With the Jubilee for 2025, a holy year of pilgrimage and spiritual renewal, looming large, the Eternal City is prepared to welcome millions of visitors who seek sacred sites, religious articles, and timeless traditions. But the two pillars of Rome's customs and culture are yet to rumble; alternatively somewhere inside those hallowed Vatican walls or a little commercialism selling religious products for Jubilee Rome such as pilgrim kits, jubilee gadgets, rosaries, bishop rings, and many more and the other half, in essence, the culinary side of Rome. Whether this is to celebrate following the footsteps of saints or basking in la dolce vita, here, now, we present the restaurants of Rome that are historical, flavorful, and soulful.

1. Roscioli

Near Campo de' Fiori lies the temple of Italian gastronomes. A delicatessen and restaurant paired with Italian elegance run by the same family, it is famous for its carbonara (with guanciale, pecorino, and silken egg) and house-cured meats. A meal would augment the experience, along with a wine bottle from their cellar of 3,000 bottles. Pro tip: Supplì (fried risotto balls) stand as the ultimate street food of Canon City, the perfect munch while checking out the churches in the vicinity, like Sant'Andrea della Valle. 

Ratings: 4.3

2. La Pergola

The dining experience becomes something beyond heavenly at La Pergola. Rome's only holder of three Michelin stars is located on top of the Rome Cavalieri Hotel, boasting infinitely breathtaking view of the city. The menu is encompassing dishes fashioned after the recommendations of chef Heinz Beck. Among the list of famous dishes served is the Fagottelli Carbonara (delicate pasta purse filled with creamy egg) renewing the Roman classics. Book it months in advance; do not ever miss a taste of the heavenly wine list. 

Ratings: 4.6

3. Armando al Pantheon

A stone's throw from the Pantheon, this 60-year-old trattoria sees the local crowd mix with pilgrims. Rustic coda alla vaccinara (oxtail stew) and amatriciana are comfortably dispensed from Armando al Pantheon in a homey way. Here, after one has admired the Pantheon's ancient dome, a marvel of religious architecture, sweet history arrives in the form of food. 

Ratings: 4.4

4. Trattoria Da Enzo al 29

Da Enzo, in the heart of Trastevere, is a love letter to Roman-Jewish cuisine. Try to get an early reservation so that you can get your table and enjoy their carciofi alla giudia (crispy fried artichokes) or cacio e pepe. Snapping cobblestones and medieval churches such as Santa Maria in Trastevere are perfect models for a postmeal stroll.

Ratings: 4.3

5. Antico Arco

Located not far from the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura provides a modern spin on Roman cuisine. Taste their signature spaghetti alla gricia with caramelized onions or wild boar ragù. Right next to one of the four papal basilicas makes it a smart stop for Jubilee pilgrims. 

Ratings: 4.6

6. Pizzeria Emma

Feeling like having a pizza? Near the Vatican, Emma serves mouth-watering wood-fired pizzas crowned with buffalo mozzarella and zucchini flowers. Grab a slice after a guilt-free trip to St. Peter's Basilica, but save some room for the divine tiramisu. 

Ratings: 4.2

7. Supplizio

Drop by, if hungry for something casual, at chef Arcangelo Dandini's Supplizio, a tiny location near Piazza Navona that specializes in supplì. The black truffle or the classic tomato-mozzarella ones are just the things for eating on the way while searching around artisan shops for sacred things nearby.

Rating: 4.6

Of all the cities in the world, Rome has the most delicious diversity. Much like its history, the city is layered when it comes to its culinary landscape- from the hole-in-the-wall trattorias to Michelin-star venues, you can find some of these restaurants with a memory in Nomie, a Sunday evening dinner with delicious local delicacies. And, of course, that's what you're going to be preparing to experience while journeying through your Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage- whether you're lighting a candle at St. Peter's or picking up a holy souvenir.