Essential Restaurants You Can't Miss In Pigneto Rome

Rome’s Pigneto neighborhood is a favorite of locals for its street art, lively nightlife and restaurants serving all types of cuisine. From classic Roman trattorias and ethnic restaurants to take-away spots and vegetarian havens, we list the tastiest spots to try while you’re here.

1. Primo Al Pigneto

Restaurant, Italian

Another Roman eatery along the same street, Primo al Pigneto is an elegant, industrial restaurant that kicks it up a notch with modern adaptations of Italian dishes. Here you can taste creative concoctions such as spelt linguine with violet prawns and pistachio or grilled tuna with feta, tomatoes, almonds and mint. If you have trouble deciding what to order, you can opt for the tasting menu to sample the chef’s specialties.

Kalapà

Almost directly in front of Opulentia you’ll find no-frills Greek joint Kalapà which serves up scrumptious stuffed potatoes. For under €6 you can eat your fill of potatoes loaded with Mediterranean ingredients, including the Koriatiki. Kalapà also has a variety of gyros and souvlaki if you’re after other foods.

Kalapà Via Ascoli Piceno 17a/b, Rome, Italy + 39 06 8308 1997

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2. So What?!

Restaurant, Vegan

So What?! sticks closer to home and offers vegan alternative of Italian dishes: bolognese sauce made with seitan, pesto served with peanuts and all the ingredients in both are organic. It’s a playful restaurant and demonstrates the creativity of the chefs.