gluten-free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_22355\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22355\" class=\"wp-image-22355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden tray filled with various meats such as salumi and prosciutto.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you enjoy a charcuterie board then the Italian cured meat platters are a winner!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Borgo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borgo<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The little Borgo neighborhood is perhaps the most conveniently located when you\u2019re looking for where to eat neat the Vatican and you\u00b4re in need of a quick bite (there are lots of restaurants near St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, for instance). Unfortunately, that means overpriced touristy places abound. We have two Vatican restaurant recommendations in the Borgo area, though\u2014one for a unique break from Roman cuisine and one for everyone\u2019s favorite sweet Italian treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_you_need_a_break_from_Italian_food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you need a break from Italian food<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Temakinho<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Borgo Angelico, 30) is an upscale restaurant with a Brazilian-Japanese fusion menu. Reservations are required and must be made on the restaurant\u2019s website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweet_treats-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet treats<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hedera<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Borgo Pio, 179) is a gelateria with only a few flavors on offer each day, but that\u2019s because they\u2019re made fresh daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_19720\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19720\" class=\"wp-image-19720 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_Rome-Street-Food-Tour-HIGH-RES-0003res.jpg\" alt=\"Two cones filled with gelato\" width=\"1200\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_Rome-Street-Food-Tour-HIGH-RES-0003res.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_Rome-Street-Food-Tour-HIGH-RES-0003res-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">So much gelato, so little time!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_food_in_Vatican_City\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the most popular food in Vatican City?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Vatican City is its own country, completely enclosed by the city of Rome, it doesn\u2019t have its own cuisine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian cuisine is intensely regional, and, once upon a time, you\u2019d only be able to get the traditional foods of Rome and the greater Lazio region in Rome and around Vatican City. And, not only are there regional specialties throughout Italy, but there are also seasonal specialties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most restaurants in the area still specialize in dishes from Rome and Lazio, you\u2019ll also see some restaurants from other Italian regions\u2014not to mention the cuisine of other countries altogether. And this is the mix of restaurant options you\u2019ll find near the Vatican today: traditional Roman cuisine, specialties from elsewhere in Italy, and some foreign restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23053\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23053\" class=\"wp-image-23053 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/rsz_devour_rome_trastevere_1648.jpg\" alt=\"A restaurant server holding three white plates with three pieces of toast with varied toppings.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/rsz_devour_rome_trastevere_1648.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/rsz_devour_rome_trastevere_1648-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even the simplest things like bruschetta are mouth-wateringly good!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_dining_options_inside_the_Vatican\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there dining options inside the Vatican?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/vatican-city-itinerary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">things to do in the Vatican<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not be long, but, taken together, they\u2019re time-consuming. Between touring the vast Vatican Museums and seeing St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, visitors typically spend most of a day in Vatican City. Some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tours<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> break for lunch but leave you to find your own food with little time between attractions, which may mean finding food on site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, yes, there are dining options inside the Vatican, though they fall into the \u201conly if you\u2019re hangry and can\u2019t wait long enough to get to a good restaurant\u201d variety (which might be necessary if you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/vatican-with-kids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visiting the Vatican with kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food is fine, even if it is sometimes cafeteria-style, but these are not meals to remember. If you can\u2019t wait, though, there are a couple of options that at least offer a little bit of ambience: a restaurant with outdoor seating on the Pinecone Courtyard and a little rooftop cafe that you can only access if you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/guide-to-climbing-st-peters-basilica-dome\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">climbing St. Peter\u2019s Basilica\u2019s dome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Insider tip:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/vatican-tours\/private-vatican-tour\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Vatican tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have benefits beyond one-on-one time with your guide. With a private tour, you can also ask for detailed dining recommendations from your guide, whether you need to find a quick lunch near the Vatican when you\u2019re between tours or you\u2019re wondering where to eat after visiting the Vatican Museums.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_23691\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23691\" class=\"wp-image-23691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Devour_Rome_Pizza-Class_0054.jpg\" alt=\"an overhead view of a traditional italian pizza in the middle of a wooden table, cut into slices, with 5 hand reaching to grab a slice\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Devour_Rome_Pizza-Class_0054.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Devour_Rome_Pizza-Class_0054-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Devour_Rome_Pizza-Class_0054-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the family will love sharing a pizza, or two, or three!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Where_To_Eat_Near_The_Vatican\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs &#8211; Where To Eat Near The Vatican<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_get_a_quick_lunch_near_the_Vatican_Museums\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can I get a quick lunch near the Vatican Museums?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best places to go for a quick lunch close to the Vatican Museums are Duecento Gradi, La Pratolina, or Flower Burger in the Prati neighborhood, and Pizzarium or Mercato Trionfale in the Trionfale neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_food_inside_Vatican_City\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there food inside Vatican City?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few (unremarkable) cafes and restaurants inside the Vatican Museums, but otherwise the dining options are in the mostly residential neighborhoods that surround the enclave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_should_I_try_near_the_Vatican\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What food should I try near the Vatican?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have plenty of cuisine options around the Vatican, just as you do all over Rome. You\u2019ll find traditional Roman dishes, eateries that put their own spin on those dishes, and even some places that cater to people with dietary restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_vegetarian_restaurants_near_the_Vatican\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there vegetarian restaurants near the Vatican?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are vegetarian or vegan then Flower Burger is a very popular vegan restaurant near the Vatican.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_of_Romes_traditional_dishes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some of Rome\u2019s traditional dishes?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some typical Roman dishes are pasta e ceci, cacio e pepe, pizza al taglio, trippa, rigatoni con pajata, and (depending on the season) carciofi. For a much more detailed list of local specialties to look for on Roman menus, check out our article about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-of-lazio-and-rome-italy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to eat in Rome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11934\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11934\" class=\"wp-image-11934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Visiting-the-Vatican-e1733992627141.jpg\" alt=\"Visiting the Vatican Museums - a girl takes a photo on her mobile phone inside the gallery of maps in the vatica, a long room with ornate maps on the walls and decoated stucco ceiling\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting the Vatican Museums will amaze and astound you!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/vatican-tours\/\">Vatican tours<\/a> today, confident in the knowledge that you\u2019ll eat well when you\u2019re in the area with our Vatican restaurant recommendations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When hunger pangs strike in Vatican City, you\u2019ll need to look for the best places and discover where to eat near the Vatican. Whether your itinerary includes a visit to the Vatican Museums, seeing the Sistine Chapel, touring Vatican City, or even climbing St. Peter\u2019s Basilica\u2019s dome, the neighborhoods surrounding Vatican City offer plenty of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":22353,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[320,171,336,19],"ppma_author":[202],"class_list":["post-25728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do","tag-food-and-drink","tag-restaurants","tag-roman-cuisine","tag-vatican"],"authors":[{"term_id":202,"user_id":90,"is_guest":0,"slug":"jessicas","display_name":"Jessica Spiegel","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/11d51fec6a4fdd6e513725e1c75be127?s=96&d=mm&r=g","user_url":"","last_name":"Spiegel","first_name":"Jessica","job_title":"","description":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25728"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/90"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25728"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25737,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25728\/revisions\/25737"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25728"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=25728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}