The best spots in Rome for fried seafood
Exceptional fritto misto across the Eternal City
Fried seafood is an absolute essential, whether for a quick bite, an aperitivo or dinner. Crispy, golden and flavourful, fritto misto captures the authentic flavours of the sea. Served plain or dressed with a squeeze of lemon, it lets the freshest catch shine.
Squid, prawns, baby octopus and mixed small fry fill the paper cones and platters of Rome’s restaurants and fry shops, from Prati to Trastevere. Flawless has selected the best spots in Rome for fried seafood across the Eternal City, from traditional counters to modern fish-and-chips spots.
Fish and Chic
Piazza dell’Unità, 53
Inside the Prati covered market, Fish & Chic is a fishmonger that also turns out street food, serving fresh fish dishes daily. Alongside tasty fish burgers and fish meatballs, the real highlight here is the paper cones of fried seafood, filled with prawns, squid rings and the catch of the day.
Il Mare di Terracina
Via Gerolamo Cardano, 172
Il Mare di Terracina is an authentic fishmonger and hot-food counter in the heart of Rome. It serves fresh fish daily for takeaway in an unpretentious, straightforward setting, bringing coastal-style fried seafood right into the city. Enjoy the genuine flavours of its ultra-fresh seafood specials.
Porto Fish and Chips
Via Crescenzio, 56
Porto Fish & Chips takes inspiration from dockside cooking, dishing up simple, tasty seafood made with fresh, quality ingredients. This genuine harbour-style tavern in the heart of Prati is an ideal spot to enjoy delicious fried fish in a setting that channels the salty charm of a real seaport.
L’AMO
Via S. Girolamo Emiliani, 9
This seafood osteria in Monteverde serves exceptional catch from the waters of Puglia, blast-chilled and served both raw and cooked. Every dish at L’amo follows the seasons and is carefully curated by knowledgeable staff. Their ‘Gran Fritto‘ is renowned across the capital for its distinct flavour, best paired with a crisp glass of wine from the restaurant’s well-chosen cellar.
