Mezze maniche all’amatriciana at Roscioli.
Visiting Rome in August used to mean eating badly or seldom, but things have changed in recent years (sadly due to the mounting economic crisis) and now gastronomic-minded visitors need not compromise. Some great restaurants in Rome will be open for the entire month, so whether you want Michelin-star worthy dining, the city’s best burrata, or some down-home offal, you won’t be disappointed. Things haven’t changed much since last year, though I will be adding more venues throughout the month, as restaurants I collect more holiday schedules. You can also get my August suggestions in portable form on my app under “Tours”.
Antico Arco
Open every day in August, both at lunch and dinner. Incidentally, open 365 days a year.
Roscioli
Open at Lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday for the entire month of August, except Monday Wednesday August 15.
Glass
Open for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday for the entire month of August.
Flavio al Velavevodetto
Open every day in August except Monday Wednesday August 15. The restaurant will otherwise be open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday and for dinner only Saturday and Sunday.
Open Baladin
Closed July 23-August 15, this Italian craft beer pub serves excellent potato croquettes and homemade potato chips, as well as an assortment of salads and sandwiches. Open daily noon-2am from August 16.
Mesob
Rome’s best Ethiopian restaurant (and honestly, it has some of the best food in any category) is open Monday-Saturday including Wednesday August 15!!!
La Barrique
One of Rome’s leading wine bars (which recently added a kitchen and an expanded menu) will close Aug 10-19. Otherwise it will be open Monday-Friday at lunch and dinner and Saturdays at dinner only.
Pipero al Rex
This creative fine dining restaurant will be open for dinner only during the entire month of August, except August 15 and Sundays.
Be sure to book well in advance and bear in mind that August 15 (The Feast of the Assumption aka Ferragosto) is a national holiday and most businesses citywide will be closed. For more recommendations, particularly outside the center, head over to Tavole Romane.
Dining in Rome in August
July 7th, 2012 at 12:43 am
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Sarah May
July 8th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Good to know and will pass it on.
Trina
July 13th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Darn! Was hoping Flavio would be open for lunch on Sundays in August. Well, good to know…thanks for the info.
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July 30th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
[...] a good list of restaurants open in Rome in August from food blogger Katie [...]
Kathy McCabe, Dream of Italy
August 1st, 2012 at 2:38 am
Contrary to popular belief, I think August can be a good time to visit Rome. I’ve had some nice visits there during August. I have an article on August in Italy that I’m updating – http://bit.ly/Qk1DUm – and adding a link to this post as it is very helpful.
Kristy
August 10th, 2012 at 10:54 am
What about September?! We arrive in Rome on 1st September
Katie
August 10th, 2012 at 10:56 am
here’s where to eat year round in rome: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/katie-parlas-rome-for-foodies/id475306005?mt=8
acasse
August 10th, 2012 at 11:03 am
August 15th is a Wednesday. Not a Monday as stated above.
Kristy
August 12th, 2012 at 11:49 am
Thanks – will take a look at link
Can't Be Missed Tours » August, Roma & Ferragosto
August 15th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
[...] a great list of restaurants open in Rome in August from food blogger Katie [...]
Italy Traveller
August 22nd, 2012 at 2:19 am
I’m a fan of this blog for years. I’m in Rome right now and can confirm closure/opening for other restaurants (mostly mentioned on this blog before). While there are only 10 or so more days, hopefully this saves someone time.
Closed for August: Osteria Fernanda, L’Asino d’Oro, Tricolore, Aromaticus, Enoteca Provincia Romana, Open Colonna, Armando al Pantheon, Settimio al Pellegrino, Metamorfosi
Definitely open: La Gensola, Panella
Not sure: Le Mani in Pasta, I think, is closed too. They have a cryptic note on their website.
Also, I was sad I couldn’t locate Mesob but went to Porchettoni also mentioned here instead. I took the #14 tram and got off at the 2nd Via Pernestina stop, walked up and down 5 blocks, twice, asked some storeowners and had to give up.
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Nick
September 27th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Ciao Katie. My wife and I sincerely trust in your recommendations as well as just a couple other Rome foodie bloggers. I’m trying to pass on our feedback from a recent experience about a restaurant you and most everyone has promoted favorably. We thought Flavio al Velavevodetto was a great quality meal for the price and went about once a month for the authentic cucina romana, but the last few times they have declined significantly and our most recent was a complete fail. Just wanted to give you a heads up that your recommendation may need reviewing. I wrote about the experience on my blog today if you care to read more about it. Ciao!
Katie
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
hey nick, i have been hearing similarly negative reviews of Flavio! strongly considering removing it from the app, or else editing the entry to include caveats. it is getting harder and harder to eat well in rome these days.