Food and snacks near the Vatican<\/p>\n
Most places that serve food around the Vatican are called snack places<\/em>. I just want to give you a friendly warning before entering any of these places. I would like you to know that a lot of these places have different prices for the exact same thing you order. There are several factors that come in to play. It depends on if you decide to sit down at a table. Stand near the counter and eat. Or taking\u00a0your food to go. The price difference can be up to 10 – 12 euro’s, and some places could be even more. Unfortunately, most places like this are near the main tourist attractions. I would say that the Vatican area is the number\u00a0one spot. Restaurants and Cafe’s around that area do not have a good\u00a0reputation\u00a0for a great Italian or Roman\u00a0cuisine. You will not find locals eating in these places. They only\u00a0attract\u00a0tourists. I think it is better just to have a snack while you’re\u00a0there! If you do not see prices posted anywhere, please ask before you order! (A lot places like to keep them hidden).<\/p>\n Couple of places I would recommend.<\/p>\n S. Anna Cafeteria\u2013<\/b> Via di Porta Angelica, 73\/75 \u2013 Rome. <\/b>The place is very clean and the decor is\u00a0traditional Italian. The waiters are friendly and cheerful, most of them speak English. Food is fresh and tasty.\u00a0They have a nice selection of\u00a0sandwiches, panini’s and desserts. S. Anna Cafeteria shop also has a souvenir shop attached to it and right in the middle of the two shops they sell items\u00a0for smokers.<\/p>\n A place that\u00a0left me with a positive impression regarding food, friendliness and a positive attitude is a Cafe right across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance. Caffe Vaticano \u2013 Viale Vaticano, 100 – Rome \u2013 Italy.<\/strong> The place is clean, air-conditioned and the\u00a0service is fast. The food is fresh and they have everything from a Panini, salads, to ice-cream. Remember, as I mentioned earlier, the prices do change according to if you sit or stand. They will most likely try and convince you to\u00a0sit.<\/p>\n They do not display their prices,\u00a0so I would highly recommend you ask before ordering.<\/p>\n The prices are a bit higher than elsewhere. A cappuccino costs around 8 euros, but the location is super. All you have to do is cross the street to get to the Vatican Museum door. They offer a wonderful buffet of meat, fish and vegetables. It is not a self-service, however\u00a0you can choose your food by selecting the items which you see behind a glass counter\u00a0. Caffe Vaticano has seating in and outside.<\/p>\n Just down the hill from the Vatican museum I found an interesting restaurant that has actually nothing to do with Italy. They specialize in German Food and Beers. The name of the place is called Birreria Martini – Via Tunisi, 12 – 00192 Rome – Italy. <\/strong>You walk down the stairs to get inside.\u00a0Dishes are varied, and very tasty. Pretzel are handmade and quite tasty. Terrific selection of German and Belgium beers.<\/p>\n Birreria Martini – Rome<\/p><\/div>\n Even though\u00a0 Forno Feliziani – Via Candia, 61 – 00100 Rome \u2013 Italy <\/strong>\u00a0isn\u2019t exactly a restaurant, for me it would be the best choice<\/strong> if you want to grab a bite to eat. They serve breakfast, and lunch. If you are looking for something sweet, treat yourself to a couple of their pastries.<\/p>\n When walking down the steps which are right across the street from the Vatican Museums you\u2019ll reach Via Santamaura. Here you\u2019ll find an authentic Italian restaurant that serves traditional Italian food. Excellent choices on the menu, some interesting dishes and great wine.\u00a0It\u2019s called Osteria delle Commari – Via Santamaura, 43-45-47 – 00194 Rome –\u00a0 Italy.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n An interesting version of Italian fast food<\/i> is a place called Duecentogradi<\/b> – Piazza Risorgimento, 3 – 00192 Rome \u2013 Italia<\/b>. They\u2019re fast, but with high quality food. They also have an outstanding rating! Piazza Risorgimento is on the way to the Vatican Museums when you walk from St. Peter\u2019s Square. It\u2019s the Piazza right after Via di Porta Angelica. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Huge selections of sandwiches, including vegetarian and vegan options. Inside and outdoor seating is available.<\/p>\n Duecentogradi – Rome<\/p><\/div>\n Another great place to have lunch or dinner would be Arlu – Borgo Pio, 135 \u2013 Rome \u2013 Italy. <\/b>When walking from <\/b>St. Peter\u2019s square to the Vatican museums, you\u2019ll walk on Via die Porta Angelica. On the second street to your right, you\u2019ll cross Borgo Pio. For both fish and meat lovers! Pizza and salad is available as well!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a one man\u2019s Roman show<\/i>, or in this case a two men\u2019s Roman show<\/i> because Tony and Dino are brothers, come over to the restaurant Dino and Tony – Via Leone IV, 60 – 00195 Roma \u2013 Italia.<\/b> When coming from Piazza San Pietro, walking down Via di Porta Angelica, instead of turning right for Viale Vaticano just walk straight and you\u2019ll arrive in Via Leone IV.<\/p>\n One of the best places to have Pizza near the Vatican is called Alice – Via delle Grazie, 7\/9 \u2013 00193 Rome \u2013 Italy<\/b>. The owner Domenico Giovannini of Alice Pizza opened his first place in 1990 in Via delle Grazie near the Vatican. His aim is to open as many as possible and to spread the Roman pizza throughout Italy. When walking from Saint Peter\u2019s square to the Vatican Museums, it will be the forth road on the right when you\u2019re on Via di Porta Angelica.<\/p>\n![\"Birreria](\"http:\/\/travelthroughitaly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/IMG_4598.jpg\")
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