My handpicked selection of my best non-Italian and international restaurants in Rome for a non-Italian meal
Rome is a large city with a wonderful mixed cultural make up and, therefore, several lovely international restaurants with cuisines other than the most traditional local one.
Seeking out non Italian food in Rome is not something to feel bad about: many people ask me for recommendations for non-Italian food here as if the request was shameful but it is most definitely not the case as us Romans also often go to non-Italian restaurants, so why shouldn’t you?
In Rome, the most represented non Italian cuisines are Indian, Japanese, Japanese-Brazilian Fusion, plus some good addresses for Mexican and Burger / American food, which is what you see reflected on this list. Of course, the list is not exhaustive of options: the selection reflects my selection for quality and ease of reach from the city center.
I hope you enjoy it !
Looking for brunch instead? Look at this list of my favorite places for what we call ‘American Breakfast‘ (pancakes, eggs, etc)
Great Indian Restaurants in Rome
- Ghandi 2 [City Center] Via Genova, 29/A, 00184 Roma RM, Italy Map https://g.co/kgs/JSJv4ST
- Krishna 13 [City Center] Via Foscolo, 13, 00185 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/8SgaW1f
- Jaipur [Trastevere] Via di S. Francesco a Ripa, 56, 00153 Roma RM, Italy Map https://g.co/kgs/3tj4Mvj
Great Burger restaurants in Rome
- Hard Rock Cafe [City center] Via Vittorio Veneto, 62A/B, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/sxQAtyf
- Bar Sota [City Center] Via della Frezza, 55, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/xDxaMu4
- Don’s Meats and Spirits [City Center] Vicolo delle Vacche, 9, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/5gjsaS8
Great Mexican restaurants in Rome
- Pico Trastevere Sabor a Mexico [Trastevere] Vicolo della Renella, 94, 00153 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/KmLWV3V
- La Cucaracha [Vatican area] Via Mocenigo, 10, 00192 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/xqsFaMd
Great Japanese, Japanese Fusion and Asian cuisine Restaurants in Rome
- Hasekura – Japanese restaurant [City Center] Via dei Serpenti, 27, 00184 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/c21YSnv
- Ramen Bar Akira Via in Arcione 71, 00187 Rome Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/tKRYs4H
- Temakinho – Brazilian Japanese restaurants, several locations:
[City Center, Monti] Via dei Serpenti, 16, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/M2RAQuV
[Vatican area] Borgo Angelico, 30, 00193 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/hiFc3SN
- Tora Sushi and Asian Cuisine [City Center] Corso del Rinascimento, 71, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/9CiWXTk
- Chopsticks Asian cuisine – several locations – they have a great ‘all you can eat’ menu with many options that is definitely worth it for bigger appetite or also a la carte options.
[Prati / Vatican] Via dei Gracchi, 268, 00192 Rome Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/L1ShRFs
[Trastevere] Via Portuense, 76, 00153 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/agTo5nr
[Parioli] V.le Regina Margherita, 19-21, 00198 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://share.google/H2Ix4ruzZkRiWRlcQ
- Siam Cuisine Thai [City center / Ludovisi] Via Toscana, 34, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/67iR7ju
- Gainn Korean Restaurant [City Center / Termini] Via dei Mille, 18, 00185 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/phRpEDy
Greek restaurants in Rome
- Ippokrates [City Center / Termini] Via Piave, 30, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/Vdaaj7T
- Akropolis [Trastevere] Via di S. Francesco a Ripa, 104, 00153 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/yKyxGQK
- Grekos [Prati / Vatican] Via dei Gracchi, 282, 00192 Roma RM, Italy Map: https://g.co/kgs/6y9mfSA
I hope this quick shortlist came in handy to you and helped you satisfy your cravings!