Originally Posted by
aterug
Hello!
We will be in Rome in May, staying for 3 days in the Historical Center. I searched other threads but recommendations are more than a few years old.
Would love to have current recommendations for non touristy, non super fine dining (since we have a toddler).
I will be getting the couple of Rome food apps which I saw here like Rome for Foodies and eat Rome but if you have a favorite wonderful place, please recommend it!
thanks!
Is there a particular part of the historical center? The reason I ask is that the historical center is only a small part of the city of Rome, but it's still a large area. I'm going to assume you are near Campo de Fiori, which is sort of in the middle of it.
Near Campo de Fiori is Roscioli Salumeria. They call themselves a salumeria, or deli more or less, but it is anything but. The prices are very reasonable, it's informal enough to bring a toddler, and the food is some of the best in Rome.
You can get traditional Roman dishes like cacio e pepe (12E), pasta amatriciana (14E), pasta carbonara (15E), etc. The secondi cost more, usually in the low 20's, but these are very low prices for unbelievably delicious, authentic, non-touristy food in Rome. With the rise in value of the dollar this is cheaper than most italian restaurants in the USA.
If I were in Rome for 3 days and I had to eat there every night I wouldn't mind at all. Like all good places in Rome, you absolutely must get a reservation 3-7 days in advance.
http://www.salumeriaroscioli.com/restaurant/#download