Contemporary and casual, Ciao Checca adds a contemporary, fast-food spin on the traditional pasta dish. The restaurant's tag is 'slow street food,' and this is what you can expect here. Italian comfort food in bold, home-style flavors and hearty plates are whipped up right in front of you. A must try is the signature pasta salad, or 'checca' that will have you diving in with your spoon for more mouthfuls of robust garlic, basil, tomato, mozarella tossed pasta, cooked to al-dente perfection.

When Trapizzino opened in the city, it changed the food scene down in Rome to a great extent. Their modern take on old-fashioned dishes and conversion of time-consuming food into quick bites made them so popular that today they are one of the top restaurants in the city. They started in 2008 and their calzones, tramezzino, and panzerotto gained quite a following. Ambiance is casual and fun, and the service is another great aspect of this place. Grab a pizza-by-the-slice and savor authentic Italian flavors on the go.

Mordi-e-vai is a street food stall in Testaccio Market in Rome. The owner Sergio Esposito creates magic in his scrumptious sandwiches. There is a plethora of options to choose from but among the favorites are polpette d’allesso battuto a classic shredded beef sandwich. It's total value for all your money. Patrons need to line up, purchase a token and wait their turn at this no-frills spot, but the crowds and the meal that awaits you make it well worth it.