Rome Campo Dei Fiori

The area near the Campo has some exquisite, inexpensive options for sit-down meals. Rejoice!

Ristorante Grappolo d’Oro Zampanò, P. della Cancelleria 83 (☎06 68 97 080), between C. V. Emanuele II and the Campo. Enjoy delicious homemade pasta to the soothing sound of the piazza’s fountain. Appetizers include burrata and a fine panzanella (tomato and bread soup). Primi €8.50-12. Secondi €13-18. Cover €1.50. Open M and W-Sa noon-4:30pm and 7:30-11pm, Su noon-3pm and 7:30-11pm. MC/V.
L’Angolo dell’Artista, Largo dei Librari 86 (☎34 72 623 817). Take V. dei Giubbonari from Campo dei Fiori; Largo dei Librari is on the left. This popular crepe joint is great for a quick lunch or a late-night snack. The tangy, creamy plain frozen yogurt (€2) will make you forget about gelato. Sweet crepes €4-4.50, savory crepes €5. Open M-Sa 1pm-1am.
La Pollarola, P. Pollarola 25/27 (☎06 68 80 16 54), just behind the Campo dei Fiori. Traditional dishes done well. Try the cannelloni specialista (pasta filled with meat, tomato, and mozzarella; €8) or the satisfying antipasto rustico (€6). Primi €6-10. Secondi €7.50-20. Desserts €5. Cover €1. Open M-Sa 12:30-3pm and 5:30-11pm. AmEx/D/MC/V.
L’Insalata Ricca, Largo dei Chiavari 85-6 (☎06 68 80 36 56; www.linsalataricca.it), off C. V. Emanuele II near P. Santa Andrea della Valle. Casual takeout joint meets full-service restaurant. Serious selection of Parma ham and cheeses. The real stars are the mammoth salads (€6.50-11). Bruschetta €1.30-4. Cover €1.10. Open daily noon-midnight. 12 locations throughout Rome. AmEx/D/MC/V.
Il Fornaio, V. dei Baullari 5 (☎06 68 80 39 47). Take V. dei Baullari from Campo de Fiori. Oodles of savory sweets, some by the kg, some by the piece. Extensive selection of biscotti and crostatine. Airy, giant meringues €1.50. Pizza from €7 per kg. Open M-Sa 7am-8:30pm, Su 9:30am-9pm. Cash only.