Where to eat near the Colosseum

After a long day visiting the Colosseum and exploring ancient Rome you’ll be starving. Being around this exciting tourist area may make it difficult for you to pick a restaurant-worthy enough of the setting. Do not fear, there is a handful of great restaurants that are not tourist traps, and we’ve compiled a list of them. Here’s a list of restaurants just a short walk from the Colosseum, enjoy!

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali

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Caffè Propaganda

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Via Claudia 15

Weekdays 12:00-15:30, 18:30-2:00; Weekend 12:00-2:00

This Caffè and bistro offer an array of pallet stimulating foods. Sit down and enjoy traditional antipasti, such as a mixture of different cheeses and cold cuts. Next, stop by the bar to enjoy a daily creation by one of Rome’s best bartenders. Enjoy a delicious meal from their kitchen that takes traditional Italian dishes and adds a spin. This elegant restaurant has friendly service and their handcrafted drink partnered with these unique dishes will blow your mind!

Pane & Vino

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Via Ostillia, 2

Everyday 10:00-17:00

For those who have a gluten restriction and are near the Colosseum Pane & Vino is the place for you. This hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop has friendly staff, fast service, delicious sandwiches, the ad is accommodating to those with dietary restrictions. For those struggling to find gluten-free alternatives in Rome check out this grab-and-go eatery, and check out our post on Rome’s Gluten Free Restaurants.

Li Rioni

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Via dei Santi Quattro

19:00-24:00, Closed Tuesday

Craving pizza after seeing the Colosseum? Well, Li Roni is an authentic Italian pizzeria with magical dough. They allow their dough to rise for 18 hours which many Italians believe makes it more digestible, the more you know! Cooked in a wooden oven make their pizzas retain their aroma and flavors, and create the authentic Italian thin crust. With vegetarian and vegan options this restaurant accommodates all, you will not be disappointed.

Cafè Cafè

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Via dei Santi Quattro, 44, 00184 Roma RM

Everyday 9:30- 21:30

This rustic cafè will make you feel like you’ve entered the countryside of Italy, stop by before or after your Colosseum sight-seeing and enjoy one of their 40 herbal tea options. Not a fan of tea? Cafè Cafè also has smoothies, along with sweet and savory dishes to snack on. Whether you want to grab a quick breakfast before the Colosseum or dinner after Cafè Cafè starts serving food at 9:30 and the kitchen stays open until 20:45, stop by to rest your feet or enjoy a delicious meal!

Divin Ostilla

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Via Ostilia, 4

Everyday 12:00-1:00

This unique spot is known well as an amazing wine bar that has excellent pasta and appetizers. Their assorted meat and cheese platters partner perfectly with their wide selection of wine. If you’re looking for something heartier try their truffle pasta, you will never look at pasta the same. For those hoping to score a table here be careful because the tables fill up fast and are limited, the staff tries the best to get people seated as quickly. If you are by the Colosseum and have some time to kill during a quiet time in the day you have to stop by Divin Ostilia!

Crab

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Via Capo d’Africa, 2

12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00; Closed Tuesday

Twenty years ago this elegant and quiet restaurant opened next to the Colosseum. This seafood restaurant will blow you away with the vast selection and freshness of their dishes, those who choose the crab will never forget the taste. The chefs make delicate pairing for every entre that will make this dinner worth the money. The ambiance of the restaurant makes one feel as if they’re enjoying their meals right next to the Mediterranean Sea!

Aroma

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Via Labicana, 125

Monday-Sunday 12:30-15:00, 19:00-23:00

With all the hustle and bustle going on around the Colosseum one might find themselves overwhelmed, but this luxury restaurant will give you a way to view this seventh wonder of the world in a relaxing and romantic setting. This Michelin-star restaurant will leave you in awe with its delicious food, as you sit on the rooftop enjoying an amazing view of the Colosseum. A perfect way to end a day exploring ancient Rome or to start a Romantic evening, you will not be disappointed. For those who want more romantic restaurant options check out our blog post on The Most Romantic Restaurants in Rome.